Hunt Transportation Inc
USDOT 72097 · MC-82841 · Omaha, Nebraska · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Hunt Transportation Inc is a corporation based in Omaha, Nebraska, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 164 power units and 157 drivers, which ranks it #27 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 335 times – about 2.0 inspections per power unit. 27.3% of vehicle inspections and 0.9% 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 13 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (10 injuries, 0 fatalities, 12 tow-away), or 7.9 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, motor vehicles, drive-away / towaway, logs, poles, beams, lumber, building materials, machinery, large objects, fresh produce and more.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Hunt Transportation Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 72097 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-82841 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 10770 I Street, Omaha, NE 68127 |
| Phone | (402) 339-3003 |
| First registered | Jun 1, 1974 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jul 2, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 72097.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 145 | 19 | 0 |
| Trailers | 294 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.96 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.8 trailers per tractor.
- 16,713,555 miles reported for 2024 – about 101,912 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 96% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 157 CDL drivers; 155 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 2 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 Nebraska carriers with 50+ units (91).
| Measure | Hunt Transportation Inc | Same size, US | NE average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 27.3% | 18.8% | 18.8% | 45% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.9% | 2.6% | 0.9% | 66% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 7.9 | 4.5 | 3.0 | 77% higher than average |
| Inspections | 335 | 335 with a driver check, 183 with a vehicle check, 212 BASIC violations recorded, 1 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Apr 6, 1999) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: drive-away / towaway (383 of 5,000 carriers); utilities (421 of 5,000 carriers).
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Hunt Transportation Inc?
Hunt Transportation Inc is registered with USDOT number 72097 and operating authority MC-82841.
How many trucks does Hunt Transportation Inc have?
It reports 164 power units (164 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 294 trailers, with 157 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Jul 2, 2025).
Where is Hunt Transportation Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Omaha, Nebraska 68127.
What is the out-of-service rate of Hunt Transportation Inc?
Over 24 months, 27.3% of vehicle inspections and 0.9% 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.