Hinkle Trucking Inc
USDOT 85216 · MC-163585 · Riverton, West Virginia · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
Hinkle Trucking Inc is a corporation based in Riverton, West Virginia, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 86 power units and 53 drivers, which ranks it #12 by fleet size among 29 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in West Virginia. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 66 times – about 0.8 inspections per power unit. 21.6% of vehicle inspections and 6.1% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 20.5% and 3.3% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 16 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (6 injuries, 0 fatalities, 16 tow-away), or 18.6 per 100 power units versus 4.8 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, motor vehicles, drive-away / towaway, logs, poles, beams, lumber, building materials, intermodal containers, grain, feed, hay, coal / coke and more.
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| Legal name | Hinkle Trucking Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 85216 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-163585 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 261 Germany Valley Limestone, Riverton, WV 26814 |
| Phone | (304) 567-2900 |
| First registered | Jun 1, 1974 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 30, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 85216.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Trailers | 150 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.62 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.8 trailers per tractor.
- 4,450,000 miles reported for 2024 – about 51,744 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 98% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 53 CDL drivers; 0 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 53 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 50–99-unit for-hire carriers nationally (5,500) and West Virginia carriers with 50+ units (29).
| Measure | Hinkle Trucking Inc | Same size, US | WV average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 21.6% | 20.5% | 9.6% | about average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 6.1% | 3.3% | 2.3% | 82% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 18.6 | 4.8 | 3.8 | 291% higher than average |
| Inspections | 66 | 66 with a driver check, 37 with a vehicle check, 77 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Jan 23, 2018) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: coal / coke (294 of 5,000 carriers); drive-away / towaway (383 of 5,000 carriers).
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Hinkle Trucking Inc?
Hinkle Trucking Inc is registered with USDOT number 85216 and operating authority MC-163585.
How many trucks does Hinkle Trucking Inc have?
It reports 86 power units (82 tractors, 4 straight trucks) and 150 trailers, with 53 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Apr 30, 2025).
Where is Hinkle Trucking Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Riverton, West Virginia 26814.
What is the out-of-service rate of Hinkle Trucking Inc?
Over 24 months, 21.6% of vehicle inspections and 6.1% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 20.5% vehicle, 3.3% 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.