HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/1407639-the-hillis-group-llc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 05:37 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
THE HILLIS GROUP LLC
Review before booking · 1 signal
How risk signals workFacts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average35.7% vs Pennsylvania average 20.9%.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Not a live check. FMCSA has not published a Motus record for this carrier, so authority and insurance show the last known status from May 14, 2026. Confirm on Motus ↗ before booking.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗: our copy is the last known status from May 14, 2026. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (610) 438-3921, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC1380218.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC1380218 | Primary | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY Policy BAP 0213475 · 91X | $750,000 | Feb 24, 2022 | Active |
Source: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Last known filings. Insurance for this carrier comes from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026. Policies may have been cancelled or replaced since. Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
5 of 14 · Pennsylvania avg 20.9%
1 of 23 · Pennsylvania avg 5.4%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2026 | PA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Oct 9, 2026 | PA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Sep 16, 2026 | PA | 2 | 0 | No |
| Aug 4, 2026 | PA | 3 | 1 | Yes |
| Jul 17, 2026 | PA | 2 | 6 | No |
| Jul 9, 2026 | NJ | 2 | 0 | No |
| Apr 8, 2026 | NJ | 2 | 1 | No |
| Jan 9, 2026 | NJ | 1 | 4 | Yes |
| Jan 6, 2026 | PA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Dec 22, 2025 | NJ | 1 | 1 | Yes |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The Pennsylvania average covers 99,713 vehicle and 169,210 driver inspections of all Pennsylvania-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
28 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 10 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 42 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Pennsylvania share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 24 | 9 | 85.7% | 67.0% |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 1 | 7.1% | 4.8% |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | 7.1% | 15.1% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Lighting - Lamps improper color height location. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39311A1LCHL | 2 | 0 |
| Cargo - Loose or unfastened tiedown Tiedown · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393104F3C | 2 | 0 |
| License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 38323A2LCDLN | 1 | 1 |
| Air Brake - Inoperable or missing tractor protection valve Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39343ATPV | 1 | 1 |
| Brake - Breakaway not attached to the towing vehicle Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39343DBMA | 1 | 1 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BHTD | 1 | 1 |
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DBAAL | 1 | 1 |
| Heavy Vehicles/Equipment - Improper securement of accessory equipment or articulated vehicles Improper Load Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393130BCHVE | 1 | 1 |
| Cargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo longer than 10 feet Tiedown · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393110B3C | 1 | 1 |
| Flat tire or fabric exposed Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A | 1 | 1 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Pennsylvania column is the mix across all Pennsylvania-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
2 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2026 | Palmer Township, PA | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 2, 2025 | Springfield Township, PA | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 1407639 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC1380218 |
| Legal name | THE HILLIS GROUP LLC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 20 |
| Drivers | 14 |
| Annual mileage | 163,163 (2024) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Aug 19, 2005 · 21 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Sep 18, 2025 |
Cargo carried
General FreightMotor VehiclesLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsOilfield EquipmentCommodities Dry BulkUtilitiesConstruction
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
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Questions about THE HILLIS GROUP LLC
What does THE HILLIS GROUP LLC's operating authority allow?
MC1380218: Contract carrier (may haul regulated property for hire under continuing contracts with specific shippers).
Which information about THE HILLIS GROUP LLC is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. Insurance filings are from the same May 14, 2026 snapshot. FMCSA has not issued a safety rating, which means no compliance review is on record, not that the carrier is unsafe.
What should I verify before booking THE HILLIS GROUP LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 1407639. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (610) 438-3921, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC1380218, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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