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Carrier profile · USDOT 478361 · MC-661249 · Updated Jun 13, 2026
HI GRADE MATERIALS CO
140 power unitsavg 8.1 yrLocal · 1 statesHESPERIA, CA88/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-661249 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
140Power units
37 observed · MCS-150
22Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
8.1Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jun 13, 2026
Clear to load
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Active operating authorityInsurance on fileFatal crash on record
In good standing · 4
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 34 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 1992.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 74 inspections.
USDOT registration3434 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$1M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo14.9%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal44
2 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
8.1 yr
Model years 1997–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
34 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1992 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
HI GRADE MATERIALS CO (USDOT 478361) has a Vektor safety score of 88/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier holds active contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jun 13, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY effective Mar 1, 2020 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jun 13, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 14.9% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier received 50 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 47 vehicle-level and 31 driver-level — across 1 state, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier has 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 4 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jun 13, 2026.
It reports 140 power units and 100 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Jan 20, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Apr 7, 2003 in the federal record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is HI GRADE MATERIALS CO's USDOT number?
HI GRADE MATERIALS CO's USDOT number is 478361, and its motor carrier number is MC-661249.
Is HI GRADE MATERIALS CO authorized to operate?
As of Jun 13, 2026, HI GRADE MATERIALS CO is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is HI GRADE MATERIALS CO's safety record?
HI GRADE MATERIALS CO has a 14.9% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 74 roadside inspections, with 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 88/100 (tier: clear).
How big is HI GRADE MATERIALS CO's fleet?
HI GRADE MATERIALS CO operates 140 power units and 100 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is HI GRADE MATERIALS CO based?
HI GRADE MATERIALS CO is based in HESPERIA, CA, with roadside inspections recorded across 1 state.
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