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HILL TOP TRANSPORTATION INC
London, KY
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 566463 · MC 276107
Active
Authority Active
No Safety Rating
Active 32 yrs
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-276107 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$1,000,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
10.0% OOS · 50 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 32 yrs
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 23.1% — above the 20.7% national average
- 50 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC276107
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
Great West Casualty Co
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy CLP67764C
Great West Casualty Co
Cargo · $5,000 · Policy CLP67764C
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Cargo
On file
Surety bond / trust fund · required
Not on file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
566463
MC Number
MC-276107
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Entity Type
Individual
MCS-150 Filed
June 15, 2026
FMCSA Registration
June 17, 1994
Authority Granted
August 18, 1994
Annual Mileage
2,001,027 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Location
London, KY
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightLiquids/GasesDry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsMeat
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
10.0% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
40 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
23.1%
Driver OOS Rate
2.6%
Ranks in the 28th percentile among carriers with 25–99 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
50
Driver Inspections
45
Vehicle Inspections
17
Total OOS Orders
5
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance6
Unsafe Driving11
Hours of Service8
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate2.6% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate23.1% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (2.4pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (50)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 9, 2026 | KY | Level III — Driver Only | PTRB · 1XPCD49X0RD639976 | 0 | Clean |
| July 6, 2026 | TN | Level III — Driver Only | FREIGHTLIN · 3AKJHHDR3SSVM8108 | 0 | Clean |
| July 6, 2026 | KY | Level I — Full | KW · 1XKYDP9X4GJ492721 | 2 | 1 OOS |
| June 16, 2026 | TN | Level III — Driver Only | PETERBILT · 1XPBD49X3GD333962 | 0 | Clean |
| June 16, 2026 | KY | Level III — Driver Only | PTRB · 1XPCD49XXVD819556 | 0 | Clean |
| June 10, 2026 | GA | Level III — Driver Only | FREIGHTLIN · 3AKJHHDR8SSVM8105 | 2 | Passed |
| June 5, 2026 | TN | Level III — Driver Only | FREIGHTLIN · 3AKJHHDRXSSVM8106 | 0 | Clean |
| April 7, 2026 | TN | Level III — Driver Only | PETERBILT · 1XPBD49X3GD333962 | 0 | Clean |
| March 26, 2026 | KY | Level I — Full | PTRB · 1XPCD49XXVD819556 | 0 | Clean |
| February 16, 2026 | KY | Level I — Full | PTRB · 1XPXDP9X9ND803447 | 0 | Clean |
| February 12, 2026 | TN | Level I — Full | FREIGHTLIN · 3AKJHHDR4SSVM8103 | 3 | Passed |
| January 26, 2026 | GA | Level III — Driver Only | PETERBILT · 1XPCD49X3RD639938 | 0 | Clean |
Showing 12 of 50 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 14 inspections
Unsafe Driving
11 of 47 inspections
Hours of Service
6 of 47 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 47 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 47 inspections
| Date | Category | Violation | Sev. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 21, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 8 | Out of service |
| November 18, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 8 | Out of service |
| July 6, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | 6 | Out of service |
| October 30, 2025 | Driver Fitness · License-related: Medium | Driving a CMV while CDL is suspended for a non-safety-related reason and in the state of driver's license issuance | 5 | Out of service |
| June 18, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tires (general) | 8 | Cited |
| July 6, 2026 | Hours-of-Service Compliance · Hours | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | 7 | Cited |
| August 29, 2024 | Hours-of-Service Compliance · Hours | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | 7 | Cited |
| February 5, 2025 | Unsafe Driving · Seat Belt | Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV | 7 | Cited |
| February 21, 2025 | Unsafe Driving · Seat Belt | Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV | 7 | Cited |
| August 28, 2025 | Unsafe Driving · Seat Belt | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | 7 | Cited |
| November 6, 2025 | Hours-of-Service Compliance · Hours | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | 7 | Cited |
| November 6, 2025 | Hours-of-Service Compliance · False Log | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | 7 | Cited |
| November 23, 2025 | Unsafe Driving · Seat Belt | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | 7 | Cited |
| January 14, 2026 | Unsafe Driving · Seat Belt | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | 7 | Cited |
| February 12, 2026 | Hours-of-Service Compliance · Hours | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | 7 | Cited |
Showing the 15 most serious of 25 recorded violations
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
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 26, 2025 | KY | — | — | 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
KY24
TN15
GA7
AL1
IN1
OH1
and 1 more state
Fleet & Equipment (61)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~21
of 27 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~40
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
35
Tractor
20
Tank
5
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR1SSVM8107 | 8 | 4 |
| 2025 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR8SSVM8105 | 5 | — |
| 2024 Peterbilt 567 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPCD49X3RD639938 | 4 | — |
| 2025 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR6SSVM8104 | 4 | — |
| 2025 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDRXSSVM8106 | 4 | — |
| 2013 Wabash Vans Refrigerated Van | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532B1DL753927 | 3 | 1 |
| 2016 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X4GJ492721 | 3 | 1 |
| 2025 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR3SSVM8108 | 3 | — |
| 2025 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR5SSVM8109 | 3 | — |
| 1989 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAP0625KD132181 | 2 | — |
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| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Wabash Vans Refrigerated Van | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532B4DL754215 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Ste | Tank | 1S9T03528R1017216 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Ste | Tank · 42 ft | 1S9T04221K0017242 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2532GU412892 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS253XGM411148 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X3GD333962 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Peterbilt 567 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPCD49X0RD639976 | 2 | — |
| 2027 Peterbilt 567 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPCD49XXVD819556 | 2 | — |
| 2025 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR4SSVM8103 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0623LB175979 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0629LE158165 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1P0622LJ156053 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1P0626LJ156055 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1P0627LJ156047 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1P0629LJ156051 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA0623GB706605 | 1 | — |
| 1986 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA0623GD462345 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA0629DW702563 | 1 | — |
| 1989 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAP0621KD132064 | 1 | — |
| 1989 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAP0626KD132190 | 1 | — |
| 1989 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAP0629KD132068 | 1 | 1 |
| 1989 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAP062XKD132063 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Wabash Vans Refrigerated Van | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532B8DL753925 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Wabash Vans Refrigerated Van | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532B9DL753982 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D4HL019659 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Ste | Tank | 1S9T03521T1017291 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Ste | Tank · 42 ft | 1S9T04220K0017247 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Ste | Tank · 42 ft | 1S9T04229K0017246 | 1 | — |
| 2005 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS25305M549603 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2532N6517823 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2532T6621502 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2536N6517825 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2537T6613024 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2538GM410726 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2538GM410984 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X1FJ430142 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X8FJ440389 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X3GJ492693 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49XXGD362505 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Peterbilt 567 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPCDP9X5PD850170 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Peterbilt 567 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPCDP9X9PD850169 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXDP9X9ND803447 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 48 ft | 3H3V482C6ET248119 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C6LR200078 | 1 | — |
| Trlr | — | 4BUFGE1B3TB965927 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH0EN172768 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5321FM504952 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5323FM504936 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5323KT911140 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5328FM504947 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC532XKT911135 | 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 3, 2006 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| February 25, 1995 | DISMISSED | Common Carrier |
| August 18, 1994 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| August 18, 1994 | Active GRANTED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| May 19, 1999 | Cargo | On file |
| May 19, 1999 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| Cargo | Cancelled · Great West Casualty Co |
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