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JOSHUA HAMMETT
DBA: Alligator Express
Amarillo, TX
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Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 1655873 · MC 609204
Active
Authority Active
Satisfactory
Active 19 yrs, 2 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-609204 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$750,000 BIPD
Safety
Satisfactory
0.0% OOS · 9 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 19 yrs, 2 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 9 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC609204
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
Sentry Select Insurance Company
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CT788288003
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1655873
MC Number
MC-609204
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
MCS-150 Filed
February 4, 2026
FMCSA Registration
June 14, 2007
Authority Granted
July 6, 2007
Annual Mileage
231,093 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Location
Amarillo, TX
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightMachinery/Large ObjectsLivestockGrain/FeedOther Cargo
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
0.0% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
7 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
0.0%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 0th percentile among carriers with 5–9 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
9
Driver Inspections
4
Vehicle Inspections
9
Total OOS Orders
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance12
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (9)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 24, 2026 | TX | Level II — Walk-Around | PTRB · 1XPXDP9X4FD278928 | 0 | Clean |
| April 14, 2026 | KS | Level II — Walk-Around | PETERBILT · 1XPXDP9X4FD278928 | 1 | Passed |
| August 27, 2025 | TX | Level I — Full | PTRB · 1XPXDP9X4FD278928 | 5 | Passed |
| June 11, 2025 | TX | Level I — Full | PTRB · 1XPXDP9X4FD278928 | 0 | Clean |
| April 28, 2025 | TX | Level II — Walk-Around | PTRB · 1XPXDP9X4FD278928 | 2 | Passed |
| January 24, 2025 | TX | Level II — Walk-Around | KW · 1XKWD49X3GJ121023 | 1 | Passed |
| November 14, 2024 | TX | Level II — Walk-Around | KW · 1XKWDB9X67R186745 | 0 | Clean |
| September 11, 2024 | KS | Level I — Full | PTRB · 1XPXDP9X4FD278928 | 1 | Passed |
| September 4, 2024 | TX | Level I — Full | PTRB · 1XPXDP9X4FD278928 | 2 | Passed |
What Inspectors Found
Roadside findings from FMCSA's rolling 24-month window, grouped the way FMCSA groups them. This is separate from the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
6 of 9 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 9 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 9 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 9 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 9 inspections
| Date | Category | Violation | Sev. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 27, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove | 8 | Cited |
| April 28, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Inspection Reports | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | 4 | Cited |
| August 27, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Inspection Reports | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | 4 | Cited |
| September 11, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | All Brakes - Missing or Broken Components including Pad Retaining Components and loose or missing caliper mounting bolt(s) | 4 | Cited |
| August 27, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 | 4 | Cited |
| April 14, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Reflective Sheeting | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1 1997 | 3 | Cited |
| August 27, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Reflective Sheeting | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | 3 | Cited |
| April 28, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | Inoperable Required Lamp | 2 | Cited |
| January 24, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Emergency Equipment | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | 2 | Cited |
| September 4, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | Inoperable Required Lamp | 2 | Cited |
| August 27, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | 2 | Cited |
| September 4, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | 1 | Cited |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
TX7
KS2
Fleet & Equipment (7)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~4
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~3
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
3
Grain / Hopper
2
Livestock
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXDP9X4FD278928 | 7 | — |
| Othr | — | 1R9ESD5091L008450 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Wilson | Grain / Hopper · 41 ft | 1W1K44122S7730335 | 1 | — |
| 2027 Wilson | Grain / Hopper · 41 ft | 1W1K44122V7734597 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Wilson | Livestock · 50 ft | 1W1K65025S5570335 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD49X3GJ121023 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWDB9X67R186745 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| July 6, 2007 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| July 6, 2007 | Active GRANTED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| June 25, 2023 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| August 5, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancel · Sentry Select Insurance Company |
| BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancel · Sentry Select Insurance Company |
BOC-3 Process Agent
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945 S Marion Rd, Sioux Falls, SD, 57105
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