HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/424572-hercules-forwarding-llc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 08:43 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026
HERCULES FORWARDING LLC
Freight Forwarder
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FF11813: Freight forwarder active
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, (323) 263-6100, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is FF11813 or FF11813.
- Ask for proof of the broker bond or trust fund (BMC-84/85) of $75,000.
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 | FF11813 | — | LM Insurance Corporation Policy 016245775 · BMC-84 | $75,000 | Sep 4, 2024 | 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.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 424572 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | FF11813, FF11813 |
| Legal name | HERCULES FORWARDING LLC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 166 |
| Drivers | 163 |
| Annual mileage | 8,785,636 (2022) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Oct 1, 2009) |
| USDOT number added | Oct 18, 1990 · 36 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Mar 19, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsLiquids/GasesIntermodal ContainersOilfield EquipmentGrain, Feed, HayCommodities Dry BulkPaper ProductsConstruction
Roadside inspections Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
This company holds broker authority only; these inspections come from trucks operating under its USDOT number.
20 of 181 · California avg 19.8%
6 of 229 · California avg 6.3%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2026 | NJ | 2 | 0 | No |
| Oct 8, 2026 | CA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 6, 2026 | CA | 1 | 0 | No |
| Sep 29, 2026 | IL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 18, 2026 | IL | 1 | 1 | No |
| Sep 10, 2026 | CA | 1 | 0 | No |
| Sep 8, 2026 | CA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 3, 2026 | CA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Aug 31, 2026 | CA | 1 | 0 | No |
| Aug 19, 2026 | CA | 2 | 5 | 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 California average covers 398,428 vehicle and 509,934 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
94 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 27 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 129 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 | California share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 66 | 21 | 70.2% | 71.7% |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 10 | 0 | 10.6% | 0.3% |
| Unsafe Driving | 9 | 0 | 9.6% | 8.0% |
| Driver Fitness | 5 | 5 | 5.3% | 3.2% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 4 | 1 | 4.3% | 16.6% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BHTD | 5 | 5 |
| 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 | 5 | 5 |
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 4 | 0 |
| Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV Seat Belt · Unsafe Driving · code 39216D | 3 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DB | 3 | 0 |
| Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395A4EEUS | 3 | 0 |
| Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALHLI | 3 | 0 |
| Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency. History of either fail Medical Certificate · Driver Fitness · code 39141A | 2 | 2 |
| 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 |
| HOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with t Fail to transfer ELD records · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39524DELDPT | 2 | 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 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 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
7 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 10, 2026 | Wilmington Twp, IL | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 15, 2025 | Knowlton, NJ | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 9, 2025 | Not Listed, TX | 1 | 0 |
| Jul 31, 2025 | Palos Twp, IL | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 26, 2025 | Unincorporated, CA | 0 | 1 |
| Feb 18, 2025 | Warrenton, MO | 0 | 1 |
| Jan 9, 2025 | Weatherford, TX | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Questions about HERCULES FORWARDING LLC
Is HERCULES FORWARDING LLC a broker or a carrier?
HERCULES FORWARDING LLC is a freight forwarder 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 HERCULES FORWARDING LLC's operating authority allow?
FF11813: Freight forwarder (may assemble and consolidate shipments and arrange their transportation, taking responsibility for them). FF11813: Freight forwarder (may assemble and consolidate shipments and arrange their transportation, taking responsibility for them).
Which information about HERCULES FORWARDING LLC 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 HERCULES FORWARDING LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 424572. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (323) 263-6100, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches FF11813 or FF11813, and ask for proof of the broker bond or trust fund (BMC-84/85) of $75,000.
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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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