# HERCULES FORWARDING LLC (USDOT 424572)

> HERCULES FORWARDING LLC (USDOT 424572) has a Vektor safety score of 70/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Aug 16, 2026.
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> The carrier holds active contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 2026.
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> It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from OBSIDIAN  INSURANCE COMPANY effective Oct 1, 2024 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Aug 16, 2026.
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> Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 10.9% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Sep 17, 2026.
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> The carrier received 252 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 184 vehicle-level and 231 driver-level — across 18 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Sep 17, 2026.
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> The carrier has 7 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 3 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Sep 17, 2026.
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> It reports 166 power units and 163 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Mar 19, 2026. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.
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> It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Oct 1, 2009 in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.

## Verdict
- Vektor verdict: Review before loading
- Vektor safety score: 70/100 (0–100, higher is safer)

## Authority & insurance
- Common for-hire authority: None
- Contract for-hire authority: Active
- Broker authority: None
- BIPD insurance: Active filing — $1,000,000 limit · OBSIDIAN  INSURANCE COMPANY · effective Oct 1, 2024

## Safety — FMCSA roadside record, trailing 24 months
- Roadside inspections (24 months): 252 — 184 vehicle-level, 231 driver-level
- Vehicle out-of-service rate (24 months): 10.9% — vs 22.26% CVSA national average, at or below benchmark
- Driver out-of-service rate (24 months): 3.0% — vs 6.67% CVSA national average, at or below benchmark
- Reportable crashes (24 months): 7
- Fatal crashes (full FMCSA record): 3
- FMCSA safety rating (separate federal field): Satisfactory, assigned Oct 1, 2009

## Fleet
- Power units: 166
- Drivers: 163
- Most recent MCS-150 filing: Mar 19, 2026

## Identity
- USDOT: 424572
- Docket: FF-11813
- Legal name: HERCULES FORWARDING LLC
- Domicile: VERNON, CA
- Hazmat: Yes
- Registered with FMCSA: Oct 18, 1990
- States with observed roadside inspections: 18

Source: FMCSA public records via the U.S. DOT Open Data Portal. A Vektor verdict is deterministic decision support computed from that record, not an FMCSA safety rating and not an endorsement.

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