HaulHERCULES FORWARDING LLC
USDOT 424572 · Vernon, CA
Quick answers
- Is HERCULES FORWARDING LLC (USDOT 424572) allowed to operate?
- Yes. As of July 20, 2026, FMCSA's live record shows HERCULES FORWARDING LLC (USDOT 424572) is allowed to operate.
- Does HERCULES FORWARDING LLC have active operating authority?
- Yes. FMCSA's live records show active common, contract, and broker operating authority for HERCULES FORWARDING LLC (MC236993) as of July 20, 2026.
- Does HERCULES FORWARDING LLC have insurance on file with FMCSA?
- Yes. FMCSA shows liability (BIPD) coverage of $1,000,000 and a surety bond of $75,000 on file for HERCULES FORWARDING LLC as of July 20, 2026. "On file" reflects the filed amounts, not confirmation of active coverage.
- What is HERCULES FORWARDING LLC's FMCSA safety rating?
- HERCULES FORWARDING LLC holds a Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating (rated October 1, 2009). This is FMCSA's official rating — one of Satisfactory, Conditional, or Unsatisfactory.
- What is HERCULES FORWARDING LLC's USDOT and MC number?
- HERCULES FORWARDING LLC is registered under USDOT 424572 and operating authority MC236993, based in Vernon, CA. FMCSA classifies it as an authorized for-hire carrier that is registered to haul hazardous materials.
- How large is HERCULES FORWARDING LLC's fleet?
- HERCULES FORWARDING LLC reports 166 power units and 163 drivers in its FMCSA record in Vernon, CA.
Answers reflect the public FMCSA record as of July 20, 2026; figures can change at any time.
Operating snapshot
Public FMCSA census & inspection records · as of 2026-06-06
Hercules Forwarding LLC is a for-hire hazmat carrier based in Vernon, California, operating since 1990 with 166 power units and 163 drivers. In 2022, the carrier logged approximately 8.8 million miles. Vehicle out-of-service inspections occurred at 10.9%, compared to the snapshot benchmark of 21.2%, while driver out-of-service inspections were at 2.5% versus the snapshot benchmark of 5.2%. HaulReport-estimated percentiles across controlled substances (3rd percentile), hours-of-service compliance (14.6th percentile), and vehicle maintenance (21st percentile) are independent estimates, not official FMCSA or CSA scores.
HaulReport interpretation — automatically generated from the public FMCSA data below and our percentile estimates, and checked against those source figures.
Estimated BASIC percentiles
Out-of-service rates
Out-of-service rate = inspections resulting in an out-of-service order ÷ inspections. The benchmark is the inspection-weighted rate across this FMCSA snapshot — not an official national average. Rates are shown only with at least 5 inspections.
MCS-150 biennial update
Due February 2027FMCSA sets each carrier's biennial update month from the last two digits of the USDOT number (last digit → month, second-to-last digit → odd/even year) — it is required even when nothing has changed. This is a schedule derived from the public rule, not a compliance determination. Verify and file on FMCSA · Deadline calculator
Live FMCSA status
Allowed to operateOperating authority
- Common: Active
- Contract: Active
- Broker: Active
- Docket: MC236993
- Authorized for property, broker
Insurance on file
- Liability (BIPD): $1,000,000
- Surety bond: $75,000
Safety
- Rating: Satisfactory (as of October 1, 2009)
- Driver out-of-service rate: 3.3%
- Vehicle out-of-service rate: 12.0%
- Hazmat out-of-service rate: 0.0%
Live read from FMCSA's QCMobile system on July 20, 2026. Insurance figures are FMCSA "on file" amounts, not confirmation of current coverage; values can change at any time. FMCSA QCMobile
Insurance on file
Liability (BIPD)Surety bondPrimary liability (BIPD) — maximum limit recorded by FMCSA: $1,000,000
2 filings on file — show details
Insurance on file
- Public liability (BIPD) — primaryOBSIDIAN INSURANCE COMPANY
- Surety bondLIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
Insurance filings on record in FMCSA's Licensing & Insurance (L&I) system (active or pending per the source dataset), as of 2026-06-08. Dollar figures are the maximum limit recorded on the filing, not confirmation of current coverage, and this is not a recommendation; filings can change or lapse at any time and may not reflect today's status. Confirm current coverage directly with FMCSA. Verify on FMCSA L&I
Carrier facts (public FMCSA data)
| USDOT number | 424572 |
|---|---|
| Legal name | HERCULES FORWARDING LLC |
| Location | VERNON, CA |
| Operating classification | Authorized for-hire (per FMCSA census) |
| FMCSA operating authority | Active (per FMCSA licensing) |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes (per FMCSA census) |
| Power units (fleet size) | 166 |
| Drivers | 163 |
| Reported annual mileage | 8,785,636 (reported for 2022) · figure may be outdated |
| FMCSA registered | 1990 (~36 years) |
| Last MCS-150 update | March 19, 2026 |
| Next MCS-150 update due | February 2027 |
| Inspections (trailing 24 mo) | 296 |
| Published BASIC measures | 3 |
| Insurance filings (FMCSA L&I) | 2 on file (active/pending per source) — Public liability (BIPD) — primary, Surety bond |
State reference data: Truck-crash statistics for California — state-wide totals for all carriers registered in California, not specific to this carrier.