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✗ Do Not Tender
No active for-hire authority. Cannot legally haul freight for hire.
Hicks Backhoe Service
DOT 970163 · Eminence, KY
Report generated: June 4, 2026 at 7:30 AM
✗Authorized for hire?
✗Active insurance?
✓Safety record clean?
✓No fraud flags?
✓No prior revocations?
Carrier Summary

Hicks Backhoe Service (DOT 970163) is a Kentucky-based intrastate carrier headquartered in Eminence, KY. As of June 4, 2026 at 7:30 AM, operating authority is active but without for-hire authority. TruckGraph has detected 1 risk signal on this carrier, including: no active insurance filing 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 4, 2026 at 7:30 AM.

FMCSA Public Record
Douglas Hicks
Operating as: Hicks Backhoe Service
DOT Number970163
MC Number—
Street2316 JACKSON RD
City / StateEminence, KY 40019
Phone5028454230
Operation typeIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
Authority age24 yr 10 mo
MCS-150 filed—
Power units1
Total drivers1
Authority Status
Common (for-hire)—
Contract (for-hire)—
Broker—
TruckGraph Intelligence
Risk Signals
●No active insurance filing on record
✓ OFAC Sanctions: Clear
Connection Chain
DOT nullShared insurer
Revoked
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Power Units
1
Fleet
Drivers
1
Total
Inspections
0
On record
Crashes
0
On record
OOS Rate
—
↓ Avg 22.26%
Authority Age
24 yr 10 mo
Since 2001
Inspection History
0 total · No inspections

No inspection records on file.

Crash History
0 total on record

No crash records on file.

Insurance Status
⚠ No active insurance filing on record
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Location
2316 JACKSON RD, Eminence, KY, 40019 · Open in Maps →
2316 JACKSON RD, EMINENCE, KY, 40019Open in Maps →
Authority Timeline
Authority GrantedJul 2001
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 Douglas Hicks authorized to operate?

Douglas Hicks'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 Douglas Hicks's safety record?

Douglas Hicks does not have a substantial inspection history on record. This may indicate limited interstate operations.

How many trucks does Douglas Hicks operate?

Douglas Hicks operates 1 power units with approximately 1 drivers.

Is Douglas Hicks insured?

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

Has Douglas Hicks had any risk indicators?

Douglas Hicks has a risk score of 0/100 (Monitor) with 1 active risk signal. Review the risk section above and verify independently before tendering.

What is the DOT number for Douglas Hicks?

Douglas Hicks's DOT number is 970163. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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APA
Truck Graph. (2026). Hicks Backhoe Service Safety Record, DOT 970163. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/970163
MLA
"Hicks Backhoe Service Safety Record, DOT 970163." Truck Graph, Jun 4, 2026, https://truckgraph.com/carriers/970163
Chicago
"Hicks Backhoe Service Safety Record, DOT 970163." Truck Graph. Last modified June 4, 2026. https://truckgraph.com/carriers/970163