HOLMES FREIGHT LINES INC

DOT 286395 MC 189781 Active

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Authority

Common Carrier, Contract Carrier

Active
Safety
25 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 24.0% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 25.0% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
8 units

Drivers: 9

Trailers: 20 (20 owned)

Insurance
BIPD $750,000
Cargo Cancelled
Bond —
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Company Details

Physical Address

8695 ESCARPMENT WAY UNIT 5-7, MILTON, ON, L9T 0J5

Phone Number

(905) 878-0079

Mailing Address

8695 ESCARPMENT WAY UNIT 5-7, MILTON, ON, L9T 0J5

Cell Phone

----

Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

----

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Operational Classification

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

Active
40 yrs, 1 mo

Contract Carrier

Active
39 yrs, 1 mo

Broker

—
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Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2026-01-08 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2026-01-08 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2020-04-29 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2020-04-29 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
1987-06-30 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER ACTIVE
1986-06-13 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE

Revocation History

No revocation history on record for this carrier.

Insurance & Bond Information

Current insurance coverage and bond requirements by authority type

BIPD Insurance

Bodily Injury & Property Damage

Active

Required for carriers transporting goods. Covers accidents and property damage.

On File: $750,000
Required: $750,000
Cargo Insurance

Cargo Liability Coverage

Cancelled

Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.

Status: Cancelled
Required: Yes
Bond Coverage

Broker/Freight Forwarder Bond

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Required for brokers/freight forwarders ($75K minimum).

Status: Not Required
Required: No (Carriers exempt)
Insurance Requirements by Authority Type

For Profit Carrier

  • BIPD: $750,000 - $5,000,000 (varies by cargo)
  • Cargo: Varies by commodity
  • Bond: Not required

Broker/Freight Forwarder

  • BIPD: May be required
  • Cargo: Not typically required
  • Bond: $75,000 minimum

Insurance Filing History

Effective Date Type Policy # Coverage Insurer Cancel Date Method Status
2026-01-07 BIPD/Primary 64044260 $750,000 NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE… - - ACTIVE
2025-04-28 BIPD/Primary CA25011C $750,000 CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY 2026-01-03 CANCEL CANCELLED
2024-04-28 BIPD/Primary CA24011C $750,000 CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY 2025-04-28 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2023-04-28 BIPD/Primary CA230014C $750,000 CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY 2024-04-28 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2022-04-28 BIPD/Primary CA220012C $750,000 CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY 2023-04-28 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2021-04-28 BIPD/Primary CA210009C $750,000 CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY 2022-04-28 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2020-04-28 BIPD/Primary CA200007C $750,000 CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY 2021-04-28 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2019-03-22 BIPD/Primary RMBA 14047778 $750,000 AIG INSURANCE COMPANY OF CANA… 2020-04-28 CANCEL CANCELLED
2018-03-22 BIPD/Excess 3000FEKEXT36173 $750,000 UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON 2026-03-31 CANCEL CANCELLED
2014-03-22 BIPD/Primary RMBA14047778 $750,000 AIG INSURANCE COMPANY OF CANA… 2019-03-22 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2014-03-22 BIPD/Primary RMBA 18172590 $750,000 AIG INSURANCE COMPANY OF CANA… 2014-03-22 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2014-03-22 BIPD/Primary RMBA18172590 $750,000 AIG INSURANCE COMPANY OF CANA… 2014-03-22 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2013-03-22 BIPD/Excess EXT36173 $750,000 UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON 2018-03-22 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2008-03-22 CARGO 499-339 $750,000 ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY 2014-04-20 CANCEL CANCELLED
2008-03-22 BIPD/Primary CAC301873 $750,000 ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY 2014-04-20 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2007-03-22 BIPD/Primary 133-850039 $750,000 UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE … 2008-03-22 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2007-03-22 CARGO 321-850040 $750,000 UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE … 2008-03-22 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1998-02-28 CARGO CIM900385 $750,000 RANGER INS. CO./FAIRMONT SPEC… 2007-03-22 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1998-02-28 BIPD/Primary TPO203313 $750,000 RANGER INS. CO./FAIRMONT SPEC… 2007-03-22 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1997-02-28 CARGO 330543 $750,000 THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. 1998-02-28 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1994-10-07 BIPD/Primary N08020171429/33-0 $750,000 TRUCK INSURANCE EXCHANGE 1997-04-14 CANCEL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Satisfactory

Vehicle OOS Rate

24.0%

National avg: 20.72%

Above average

25 inspections · 6 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

25.0%

National avg: 5.51%

Above average

4 inspections · 1 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

-

No hazmat inspections

Total inspections: 25 Last inspection: Jun 12, 2026 Total crashes: 62

FMCSA Inspection Records (25 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Jun 12, 2026

9939001444

Level 1 IN INTERNATIO 3HSDZAPR...

Apr 3, 2026

W083000441

1 viol.
Level 2 MO FREIGHTLIN 1FUJHHDR...

Mar 18, 2026

0349003168

1 viol.
Level 3 SC FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHHDR...

Dec 15, 2025

1448000161

Level 3 MO INTERNATIO 3HSDZAPT...

Oct 16, 2025

SAMOK01569

1 viol. 1 OOS
Level 2 MI INTL 3HSDZAPT...

Sep 10, 2025

5000460036

1 viol.
Level 3 IL FRHT 1FUJHHDR...

Aug 11, 2025

HOULD04762

1 viol.
Level 3 MI FRHT 1FUJHHDR...

Aug 8, 2025

0410000238

Level 3 SC FREIGHTLIN 1FUJHHDR...

Aug 5, 2025

1342000950

1 viol.
Level 3 GA FREIGHTLIN 1FUJHHDR...

Aug 1, 2025

LAERS00405

1 viol. 1 OOS
Level 2 LA FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHHDR...

Jul 25, 2025

Z600211729

1 viol.
Level 3 OK FRHT 1FUJHHDR...

Jan 24, 2025

W100002731

1 viol. 1 OOS
Level 2 MO FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHHDR...

Dec 22, 2024

CV44703147

Level 3 KY FRHT 3AKJHHDR...

Nov 8, 2024

V241656730

Level 2 TX FRHT 1FUJHHDR...

Oct 1, 2024

9761002603

1 viol.
Level 2 IN FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHHDR...
Total Inspections

25

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

25

FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (62 total)

Detailed accident history and severity information

A portion of FMCSA crash records are reported without a carrier identifier and cannot be attributed to a specific company, so they are not shown on individual profiles. The figures below reflect only the crashes FMCSA links to this carrier.

Apr 8, 2025

GA • GA0009847787

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Nov 5, 2023

OH • OH0233196780

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Apr 7, 2021

WV • WV202107167A

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jan 30, 2019

WV • WV201902996A

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

2

Tow

Yes

Oct 24, 2018

TN • TN0102189862

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Nov 18, 2016

CA • CA8341600242

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Nov 7, 2015

MI • MI0009422093

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jun 26, 2015

MI • MI0009312488

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Aug 24, 2014

NY • NYSP18699000

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Nov 25, 2013

AR • AR0013073499

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Jun 25, 2013

NJ • NJ0013253615

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Aug 12, 2012

IL • IL00M2282819

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Nov 11, 2011

LA • LA0110043661

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Oct 9, 2009

TX • TX2455176002

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Sep 17, 2009

PA • PA909670700X

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes
Fatal Crashes

1

Injury Crashes

26

Total Crashes

62

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SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

14

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

OK
Violations: 4
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

OK
Violations: 3
OOS: 1

Vehicle Maintenance

OK
Violations: 7
OOS: 6

Controlled Substances/Alcohol

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Driver Fitness

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Hazardous Materials Compliance

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

BASIC Categories

Unsafe Driving - Speeding, reckless driving
HOS Compliance - Hours of service violations
Vehicle Maintenance - Brakes, lights, tires
Controlled Substances/Alcohol - Drug/alcohol violations
Driver Fitness - Licensing, medical certs
Hazardous Materials Compliance - Hazardous materials

Industry Benchmark

Compare this carrier's metrics against industry expectations

Inspections

Based on reported mileage

25
Expected: 20 - 200 Within Range

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

8
Expected: 50 - 250 Small Fleet

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

8

0 owned

Trailers

20

20 owned

Drivers

Total Drivers

9

CDL Drivers: 9
Interstate: 9
Intrastate: 0
Driver Inspections

4

Out of Service: 1
OOS Rate: 25.0%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 9
Interstate (<100 mi): 0
Intrastate (>100 mi): 0
Intrastate (<100 mi): 0

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

General Freight Household Goods Oilfield Dry Bulk Paper Products Utility Construction

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Classification Categories

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

8

Power Units

8

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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