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35/100
✗ Do Not Tender
No active for-hire authority. Cannot legally haul freight for hire.
Jim Hoffman'S Sons
DOT 1727968 · Petoskey, MI
Report generated: June 10, 2026 at 2:08 AM
✗Authorized for hire?
✗Active insurance?
✗Safety record clean?
✓No fraud flags?
✓No prior revocations?
Carrier Summary

Jim Hoffman'S Sons (DOT 1727968) is a Michigan-based intrastate carrier headquartered in Petoskey, MI. As of June 10, 2026 at 2:08 AM, operating authority is active but without for-hire authority. TruckGraph has detected 3 risk signals on this carrier, including: unsafe driving violation on record; driver qualification violation on record. TruckGraph rates this carrier "Do Not Tender" based on FMCSA compliance data, inspection history, insurance status, and network connection analysis. Last synced: June 10, 2026 at 2:08 AM.

FMCSA Public Record
David L Hoffman
Operating as: Jim Hoffman'S Sons
DOT Number1727968
MC Number—
Street2614 US 31 NORTH
City / StatePetoskey, MI 49770
Phone2313478904
Operation typeIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
Authority age18 yr 4 mo
MCS-150 filed01/17/2008
Company officerDavid L Hoffman
Power units7
Total drivers7
Authority Status
Common (for-hire)—
Contract (for-hire)—
Broker—
TruckGraph Intelligence
Risk Signals
●Unsafe driving violation on record
●Driver qualification violation on record
●No active insurance filing on record
✓ OFAC Sanctions: Clear
Connection Chain
DOT nullShared insurer
Revoked
OOS rate 100.0% vs. national avg 22.26% — above average
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Power Units
7
Fleet
Drivers
7
Total
Inspections
1
On record
Crashes
0
On record
OOS Rate
100.0%
↑ Avg 22.26%
Authority Age
18 yr 4 mo
Since 2008
Violation Categories — Last 24 Months
Hours of Service
1 insp (100%)
Unsafe Driving
1 insp (100%)· 1 viol
Driver Fitness
1 insp (100%)· 1 viol
Controlled Substances
1 insp (100%)
Inspection History
1 total · OOS rate 100.0%
DateStateLevelDriver OOSVehicle OOSResult
8/18/2025MIIII10OOS
Crash History
0 total on record

No crash records on file.

Insurance Status
⚠ No active insurance filing on record
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Location
2614 US 31 NORTH, Petoskey, MI, 49770 · Open in Maps →
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Authority Timeline
Authority GrantedJan 2008
FMCSA issued operating authority
Active USDOT — No for-hire authorityCurrent
USDOT record is active but no for-hire operating authority is currently granted

Source: FMCSA compliance records, inspection data, crash records, insurance filings, and TruckGraph analysis. View methodology

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is David L Hoffman authorized to operate?

David L Hoffman's USDOT number is active but it does not hold operating authority for for-hire interstate operations. It may operate as a private carrier. Verify status before tendering.

What is David L Hoffman's safety record?

David L Hoffman has 1 roadside inspections on record with an out-of-service rate of 100.0%. Crash history shows 0 incidents. Review the full safety profile above before making a freight decision.

How many trucks does David L Hoffman operate?

David L Hoffman operates 7 power units with approximately 7 drivers.

Is David L Hoffman insured?

Insurance filing details are not available in the current dataset. Verify directly with the carrier before tendering.

Has David L Hoffman had any risk indicators?

David L Hoffman has a risk score of 35/100 (Caution) with 3 active risk signals. Review the risk section above and verify independently before tendering.

What is the DOT number for David L Hoffman?

David L Hoffman's DOT number is 1727968. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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