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JOSEPH D HINDS
DBA: R J Trucking
Columbus, IN
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 550858 · MC 271572
Satisfactory
Active 29 yrs, 2 mo · first granted 1994
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-271572 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Geico Marine Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
1 inspection on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 29 yrs, 2 mo since reinstatement on July 24, 1997; first granted June 1, 1994 (32 yrs, 4 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- 1 FMCSA inspection on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC271572
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy 9300059997
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
550858
MC Number
MC-271572
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Individual
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
August 29, 2025
FMCSA Registration
February 17, 1994
Authority First Granted
June 1, 1994
Authority Reinstated
July 24, 1997
Annual Mileage
53,633 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Location
Columbus, IN
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal/Sheet SteelLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsFresh ProduceLiquids/GasesIntermodalGrain/FeedDry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsChemicalsMeatU.S. MailWater/Well
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
1
Driver Inspections
0
Vehicle Inspections
1
Out-of-Service Violations
1
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance3
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
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
1 of 1 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 1 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 1 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 1 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 1 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 31, 2025 | FL | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Not Lighted · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
FL1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS25308M418014 | 1 | 1 |
| 2003 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9JH93N347733 | 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 (1)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 6, 2026 | 1647007378 | JASPER FL | II | 3 | 1 | ALWAYS FRESH | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
4V4NC9JH93N347733 1UYVS25308M418014 |
IN 3827459 FL QB44GB |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9B-LBL | Lighting - Backup lamp obscured | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| ALWAYS FRESH | 1 | March 6, 2026 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| November 19, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| November 18, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 16, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| June 21, 2019 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 21, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| September 13, 2018 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 5, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| May 15, 2018 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 21, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| September 13, 2017 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| July 18, 2024 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| COMMON | On Record | |
| COMMON | On Record |
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