Hill Transportation Inc
USDOT 832498 · MC-368692 · Louisville, Kentucky · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Hill Transportation Inc is a corporation based in Louisville, Kentucky, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 137 power units and 180 drivers, which ranks it #25 by fleet size among 98 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Kentucky. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 185 times – about 1.4 inspections per power unit. 26.2% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% 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 12 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (4 injuries, 0 fatalities, 12 tow-away), or 8.8 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, fresh produce, meat, refrigerated food and more.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Hill Transportation Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 832498 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-368692 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 5111 Commerce Crossings Dr Suite 100, Louisville, KY 40229 |
| Phone | (502) 957-4100 |
| First registered | Oct 7, 1999 |
| Last MCS-150 update | May 27, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 832498.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 137 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 237 | 7 | 0 |
- 1.31 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99) – suggests team driving, slip-seating or multiple shifts.
- 1.8 trailers per tractor.
- 7,732,565 miles reported for 2024 – about 56,442 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 98% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 180 CDL drivers; 170 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: 100–249-unit for-hire carriers nationally (2,611) and Kentucky carriers with 50+ units (98).
| Measure | Hill Transportation Inc | Same size, US | KY average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 26.2% | 18.8% | 21.3% | 39% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.0% | 2.6% | 1.8% | none recorded |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 8.8 | 4.5 | 5.6 | 95% higher than average |
| Inspections | 185 | 184 with a driver check, 103 with a vehicle check, 135 BASIC violations recorded, 11 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Mar 17, 2014) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: utilities (421 of 5,000 carriers).
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Hill Transportation Inc?
Hill Transportation Inc is registered with USDOT number 832498 and operating authority MC-368692.
How many trucks does Hill Transportation Inc have?
It reports 137 power units (137 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 244 trailers, with 180 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (May 27, 2025).
Where is Hill Transportation Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Louisville, Kentucky 40229.
What is the out-of-service rate of Hill Transportation Inc?
Over 24 months, 26.2% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% 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.