Carrier profile · USDOT 502652 · MC260647 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Michael W Hodges

DBA Hodges Garage & Towing Service · Clover, SC · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 1992
Authority active$750K BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedMotor VehiclesTowing Service
6
Power units
2
Drivers
2
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
5,000
Annual miles
34 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
—
National 22.26% · 0 of 2 inspections · needs 3+
Driver out-of-service
—
National 6.67% · 0 of 2 inspections · needs 3+
Crashes
0
0 fatal0 injury0 tow-away
Crash rate 0.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
2
Driver inspections
2
Vehicle inspections
2
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Not rated

Enforcement

FMCSA closed cases

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC260647
Revocation pending
No
Contract Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

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

Filings on record

  1. Jun 29, 2018Liability (BIPD) · Central Mutual Insurance Company · $750,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
6
Power units
6
Trucks
—
Tractors owned
—
Trailers owned
2
Drivers
2
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
Motor VehiclesTowing Service
Annual mileage
5,000 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
502652
MC / docket
MC-260647
Legal name
Michael W Hodges
DBA
Hodges Garage & Towing Service
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Oct 29, 1992
Last MCS-150
Feb 20, 2025
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
2 (2)
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 W Hodges's USDOT number?

Michael W Hodges's USDOT number is 502652 and its docket number is MC260647.

Is Michael W Hodges authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Michael W Hodges's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 2 roadside inspections, and 0 reportable crashes (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Michael W Hodges's fleet?

6 power units and 2 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Feb 20, 2025.

What insurance does Michael W Hodges carry?

$750,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Central Mutual Insurance Company.

Where is Michael W Hodges located?

Michael W Hodges is located at 109 Flatrock St, Clover, SC, 29710. Phone: (803) 222-7268.

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