HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/3979402-j-hurst-trucking-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 07:57 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
J HURST TRUCKING INC
Do not book until these are resolved · 2 signals
How risk signals workAt least one fact in the FMCSA record should stop a booking until it is cleared up. Confirm the current record on Motus first; it is not a finding of wrongdoing. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
- Operating authority is not authorized (last known)Without active authority the company may not haul or broker interstate freight for hire.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average38.7% vs California average 19.8%.
- Registration (MCS-150) last updated 2 years agoFleet size and contact details on the registration may be out of date.
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, (707) 498-4776, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC1489463.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
No insurance filings were found in the public FMCSA data for this carrier.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
12 of 31 · California avg 19.8%
0 of 27 · California avg 6.3%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | CA | 5 | 0 | No |
| Oct 6, 2026 | CA | 5 | 0 | No |
| Oct 6, 2026 | CA | 5 | 1 | No |
| Oct 6, 2026 | CA | 5 | 0 | No |
| Sep 18, 2026 | CA | 1 | 4 | No |
| Sep 15, 2026 | CA | 1 | 2 | No |
| Sep 8, 2026 | CA | 1 | 2 | No |
| Aug 31, 2026 | CA | 1 | 6 | Yes |
| Aug 26, 2026 | CA | 1 | 6 | Yes |
| Aug 24, 2026 | CA | 2 | 0 | 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 California average covers 398,742 vehicle and 510,354 driver inspections of all California-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
59 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 14 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 77 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 | California share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 58 | 14 | 98.3% | 71.7% |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | 1.7% | 8.0% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DB | 7 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BAIR | 6 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BHTD | 4 | 4 |
| Hubs - Wheel seal leaking Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3965BHWSL | 4 | 0 |
| Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALTSI | 3 | 3 |
| Frame - Cab or body mounts loose/broken/missing Cab Body Frame · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393201BFR | 3 | 0 |
| Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination Brake Out Of Service · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BOS | 2 | 2 |
| Brake - Vacuum hose(s) or line(s) restricted/abraded/chafed through outer cover-to-cord ply crimped/cracked/broken Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BVAC | 2 | 2 |
| 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 or chassis Cab Body Frame · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393201AFRCLS | 2 | 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 California column is the mix across all California-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
Crash details
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2025 | Unincorporated, CA | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 3979402 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC1489463 |
| Legal name | J HURST TRUCKING INC |
| Operation | Intrastate (Non-Hazmat) |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 12 |
| Drivers | 13 |
| Annual mileage | 300,000 (2023) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Nov 1, 2022 · 3 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 17, 2024 |
Cargo carried
General FreightLogs, Poles, Beams, Lumber
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 J HURST TRUCKING INC
What does J HURST TRUCKING INC's operating authority allow?
FMCSA records show no active operating authority for J HURST TRUCKING INC (MC1489463), so it may not haul regulated interstate freight for hire or broker loads under these dockets.
Which information about J HURST TRUCKING INC is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. No insurance filings were found in the public data. FMCSA has not issued a safety rating, which means no compliance review is on record, not that the carrier is unsafe. The MCS-150 was last updated Apr 17, 2024, so fleet size and contact details may be out of date.
What should I verify before booking J HURST TRUCKING INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 3979402. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (707) 498-4776, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC1489463, 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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