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HOLMES FREIGHT LINES INC

DOT 286395
MC 189781
Entity Carrier
8695 ESCARPMENT WAY UNIT 5-7, MILTON, ON L9T 0J5 · Interstate authority
Safety: Satisfactory1 crash, 24 mo
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Overview

HOLMES FREIGHT LINES INC is a for-hire trucking carrier registered with FMCSA, with its MCS-150 filing last updated in Feb 2026, based in Milton, ON, holding a Satisfactory safety rating. It operates a fleet of 8 power units. It is classified as Authorized For Hire. Its equipment types on file include Dry Van, Flatbed and Tanker.

Safety & Compliance

Satisfactory
Safety rating
0%
Driver OOS rate (nat'l avg 5.5%)
37.5%
Vehicle OOS rate (nat'l avg 20.7%)
Insurance on file$750,000
Operating authorityCommon + Contract
Cargo typeNot reported by FMCSA
MCS-150 last updatedFeb 2026
Insurance Coverage on File
Liability (BIPD)
✓ On file
Cargo
✕ Not on file

Crash & Inspection History

✓ No federal out-of-service orders on record.
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Crash rate: 12.5
Crashes per 100 power units, trailing 24 months
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24 roadside inspections · 24 months
No out-of-service violations in last 6 inspections
Recent Crashes
✓ No documented crashes in the last 24 months.

Roadside Violation Profile

16
Inspections, 24 mo
11
Violations, 24 mo
3
Out-of-service, 24 mo
2026-07-27
393.60E — Windshield - Obstructed (Unit 1)
2026-04-03
393.45B2-B-AIR — Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured (Unit 1)
2026-03-18
395.22H4-ELDBRODS — HOS (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 a (Unit 1)
2025-10-16
393.201A-FRMS — Frame - Cracked/loose/sagging/broken frame member permitting shifting of body (Unit 2)Out of Service
2025-09-10
392.2LC — Improper lane change (Unit D)
2025-08-11
392.2-SLLSWZ — State/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone (Unit D)
2025-08-05
392.2-SLLCP — State/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone (Unit D)
2025-08-01
393.75A3-TAOL — Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS (Unit 1)Out of Service
2025-07-25
392.2-SLLS2 — State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit (Unit D)
2025-01-24
393.75A3-TAOL — Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS (Unit 1)Out of Service
2024-10-01
392.2-SLLEWA1 — State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups (Unit D)

Fleet Profile

Power units8
Drivers9
Equipment typesNot reported by FMCSA
Fleet classSmall carrier (1–10 units)
Hazmat carrierYes
Passenger carrierNo

Owned/leased fleet breakdown not reported by FMCSA.

Operation Classification

Authorized For Hire

Docket / MC Numbers

MC-189781

Authority & Registration

Operating authority types this carrier is registered for with FMCSA.
✓ Property✗ Household Goods✗ Passenger✗ Broker

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is HOLMES FREIGHT LINES INC authorized to operate?
Yes — USDOT 286395 holds Common + Contract operating authority, according to FMCSA records.
Does HOLMES FREIGHT LINES INC carry liability insurance?
FMCSA records show $750,000 in liability (BIPD) insurance on file for this carrier.
What is HOLMES FREIGHT LINES INC's safety rating?
It holds a Satisfactory safety rating, with a driver out-of-service rate of 0% (the national average is 5.5%).
How many trucks does HOLMES FREIGHT LINES INC operate?
It runs 8 power units with 9 drivers on file.

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8695 ESCARPMENT WAY UNIT 5-7
MILTON, ON L9T 0J5
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