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Carrier profile · USDOT 734479 · MC-347934 · Updated Aug 20, 2026
Hobson & Son LLC
10 power unitsavg 13.7 yrLocal · 2 statesSTERLINGTON, LA62/100
CARRIER INACTIVEMC-347934 INACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
10Power units
6 observed · MCS-150
5Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
13.7Avg age (yr)
2007–2020 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Aug 20, 2026
High risk
Multiple serious issues on the federal record. Verify directly before any tender.
Watch · 3
No active operating authorityNo active common, contract, or broker authority is on file for a for-hire carrier.Vehicle out-of-service rate well above average40.0% of vehicle inspections were placed out of service vs the 22.26% national average.Multiple injury crashes7 crashes involving injuries are on record.
In good standing · 1
USDOT registration2828 yr registered
No active authorityInsurance (BIPD)— unknown
No filing on recordVehicle OOS · 24-mo40.0%
▲ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal00
2 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersOlder
13.7 yr
Model years 2007–2020 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
28 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1998 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
HOBSON & SON LLC (USDOT 734479) has a Vektor safety score of 62/100 and a High risk verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
The carrier has no active for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Aug 20, 2026.
It has an unknown current BIPD insurance status because no FMCSA L&I active-filing snapshot is available as of Aug 20, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 40.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
The carrier received 7 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 5 vehicle-level and 7 driver-level — across 2 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
The carrier has 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Aug 20, 2026.
It reports 10 power units and 12 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Mar 12, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Mar 27, 2024 in the federal record refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is HOBSON & SON LLC's USDOT number?
HOBSON & SON LLC's USDOT number is 734479, and its motor carrier number is MC-347934.
Is HOBSON & SON LLC authorized to operate?
As of Aug 20, 2026, HOBSON & SON LLC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is HOBSON & SON LLC's safety record?
HOBSON & SON LLC has a 40.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 13 roadside inspections, with 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 62/100 (tier: high_risk).
How big is HOBSON & SON LLC's fleet?
HOBSON & SON LLC operates 10 power units and 12 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is HOBSON & SON LLC based?
HOBSON & SON LLC is based in STERLINGTON, LA, with roadside inspections recorded across 2 states.
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