HODGE TRUCKING CO INC
28-unit intermodal drayage operator based in Sumter, SC. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 246082
- MC
- MC520076
- Based
- Sumter, SC
- Contact
- 8035062975 · rdollard@hodgedl.com
What this carrier is
Hauling general freight, intermodal containers, and other: wood pallets, HODGE TRUCKING CO INC operates as a mid-sized-fleet intermodal drayage operator from Sumter, SC. 28 power units, 33 drivers. The carrier runs regional lanes and holds active MC520076 authority. FMCSA safety rating on file: Satisfactory (Sep 21, 2005).
Fleet composition on file: 28 owned tractors, 250 owned trailers.
For shippers and brokers: this carrier reads as low-risk on peer-cohort measures with no acute or critical flags in the current window.
At a glance
Safety record
Grade shown here is ProHRHQ analysis based on public FMCSA data. It is not an official FMCSA safety rating. The authoritative federal record is on FMCSA SAFER/SMS.
Current peer-cohort snapshot based on public FMCSA BASIC measures. Peer cohort: 2,037 motor carriers operating 28 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The key signal in this record is Vehicle Maintenance at 271.5% of peer cohort average — roughly double the norm and the dominant reason for the A grade. Main caution: vehicle maintenance is the weakest area of the record and warrants direct confirmation with the carrier.
| BASIC | Carrier (3yr, weighted) | Cohort avg | vs. cohort | Acute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 25 | 18.22 | 137.2% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 0 | 8.19 | 0.0% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 1.58 | 0.0% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.00 | 0.0% | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 120 | 44.20 | 271.5% | No |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0.46 | 0.0% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 28-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Hours-of-Service, Driver Fitness, and Controlled Substances/Alcohol, and above cohort average in Unsafe Driving and Vehicle Maintenance.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 246082: 74 inspections across 3 states. Most recent inspection: Apr 7, 2026 in SC.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 21 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 118 |
| Total violations | 140 (35 out-of-service) |
Crash record (3 yr): 6 reportable crashes . Most recent: Mar 16, 2026.
What this carrier likely fits
This is an intermodal drayage operator that runs regional lanes, primarily interstate inside a 100-mile radius, at a mid-sized fleet scale, with general freight, intermodal containers, and other: wood pallets on the FMCSA cargo classification list. Trailer-heavy fleet composition (250 trailers against 28 tractors) is consistent with drop-and-hook or dedicated lane operation.
Drawn from FMCSA-reported cargo classifications, route profile, and fleet composition. Not a substitute for direct confirmation of equipment and lane capability with the carrier.
Key takeaways
- Grade A (strong) against 2,037 peer carriers operating 28 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 44 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (13 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 140 violations, 6 reportable crashes.
- Vehicle Maintenance is the weakest area — 271.5% of peer cohort average (roughly double the norm).
- Operates as a mid-sized-fleet intermodal drayage operator running regional lanes with 28 power units on file.
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