Hope Gas INC
Clarksburg, WV
DBA: HOPE GAS
Profile data updated Jul 1, 2025 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Healthy
FMCSA data ↓
237
Power Units
129
Drivers
FMCSA since 1990 (35 yrs)
Authority Age
Not Rated
Safety Rating
Company Overview
HOPE GAS INC is an active carrier & broker registered with the FMCSA since October 1990. Based in Clarksburg, WV, they operate a fleet of 237 power units with 118 CDL drivers. They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (within 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Step Deck / RGN, Tanker, Dump Truck and Box Truck.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Hope Gas INC operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 215 | 0 | 0 | 215 |
| Tractors | 22 | 0 | 0 | 22 |
| Trailers | 53 | 0 | 0 | 53 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Hope Gas INC is authorized to transport the following 6 cargo types:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 118
MCS-150 Mileage: 2,138,747 miles (2024)
Driver Information
129
Total Drivers
118
CDL Drivers
129
Interstate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by HOPE GAS INC
4 trucks and 1 trailer identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Apr 13, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Ford, Freightliner, Pitts Trailers. Equipment breakdown: 3 STRAIGHT TRUCK, 1 TRUCK TRACTOR, 1 SEMI-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 |
|---|---|---|
| STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | 60% |
| TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 20% |
| SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 20% |
Trailers (1 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 | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
| 35 ft | 1 |
| 2 axles | 1 |
Vehicle makes (3 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ford | 3 | 60% |
| Freightliner | 1 | 20% |
| Pitts Trailers | 1 | 20% |
Spec sheets, common recalls & complaints for the truck models this carrier operates.
License plates on file (5 shown)
Recent active vehicles (5 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 — use the NHTSA recall lookup linked on each vehicle above to see whether a given VIN has open (unremedied) recalls, or verify with the OEM dealer.
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Safety Performance
Excellent
Clean safety record
O Trucking Safety Grade
4
Inspections
24 months
1
Violations
Total found
0
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✓ Better than national average (-6.2%)
✓ Better than national average (-22.8%)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/13/2026 | WV | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 11/14/2025 | WV | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 11/12/2025 | PA | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 06/09/2025 | WV | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
Inspection data from FMCSA (24-month window). Updated daily. View full inspection history on FMCSA →
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.
Is Hope Gas INC Legitimate? Safety & Fraud Check
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does HOPE GAS INC operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, HOPE GAS INC is inferred to operate: Step Deck / RGN, Tanker, Dump Truck and Box Truck.
Is HOPE GAS INC's authority currently active?
HOPE GAS INC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has HOPE GAS INC been in business?
HOPE GAS INC has been registered with the FMCSA since October 1990, making their authority approximately 35 years, 8 months old.
Where is HOPE GAS INC located?
HOPE GAS INC is physically located at 48 COLUMBIA BOULEVARD, CLARKSBURG, WV 26301.
Roadside Inspection History 4 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
HOPE GAS INC has been inspected 4 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in WV, PA. None of these inspections resulted in an out-of-service order, which is well above average. The most frequently cited violation is 392.2-SLLSWZ — 1 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-13 | WV | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2025-11-14 | WV | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2025-11-12 | PA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-06-09 | WV | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
Most-Cited Violations
Top 1 violation types across this carrier's roadside inspections. Cards in red triggered an out-of-service order — the most serious outcome.
Roadside Violation Profile
1 individual violation from FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months) is itemised for HOPE GAS INC. Itemised records can lag FMCSA's per-inspection totals shown in Violation Breakdown.
| BASIC category | Violations | Out-of-service |
|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA roadside-inspection violation records (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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Carrier History & Continuity
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Other USDOT Registrations Sharing Officer Names (1)
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