Hite Trucking LLC
USDOT 246226 · MC-187105 · Ottumwa, Iowa · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
Hite Trucking LLC is a individual based in Ottumwa, Iowa, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 80 power units and 80 drivers, which ranks it #76 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 121 times – about 1.5 inspections per power unit. 12.8% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% 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 6 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (5 injuries, 1 fatality, 6 tow-away), or 7.5 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, fresh produce, grain, feed, hay, meat, refrigerated food, beverages, paper products.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Hite Trucking LLC |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 246226 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-187105 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Individual |
| Physical address | 6960 Madison Ave, Ottumwa, IA 52501 |
| Phone | (641) 682-7108 |
| First registered | Apr 26, 1984 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Mar 2, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 246226.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 80 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 140 | 0 | 0 |
- 1.00 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.8 trailers per tractor.
- 8,996,016 miles reported for 2025 – about 112,450 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 80 CDL drivers; 80 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: 50–99-unit for-hire carriers nationally (5,500) and Iowa carriers with 50+ units (165).
| Measure | Hite Trucking LLC | Same size, US | IA average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 12.8% | 20.5% | 19.3% | 38% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.0% | 3.3% | 1.3% | none recorded |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 7.5 | 4.8 | 4.7 | 58% higher than average |
| Inspections | 121 | 121 with a driver check, 47 with a vehicle check, 42 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated May 14, 2008) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: grain, feed, hay (851 of 5,000 carriers).
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Hite Trucking LLC?
Hite Trucking LLC is registered with USDOT number 246226 and operating authority MC-187105.
How many trucks does Hite Trucking LLC have?
It reports 80 power units (80 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 140 trailers, with 80 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Mar 2, 2026).
Where is Hite Trucking LLC located?
Its registered physical address is in Ottumwa, Iowa 52501.
What is the out-of-service rate of Hite Trucking LLC?
Over 24 months, 12.8% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% 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.