HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/853290-hills-freight-llc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 11:39 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026
HILLS FREIGHT LLC
No risk signals found
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.
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, (775) 344-9888, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC375557.
- 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) | MC375557 | Primary | Spinnaker Specialty Insurance Company Policy GSD61525013 · BMC-91X | $750,000 | Mar 5, 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
1 of 18 · Nevada avg 22.3%
0 of 33 · Nevada avg 6.8%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2026 | WY | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jul 28, 2026 | AZ | 2 | 2 | No |
| Jul 28, 2026 | MN | 1 | 4 | Yes |
| Jun 16, 2026 | WA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Apr 23, 2026 | CA | 2 | 4 | No |
| Apr 15, 2026 | AK | 3 | 0 | No |
| Mar 30, 2026 | CA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Mar 28, 2026 | TX | 2 | 0 | No |
| Mar 24, 2026 | OR | 2 | 0 | No |
| Mar 11, 2026 | CA | 3 | 0 | 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 Nevada average covers 13,356 vehicle and 20,488 driver inspections of all Nevada-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
25 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 1 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 43 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 | Nevada share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 19 | 1 | 76.0% | 68.4% |
| Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | 16.0% | 8.9% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 0 | 8.0% | 18.2% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1 1998 Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355EB | 3 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 2 | 0 |
| Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOLTIS | 1 | 1 |
| HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39524 | 1 | 0 |
| HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39530B1ELDDFR | 1 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLTCD | 1 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLLR | 1 | 0 |
| Brake - Air towing vehicle unable to actuate trailer parking/emergency brakes manually Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39343BBATV | 1 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BAIR | 1 | 0 |
| Air Disc Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad. Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347ABCLMAD | 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 Nevada column is the mix across all Nevada-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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2026 | Atlanta, GA | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 1, 2025 | Upper Allen Township, PA | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 853290 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC375557 |
| Legal name | HILLS FREIGHT LLC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Individual |
| Power units | 15 |
| Drivers | 20 |
| Annual mileage | 1,200,527 (2019) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Feb 5, 2000 · 26 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Mar 9, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayFresh ProduceMeatCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper Products
Questions about HILLS FREIGHT LLC
What does HILLS FREIGHT LLC's operating authority allow?
MC375557: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about HILLS FREIGHT LLC is old or missing?
FMCSA has not issued a safety rating, which means no compliance review is on record, not that the carrier is unsafe.
What should I verify before booking HILLS FREIGHT LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 853290. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (775) 344-9888, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC375557, 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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