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JOSHUA J WAYE
DBA: Hook & Book Transport
Darien, GA
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Elevated concerns
No Active Operating Authority
FMCSA does not show active operating authority for this carrier. A carrier without it cannot legally haul interstate for-hire freight.
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 2999290 · MC 1582216
Active
No Safety Rating
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-1582216 · Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
25.0% OOS · 11 inspections on record
Flags · 2
No Active Operating Authority
FMCSA does not show active operating authority for this carrier. A carrier without it cannot legally haul interstate for-hire freight.
No Insurance Filing On Record
No active insurance filing appears in FMCSA records for this carrier. Confirm coverage directly with the insurer before booking.
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- Previously ordered out of service on November 2, 2020 (New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact) — no longer active
- No active insurance filing found on record
- Driver out-of-service rate 12.5% — above the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 25.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 11 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1582216
Carrier
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2999290
MC Number
MC-1582216
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
November 19, 2025
FMCSA Registration
April 20, 2017
Annual Mileage
48,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Location
Darien, GA
Email
Cargo Types
Motor VehiclesDrive/Tow Away
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
11
Driver Inspections
11
Vehicle Inspections
7
Out-of-Service Violations
4
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance9
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate12.5% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (7.0pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate25.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (4.3pp higher)
25.0% of 8 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
56th 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
2 of 6 inspections
Unsafe Driving
2 of 10 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 10 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 10 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 10 inspections
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 3, 2026 | GA | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
GA8
Fleet & Equipment (5)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~5
of 4 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Chassis / Incomplete
4
Tractor
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X7XD501782 | 3 | 1 |
| 2017 Ram 4500 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 4 | 3C7WRKAL1HG731440 | 2 | 1 |
| 2021 Ford F-750 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 1FDWW7DX0MDF01330 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Ford F-650 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 3FRNX65F76V361925 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Ford F-650 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 3FRNX6FC6DV791060 | 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 (11)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 22, 2026 | 1273001504 | DARIEN GA | III | 3 | — | N/A | Straight Truck |
RAM |
3C7WRKAL1HG731440 |
GA YVQ257 |
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 390.21TB1-MC | Operating a CMV without legal name or trade name displayed | |||||||||
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| July 29, 2026 | 1338000656 | DARIEN GA | I | — | — | N/A | Truck Tractor |
PETERBILT |
1XP5DB9X7XD501782 |
GA YMU218 |
| June 12, 2026 | 1454001140 | DARIEN GA | III | — | — | HOOK & BOOK TRANSPORT | Straight Truck |
FORD |
3FRNX6FC6DV791060 |
GA WNC190 |
| May 23, 2026 | 1321001597 | SAVANNAH GA | III | 1 | — | PRIVATE | Straight Truck |
FORD |
3FRNX65F76V361925 |
GA WNC190 |
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| February 3, 2026 | 1409001017 | POOLER GA | III | 2 | 1 | NONE | Straight Truck |
RAM |
3C7WRKAL1HG731440 |
GA XJN066 |
| 391.41APC | OOSMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| December 10, 2025 | 1342001152 | DARIEN GA | I | — | — | NONE | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FDWW7DX0MDF01330 |
GA XMU399 |
| December 9, 2025 | 0127000177 | DARIEN GA | I | 5 | 1 | NA | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FDWW7DX0MDF01330 |
GA XMU399 |
| 396.3A1-BOS | OOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.47D2-BLTBD | Drum Brake - Inadequate lining/pad thickness | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47D2-BLTBD | Drum Brake - Inadequate lining/pad thickness | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.60D | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| December 9, 2025 | 1342001151 | DARIEN GA | I | 4 | 2 | NONE | Truck Tractor |
PETERBILT |
1XP5DB9X7XD501782 |
GA YMU218 |
| 393.45D-BAAL | OOSAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BALR | OOSAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BIBD | Drum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| September 5, 2025 | 1338000509 | DARIEN GA | I | — | — | N/A | Truck Tractor |
PETERBILT |
1XP5DB9X7XD501782 |
GA YMU218 |
| November 25, 2024 | 0127000034 | DARIEN GA | I | — | — | NA | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FDWX7DX5MDF07637 |
GA YDJ852 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| October 24, 2023 | DISMISSED | Common Carrier |
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