Hirschbach Motor Lines LLC
USDOT 65769 · MC-117686 · Dubuque, Iowa · Interstate for-hire carrier · 1,000+ power units
Hirschbach Motor Lines LLC (dba Hirschbach) is a corporation based in Dubuque, Iowa, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 2,948 power units and 2,556 drivers, which ranks it #4 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 4,201 times – about 1.4 inspections per power unit. 23.4% of vehicle inspections and 0.8% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 14.8% and 1.1% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 204 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (104 injuries, 4 fatalities, 193 tow-away), or 6.9 per 100 power units versus 2.6 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, household goods, drive-away / towaway, building materials, mobile homes, fresh produce, livestock, grain, feed, hay and more.
Registration and contact
| Legal name | Hirschbach Motor Lines LLC |
|---|---|
| DBA name | Hirschbach |
| USDOT number | 65769 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-117686 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 2099 Southpark Ct, Dubuque, IA 52003 |
| Phone | (402) 404-2000 |
| First registered | Jun 1, 1974 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 65769.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 1,410 | 1,538 | 0 |
| Trailers | 5,537 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.87 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.9 trailers per tractor.
- 298,767,592 miles reported for 2026 – about 101,346 miles per power unit vs a 32,421 median for 1,000+-unit fleets.
- 82% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 2,525 CDL drivers; 2,525 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 31 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 1,000+-unit for-hire carriers nationally (241) and Iowa carriers with 50+ units (165).
| Measure | Hirschbach Motor Lines LLC | Same size, US | IA average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 23.4% | 14.8% | 19.3% | 58% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.8% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 28% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 6.9 | 2.6 | 4.7 | 164% higher than average |
| Inspections | 4,201 | 4,197 with a driver check, 2,007 with a vehicle check, 1,711 BASIC violations recorded, 3 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Sep 25, 2008) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: mobile homes (95 of 5,000 carriers); livestock (162 of 5,000 carriers).
Similar carriers in Iowa
Closest fleet size and cargo mix among Iowa carriers in this directory.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Foodliner Inc USDOT 46257 | Dubuque | 1,226 | 1,153 | 847 | 10.8% | 80 |
| 10 Roads Express LLC USDOT 3345061 | Carter Lake | 1,934 | 1,704 | 721 | 24.9% | 74 |
| Casey's Services Company USDOT 162449 | Ankeny | 975 | 743 | 733 | 5.1% | 23 |
| Jacobson Transportation Company Inc USDOT 241594 | Clive | 483 | 459 | 458 | 17.6% | 18 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Hirschbach Motor Lines LLC?
Hirschbach Motor Lines LLC is registered with USDOT number 65769 and operating authority MC-117686.
How many trucks does Hirschbach Motor Lines LLC have?
It reports 2,948 power units (2,948 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 5,537 trailers, with 2,556 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Oct 19, 2026).
Where is Hirschbach Motor Lines LLC located?
Its registered physical address is in Dubuque, Iowa 52003.
What is the out-of-service rate of Hirschbach Motor Lines LLC?
Over 24 months, 23.4% of vehicle inspections and 0.8% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 14.8% vehicle, 1.1% 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.