Hillyard Inc
USDOT 153665 · MC-180757 · St. Joseph, Missouri · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
Hillyard Inc (dba Hillyard) is a corporation based in St. Joseph, Missouri, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (private property, authorized for hire). It reports 84 power units and 139 drivers, which ranks it #112 by fleet size among 201 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Missouri. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 213 times – about 2.5 inspections per power unit. 4.2% of vehicle inspections and 1.9% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 20.5% and 3.3% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 7 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (3 injuries, 1 fatality, 7 tow-away), or 8.3 per 100 power units versus 4.8 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, chemicals, commodities dry bulk, refrigerated food and more.
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| Legal name | Hillyard Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | Hillyard |
| USDOT number | 153665 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-180757 |
| Entity type | Private Property, Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 302 North 4Th Street, St. Joseph, MO 64501 |
| Phone | (816) 273-4150 |
| First registered | Jun 1, 1974 |
| Last MCS-150 update | May 6, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 153665.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 1 | 55 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 39 | 0 |
- 1.65 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99) – suggests team driving, slip-seating or multiple shifts.
- 1.4 trailers per tractor.
- 5,182,034 miles reported for 2025 – about 61,691 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 2% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 60 CDL drivers; 26 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 113 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 50–99-unit for-hire carriers nationally (5,500) and Missouri carriers with 50+ units (201).
| Measure | Hillyard Inc | Same size, US | MO average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 4.2% | 20.5% | 15.8% | 80% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 1.9% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 44% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 8.3 | 4.8 | 5.1 | 75% higher than average |
| Inspections | 213 | 213 with a driver check, 144 with a vehicle check, 56 BASIC violations recorded, 37 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Feb 26, 2001) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: household goods (839 of 5,000 carriers).
Similar carriers in Missouri
Closest fleet size and cargo mix among Missouri carriers in this directory.
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Alpha Logistics Inc USDOT 1086423 | Foristell | 70 | 70 | 226 | 2.4% | 5 |
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| Legacy Inc USDOT 993791 | Springfield | 86 | 104 | 226 | 17.9% | 8 |
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Other carriers near St. Joseph
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SMT Acquisition LLC USDOT 4452721 | Saint Joseph | 100 | 100 | 34 | 0.0% | 1 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Hillyard Inc?
Hillyard Inc is registered with USDOT number 153665 and operating authority MC-180757.
How many trucks does Hillyard Inc have?
It reports 84 power units (28 tractors, 56 straight trucks) and 39 trailers, with 139 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (May 6, 2026).
Where is Hillyard Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in St. Joseph, Missouri 64501.
What is the out-of-service rate of Hillyard Inc?
Over 24 months, 4.2% of vehicle inspections and 1.9% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 20.5% vehicle, 3.3% 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.