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HILL LOGISTICS INC
Little Rock, AR
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 472807 · MC 251164
Active
Authority Active
Satisfactory
Active 34 yrs, 2 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-251164 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$1,000,000 BIPD
Safety
Satisfactory
36.4% OOS · 14 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
36.4% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months ended in an out-of-service order — higher than 79% 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 34 yrs, 2 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 50.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 14 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC251164
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $1,000,000 required
Insurance on File
National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh, Pa.
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy 015-90-6593
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
472807
MC Number
MC-251164
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
MCS-150 Filed
July 15, 2026
FMCSA Registration
March 4, 1992
Authority Granted
July 2, 1992
Annual Mileage
737,984 mi (2026)
Contact Information
Address
1800 East 17th Street, Little Rock, AR 72202
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
James L Hill
Cargo Types
General FreightHousehold Goods
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
36.4% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
11 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
50.0%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 79th percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
14
Driver Inspections
9
Vehicle Inspections
11
Total OOS Orders
11
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance13
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate50.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (29.3pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (14)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 27, 2026 | MS | Level I — Full | FRHT · 3ALACWFC6PDNW7626 | 0 | Clean |
| July 16, 2026 | MS | Level III — Driver Only | FRHT · 3ALACWFC5NDNK9950 | 0 | Clean |
| June 3, 2026 | AR | Level I — Full | FREIGHTLIN · 3AKJHLDR3SDVY1133 | 0 | Clean |
| March 10, 2026 | AR | Level II — Walk-Around | FREIGHTLIN · 3AKJHLDR3SDVY1133 | 2 | 3 OOS |
| December 29, 2025 | AR | Level II — Walk-Around | FREIGHTLIN · 3AKJHLDR0SDVY1784 | 2 | 2 OOS |
| October 29, 2025 | AR | Level III — Driver Only | FREIGHTLIN · 3ALACWFC5NDNK9950 | 0 | Clean |
| September 24, 2025 | AR | Level II — Walk-Around | FREIGHTLIN · 3AKJHLDR3SDVY1133 | 3 | 5 OOS |
| September 11, 2025 | TN | Level I — Full | FREIGHTLIN · 3ALACWFC5NDNK9950 | 0 | Clean |
| April 21, 2025 | MS | Level III — Driver Only | FRHT · 3ALACWFC5NDNK9950 | 0 | Clean |
| December 9, 2024 | AR | Level I — Full | FREIGHTLIN · 3ALACWFC6PDNW7626 | 4 | 1 OOS |
| October 1, 2024 | TN | Level I — Full | FREIGHTLIN · 3ALACWFC5NDNK9950 | 0 | Clean |
| August 27, 2024 | TN | Level II — Walk-Around | FREIGHTLIN · 3ALACWFC4PDNW7625 | 1 | Passed |
Showing 12 of 14 inspection records
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
5 of 9 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 12 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 12 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 12 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 12 inspections
| Date | Category | Violation | Sev. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 10, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 8 | Out of service |
| September 24, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 8 | Out of service |
| December 29, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 8 | Out of service |
| March 10, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. | 4 | Out of service |
| December 9, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brake Out Of Service | Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | 0 | Out of service |
| September 24, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | 6 | Cited |
| December 9, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | 4 | Cited |
| September 24, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | 4 | Cited |
| December 9, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes Out of Adjustment | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt | 4 | Cited |
| December 9, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Other Vehicle Defect | Horn - Inoperative or defective | 3 | Cited |
| December 29, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | 2 | Cited |
| August 27, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Emergency Equipment | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices inadequate flag size | 2 | Cited |
Crash History (2)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
2
Crashes
0
Fatalities
2
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 13, 2025 | AR | — | 2 | — | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| November 25, 2024 | AR | — | — | Yes | Other · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
AR6
MS4
TN4
Fleet & Equipment (8)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~5
of 20 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~3
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
3
Truck
3
Tractor
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWFC5NDNK9950 | 5 | — |
| 2025 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDR3SDVY1133 | 3 | 2 |
| 2023 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWFC6PDNW7626 | 2 | 1 |
| 2022 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K2NS282362 | 2 | 2 |
| 2025 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDR0SDVY1784 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWFC4PDNW7625 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K1NS295099 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K4NS282363 | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| September 17, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| September 19, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| April 5, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| March 8, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| June 21, 2010 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| November 22, 2002 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| September 14, 1995 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| September 8, 1994 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| July 2, 1992 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| July 2, 1992 | Active GRANTED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| September 19, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| August 20, 2026 | Operating Authority Involuntary Suspension Notice | Effective September 19, 2026 |
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