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JOSEPH D HINDS

DOT 550858
MC 271572
Entity Carrier
8582 SOUTH 400 WEST, COLUMBUS, IN 47201 · Interstate authority
Safety: Satisfactory1 crash, 24 mo
US DOT
550858
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Overview

JOSEPH D HINDS is a for-hire trucking carrier registered with FMCSA, with its MCS-150 filing last updated in Aug 2025, based in Columbus, Indiana, holding a Satisfactory safety rating. It operates a fleet of 1 power unit. It is classified as Authorized For Hire. Its equipment types on file include Dry Van, Reefer, Flatbed, Tanker and Intermodal / Container.

Safety & Compliance

Satisfactory
Safety rating
0%
Driver OOS rate (nat'l avg 5.5%)
100%
Vehicle OOS rate (nat'l avg 20.7%)
Insurance on file$750,000
Operating authorityCommon + Contract
Cargo typeNot reported by FMCSA
MCS-150 last updatedAug 2025
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: 100
Crashes per 100 power units, trailing 24 months
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2 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

1
Inspections, 24 mo
3
Violations, 24 mo
1
Out-of-service, 24 mo
2026-03-06
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
2026-03-06
393.9B-LBL — Lighting - Backup lamp obscured (Unit 1)
2026-03-06
393.9A-LSLI — Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. (Unit 1)

Fleet Profile

Power units1
Drivers1
Equipment typesNot reported by FMCSA
Fleet classSmall carrier (1–10 units)
Hazmat carrierNo
Passenger carrierNo

Owned/leased fleet breakdown not reported by FMCSA.

Operation Classification

Authorized For Hire

Docket / MC Numbers

MC-271572

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 JOSEPH D HINDS authorized to operate?
Yes — USDOT 550858 holds Common + Contract operating authority, according to FMCSA records.
Does JOSEPH D HINDS carry liability insurance?
FMCSA records show $750,000 in liability (BIPD) insurance on file for this carrier.
What is JOSEPH D HINDS'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 JOSEPH D HINDS operate?
It runs 1 power units with 1 drivers on file.

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Contact JOSEPH D HINDS

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Physical Address
8582 SOUTH 400 WEST
COLUMBUS, IN 47201
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