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HILL TRANSPORTATION INC

5111 COMMERCE CROSSINGS DR SUITE 100 · Louisville, KY 40229

AUTHORIZED FOR:
(502) 957-4100 Tap to call
  • MC #368692
  • USDOT #832498 USDOT Active
  • 137
    Power Units
  • 180
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

HILL TRANSPORTATION INC is a Louisville, KY freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Kentucky. This company has 137 truck(s) in their fleet and 180 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-368692 and their USDOT number is 832498.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 05/27/2025 · last updated Oct 27, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 05/27/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 7,732,565 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
  • Fresh Produce
  • Refrigerated Food
  • Beverages

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Kentucky — 50 inspections (past 24 months) Ohio — 38 inspections (past 24 months) Indiana — 30 inspections (past 24 months) Tennessee — 23 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 16 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 16 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 16 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 16 inspections (past 24 months) Missouri — 10 inspections (past 24 months) Illinois — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Alabama — 3 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 2 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 2 inspections (past 24 months) West Virginia — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Georgia — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Wyoming — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Pennsylvania — 1 inspection (past 24 months) New York — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Florida — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Florida — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Florida — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 16 states over the past 24 months: KY (50), OH (38), IN (30), TN (23), MI (16), MO (10), IL (5), AL (3), NC (2), WV (2), US (1), GA (1), +4 more. Home base: Louisville, Kentucky.

Safety Record

39 Severe Violations Updated Oct 17, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 4
    Injury
  • 8
    Tow
  • 12
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.76 23 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.52 16 Vehicle Maintenance 4.73 50 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 185
    Total
  • 104
    Clean
  • 81
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 69 unique codes

Critical 17

  • 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone1× SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS15× OOS×15 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75B-TFVTires - Front, less than 4/32 inch tread depth1× SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth1× SW 8
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on2× OOS×2 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.2× OOS×2 SW 6
  • 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection2× OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.2× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45D-BHTBSAir Brake - Hose/tubing with a bulge/swelling when air pressure is applied1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.47A-BCFSAD-SAAir Disc Brake - Contaminated friction surface on a steering axle1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.75G-TAOWTires - All others, weight carried exceeds tire load limit1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.5-HLHubs - Leaking hub1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured2× OOS×2 SW 1
  • 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination2× OOS×2 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 6

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit7× SW 7
  • 392.16BOperating a property-carrying commercial motor vehicle while all other occupants are not properly restrained1× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other3× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit6× SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation5× SW 3
  • 392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway1× SW 1

Hours of Service 15

  • 395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS5× SW 7
  • 395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time2× SW 7
  • 395.8E1PC-OOSHOS - False record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Driver improperly used Personal Conveyance1× SW 7
  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× SW 7
  • 395.8(e)False report of drivers record of duty status1× SW 7
  • 395.3(a)(3)(ii)Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty, or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes1× SW 7
  • 395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time1× SW 7
  • 395.34A1-ELDDFNHOS (ELD) - Driver failed to note the malfunction of the ELD and provide written notice of the malfunction to the motor carrier within 24 hours1× SW 5
  • 395.24D-ELDPTHOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official, a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with the instruction sheet provided by the motor carrier1× SW 3
  • 395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status and other related information for a minimum of 8 days.2× SW 1
  • 395.26(b)Motor carrier failed to ensure that the ELD automatically recorded the required data elements.1× SW 1
  • 395.22H1-ELDNUMHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic)1× SW 1
  • 395.22H2-ELDNISDTHOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to produce and transfer the driver's hours of service records to an authorized safety official1× SW 1
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.1× SW 1
  • 395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 28

  • 393.11A1-LCHLLighting - Lamps improper color, height, location.2× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative2× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative2× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.19Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp1× SW 6
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19986× SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt4× SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection3× 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 wear3× SW 4
  • 393.47A-BCFSBDDrum Brake - Contaminated friction surface2× SW 4
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection2× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured2× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-OALOther - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system.1× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber1× SW 4
  • 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak1× SW 3
  • 393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
  • 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper4× SW 2
  • 393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.2× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.9B-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) obscured1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured1× SW 2
  • 393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher1× SW 2
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp1× SW 2
  • 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.2× SW 1
  • 393.60EWindshield - Obstructed1× SW 1
  • 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored1× SW 1

Hazardous Materials 3

  • 385.403-HMAMCHM (Administrative) - Motor Carrier failing to obtain an HM safety permit as required1× SW 3

Locations

Physical Address
HILL TRANSPORTATION INC
5111 COMMERCE CROSSINGS DR SUITE 100
LOUISVILLE, KY 40229
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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