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Carrier profile · USDOT 518237 · MC-497763 · Updated Jun 13, 2026
MICHAEL L HOOD
DBA M L HOOD TRUCKING
4 power unitsavg 15.3 yrLocal · 2 statesCENTREVILLE, MD100/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-497763 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
4Power units
4 observed · MCS-150
—Trailers seen
None observed · 24 mo
15.3Avg age (yr)
2003–2018 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jun 13, 2026
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
Active operating authorityInsurance on file
Watch · 0
Nothing flagged.
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 33 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 1993.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 29 inspections.
USDOT registration3333 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$1M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo6.3%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal00
Clean · 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersOlder
15.3 yr
Model years 2003–2018 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
33 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1993 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
MICHAEL L HOOD (USDOT 518237) has a Vektor safety score of 100/100 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 GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. effective Jul 13, 2024 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jun 13, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 6.3% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier received 18 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 16 vehicle-level and 18 driver-level — across 2 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier has 0 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 4 power units and 4 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Jun 24, 2025.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Mar 7, 2003 in the federal record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is MICHAEL L HOOD's USDOT number?
MICHAEL L HOOD's USDOT number is 518237, and its motor carrier number is MC-497763.
Is MICHAEL L HOOD authorized to operate?
As of Jun 13, 2026, MICHAEL L HOOD is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is MICHAEL L HOOD's safety record?
MICHAEL L HOOD has a 6.3% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 29 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 100/100 (tier: clear).
How big is MICHAEL L HOOD's fleet?
MICHAEL L HOOD operates 4 power units and 4 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is MICHAEL L HOOD based?
MICHAEL L HOOD is based in CENTREVILLE, MD, with roadside inspections recorded across 2 states.
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