Handy Truck Line Inc
USDOT 62353 · MC-128917 · Paul, Idaho · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Handy Truck Line Inc is a corporation based in Paul, Idaho, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (private property, authorized for hire). It reports 161 power units and 198 drivers, which ranks it #21 by fleet size among 70 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Idaho. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 151 times – about 0.9 inspections per power unit. 38.6% of vehicle inspections and 1.3% 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 5 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (2 injuries, 1 fatality, 5 tow-away), or 3.1 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, logs, poles, beams, lumber, building materials, machinery, large objects, liquids / gases, grain, feed, hay, chemicals and more.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Handy Truck Line Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 62353 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-128917 |
| Entity type | Private Property, Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 400 West 100 South, Paul, ID 83347 |
| Phone | (208) 438-5071 |
| First registered | Jun 1, 1974 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Mar 25, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 62353.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 157 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 530 | 0 | 0 |
- 1.23 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 3.4 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 15,600,000 miles reported for 2025 – about 96,894 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 0 CDL drivers; 192 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 6 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 Idaho carriers with 50+ units (70).
| Measure | Handy Truck Line Inc | Same size, US | ID average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 38.6% | 18.8% | 15.9% | 105% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 1.3% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 49% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 3.1 | 4.5 | 3.3 | 31% lower than average |
| Inspections | 151 | 151 with a driver check, 70 with a vehicle check, 182 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated May 18, 2000) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: agricultural / farm supplies (734 of 5,000 carriers); grain, feed, hay (851 of 5,000 carriers).
Similar carriers in Idaho
Closest fleet size and cargo mix among Idaho carriers in this directory.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Arlo G Lott Trucking Inc USDOT 62453 | Jerome | 185 | 237 | 258 | 20.0% | 9 |
| Valley Wide Cooperative Inc USDOT 217694 | Nampa | 146 | 94 | 95 | 15.4% | 2 |
| Diamond Line Delivery Systems Inc USDOT 887550 | Meridian | 206 | 203 | 132 | 20.2% | 9 |
| J R Simplot Company USDOT 62813 | Boise | 169 | 178 | 75 | 12.5% | 2 |
| Land View Inc USDOT 537832 | Rupert | 104 | 75 | 19 | 27.8% | 0 |
Other carriers near Paul
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giltner Transportation Inc USDOT 846075 | Jerome | 201 | 189 | 526 | 12.6% | 22 |
| Idaho Milk Transport LLC USDOT 303084 | Burley | 156 | 157 | 92 | 16.2% | 12 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Handy Truck Line Inc?
Handy Truck Line Inc is registered with USDOT number 62353 and operating authority MC-128917.
How many trucks does Handy Truck Line Inc have?
It reports 161 power units (157 tractors, 4 straight trucks) and 530 trailers, with 198 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Mar 25, 2026).
Where is Handy Truck Line Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Paul, Idaho 83347.
What is the out-of-service rate of Handy Truck Line Inc?
Over 24 months, 38.6% of vehicle inspections and 1.3% 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.