Hornish Bros Inc
USDOT 244723 · MC-172944 · Defiance, Ohio · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Hornish Bros Inc (dba Hbi Truck Lines) is a corporation based in Defiance, Ohio, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 160 power units and 152 drivers, which ranks it #153 by fleet size among 655 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Ohio. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 139 times – about 0.9 inspections per power unit. 26.2% of vehicle inspections and 1.4% 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 8 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (8 injuries, 0 fatalities, 8 tow-away), or 5.0 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 general freight, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, machinery, large objects, chemicals.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Hornish Bros Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | Hbi Truck Lines |
| USDOT number | 244723 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-172944 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 2060 East Second Street Suite 101, Defiance, OH 43512 |
| Phone | (419) 785-3100 |
| First registered | Apr 5, 1984 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Aug 13, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 244723.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 0 | 160 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 335 | 0 |
- 0.95 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 2.1 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 5,945,184 miles reported for 2024 – about 37,157 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 0% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 150 CDL drivers; 148 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 4 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 Ohio carriers with 50+ units (655).
| Measure | Hornish Bros Inc | Same size, US | OH average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 26.2% | 18.8% | 17.8% | 39% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 1.4% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 45% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 5.0 | 4.5 | 3.9 | 11% higher than average |
| Inspections | 139 | 139 with a driver check, 61 with a vehicle check, 134 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Aug 27, 2012) | |||
Cargo carried
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Hornish Bros Inc?
Hornish Bros Inc is registered with USDOT number 244723 and operating authority MC-172944.
How many trucks does Hornish Bros Inc have?
It reports 160 power units (160 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 335 trailers, with 152 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Aug 13, 2025).
Where is Hornish Bros Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Defiance, Ohio 43512.
What is the out-of-service rate of Hornish Bros Inc?
Over 24 months, 26.2% of vehicle inspections and 1.4% 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.