Hercules Forwarding LLC
USDOT 424572 · FF-11813, MC-236993 · Vernon, California · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Hercules Forwarding LLC is a corporation based in Vernon, California, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 166 power units and 163 drivers, which ranks it #136 by fleet size among 730 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in California. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 260 times – about 1.6 inspections per power unit. 10.6% of vehicle inspections and 2.5% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.8% and 2.6% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 7 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (2 injuries, 1 fatality, 7 tow-away), or 4.2 per 100 power units versus 4.5 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, household goods, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, motor vehicles, logs, poles, beams, lumber, building materials, machinery, large objects, liquids / gases and more.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Hercules Forwarding LLC |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 424572 |
| Operating authority (docket) | FF-11813, MC-236993 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 2720 E 26Th Street, Vernon, CA 90058 |
| Phone | (323) 263-6100 |
| First registered | Oct 18, 1990 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Mar 19, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 424572.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 38 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 128 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 280 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.98 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 2.2 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 125 CDL drivers; 83 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 38 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 100–249-unit for-hire carriers nationally (2,611) and California carriers with 50+ units (730).
| Measure | Hercules Forwarding LLC | Same size, US | CA average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 10.6% | 18.8% | 13.6% | 44% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 2.5% | 2.6% | 2.8% | about average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 4.2 | 4.5 | 2.8 | about average |
| Inspections | 260 | 239 with a driver check, 189 with a vehicle check, 94 BASIC violations recorded, 20 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Oct 1, 2009) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: oilfield equipment (522 of 5,000 carriers); household goods (839 of 5,000 carriers).
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Hercules Forwarding LLC?
Hercules Forwarding LLC is registered with USDOT number 424572 and operating authority FF-11813, MC-236993.
How many trucks does Hercules Forwarding LLC have?
It reports 166 power units (128 tractors, 38 straight trucks) and 280 trailers, with 163 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Mar 19, 2026).
Where is Hercules Forwarding LLC located?
Its registered physical address is in Vernon, California 90058.
What is the out-of-service rate of Hercules Forwarding LLC?
Over 24 months, 10.6% of vehicle inspections and 2.5% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.8% vehicle, 2.6% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.