Nothing in the FMCSA record matched our risk signals. That is not a guarantee; follow the checks below. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026. How this works
MC1046774: Common carrier inactive
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, (512) 800-2224, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC1781391 or MC1046774.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Bond & 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surety Bond | MC1781391 | — | MERCHANTS BONDING COMPANY ( MUTUAL) Policy 101730074 · 84 | — | Dec 26, 2025 | 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.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 2799877 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC1781391, MC1046774 |
| Legal name | HOGSTOOTH VENTURES LLC |
| Operation | Intrastate (Non-Hazmat) |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 1 |
| Drivers | 1 |
| Annual mileage | 40,000 (2024) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Sep 16, 2015 · 11 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Aug 7, 2025 |
Cargo carried
General FreightLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsLiquids/GasesUtilitiesConstructionOtherOIL
Roadside inspections Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
This company holds broker authority only; these inspections come from trucks operating under its USDOT number.
3 of 3 · Texas avg 25.1%
0 of 3 · Texas avg 7.7%
3 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2025 | TX | 2 | 2 | Yes |
| Apr 11, 2025 | TX | 2 | 2 | Yes |
| Feb 10, 2025 | TX | 2 | 3 | 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 Texas average covers 347,521 vehicle and 460,200 driver inspections of all Texas-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
5 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 3 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 7 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 | Texas share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 3 | 100.0% | 78.8% |
5 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| No or defective automatic trailer brake Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39343D | 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 |
| Tire in contact with another part of the vehicle Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1TC | 1 | 1 |
| No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395A | 1 | 0 |
| Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection Inspection Reports · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39617C | 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 Texas column is the mix across all Texas-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.
Questions about HOGSTOOTH VENTURES LLC
Is HOGSTOOTH VENTURES LLC a broker or a carrier?
HOGSTOOTH VENTURES LLC is a freight broker with no active authority to haul freight itself. It may arrange loads with authorized carriers, but should not be dispatching its own trucks under this docket. Brokers must keep $75,000 of financial security (a BMC-84 bond or BMC-85 trust fund) on file with FMCSA.
What does HOGSTOOTH VENTURES LLC's operating authority allow?
MC1781391: Broker (may arrange transportation by other authorized carriers, but may not haul the freight itself under this authority).
Which information about HOGSTOOTH VENTURES 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 HOGSTOOTH VENTURES LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 2799877. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (512) 800-2224, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC1781391 or MC1046774, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as certificate holder.
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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.