Carrier profile · USDOT 518237 · MC497763 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Michael L Hood

DBA M L Hood Trucking · Centreville, MD · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 1993
Authority active$1M BIPD on fileSatisfactory ratingNo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightBuilding MaterialsConstructionSand, Stone, Dirt
4
Power units
4
Drivers
17
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
264K
Annual miles
33 yr
Registered
100
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally with a clean record

Authority and insurance are in order.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity20/20

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
Vehicle out-of-service
6.7%▼ below avg
National 22.26% · 1 of 15 inspections
Driver out-of-service
0.0%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 0 of 17 inspections
Crashes
0
0 fatal0 injury0 tow-away
Crash rate 0.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
17
Driver inspections
17
Vehicle inspections
15
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Satisfactory (2003)

Enforcement

FMCSA closed cases

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC497763
Revocation pending
No
Contract Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$1,000,000
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Filings on record

  1. Jul 13, 2024Liability (BIPD) · Great West Casualty Co. · $1,000,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
4
Power units
4
Trucks
—
Tractors owned
—
Trailers owned
4
Drivers
4
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightBuilding MaterialsConstructionSand, Stone, Dirt
Annual mileage
264,000 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
518237
MC / docket
MC-497763
Legal name
Michael L Hood
DBA
M L Hood Trucking
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Mar 31, 1993
Last MCS-150
Jun 24, 2025
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Drivers (CDL)
4 (4)
Hazmat
No
Business type
Corporation

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Unique phone number
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.

Frequently asked

What is Michael L Hood's USDOT number?

Michael L Hood's USDOT number is 518237 and its docket number is MC497763.

Is Michael L Hood authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Michael L Hood's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 17 roadside inspections, a 6.7% vehicle and 0.0% driver out-of-service rate, and 0 reportable crashes (0 fatal). FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

How big is Michael L Hood's fleet?

4 power units and 4 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Jun 24, 2025.

What insurance does Michael L Hood carry?

$1,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Great West Casualty Co..

Where is Michael L Hood located?

Michael L Hood is located at 3020 Churchill Rd, Centreville, MD, 21617. Phone: (410) 758-4799.

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