Hoober Inc
USDOT 178396 · MC-248648 · Intercourse, Pennsylvania · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Hoober Inc is a corporation based in Intercourse, Pennsylvania, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (private property, authorized for hire). It reports 139 power units and 196 drivers, which ranks it #138 by fleet size among 565 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Pennsylvania. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 49 times – about 0.4 inspections per power unit. 14.6% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.8% and 2.6% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (1 injury, 0 fatalities, 3 tow-away), or 2.2 per 100 power units versus 4.5 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are metal: sheets, coils, rolls, motor vehicles, logs, poles, beams, lumber, building materials, machinery, large objects, agricultural / farm supplies, construction.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Hoober Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 178396 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-248648 |
| Entity type | Private Property, Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 3452 Old Philadelphia Pike, Intercourse, PA 17534 |
| Phone | (717) 768-8231 |
| First registered | Jun 1, 1974 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 7, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 178396.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 122 | 5 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| Trailers | 13 | 0 | 0 |
- 1.41 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99) – suggests team driving, slip-seating or multiple shifts.
- 1.1 trailers per tractor.
- 2,359,573 miles reported for 2025 – about 16,975 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 93% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 67 CDL drivers; 14 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 179 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 100–249-unit for-hire carriers nationally (2,611) and Pennsylvania carriers with 50+ units (565).
| Measure | Hoober Inc | Same size, US | PA average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 14.6% | 18.8% | 17.4% | 22% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.0% | 2.6% | 2.3% | none recorded |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 2.2 | 4.5 | 4.0 | 52% lower than average |
| Inspections | 49 | 49 with a driver check, 41 with a vehicle check, 25 BASIC violations recorded, 2 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Nov 8, 2000) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: agricultural / farm supplies (734 of 5,000 carriers); motor vehicles (873 of 5,000 carriers).
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Hoober Inc?
Hoober Inc is registered with USDOT number 178396 and operating authority MC-248648.
How many trucks does Hoober Inc have?
It reports 139 power units (12 tractors, 127 straight trucks) and 13 trailers, with 196 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Apr 7, 2026).
Where is Hoober Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Intercourse, Pennsylvania 17534.
What is the out-of-service rate of Hoober Inc?
Over 24 months, 14.6% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.8% vehicle, 2.6% 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.