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Freight Carrier · Columbus, GA

HODGES TRUCKING COMPANY

Name: HODGES TRUCKING COMPANY
Address: 1358 BELINDA DR, COLUMBUS, GA, 31907, US
Telephone: (706) 568-1954

1358 BELINDA DR · Columbus, GA 31907

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #242553
USDOT #445213 USDOT Active

28
Power Units
28
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

HODGES TRUCKING COMPANY is a Columbus, GA freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Georgia. This company has 28 truck(s) in their fleet and 28 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-242553 and their USDOT number is 445213.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 03/03/2025 · last updated Jun 28, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 03/03/2025
MCS-150 Mileage 2,634,923 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Building Materials
Beverages
Paper Products

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Inspection activity Inspected in 14 states over the past 24 months: GA (21), NC (9), SC (9), TN (7), FL (7), AL (4), MS (3), AR (2), KS (1), OH (1), IA (1), OK (1), +2 more. Home base: Columbus, Georgia.

Safety Record

14 Severe Violations Updated Jul 18, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
1
Injury
3
Tow
4
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 3.37 12 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0 1 Vehicle Maintenance 5.54 14 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.08 1

Inspection Summary

68
Total
41
Clean
27
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 28 unique codes

Critical 7

392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone1× SW 10
392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone1× SW 10
392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 10
393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS6× OOS×6 SW 8
393.207F-SDASSuspension - Deflated air suspension1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.9A-LHLIWRLighting - Headlamps - Both inoperative when required to be on.1× OOS×1 SW 6
391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency when medical certification is required.1× OOS×1 SW 1

Unsafe Driving 8

392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 7
392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane1× SW 5
392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change1× SW 5
392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving1× SW 5
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation2× SW 3
392.22A-DDriver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 12

393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative1× SW 6
393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam1× SW 6
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19982× SW 4
396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
393.45C-BSGAir Brake - Missing or inadequate Nonmetallic tubing spring guard1× SW 4
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt1× SW 4
393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× SW 4
396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak1× SW 3
393.11A1-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
393.205C-WRAWFLMIBWheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.1× SW 2
393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.1× SW 1

Hours of Service 1

395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

HODGES TRUCKING COMPANY
1358 BELINDA DR
COLUMBUS, GA 31907

Mailing Address

HODGES TRUCKING COMPANY
PO BOX 6722
COLUMBUS, GA 31917

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About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 28 unique codes

Critical 7

Unsafe Driving 8

Vehicle Maintenance 12

Hours of Service 1

Locations

Location on Map

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