FIRST HITCH TRANSPORTATION LLC
Facts 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.
- Phone number shared with 15 other companiesNormal for dispatch services and related companies, but confirm who you are talking to.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
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, (202) 350-1187, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC843376.
- 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) | MC843376 | Primary | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY Policy CA987180491 · 91X | $750,000 | Oct 8, 2024 | 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 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
3 of 4 · Kentucky avg 23.7%
0 of 5 · Kentucky avg 5.2%
5 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2026 | KY | 1 | 2 | Yes |
| Jul 8, 2026 | KY | 1 | 0 | No |
| Apr 6, 2026 | WV | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jan 14, 2026 | IL | 1 | 6 | Yes |
| Jan 13, 2025 | KY | 1 | 1 | Yes |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 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 Kentucky average covers 21,728 vehicle and 37,986 driver inspections of all Kentucky-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
8 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 5 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 10 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 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 | Kentucky share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 5 | 75.0% | 62.6% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 0 | 25.0% | 14.2% |
7 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| No/improper breakaway or emergency braking Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39343 | 2 | 2 |
| Improper safety chain attachment Coupling Devices · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39370D8 | 1 | 1 |
| Insufficient tiedowns to prevent forward movement for load not blocked by headerboard bulkhead or other cargo Tiedown · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393110B | 1 | 1 |
| Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOL | 1 | 1 |
| Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver EOBR Related · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39522G | 1 | 0 |
| Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39530B1 | 1 | 0 |
| No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required Reflective Sheeting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39311 | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 18, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Kentucky column is the mix across all Kentucky-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 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
No reportable crashes in this period.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 2442463 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC843376 |
| Legal name | FIRST HITCH TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 1 |
| Drivers | 1 |
| Annual mileage | 46,359 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Oct 1, 2013 · 13 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Mar 17, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightMotor VehiclesLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMobile HomesMachinery, Large ObjectsIntermodal ContainersLivestockGrain, Feed, HayCoal/CokePaper ProductsUtilitiesAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstruction
Questions about FIRST HITCH TRANSPORTATION LLC
What does FIRST HITCH TRANSPORTATION LLC's operating authority allow?
MC843376: Common carrier (may haul regulated property for hire for the general public).
Which information about FIRST HITCH TRANSPORTATION 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. There are too few vehicle inspections in the last 24 months to judge the out-of-service rate. 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 FIRST HITCH TRANSPORTATION LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 2442463. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (202) 350-1187, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC843376, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as certificate holder.
Other companies using (202) 350-1187
A shared number is common for related companies, dispatch services and family businesses. It is not proof of fraud, but it is worth knowing which company you are dealing with.
15 companies
| Company | USDOT | Docket | Trucks | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PJM INVESTMENT LLC | 4562817 | MC1813802 | 4 | Last known: Active FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
| 12 25 LLC | 3150623 | MC104640 | 1 | Last known: Not authorized FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
| THREE THREE THREE LLC | 3669827 | MC1272094 | 1 | Last known: Pending FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
| LATIMORE HOME DELIVERY LLC | 3803933 | MC1772330 | 1 | Last known: Active FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
| NIMA FREIGHT LLC | 4325398 | MC1688182 | 1 | Last known: Not authorized FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
| SUMMERTIME LOGISTICS LLC | 4340582 | MC1774960 | 1 | Last known: Active FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
| BONALDE'S LOGISTICS LLC | 4378885 | MC1716177 | 1 | Last known: Active FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
| J&C LOGISTICS COMPANY LLC | 4496627 | MC1778282 | 1 | Last known: Active FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
| FLEMINGS TRANSPORTATION LLC | 4499115 | MC1779617 | 1 | Last known: Inactive FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
| SMARTECH LLC | 4550512 | MC1807109 | 1 | Last known: Active FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
| THE SHAW FAMILY SERVICES LLC | 4559096 | MC1811810 | 1 | Last known: Active FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
| PLATINIUM WHEEL TOWING INC | 4567346 | MC1816260 | 1 | Last known: Pending FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
| LESSON 5 LLC | 4573677 | MC1819613 | 1 | Last known: Pending FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
| MOON DAWG TRANSPORT 2 LLC | 4573692 | MC1819624 | 1 | Last known: Pending FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
| M&S LOGISTICS LLC | 4581743 | MC1823935 | 1 | Last known: Pending FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 18, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error.