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Carrier profile · USDOT 424572 · FF-11813 · Updated 07/29/2026

HERCULES FORWARDING LLC

166 power unitsavg 9.8 yrNational · 18 statesVERNON, CA
CARRIER ACTIVEFF-11813 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Verified linksherculesfreight.comFMCSA SAFERCallEmail
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
166Power units
110 observed · MCS-150
118Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
9.8Avg age (yr)
1998–2026 · vPIC
Call dispatch(323) 263-6100Email dispatchkdunne@herculesfreight.com

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-07-29

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Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.

Active operating authorityEstablished 36 yearsNo insurance on file
USDOT registration35 yr registered
Active for-hire
Insurance (BIPD)$1M on file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24-mo11.9%
▼ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal3
8 in 24 mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Asset-based

166 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersTypical

9.8 yr

Model years 1998–2026 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

35 yr unchanged

Same registration since 1990 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readNational operator, 35-yr registration, 12% vehicle OOS — review first.Full read

Is HERCULES FORWARDING LLC safe to work with?

Is HERCULES FORWARDING LLC safe to load? HERCULES FORWARDING LLC (USDOT 424572, FF-11813) is an active asset-based motor carrier based in VERNON, CA, operating 166 power units and 163 drivers. Operating authority has been active 35 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 438 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 11.9% (below the 22.26% national average), with 8 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA rates it Satisfactory. Vektor rates it review before loading (70/100), with the leading concern: no insurance on file. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-07-29.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-07-29
HFHERCULES FORWARDING LLC 70
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Frequently asked

What is HERCULES FORWARDING LLC's USDOT number?

HERCULES FORWARDING LLC's USDOT number is 424572, and its motor carrier number is FF-11813.

Is HERCULES FORWARDING LLC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-07-29, HERCULES FORWARDING LLC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is HERCULES FORWARDING LLC's safety record?

HERCULES FORWARDING LLC has a 11.9% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 438 roadside inspections, with 8 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 70/100 (tier: review).

How big is HERCULES FORWARDING LLC's fleet?

HERCULES FORWARDING LLC operates 166 power units and 163 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is HERCULES FORWARDING LLC based?

HERCULES FORWARDING LLC is based in VERNON, CA, with roadside inspections recorded across 18 states.