Hy-Vee Inc
USDOT 117784 · MC-220315 · Chariton, Iowa · Interstate for-hire carrier · 250–499 power units
Hy-Vee Inc (dba Hy-Vee) is a corporation based in Chariton, Iowa, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (private property, authorized for hire). It reports 367 power units and 411 drivers, which ranks it #17 by fleet size among 165 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Iowa. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 283 times – about 0.8 inspections per power unit. 24.8% of vehicle inspections and 1.8% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.3% and 2.0% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 13 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (1 injury, 1 fatality, 13 tow-away), or 3.5 per 100 power units versus 4.2 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, household goods, fresh produce, liquids / gases, meat, refrigerated food, beverages, paper products.
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| Legal name | Hy-Vee Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | Hy-Vee |
| USDOT number | 117784 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-220315 |
| Entity type | Private Property, Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 1801 Osceola Ave, Chariton, IA 50049 |
| Phone | (515) 267-2800 |
| First registered | Jun 1, 1974 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Mar 26, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 117784.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 304 | 53 | 0 |
| Trailers | 803 | 0 | 0 |
- 1.12 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 2.2 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 30,771,818 miles reported for 2025 – about 83,847 miles per power unit vs a 41,335 median for 250–499-unit fleets.
- 95% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 411 CDL drivers; 411 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 0 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 250–499-unit for-hire carriers nationally (792) and Iowa carriers with 50+ units (165).
| Measure | Hy-Vee Inc | Same size, US | IA average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 24.8% | 18.3% | 19.3% | 35% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 1.8% | 2.0% | 1.3% | 12% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 3.5 | 4.2 | 4.7 | 15% lower than average |
| Inspections | 283 | 283 with a driver check, 113 with a vehicle check, 113 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Sep 27, 1991) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: household goods (839 of 5,000 carriers).
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Hy-Vee Inc?
Hy-Vee Inc is registered with USDOT number 117784 and operating authority MC-220315.
How many trucks does Hy-Vee Inc have?
It reports 367 power units (357 tractors, 10 straight trucks) and 803 trailers, with 411 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Mar 26, 2026).
Where is Hy-Vee Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Chariton, Iowa 50049.
What is the out-of-service rate of Hy-Vee Inc?
Over 24 months, 24.8% of vehicle inspections and 1.8% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.3% vehicle, 2.0% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.