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HUDSON LOGISTICS INC
Princeton, KY
CarrierChk vetting signal
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Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 402604 · MC 251260
Satisfactory
Active 20 yrs, 4 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-251260 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Canal Insurance Co.
Safety
Satisfactory
18.8% OOS · 89 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 20 yrs, 4 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 25.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 89 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC251260
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CT4578934127
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Surety bond / trust fund · required
Not on file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
402604
MC Number
MC-251260
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
April 21, 2026
FMCSA Registration
July 27, 1990
Authority Granted
May 10, 2006
Annual Mileage
3,820,094 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
3260 Grooms Lane, Princeton, KY 42445
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
David A. Jones
Cargo Types
General FreightGrain/FeedDry BulkPaper Products
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
89
Driver Inspections
73
Vehicle Inspections
35
Out-of-Service Violations
14
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance23
Unsafe Driving18
Hours of Service21
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate12.0% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (6.5pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate25.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (4.3pp higher)
18.8% of 64 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
58th percentile among carriers with 25–99 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
11 of 30 inspections
Unsafe Driving
10 of 66 inspections
Hours of Service
9 of 66 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 66 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 66 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
1
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 9, 2025 | NC | — | 1 | 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
TN23
FL10
MD8
GA7
KY6
NC5
and 9 more states
Fleet & Equipment (71)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~28
of 29 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~43
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
42
Tractor
26
Not Applicable
1
Semi-trailer
1
Straight Truck
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freightlin | Tractor | 3ALXFB004KDLF9676 | 7 | 2 |
| Frht | Tractor | 3ALXFB005LDLG1230 | 5 | 4 |
| Freightlin | Tractor | 3ALXFB006LDLZ8078 | 5 | 1 |
| Freightlin | Tractor | 3ALXFB009LDLG1232 | 5 | — |
| 2025 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2537S3294417 | 4 | — |
| 2025 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD49X1SR164382 | 4 | — |
| Freightlin | Tractor | 3ALXFB000HDHS4287 | 4 | — |
| Freightlin | Tractor | 3ALXFB005LDLG1261 | 4 | 1 |
| 2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2530P3706801 | 3 | — |
| 2026 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2532T3500910 | 3 | — |
Show all 71 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2537T3500904 | 3 | — |
| 2026 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS253XT3500914 | 3 | 1 |
| 2026 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD49X7TR193631 | 3 | — |
| Freightlin | Tractor | 3ALXFB000LDLX9526 | 3 | 1 |
| Frht | Tractor | 3ALXFB005LDLX9490 | 3 | 1 |
| Freightlin | Tractor | 3ALXFB006LDLX9515 | 3 | — |
| 2025 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2530S3294405 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2531P3706810 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2531R3003808 | 2 | 2 |
| 2026 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2531T3500915 | 2 | — |
| 2027 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2532V3697113 | 2 | — |
| 2026 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2534T3500911 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2536R3003805 | 2 | 1 |
| 2027 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2536V3697101 | 2 | 1 |
| 2024 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2538R3003806 | 2 | 1 |
| 2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS253XP3820904 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS253XR3003810 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD49X2RR267675 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD49X8RR216178 | 2 | — |
| Freightlin | Tractor | 3ALXFB000LDLG1118 | 2 | — |
| Frht | Tractor | 3ALXFB001JDJX0065 | 2 | — |
| Freightlin | Tractor | 3ALXFB001LDLX9521 | 2 | — |
| Freightlin | Tractor | 3ALXFB003LDLX9519 | 2 | — |
| Freightlin | Tractor | 3ALXFB004LDLX9464 | 2 | 1 |
| Freightlin | Tractor | 3ALXFB009LDLG1229 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2530N3452603 | 1 | 1 |
| 2026 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2530T3500906 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2531N3452609 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2531P3706807 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2532P3706802 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2532R3003803 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2532R3003817 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2532S3294406 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2532T3500907 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2533N3452613 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2534P3706803 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2534R3003804 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2534S3294407 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2534S3294410 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2535S3294416 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2535T3500920 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2536P3706804 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2536S3294408 | 1 | 1 |
| 2026 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2536T3500909 | 1 | 1 |
| 2026 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2536T3500912 | 1 | — |
| Utility | Semi-trailer | 1UYVS253773500918 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2537S3294403 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2538N3452607 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2538P3820903 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2539R3003801 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2539S3294404 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS253XR3003807 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Kenworth W990 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XK1D49X0RJ331155 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD49X3SR164190 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Kenworth W9 Series | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 1XKWD49X5TR197533 | 1 | — |
| Freightlin | Tractor | 3ALXFB000LDLS4963 | 1 | — |
| Freightlin | Straight Truck | 3ALXFB000LDLX9512 | 1 | — |
| Freightlin | Tractor | 3ALXFB003LDME8723 | 1 | — |
| Freightlin | Tractor | 3ALXFB007LDLG1231 | 1 | — |
| Frht | Tractor | 3ALXFB008LDLG1187 | 1 | — |
| Freightlin | Tractor | 3ALXFB009LDLX9489 | 1 | 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 (89)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2026 | 7015000031 | EVANSVILLE IN | III | 1 | — | NA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLIN UTILITY |
3ALXFB007FDGD1310 1UYVS253XV3697103 |
KY A69392 KY T4P382 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| September 25, 2026 | 1808001566 | CANTON OH | III | 2 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLIN UTILITY |
3ALXFB005LDLG1230 1UYVS2533R3003809 |
KY A76235 KY D4T107 |
| 395.8K2-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have in possession RODS for the previous seven consecutive days and available for inspection while on duty | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| September 11, 2026 | 1382001663 | FORSYTH GA | III | 2 | — | WINLAND FOODS INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLIN UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3ALXFB001JDJX0065 1UYVS2537S3294417 |
KY A87651 KY K5V726 |
| 392.2-SLLUP | State/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway | Other Driver Violations | ||||||||
| 395.8A | HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| September 7, 2026 | 0006912322 | HENDERSONVILLE NC | III | — | — | TREEHOUSE PRIVATE BRANDS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FRHT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3ALXFB009LDLG1229 1UYVS2536R3003805 |
KY A76230 KY D4T103 |
| August 28, 2026 | 2156C01828 | FROSTBURG MD | I | — | — | BAY VALLEY FOODS LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLIN UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3ALXFB003LDLX9519 1UYVS253XT3500914 |
KY A63217 KY L2J748 |
| August 24, 2026 | 1848C01180 | FROSTBURG MD | I | — | — | BAY VALLEY FOODS LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKWD49X1SR164382 1UYVS2537T3500904 |
KY A94068 KY L2J735 |
| August 21, 2026 | I033IY0085 | PIONEER TN | III | — | — | HUDSON LOGISTICS INC. | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKWD49X5TR197533 1UYVS2531T3500915 |
KY A74372 KY L2J771 |
| August 11, 2026 | I033II0121 | UNION CITY TN | III | — | — | NONE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKWD49X7TR193631 1UYVS253XR3003807 |
KY 010840A KY D4T105 |
| July 29, 2026 | 2515C01157 | FROSTBURG MD | I | — | — | TREEHOUSE PRIVATE BRANDS INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLIN UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3ALXFB001LDLX9521 1UYVS2537S3294417 |
KY 09932A KY K5V726 |
| July 23, 2026 | I033X50094 | MANCHESTER TN | I | 1 | 1 | PACTIV EVERGREEN | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLIN UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3ALXFB005LDLG1261 1UYVS253XT3500914 |
KY A75111 KY L2J748 |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | OOSLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on | Lighting | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| BAY VALLEY FOODS LLC | 14 | August 28, 2026 |
| WINLAND FOODS | 11 | September 11, 2026 |
| TREEHOUSE PRIVATE BRANDS | 6 | September 7, 2026 |
| ERMCO INC | 5 | May 14, 2026 |
| ELECTRIC GLASS FIBER | 2 | August 1, 2025 |
| PACTIV EVERGREEN | 1 | July 23, 2026 |
| FLORIDA PLYWOODS INC. | 1 | July 14, 2026 |
| CLIFFS STEEL | 1 | July 1, 2026 |
| OLAM PEANUT SHELLING | 1 | June 26, 2026 |
| GAF | 1 | June 17, 2026 |
| PREMIUM | 1 | March 12, 2026 |
| CARDINAL FG | 1 | February 3, 2026 |
17 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| March 27, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| March 5, 2026 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 29, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| March 5, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| April 2, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| March 5, 2012 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 10, 2006 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| April 20, 2006 | TRANSFER CONSUMMATED | Common Carrier |
| April 20, 2006 | TRANSFER CONSUMMATED | Common |
| June 24, 2002 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| April 1, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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