HERCULES FORWARDING LLC
166-unit household-goods mover based in Vernon, CA. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 424572
- FF
- FF11813
- Based
- Vernon, CA
- Contact
- 3232636100 · kdunne@herculesfreight.com
What this carrier is
HERCULES FORWARDING LLC is a large-fleet household-goods mover based in Vernon, CA. Operating footprint: 166 power units, 163 drivers. The carrier runs over-the-road lanes and holds active FF11813 authority. Listed cargo classifications include general freight, household goods, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, liquids and gases, intermodal containers, and paper products. FMCSA safety rating on file: Satisfactory (Oct 1, 2009).
Fleet composition on file: 38 owned trucks, 128 owned tractors, 280 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: 105 motor carriers operating 165–167 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The strongest signal is Hours-of-Service at 8.6% of peer cohort average — well under norm. Combined with a clean acute-flag picture, that supports the A grade. Main caution: nothing stands out as disqualifying on this record.
| BASIC | Carrier (3yr, weighted) | Cohort avg | vs. cohort | Acute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 64 | 75.76 | 84.5% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 2 | 23.34 | 8.6% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 4 | 24.95 | 16.0% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.00 | — | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 131 | 391.92 | 33.4% | No |
| Hazmat | 9 | 1.66 | 542.9% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 165–167-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Unsafe Driving, Hours-of-Service, Driver Fitness, and Vehicle Maintenance.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 424572: 432 inspections across 20 states. Most recent inspection: Apr 15, 2026 in MO.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 81 |
| Hours-of-Service | 16 |
| Driver Fitness | 6 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 152 |
| Hazmat | 20 |
| Total violations | 291 (63 out-of-service) |
Crash record (3 yr): 9 reportable crashes , 2 with reported injuries , 1 with fatalities . Most recent: Sep 15, 2025.
What this carrier likely fits
This is a household-goods mover that runs over-the-road lanes, at a large fleet scale, with general freight, household goods, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, and other listed classes on the FMCSA cargo classification list. Trailer-heavy fleet composition (280 trailers against 128 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 105 peer carriers operating 165–167 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 298 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (7 driver OOS, 23 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 291 violations, 9 reportable crashes (1 involving fatalities).
- Hazmat is the weakest area — 542.9% of peer cohort average (roughly double the norm).
- Operates as a large-fleet household-goods mover running over-the-road lanes with 166 power units on file.
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