Hinz Trucking Inc
USDOT 263874 · MC-191805 · Elm Creek, Nebraska · Interstate for-hire carrier · 250–499 power units
Hinz Trucking Inc is a corporation based in Elm Creek, Nebraska, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 254 power units and 234 drivers, which ranks it #21 by fleet size among 91 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Nebraska. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 596 times – about 2.3 inspections per power unit. 18.4% of vehicle inspections and 1.3% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.3% and 2.0% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 29 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (11 injuries, 0 fatalities, 28 tow-away), or 11.4 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 general freight, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, logs, poles, beams, lumber, building materials, machinery, large objects, intermodal containers, grain, feed, hay, paper products and more.
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| Legal name | Hinz Trucking Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 263874 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-191805 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 125 Odessa Road, Elm Creek, NE 68836 |
| Phone | (308) 237-3116 |
| First registered | Aug 22, 1985 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Dec 10, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 263874.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 224 | 10 | 0 |
| Trailers | 365 | 20 | 25 |
- 0.92 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.8 trailers per tractor.
- 21,358,253 miles reported for 2025 – about 84,088 miles per power unit vs a 41,335 median for 250–499-unit fleets.
- 91% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 225 CDL drivers; 234 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: 250–499-unit for-hire carriers nationally (792) and Nebraska carriers with 50+ units (91).
| Measure | Hinz Trucking Inc | Same size, US | NE average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 18.4% | 18.3% | 18.8% | about average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 1.3% | 2.0% | 0.9% | 33% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 11.4 | 4.2 | 3.0 | 175% higher than average |
| Inspections | 596 | 596 with a driver check, 283 with a vehicle check, 266 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Feb 26, 2019) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: utilities (421 of 5,000 carriers); agricultural / farm supplies (734 of 5,000 carriers).
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Hinz Trucking Inc?
Hinz Trucking Inc is registered with USDOT number 263874 and operating authority MC-191805.
How many trucks does Hinz Trucking Inc have?
It reports 254 power units (234 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 410 trailers, with 234 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Dec 10, 2025).
Where is Hinz Trucking Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Elm Creek, Nebraska 68836.
What is the out-of-service rate of Hinz Trucking Inc?
Over 24 months, 18.4% of vehicle inspections and 1.3% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.3% vehicle, 2.0% 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.