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HETZELS OVERLAND TRANSPORT INC

304 W AIRPORT RD · Effingham, IL 62401-6075

Authorized: Property
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  • MC #271030
  • USDOT #546605 USDOT Active
  • 33
    Power Units
  • 29
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

HETZELS OVERLAND TRANSPORT INC is a Effingham, IL freight carrier that is authorized for property in the state of Illinois. This company has 33 truck(s) in their fleet and 29 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-271030 and their USDOT number is 546605.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 11/18/2025 · last updated Jun 1, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
  • MCS-150 Filed 11/18/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 2,550,888 (2023)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Paper Products

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Illinois — home base

Home base   Based in Effingham, Illinois. No roadside inspections on record in the past 24 months to map operating states.

Safety Record

4 Severe Violations Updated Jun 1, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 0
    Injury
  • 1
    Tow
  • 1
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 2.76 9 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.08 4 Vehicle Maintenance 1.36 2 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.09 1

Inspection Summary

  • 65
    Total
  • 52
    Clean
  • 13
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 10 unique codes

Critical 2

  • 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.1× OOS×1 SW 4

Unsafe Driving 3

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit3× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit5× SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× SW 3

Vehicle Maintenance 2

  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured1× SW 2

Hours of Service 3

  • 395.34A1-ELDDFNHOS (ELD) - Driver failed to note the malfunction of the ELD and provide written notice of the malfunction to the motor carrier within 24 hours1× SW 5
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner2× SW 1
  • 395.22GPortable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
HETZELS OVERLAND TRANSPORT INC
304 W AIRPORT RD
EFFINGHAM, IL 62401-6075
Mailing Address
HETZELS OVERLAND TRANSPORT INC
PO BOX 6075
EFFINGHAM, IL 62401-6075

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