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HERBERT ALLEN SMITH
DBA: Hillbilly Trucking
San Augustine, TX
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 3012033 · MC 29596
No Safety Rating
Active 9 yrs, 4 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-29596 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Progressive County Mutual
Safety
Not Rated
3 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 9 yrs, 4 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- 3 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC029596
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA997782598
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3012033
MC Number
MC-29596
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
May 8, 2026
FMCSA Registration
May 25, 2017
Authority Granted
June 16, 2017
Annual Mileage
98,700 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Location
San Augustine, TX
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsConstruction MaterialsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
3
Driver Inspections
1
Vehicle Inspections
3
Out-of-Service Violations
2
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance11
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service1
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
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 3 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 3 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 3 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 3 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 3 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
TX3
Fleet & Equipment (2)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~1
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N14830961535507 | 3 | 1 |
| 1998 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9XXWD458988 | 3 | 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 (3)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 11, 2026 | V262514740 | TX, TX | II | 2 | — | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
1XP5DB9XXWD458988 13N14830961535507 |
TX 1N10813 TX 057B005 |
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| May 27, 2025 | V251857050 | SL 281, TX | II | 3 | — | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
1XP5DB9XXWD458988 13N14830961535507 |
TX 79M158N TX 057B005 |
| 393.11S | Side retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflector requirements for vehicles manufactured after December 1993 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| May 16, 2025 | 75F89DSN3U | SL-0281 IN GREGG CO. (710-722), TX | I | 7 | 2 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
1XP5DB9XXWD458988 13N14830961535507 |
TX 1N10813 TX 057B005 |
| 396.3A1BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 393.75A3 | OOSTire-flat and/or audible air leak | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.53B | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.53B | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.3A1 | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| December 22, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| December 19, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| May 21, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| April 30, 2018 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 16, 2017 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| December 18, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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