H&e Equipment Services Inc
USDOT 171507 · MC-11077 · Baton Rouge, Louisiana · Interstate for-hire carrier · 500–999 power units
H&e Equipment Services Inc (dba H&e Rentals) is a corporation based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (private property, authorized for hire). It reports 893 power units and 620 drivers, which ranks it #2 by fleet size among 73 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Louisiana. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 237 times – about 0.3 inspections per power unit. 18.5% of vehicle inspections and 2.6% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 17.8% and 1.4% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 15 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (6 injuries, 2 fatalities, 14 tow-away), or 1.7 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 building materials, machinery, large objects, oilfield equipment, construction.
Registration and contact
| Legal name | H&e Equipment Services Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | H&e Rentals |
| USDOT number | 171507 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-11077 |
| Entity type | Private Property, Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 7500 Pecue Lane, Baton Rouge, LA 70809 |
| Phone | (225) 298-5200 |
| First registered | Jun 1, 1974 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jul 31, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 171507.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 495 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 398 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 460 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.69 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.2 trailers per tractor.
- 23,458,296 miles reported for 2024 – about 26,269 miles per power unit vs a 40,696 median for 500–999-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 447 CDL drivers; 25 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 308 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 500–999-unit for-hire carriers nationally (334) and Louisiana carriers with 50+ units (73).
| Measure | H&e Equipment Services Inc | Same size, US | LA average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 18.5% | 17.8% | 21.6% | about average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 2.6% | 1.4% | 1.7% | 92% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 1.7 | 4.2 | 4.6 | 60% lower than average |
| Inspections | 237 | 228 with a driver check, 151 with a vehicle check, 114 BASIC violations recorded, 8 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Nov 13, 2008) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: oilfield equipment (522 of 5,000 carriers).
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Other carriers near Baton Rouge
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferrara Transport Services LLC USDOT 1972988 | Baton Rouge | 99 | 64 | 98 | 27.7% | 3 |
| Turner Industries Group LLC USDOT 48803 | Baton Rouge | 99 | 34 | 54 | 36.1% | 5 |
| Deep South Crane & Rigging LLC USDOT 237331 | Baton Rouge | 87 | 49 | 115 | 19.2% | 5 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of H&e Equipment Services Inc?
H&e Equipment Services Inc is registered with USDOT number 171507 and operating authority MC-11077.
How many trucks does H&e Equipment Services Inc have?
It reports 893 power units (398 tractors, 495 straight trucks) and 460 trailers, with 620 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Jul 31, 2025).
Where is H&e Equipment Services Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70809.
What is the out-of-service rate of H&e Equipment Services Inc?
Over 24 months, 18.5% of vehicle inspections and 2.6% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 17.8% vehicle, 1.4% driver).
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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.