Fleet typeIdentity
Asset-based
30 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 540837 · MC-269258 ·
Hammer Express Inc
30 power unitsavg 17.1 yrRegional · 5 statesSHOREWOOD, IL93/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-269258 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
30Power units
17 observed · MCS-150
24Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
17.1Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersOlder
17.1 yr
Model years 1997–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
33 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1993 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
A named inspection location does not confirm a border transit or operating authority. Counts cover retained inspection records.
Safety and violations
Violation data is not available for this carrier right now.
Verification summary
HAMMER EXPRESS INC (USDOT 540837) has a Vektor safety score of 93/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Nov 3, 2026.
The carrier holds active common and contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Nov 4, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY effective Apr 1, 2025 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Nov 3, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 29.4% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 3, 2026.
The carrier received 27 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 17 vehicle-level and 27 driver-level — across 5 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Nov 3, 2026.
The carrier has 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 3 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 3, 2026.
It reports 30 power units and 30 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Apr 22, 2026. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 4, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Aug 28, 2008 in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 4, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is HAMMER EXPRESS INC's USDOT number?
HAMMER EXPRESS INC's USDOT number is 540837, and its motor carrier number is MC-269258.
Is HAMMER EXPRESS INC authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Nov 4, 2026. HAMMER EXPRESS INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is HAMMER EXPRESS INC's safety record?
HAMMER EXPRESS INC has a 29.4% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 34 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 93/100 (tier: clear).
How big is HAMMER EXPRESS INC's fleet?
HAMMER EXPRESS INC operates 30 power units and 30 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is HAMMER EXPRESS INC based?
HAMMER EXPRESS INC is based in SHOREWOOD, IL, with roadside inspections recorded across 5 states.
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