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HAMMER DOWN TRUCKING LLC
Middletown, DE
CarrierChk vetting signal
Elevated concerns
2 flags to review · 1 high-priority, 1 caution
FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 3929254 · MC 1455800
Active
No Safety Rating
Active 7 months
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-1455800 · Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
3 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
- No active insurance filing found on record
- 3 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1455800
Common Carrier
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3929254
MC Number
MC-1455800
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
MCS-150 Filed
May 2, 2025
FMCSA Registration
August 4, 2022
Authority Reinstated
January 13, 2026
Annual Mileage
40,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Location
Middletown, DE
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightMotor VehiclesDry BulkRefrigerated FoodMeat
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
3
Driver Inspections
3
Vehicle Inspections
3
Total OOS Orders
2
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance1
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2025
2024
Inspection Records (3)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 9, 2025 | PA | Level I — Full | GMC · 1GT426C89CF223574 | 1 | 2 OOS |
| October 15, 2024 | PA | Level I — Full | GMC · 1GT426C89CF223574 | 0 | Clean |
| March 7, 2024 | DE | Level I — Full | — | 1 | 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
1 of 2 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 2 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 2 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 2 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 2 inspections
| Date | Category | Violation | Sev. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 9, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Brake - Inoperative or missing parking brake on power unit | 4 | Out of service |
| April 9, 2025 | Driver Fitness · License-related: High | Operating a non-CDL required commercial motor vehicle with driving privileges revoked suspended cancelled or otherwise disqualified. (391.15(a)) | 8 | Cited |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
PA2
DE1
Fleet & Equipment (2)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~2
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Gmc Sierra | Pickup · Class 3 | 1GT426C89CF223574 | 2 | 1 |
| Appalachia | — | 541GC3432PM000668 | 2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| January 13, 2026 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| September 17, 2025 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| July 16, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 17, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| February 22, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| December 11, 2025 | COMMON | On Record |
| August 15, 2025 | COMMON | On Record |
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Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: September 6, 2026.
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