Michael Hess
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Registered less than a year ago: New entrants are a common vector for double brokering and fraud. Contact details shared with 3 other USDOTs: Can mean affiliates or a filing service, but also chameleon carriers.
How we scored it · 5 factors
Composite of public FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection and crash records weighted against the national fleet. Decision support, not an official FMCSA safety rating.
Safety
FMCSA inspections & crashes · 24 mo · AS OF OCT 7, 2026- Total inspections
- 1
- Driver inspections
- 1
- Vehicle inspections
- 0
- People injured
- 0
- Fatalities
- 0
- FMCSA rating
- Not rated
Enforcement
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Equipment
Operations & cargo
Identity & federal record
FMCSA census · MCS-150- USDOT
- 4532446
- MC / docket
- None
- Legal name
- Michael Hess
- DBA
- DBA Hess Hauling
- Entity type
- Carrier
- Operation
- Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)
- First registered
- Feb 11, 2026
- Last MCS-150
- Feb 11, 2026
- Safety rating
- Not rated
- Drivers (CDL)
- 2 (1)
- Hazmat
- No
- Business type
- —
Fraud & network signals
For review, not a verdict.
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Shared contact details can mean affiliated companies or a registration service, but they are also a common sign of chameleon carriers and identity theft. Confirm you're dealing with the company you expect.
Frequently asked
What is Michael Hess's USDOT number?
Michael Hess's USDOT number is 4532446.
Is Michael Hess authorized to operate?
It does not hold MC operating authority, which private and intrastate carriers do not need.
What is Michael Hess's safety record?
Over the last 24 months: 1 roadside inspections, and 0 reportable crashes (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.
How big is Michael Hess's fleet?
1 power unit and 2 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Feb 11, 2026.
Where is Michael Hess located?
Michael Hess is located at 177 Sunrise Ln, Altamont, TN, 37301-2409. Phone: (717) 847-4922.
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