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Carrier profile · USDOT 549877 · MC-1597091 · Updated Jun 13, 2026
HOPSON GRADING INCORPORATED
25 power unitsavg 4.1 yrLocal · 1 statesBAKERSVILLE, NC76/100
NO OPERATING AUTHORITYMC-1597091 NO AUTHORITY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
25Power units
17 observed · MCS-150
—Trailers seen
None observed · 24 mo
4.1Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
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Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
Established 32 yearsOut-of-service rates below national averageNo active operating authority
Watch · 2
USDOT registration3232 yr registered
No active authorityInsurance (BIPD)— unknown
No filing on recordVehicle OOS · 24-mo0.0%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal00
5 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersNewer
4.1 yr
Model years 1997–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
32 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1994 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
HOPSON GRADING INCORPORATED (USDOT 549877) has a Vektor safety score of 76/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier has no active for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jun 13, 2026.
It has an unknown current BIPD insurance status because no FMCSA L&I active-filing snapshot is available as of Jun 13, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 0.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier received 25 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 21 vehicle-level and 25 driver-level — across 1 state, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier has 5 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jun 13, 2026.
It reports 25 power units and 22 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Jul 24, 2025.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is HOPSON GRADING INCORPORATED's USDOT number?
HOPSON GRADING INCORPORATED's USDOT number is 549877, and its motor carrier number is MC-1597091.
Is HOPSON GRADING INCORPORATED authorized to operate?
As of Jun 13, 2026, HOPSON GRADING INCORPORATED is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is HOPSON GRADING INCORPORATED's safety record?
HOPSON GRADING INCORPORATED has a 0.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 29 roadside inspections, with 5 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 76/100 (tier: review).
How big is HOPSON GRADING INCORPORATED's fleet?
HOPSON GRADING INCORPORATED operates 25 power units and 22 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is HOPSON GRADING INCORPORATED based?
HOPSON GRADING INCORPORATED is based in BAKERSVILLE, NC, with roadside inspections recorded across 1 state.
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