HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/734479-hobson-son-llc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 10:49 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
HOBSON & SON LLC
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 inactive (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 average40.0% vs Louisiana average 25.1%.
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, (318) 726-5412, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC347934.
- 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 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
2 of 5 · Louisiana avg 25.1%
0 of 7 · Louisiana avg 5.1%
7 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2026 | LA | 2 | 3 | Yes |
| May 19, 2026 | LA | 2 | 0 | No |
| Jun 19, 2025 | LA | 1 | 5 | No |
| May 14, 2025 | AR | 3 | 0 | No |
| May 14, 2025 | AR | 1 | 4 | No |
| Mar 25, 2025 | LA | 1 | 6 | Yes |
| Mar 24, 2025 | AR | 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 Louisiana average covers 14,001 vehicle and 19,605 driver inspections of all Louisiana-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
11 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 19 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 | Louisiana share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 2 | 100.0% | 78.9% |
7 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39353BB | 3 | 0 |
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 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 | 1 | 1 |
| Cargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV Improper Load Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393100BC | 1 | 1 |
| Drum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39348ABIBD | 1 | 0 |
| Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection Inspection Reports · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39617CPI | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing. Suspension · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393207ASAPPCBLM | 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 Louisiana column is the mix across all Louisiana-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
2 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2025 | Rural, LA | 0 | 1 |
| Apr 24, 2025 | Rural (Jefferson County), AR | 0 | 3 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 734479 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC347934 |
| Legal name | HOBSON & SON LLC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Individual |
| Power units | 10 |
| Drivers | 12 |
| Annual mileage | 304,923 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Mar 27, 2024) |
| USDOT number added | Mar 12, 1998 · 28 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Mar 12, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberMachinery, Large ObjectsLiquids/GasesOtherDirt, Gravel, Sand
Questions about HOBSON & SON LLC
What does HOBSON & SON LLC's operating authority allow?
FMCSA records show no active operating authority for HOBSON & SON LLC (MC347934), so it may not haul regulated interstate freight for hire or broker loads under these dockets.
Which information about HOBSON & SON LLC 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.
What should I verify before booking HOBSON & SON LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 734479. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (318) 726-5412, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC347934, 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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