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HAMMER DOWN TRUCKING LLC
Burlington Jct, MO
CarrierChk vetting signal
Review recommended
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
42.9% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 78% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 2103866 · MC 733749
No Safety Rating
Active 15 yrs, 9 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-733749 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Shelter General Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
42.9% OOS · 9 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
42.9% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 78% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 15 yrs, 9 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 60.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 9 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC733749
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
SHELTER GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy 01-C6671613
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2103866
MC Number
MC-733749
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
June 29, 2024
FMCSA Registration
December 16, 2010
Authority Granted
January 13, 2011
Annual Mileage
3 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Address
504 N Clarinda St, Burlington Jct, MO 64428
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Thaddeus J. Keever
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelMotor VehiclesLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsFresh ProduceLiquids/GasesIntermodalOilfield EquipmentLivestockGrain/FeedCoal/CokeDry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsUtility EquipmentFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsChemicalsMeatGarbage/RefuseU.S. MailWater/WellOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
9
Driver Inspections
6
Vehicle Inspections
6
Out-of-Service Violations
8
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance45
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate60.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (39.3pp higher)
42.9% of 7 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
78th percentile among carriers with 5–9 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
6 of 6 inspections
Unsafe Driving
2 of 8 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 8 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 8 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 8 inspections
Crash History (3)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
3
Crashes
0
Fatalities
6
Injuries
3
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 2, 2026 | MO | — | 6 | Yes | Sleet Hail · Daylight · Dry |
| May 12, 2026 | KS | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| November 29, 2024 | MO | — | — | Yes | Dark - Not Lighted · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IA5
MO3
Fleet & Equipment (9)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~4
of 10 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~5
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Grain / Hopper
5
Tractor
4
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5D69X7WN462773 | 4 | 1 |
| 2019 Wilson | Grain / Hopper · 40 ft | 1W14402A0K7717719 | 3 | 1 |
| 2006 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 42 ft | 1TDH422246B108023 | 2 | 1 |
| 2005 Kenworth T600 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKADB9X75J079290 | 2 | 1 |
| 2028 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 42 ft | 1TDH42221WB093626 | 1 | — |
| 2028 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 42 ft | 1TDH42227WB093677 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 43 ft | 1TDH43023LB167200 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DU9X26D656654 | 1 | 1 |
| 2010 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X4AD793063 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (9)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 2, 2026 | 1156000633 | BURLINGTON JUNCTION MO | I | 11 | 3 | EMPTY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WILSON |
1XP5DU9X26D656654 1W14402A0K7717719 |
MO 39KU3B MO 05M0GA |
| 396.3A1-BALR | OOSAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.5-HL | OOSHubs - Leaking hub | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSIR | Lighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSIR | Lighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47A-BCFSBD | Drum Brake - Contaminated friction surface | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| April 10, 2026 | 000P1272B9 | I29 SB & SLOAN EXIT, IA | III | 9 | — | SEABOARD FOODS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WILSON |
1XP5D69X7WN462773 1W14402A0K7717719 |
MO 85KT3T MO 05M0GA |
| 392.2C | Failure to obey traffic control device | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWG3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| October 14, 2025 | 000P13HXZM | 14 - I29 NB MM 12 PERCIVAL, IA | III | 2 | — | BUNGE USA GRAIN | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT TIMPTE, INC |
1XPXD49X4AD793063 1TDH43023LB167200 |
MO 88KS2U MO 80L0WL |
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| July 10, 2025 | 000P14ZMLQ | 37 - I29 SB MM 132 SALIX, IA | I | 9 | — | SEABOARD | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WILSON |
1XP5D69X7WN462773 1W14402A0K7717719 |
MO 85KT3T MO 05M0GA |
| 392.16 | Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| 393.11TL | Truck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.45B2 | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.95A | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| January 22, 2025 | 000P156NK8 | NB I29 MM 130, IA | II | 3 | — | ENROUTE TO LOAD | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT TIMPTE, INC |
1XP5D69X7WN462773 1TDH422246B108023 |
MO 39AR4Z MO 296OPK |
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.13B | No retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material as required for vehicles manufactured before December 1993 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.11TL | Truck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| December 24, 2024 | W109004606 | SAINT JOSEPH MO | II | 11 | 4 | PROGRESSIVE PROTEIN | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH TIMPTE, INC |
1XKADB9X75J079290 1TDH42227WB093677 |
MO 41KT2C MO 91L6EX |
| 396.5A-HNL | OOSHubs - No visible or measurable lubricant showing in the hub | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 396.5A-HNL | OOSHubs - No visible or measurable lubricant showing in the hub | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LHLI | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LRLI | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | Tires | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWG3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| November 27, 2024 | W110000295 | PLATTE CITY MO | II | 3 | 1 | SAME | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT TIMPTE, INC |
1XP5D69X7WN462773 1TDH422246B108023 |
MO 39AR4Z MO 2960PK |
| 393.207F-SDAS | OOSSuspension - Deflated air suspension | Suspension | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| October 23, 2024 | 000P15PGZ0 | 37 - I29 SB MM 132 SALIX, IA | I | 14 | — | CARGILL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH TIMPTE, INC |
1XKADB9X75J079290 1TDH42221WB093626 |
MO 41KT2C MO 91L6EX |
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| 393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.45B2 | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.11TU | Truck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.11TL | Truck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.11LR | No Lower rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective materials as required for vehicles manufactured after December 1993 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.75C | Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.203C | Hood not securely fastened | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.95A | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 392.8 | Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.207C | Leaf spring assembly defective/missing | Suspension | ||||||||
| 393.209E | Power steering violations | Steering Mechanism | ||||||||
| January 11, 2024 | W123000032 | PLATTE CITY MO | III | — | — | NA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
STERLING TRUCK WILSON TRAILER CO. |
2FWJA3CK16AV96930 4WW4432A5F7709681 |
MO 11KS8X MO 65L8TR |
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| SEABOARD FOODS | 1 | April 10, 2026 |
| BUNGE USA GRAIN | 1 | October 14, 2025 |
| SEABOARD | 1 | July 10, 2025 |
| ENROUTE TO LOAD | 1 | January 22, 2025 |
| PROGRESSIVE PROTEIN | 1 | December 24, 2024 |
| CARGILL | 1 | October 23, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| August 25, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| August 21, 2017 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 21, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| July 28, 2015 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 13, 2011 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| August 24, 2017 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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