HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/286395-holmes-freight-lines-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 14:21 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026
HOLMES FREIGHT LINES INC
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.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average42.9% vs Ontario average 16.1%.
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.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (905) 878-0079, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC189781.
- 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) | MC189781 | Primary | National Interstate Insurance Company Policy 64044260 · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Jul 2, 2026 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 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.
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 7 · Ontario avg 16.1%
0 of 15 · Ontario avg 2.2%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2026 | NY | 2 | 1 | No |
| Jun 12, 2026 | IN | 1 | 0 | No |
| Apr 3, 2026 | MO | 2 | 1 | No |
| Mar 18, 2026 | SC | 3 | 1 | No |
| Dec 15, 2025 | MO | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 16, 2025 | MI | 2 | 1 | Yes |
| Sep 10, 2025 | IL | 3 | 1 | No |
| Aug 11, 2025 | MI | 3 | 1 | No |
| Aug 8, 2025 | SC | 3 | 0 | No |
| Aug 5, 2025 | GA | 3 | 1 | No |
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 Ontario average covers 27,969 vehicle and 49,073 driver inspections of all Ontario-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
10 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 3 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Ontario share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 3 | 50.0% | 62.1% |
| Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | 40.0% | 16.4% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 0 | 10.0% | 18.9% |
9 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2 | 2 |
| Frame - Cracked/loose/sagging/broken frame member permitting shifting of body Cab Body Frame · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393201AFRMS | 1 | 1 |
| HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a EOBR Related · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39522H4ELDBRODS | 1 | 0 |
| Improper lane change Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922LC | 1 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 1 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone Speeding 4 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLSWZ | 1 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone Texting · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLCP | 1 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BAIR | 1 | 0 |
| Windshield - Obstructed Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39360E | 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 Ontario column is the mix across all Ontario-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
Crash details
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 8, 2025 | Unincorporated, GA | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 286395 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC189781 |
| Legal name | HOLMES FREIGHT LINES INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 8 |
| Drivers | 9 |
| Annual mileage | 1,509,496 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Dec 2, 2005) |
| USDOT number added | Jan 29, 1987 · 39 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jul 2, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsBuilding MaterialsOilfield EquipmentChemicalsCommodities Dry BulkBeveragesPaper ProductsUtilitiesConstructionOtherUnspecified
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 HOLMES FREIGHT LINES INC
What does HOLMES FREIGHT LINES INC's operating authority allow?
MC189781: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about HOLMES FREIGHT LINES INC is old or missing?
Nothing notable: authority and insurance come from current Motus data and there is enough inspection history to compare.
What should I verify before booking HOLMES FREIGHT LINES INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 286395. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (905) 878-0079, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC189781, 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 18, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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