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Freight Carrier/shipper · St. Joseph, MO

HILLYARD

Name: HILLYARD
Address: 302 NORTH 4TH STREET, ST. JOSEPH, MO, 64501, US
Telephone: (816) 205-0089

302 NORTH 4TH STREET · St. Joseph, MO 64501

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #180757
USDOT #153665 USDOT Active

84
Power Units
139
Drivers
Carrier/shipper
Entity Type

About this carrier

HILLYARD is a St. Joseph, MO freight carrier/shipper that is authorized for: in the state of Missouri. This company has 84 truck(s) in their fleet and 139 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-180757 and their USDOT number is 153665.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 05/06/2026 · last updated Aug 23, 2026.

Carrier Details

Legal Name HILLYARD INC
Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 05/06/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 5,182,034 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire
Private (Property)

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Household Goods
Fresh Produce
Liquids/Gases
Chemicals
Commodities Dry Bulk
Refrigerated Food
Beverages
Paper Products

Safety Record

6 Severe Violations Updated Sep 4, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
2
Injury
2
Tow
4
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.4 13 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.06 7 Vehicle Maintenance 0.91 20 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.1 3

Inspection Summary

216
Total
175
Clean
41
With violations

24-month window ending Jul 31, 2026

Violations Cited 40 unique codes

Critical 9

392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 10
383.51A-LCDLRSWDLicense (CDL) - A person required to have a CLP or CDL who is disqualified must not drive a CMV1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.1× OOS×1 SW 6
395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed1× OOS×1 SW 5
393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.47D2-BLTBDDrum Brake - Inadequate lining/pad thickness1× OOS×1 SW 4
396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking3× OOS×1 SW 2
391.41B10-MCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate1× OOS×1 SW 2
396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination1× OOS×1 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 8

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-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× 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, other1× SW 5
392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device1× SW 5
392.2LCImproper lane change1× SW 5
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit3× SW 4
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation3× SW 3

Hours of Service 5

395.8(e)False report of drivers record of duty status1× 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
395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner2× SW 1
395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner1× SW 1
395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 17

393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative2× SW 6
393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative1× SW 6
393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× SW 6
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
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt3× SW 4
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
393.47A-BCFSADAir Disc Brake - Contaminated friction surface1× SW 4
396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak1× SW 3
393.9B-LRRLighting - Reflex reflector(s) obscured1× SW 3
393.13C3-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, upper rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured before December 1, 19931× SW 3
393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured2× SW 2
393.203(b)Cab/body improperly secured to frame1× SW 2
393.11A1-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) missing1× SW 2
393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored1× SW 1
393.65C-FISFuel - Improper securement of fuel tank.1× SW 1
393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.1× SW 1

Driver Fitness 1

391.41A-MCPCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial motor vehicle without showing proof of a valid medical certification upon request, but presents proof prior to completion of inspection.1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

HILLYARD
302 NORTH 4TH STREET
ST. JOSEPH, MO 64501

Mailing Address

HILLYARD INC
PO BOX 909
ST. JOSEPH, MO 64502

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HILLYARD

About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 40 unique codes

Critical 9

Unsafe Driving 8

Hours of Service 5

Vehicle Maintenance 17

Driver Fitness 1

Locations

Location on Map

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