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BILLY HOPKINS INC
DBA: Rockin H Express
Terrell, TX
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 762004 · MC 343362
Satisfactory
Active 13 yrs, 6 mo · first granted 1998
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-343362 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Progressive County Mutual
Safety
Satisfactory
16.7% OOS · 11 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 13 yrs, 6 mo since reinstatement on April 29, 2013; first granted September 3, 1998 (28 yrs, 2 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 25.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 11 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC343362
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy CA996101196
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
762004
MC Number
MC-343362
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Individual
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
April 2, 2026
FMCSA Registration
July 29, 1998
Authority First Granted
September 3, 1998
Authority Reinstated
April 29, 2013
Annual Mileage
157,289 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Location
Terrell, TX
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelMotor VehiclesLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsFresh ProduceOilfield EquipmentGrain/FeedConstruction MaterialsGarbage/RefuseOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
11
Driver Inspections
5
Vehicle Inspections
7
Out-of-Service Violations
9
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance28
Unsafe Driving4
Hours of Service1
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate25.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (4.3pp higher)
16.7% of 6 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
37th percentile among carriers with 5–9 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
3 of 4 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 6 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 6 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 6 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 6 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
2
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 9, 2026 | TX | — | 2 | 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
TX2
CO1
GA1
LA1
MO1
OR1
Fleet & Equipment (6)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~3
of 3 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~3
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Flatbed
3
Tractor
3
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9XX7D660313 | 3 | — |
| 2024 Dorsey | Flatbed · 53 ft | 7KYFC5322RED39012 | 3 | — |
| 2002 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9XX2N580027 | 2 | — |
| 1994 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 53 ft | 13N2532C1R1571440 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 53 ft | 13N2532C2L1543413 | 1 | 1 |
| 1997 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB8X0VD428494 | 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 (11)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 7, 2026 | LARTS01413 | MONROE LA | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
1XP5DB9XX7D660313 13N2532C2L1543413 |
TX R493250 TX 170B031 |
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| September 25, 2026 | V262603422 | TX, TX | II | 2 | — | JIMCO SALES AND MFG | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
1XP5DB9XX7D660313 13N2532C2L1543413 |
TX R493250 TX 170B031 |
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| September 9, 2026 | 1290330997 | CORTEZ CO | I | 15 | 5 | EMPTY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
1XP5DB8X0VD428494 13N2532C2L1543413 |
TX R847203 TX 170B031 |
| 393.209D-STPAL | OOSSteering - Pitman arm loose on the output shaft | Steering Mechanism | ||||||||
| 393.209B-STWLOOS | OOSSteering - Steering wheel lash (free play) meets or exceeds OOS chart limit | Steering Mechanism | ||||||||
| 393.207C-SBML | OOSSuspension - Broken main leaf spring | Suspension | ||||||||
| 393.207A-STCB | OOSSuspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly (including spring leaves used as a suspension connecting rod) or any part used for attaching | Suspension | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-STLN | OOSSteering - Loose nuts on tie rods/pitman arm/drag link/steering arm/tie rod | Steering Mechanism | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.47A-BCFSBD | Drum Brake - Contaminated friction surface | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BMBCBD | Drum Brake - Missing/broken component(s) | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.83G | Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment | Exhaust Discharge | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 392.2SLSNC | State/Local Laws - CMV snow chains required | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| July 3, 2026 | LABQS06957 | JENNINGS LA | III | 3 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT DORSEY |
1XP5DB9XX2N580027 7KYFC5322RED39012 |
TX R826640 OK CY2408 |
| 392.22A-D | Driver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers | Other Driver Violations | ||||||||
| 392.22B-DFPWD | Driver - Failed to place warning devices on the road surface | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLUP | State/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway | Other Driver Violations | ||||||||
| May 30, 2026 | W108001572 | MACON MO | II | 1 | — | METAL WORKS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
1XP5DB9XX2N580027 13N2532C1R1571440 |
TX R826640 OK CY6094 |
| 393.11A1-CSURR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| April 17, 2026 | V262240536 | 11079 CR370, TX | II | — | — | YARD | Truck Tractor |
PETERBILT |
1XP5DB9XX7D660313 |
TX R493250 |
| December 3, 2025 | V252128060 | US281 SB FALFURRIAS SCALE, TX | II | 4 | — | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT DORSEY |
1XP5DB9XX7D660313 7KYFC5322RED39012 |
TX R493250 OK CY2408 |
| 393.11TL | Truck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| April 28, 2025 | 1290000257 | TEMPLE GA | III | — | — | JIMCO SALES | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT DORSEY |
1XP5DB9XX7D660313 7KYFC5322RED39012 |
TX R493250 OK CY2408 |
| March 4, 2024 | AASP003362 | ASHLAND POE - 3.5 MI N ASHLAND, OR | III | — | — | JIMCO SALES AND MANUFACTURING | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT FONA |
1XP5D49X74D811664 — |
TX R346852 TN 192C761 |
| February 23, 2024 | 3728O1IGTF | ON US HWY 87 1939 FT E OF ARMS, NM | II | 1 | — | NONE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
1XP5DB9XX7D660313 13N2532C0J1523898 |
TX R493250 OK BQ3208 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| JIMCO SALES AND MANUFACTURING | 2 | March 4, 2024 |
| JIMCO SALES AND MFG | 1 | September 25, 2026 |
| METAL WORKS | 1 | May 30, 2026 |
| JIMCO SALES | 1 | April 28, 2025 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| April 24, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| March 27, 2019 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| April 10, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| March 27, 2018 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| March 15, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| March 1, 2016 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| January 21, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| December 26, 2013 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| April 29, 2013 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| April 22, 2013 | REVOKED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| April 23, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| March 18, 2013 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| November 16, 2012 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| February 23, 2012 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| September 9, 2009 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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