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HODGE & STEVEN TRUCKING INC
DBA: Hodge Towing
Columbus, OH
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 795034 · MC 355056
Satisfactory
Active 17 yrs, 6 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-355056 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Auto Owners Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
4 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 17 yrs, 6 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- 4 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC355056
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy 54-817125-00
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
795034
MC Number
MC-355056
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Individual
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
February 5, 2026
FMCSA Registration
February 11, 1999
Authority Reinstated
March 31, 2009
Annual Mileage
78,069 mi (2022)
Contact Information
Location
Columbus, OH
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsOilfield EquipmentCoal/CokeDry BulkFarm SuppliesConstruction Materials
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
4
Driver Inspections
1
Vehicle Inspections
3
Out-of-Service Violations
2
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance10
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service2
OOS Rates vs. National Average
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
1 of 1 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 2 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 2 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 2 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 2 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
OH2
WV1
Fleet & Equipment (3)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~1
of 2 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~2
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Kenworth T6 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKAD48X1BJ276299 | 3 | 1 |
| Ravens-met | Semi-trailer | 1R1F05321LE900089 | 2 | — |
| 2012 Transcraft/wabash Combo Steel/Alum Flatbed | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1TTF482C8C3736261 | 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 (4)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 24, 2026 | 1998000222 | CHILLICOTHE OH | II | 4 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH RAVENS-MET |
1XKAD48X1BJ276299 1R1F05321LE900089 |
OH PWN5088 OH TUB5391 |
| 393.9A-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-HLLH | Lighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam | Lighting | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| October 8, 2025 | 1796000811 | ASHLAND OH | III | 1 | — | SONCO | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH RAVENS-MET |
1XKAD48X1BJ276299 1R1F05321LE900089 |
OH PWN5088 OH TUB5391 |
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| June 4, 2024 | PSC0560210 | BECKLEY WV | II | 5 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH TRANSCRAFT/WABASH |
1XKAD48X1BJ276299 1TTF482C8C3736261 |
OH PWN5088 OH TPZ1722 |
| 393.110B3-C | OOSCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo longer than 10 feet | Tiedown | ||||||||
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| 393.104B-C | Cargo - Damaged securement devices/tiedowns | Securement Device | ||||||||
| 395.3A2-HOSPDIT | HOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time | Hours | ||||||||
| 395.3A1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | Hours | ||||||||
| October 9, 2023 | 3235010052 | ROADSIDE, OH | II | 6 | 1 | RINKER MATERIALS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH FONA |
1XKAD48X1BJ276299 5TR24830772000182 |
OH PWN5088 OH TRS1646 |
| 393.207F | OOSAir suspension pressure loss | Suspension | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 392.2UCR | Failure to pay UCR Fee | |||||||||
| 393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| SONCO | 1 | October 8, 2025 |
| RINKER MATERIALS | 1 | October 9, 2023 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| October 24, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| March 31, 2009 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| March 18, 2009 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| May 5, 2000 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| October 22, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| February 13, 2009 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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