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Carrier profile · USDOT 540837 · MC-269258 · Updated 06/13/2026

HAMMER EXPRESS INC

30 power unitsavg 17.4 yrRegional · 6 statesSHOREWOOD, IL
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-269258 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Verified linkshammerexpress.comFMCSA SAFERCallEmail
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
30Power units
16 observed · MCS-150
21Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
17.4Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
Call dispatch(708) 485-0530Email dispatchJANET@HAMMEREXPRESS.COM

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13

Clear to load

Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.

Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate above average
Operating authority32 yr active
since 1993
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo28.6%
▲ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal3
clean 24 mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Asset-based

30 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersOlder

17.4 yr

Model years 1997–2026 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

32 yr unchanged

Same registration since 1993 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readRegional operator, 32-yr authority, 29% vehicle OOS — clear to load.Full read

Is HAMMER EXPRESS INC safe to work with?

Is HAMMER EXPRESS INC safe to load? HAMMER EXPRESS INC (USDOT 540837, MC-269258) is an active asset-based motor carrier based in SHOREWOOD, IL, operating 30 power units and 30 drivers. Operating authority has been active 32 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 30 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 28.6% (above the 22.26% national average), with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA rates it Satisfactory. Vektor rates it clear to load (93/100). Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-13.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-13
HEHAMMER EXPRESS INC 93
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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?

As of 2026-06-13, 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 28.6% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 30 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 6 states.