The HT Hackney Company
USDOT 342596 · MC-146469 · Knoxville, Tennessee · Interstate for-hire carrier · 500–999 power units
The HT Hackney Company is a corporation based in Knoxville, Tennessee, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (private property, authorized for hire). It reports 719 power units and 651 drivers, which ranks it #16 by fleet size among 227 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Tennessee. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 546 times – about 0.8 inspections per power unit. 16.9% of vehicle inspections and 2.2% 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 45 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (23 injuries, 1 fatality, 42 tow-away), or 6.3 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, fresh produce, meat, refrigerated food, beverages, paper products.
Registration and contact
| Legal name | The HT Hackney Company |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 342596 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-146469 |
| Entity type | Private Property, Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 502 S Gay St Suite 300, Knoxville, TN 37902 |
| Phone | (865) 546-1291 |
| First registered | Feb 1, 1989 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jun 17, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 342596.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 176 | 15 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 528 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 741 | 8 | 0 |
- 0.91 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.4 trailers per tractor.
- 25,508,732 miles reported for 2025 – about 35,478 miles per power unit vs a 40,696 median for 500–999-unit fleets.
- 98% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 601 CDL drivers; 376 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 118 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 Tennessee carriers with 50+ units (227).
| Measure | The HT Hackney Company | Same size, US | TN average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 16.9% | 17.8% | 21.1% | about average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 2.2% | 1.4% | 1.7% | 60% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 6.3 | 4.2 | 3.6 | 49% higher than average |
| Inspections | 546 | 546 with a driver check, 231 with a vehicle check, 352 BASIC violations recorded, 1 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Apr 4, 1990) | |||
Cargo carried
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of The HT Hackney Company?
The HT Hackney Company is registered with USDOT number 342596 and operating authority MC-146469.
How many trucks does The HT Hackney Company have?
It reports 719 power units (528 tractors, 191 straight trucks) and 749 trailers, with 651 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Jun 17, 2025).
Where is The HT Hackney Company located?
Its registered physical address is in Knoxville, Tennessee 37902.
What is the out-of-service rate of The HT Hackney Company?
Over 24 months, 16.9% of vehicle inspections and 2.2% 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.