HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/385306-the-hales-company/ · Checked 2026-10-20 09:55 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
THE HALES COMPANY
No risk signals in the last-known data
How risk signals workNothing in the FMCSA record matched our risk signals. That is not a guarantee, and it does not confirm who you are talking to; follow the checks below. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
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, (919) 553-3034, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC366031.
- 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) | MC366031 | Primary | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY Policy WN377467 · 91X | $750,000 | Mar 9, 2026 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC366031 | Excess over $1,000,000 | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA Policy 346-68-59 · 91X | $1,000,000 | Jan 10, 2000 | Active |
Insurance that ended since 2024 · 6 policies
| Ended | Type | Insurer | Effective | How it ended |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 27, 2026 | Liability (BI&PD) MC366031 | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY Policy WN377467 | Aug 6, 2025 | Cancelled at term end |
| Mar 9, 2026 | Liability (BI&PD) MC366031 | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY Policy WN377467 | Aug 6, 2025 | Replaced |
| Aug 22, 2025 | Liability (BI&PD) MC366031 | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY Policy WN373926 | Jan 14, 2025 | Cancelled at term end |
| Aug 6, 2025 | Liability (BI&PD) MC366031 | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY Policy WN373926 | Jan 14, 2025 | Replaced |
| Jan 21, 2025 | Liability (BI&PD) MC366031 | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY Policy WN260273 | Jul 5, 2019 | Cancelled at term end |
| Jan 14, 2025 | Liability (BI&PD) MC366031 | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY Policy WN260273 | Jul 5, 2019 | Replaced |
"Replaced" means a new filing took over the day the old one ended. "Cancelled" means the insurer or the company ended the policy; if no replacement was filed in time, the company was uninsured with FMCSA in between.
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
0 of 8 · North Carolina avg 21.9%
2 of 24 · North Carolina avg 5.9%
By quarter inspections and vehicle out-of-service rate
Bar height: inspections in the quarter. Percentage: vehicles put out of service, of vehicle inspections. The first and last quarters are partial.
Where it was inspected 3 states and provinces, 24 months
- NC 18 75.0%
- SC 5 20.8%
- VA 1 4.2%
Vehicles seen at inspections different VINs, 24 months
Power units: 11
11 tractors
Kenworth 15
7 power units declared on the MCS-150. Inspections see only part of a fleet, so fewer here is normal; many more can mean the registration is out of date.
Trailers: 17
17 semi-trailers
Manac 5Utility 3
Includes trailers the company pulled but does not own, such as shipper or leasing trailers.
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2026 | NC | 1 | 0 | No |
| Sep 17, 2026 | NC | 2 | 2 | No |
| Sep 9, 2026 | NC | 2 | 0 | No |
| Sep 3, 2026 | NC | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 2, 2026 | NC | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jul 21, 2026 | SC | 3 | 2 | Yes |
| Jul 17, 2026 | VA | 3 | 3 | No |
| Jun 5, 2026 | NC | 3 | 0 | No |
| May 21, 2026 | NC | 2 | 0 | No |
| Apr 29, 2026 | NC | 3 | 1 | No |
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 North Carolina average covers 60,527 vehicle and 117,843 driver inspections of all North Carolina-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
7 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 2 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 16 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 | North Carolina share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 5 | 2 | 71.4% | 15.8% |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | 28.6% | 13.4% |
7 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed Incomplete/Wrong Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958A1HOSP | 1 | 1 |
| Driver failing to retain previous 7 days records of duty status Incomplete/Wrong Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958K2 | 1 | 1 |
| Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids EOBR Related · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39522H4 | 1 | 0 |
| Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty off duty or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes Hours · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3953A3II | 1 | 0 |
| ELD - No record of duty status (ELD Required) Incomplete/Wrong Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958AELD | 1 | 0 |
| Driver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone Phone Call · Unsafe Driving · code 39282DUMT | 1 | 0 |
| Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV Seat Belt · Unsafe Driving · code 39216D | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the North Carolina column is the mix across all North Carolina-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
3 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 10, 2026 | Great Falls, SC | 0 | 1 |
| Aug 25, 2025 | Sumter, SC | 0 | 1 |
| Aug 5, 2025 | Coronaca, SC | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 385306 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC366031 |
| Legal name | THE HALES COMPANY |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 7 |
| Drivers | 7 |
| Annual mileage | 486,736 (2023) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Sep 18, 1991) |
| USDOT number added | Mar 13, 1990 · 36 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Nov 19, 2024 |
| Email domain on file | @hotmail.com (free email service) |
Equipment as declared on the MCS-150
| Owned | Term-leased | |
|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 7 | 0 |
| Trailers | 7 | 0 |
Term-leased equipment usually belongs to owner-operators driving under this company's authority.
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsBuilding MaterialsConstructionOtherSteel
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 HALES COMPANY
What does THE HALES COMPANY's operating authority allow?
MC366031: Contract carrier (may haul regulated property for hire under continuing contracts with specific shippers).
Which information about THE HALES COMPANY 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.
What should I verify before booking THE HALES COMPANY?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 385306. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (919) 553-3034, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC366031, 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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