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Carrier profile · USDOT 286395 · MC-189781 · Updated Jul 18, 2026
HOLMES FREIGHT LINES INC
8 power unitsavg 6.6 yrMulti-region · 11 statesMILTON, ON81/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-189781 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
8Power units
9 observed · MCS-150
12Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
6.6Avg age (yr)
2007–2025 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jul 18, 2026
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Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate above average
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USDOT registration3939 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$750K in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo33.333.3 %
▲ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal11
1 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
6.6 yr
Model years 2007–2025 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
39 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1987 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
HOLMES FREIGHT LINES INC (USDOT 286395) has a Vektor safety score of 81/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jul 18, 2026.
The carrier holds active common and contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jul 18, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY effective Jan 7, 2026 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jul 18, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 33.3% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 18, 2026.
The carrier received 18 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 9 vehicle-level and 18 driver-level — across 11 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 18, 2026.
The carrier has 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months and 1 fatal crash across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jul 18, 2026.
It reports 8 power units and 9 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Feb 20, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Dec 2, 2005 in the federal record refreshed Jul 18, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is HOLMES FREIGHT LINES INC's USDOT number?
HOLMES FREIGHT LINES INC's USDOT number is 286395, and its motor carrier number is MC-189781.
Is HOLMES FREIGHT LINES INC authorized to operate?
As of 2026-07-18, HOLMES FREIGHT LINES INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is HOLMES FREIGHT LINES INC's safety record?
HOLMES FREIGHT LINES INC has a 33.3% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 25 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 81/100 (tier: review).
How big is HOLMES FREIGHT LINES INC's fleet?
HOLMES FREIGHT LINES INC operates 8 power units and 9 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is HOLMES FREIGHT LINES INC based?
HOLMES FREIGHT LINES INC is based in MILTON, ON, with roadside inspections recorded across 11 states.