Hills Products Group INC
Rapid City, SD
Hills Products Group INC is an active motor carrier based in Rapid City, SD, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 881 and MC 445690. It reports 13 power units and 5 drivers. In the last 24 months it had 14 roadside inspections, a 37.5% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.9%) and no reported crashes.
Equipment on record
FMCSA data updated Oct 7, 2026
Company
- USDOT
- 881
- MC
- 445690
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Operation
- Interstate
- Hazmat
- No
- Based in
- Rapid City, SD
- Registered
- 1974 (52 yrs)
Fleet
- Power units
- 13
- Drivers
- 5
- CDL drivers
- 5
- Annual miles
- 178,207 (2024)
- Equipment
- Logging
Safety (24 months)
- Safety rating
- Satisfactory
- Inspections
- 14
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 37.5% (nat'l 22.9%)
- Crashes
- 0
- Injury crashes
- 0
What this FMCSA record shows
- Next biennial MCS-150 update due: January 2028 (set by USDOT 881's last two digits under 49 CFR 390.19). Last update filed March 19, 2026.
- Registered with FMCSA in June 1974, about 52 years ago, so it is past the 18-month new-entrant period.
- Reported 178,207 fleet miles in 2024, about 13,700 miles per power unit.
- 1,021 other USDOT registrations list Rapid City, SD as their physical address.
Equipment
What Hills Products Group INC runs, and the government record each item comes from (9 of its VINs decoded):
- Logging Seen at inspections 1 pole/log trailer recorded at roadside inspections
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tractors | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Trailers | 8 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Hills Products Group INC is authorized to transport the following 3 cargo types:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 5
MCS-150 Mileage: 178,207 miles (2024)
Driver Information
5
Total Drivers
5
CDL Drivers
5
Interstate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by HILLS PRODUCTS GROUP INC
4 trucks and 5 trailers identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Sep 14, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Fontaine Trailer, Peterbilt, East Manufacturing Corp.. Equipment breakdown: 4 SEMI-TRAILER, 4 TRUCK TRACTOR, 1 POLE TRAILER. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (3 vehicle types)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| SEMI-TRAILER | 4 | 44% |
| TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | 44% |
| POLE TRAILER | 1 | 11% |
Trailers (5 on record)
Trailers recorded pulling under this carrier's DOT number in FMCSA roadside inspections. Individual trailer plates and VINs are listed in the plate and vehicle sections above.
| Semi-trailer | 4 |
| Pole Trailer | 1 |
| Unpublishe | 2 |
| Rave | 2 |
| Wilson | 1 |
| 2 axles | 5 |
Vehicle makes (8 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Fontaine Trailer | 2 | 22% |
| Peterbilt | 1 | 11% |
| East Manufacturing Corp. | 1 | 11% |
| Kenworth | 1 | 11% |
| Wilson | 1 | 11% |
| Wilson Trailer Co. | 1 | 11% |
| International | 1 | 11% |
| Freightliner | 1 | 11% |
Spec sheets, common recalls & complaints for the truck models this carrier operates.
Vehicles, VINs & license plates (9)
| VIN | Plate | State | Year / make | Type | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1XP5DB9X05N847700 | PR45083 | SD | 2005 Peterbilt | Truck Tractor | 6 | Sep 2026 |
| 1E1H5Y280RR086119 | 30561P | SD | 2024 East Manufacturing Corp. | Semi-trailer | 4 | Sep 2026 |
| 1XKYD49X7LJ348962 | PR48712 | SD | 2020 Kenworth | Truck Tractor | 8 | Aug 2026 |
| 1W1K55326T6637082 | 31095P | SD | 2026 Wilson | Pole Trailer | 2 | Aug 2026 |
| 1R1F24824P1933201 | U058616 | SD | 2023 Fontaine Trailer | Semi-trailer | 3 | Nov 2025 |
| 4WWBGB6B06N610080 | U090778 | SD | 2006 Wilson Trailer Co. | Semi-trailer | 6 | Oct 2025 |
| 1FUJBDCG71PH80940 | PR08503 | SD | 2001 Freightliner | Truck Tractor | 1 | Sep 2024 |
| 1R1F2482XP1933201 | U058616 | SD | 2023 Fontaine Trailer | Semi-trailer | 1 | Sep 2024 |
| 2HSCNASRX2C031419 | PR29835 | SD | 2002 International | Truck Tractor | 1 | Sep 2024 |
Recent active vehicles (9 shown)
Fleet data is aggregated from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling window). Vehicles inspected under this carrier's DOT number are listed. A VIN can appear under multiple carriers over its lifetime if leased, sold, or operated by different fleets at different times. Recall status is VIN-specific — check a given VIN's open recalls with the manufacturer's dealer.
Dispatch Services in SD
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Safety Performance
Below Average
Above average OOS rates
O Trucking Safety Grade
14
Inspections
24 months
10
Violations
Total found
3
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✓ Better than national average (-6.3%)
✗ Worse than national average (+14.6%)
Out-of-service rates follow FMCSA's definition: the share of relevant roadside inspections in which at least one out-of-service order was issued. Vehicle rates use level 1, 2 and 5 inspections; driver rates use level 1, 2, 3 and 6. National averages are computed from the same FMCSA inspection data.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/14/2026 | MT | Walk-Around | 1 | 1 |
| 09/01/2026 | MT | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 08/13/2026 | WY | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 03/18/2026 | NE | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 03/18/2026 | MT | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 11/25/2025 | MT | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 11/11/2025 | MT | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 10/08/2025 | SD | Walk-Around | 1 | ✓ |
| 07/29/2025 | MT | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 05/07/2025 | NE | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 05/07/2025 | MT | Full | 5 | 1 |
| 03/06/2025 | WY | Walk-Around | 2 | 1 |
| 12/18/2024 | WY | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 10/29/2024 | MT | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
24-month inspection window. Updated daily.
Violation Breakdown
A single inspection can produce more than one out-of-service order, so this is a count of orders, not a rate. See the FMCSA vehicle and driver out-of-service rates in Safety Performance above.
Insurance & Bonding
BIPD
$1 Million
PENNSYLVANIA LUMBERMENS MUTUAL INS. COMPANY
Cargo
Not on file
Bond
Not on file
| Type | Insurance Company | Form | Policy # | Coverage | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIPD | PENNSYLVANIA LUMBERMENS MUTUAL INS. COMPANY | 91X | 40N002 | $1 Million | 01/01/2025 |
View Insurance History (11 past records)
| Type | Company | Policy # | Effective | Cancelled | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | MZI98468437 | 01/01/2003 | 05/22/2005 | TERM/CANCL | |
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 34 MS NO1989 | 01/01/2009 | 03/04/2020 | CANCEL | |
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 34 UUN PO0388 | 01/01/2009 | 03/04/2020 | TERM/CANCL | |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-K09076 | 11/12/2002 | 02/09/2009 | CANCEL | |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | IM-K09076 | 01/01/2005 | 02/09/2009 | CANCEL | |
| EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | 6E2 87 28 | 01/01/2021 | 01/01/2025 | CANCEL | |
| EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | 4E4 53 90 | 01/01/2021 | 01/01/2021 | TERM/REPL | |
| EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | 4E4 53 90 | 01/01/2020 | 01/01/2021 | CANCEL | |
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 34 UUN PO0388 | 01/01/2009 | 01/01/2020 | TERM/REPL | |
| FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | MZI98468437 | 01/01/2003 | 01/01/2005 | TERM/REPL | |
| ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | IM08309451 | 12/11/2002 | 01/01/2003 | TERM/REPL |
Updated daily.
Recent Changes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does HILLS PRODUCTS GROUP INC operate?
HILLS PRODUCTS GROUP INC's equipment on government records: Logging (1 pole/log trailer recorded at roadside inspections).
Is HILLS PRODUCTS GROUP INC's authority currently active?
HILLS PRODUCTS GROUP INC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
When is Hills Products Group INC's next MCS-150 update due?
Next biennial MCS-150 update due: January 2028 (set by USDOT 881's last two digits under 49 CFR 390.19). Last update filed March 19, 2026.
What is Hills Products Group INC's safety record?
It reports 13 power units and 5 drivers. In the last 24 months it had 14 roadside inspections, a 37.5% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.9%) and no reported crashes.
Roadside Inspection History 14 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
HILLS PRODUCTS GROUP INC has been inspected 14 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in MT, WY, NE. Out of these, 3 inspections (about 21%) resulted in an out-of-service order — meaning the truck or driver was held until a violation was fixed. The national average vehicle out-of-service rate is roughly 21%. The most frequently cited violation is 393.47E (Clamp/brake out of adjustment) — 2 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-14 | MT | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-09-01 | MT | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-08-13 | WY | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-03-18 | NE | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-03-18 | MT | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2025-11-25 | MT | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-11-11 | MT | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-10-08 | SD | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2025-07-29 | MT | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-05-07 | NE | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2025-05-07 | MT | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 5 | OOS · 1 |
| 2025-03-06 | WY | Level 2 · Walk-around | 2 | OOS · 1 |
| 2024-12-18 | WY | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2024-10-29 | MT | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
Most-Cited Violations
Top 9 violation types across this carrier's roadside inspections. Cards in red triggered an out-of-service order — the most serious outcome.
Roadside Violation Profile
14 individual violations from FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months) are itemised for HILLS PRODUCTS GROUP INC, of which 4 (29%) placed a driver or vehicle out of service. Itemised records can lag FMCSA's per-inspection totals shown in Violation Breakdown.
| BASIC category | Violations | Out-of-service |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 4 |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
Rolling 24-month summary. Counts reflect citations across all inspections under this carrier's DOT number; see Inspection History for individual inspection events. Violation severity and CSA percentile scores are shown in the Safety & Compliance section.
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FMCSA Safety Measurement System (SMS) BASICs
FMCSA's figures for this carrier from 14 roadside inspections in the 24-month SMS window (0 driver and 4 vehicle out-of-service inspections). For property carriers FMCSA publishes the BASIC measure but, under the 2015 FAST Act, not the percentile or alert status, so none is shown here.
| BASIC | FMCSA measure | Inspections with a violation | Acute/critical violation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.63 | 1 | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 0 | 0 | No |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 0 | No |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0 | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3.85 | 5 | No |
A measure is FMCSA's time- and severity-weighted violation rate for that category; 0 means no qualifying violations. Acute/critical means a violation confirmed in an FMCSA investigation. Refreshed monthly.
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