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Freight Carrier · Thief River Falls, MN

HARTZ TRUCK LINE INC

Name: HARTZ TRUCK LINE INC
Address: 124 SOUTH STATE AVE, THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN, 56701, US
Telephone: (218) 681-3295

124 SOUTH STATE AVE · Thief River Falls, MN 56701

Authorized: Property

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MC #160048
USDOT #822831 USDOT Active

17
Power Units
19
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

HARTZ TRUCK LINE INC is a Thief River Falls, MN freight carrier that is authorized for property in the state of Minnesota. This company has 17 truck(s) in their fleet and 19 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-160048 and their USDOT number is 822831.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 01/30/2026 · last updated Jun 4, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
MCS-150 Filed 01/30/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 1,329,488 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber
Building Materials
Machinery, Large Objects
Fresh Produce
Grain, Feed, Hay
Meat
Commodities Dry Bulk
Refrigerated Food
Beverages
Paper Products
Agricultural / Farm Supplies
Construction

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Home base Based in Thief River Falls, Minnesota. No roadside inspections on record in the past 24 months to map operating states.

Safety Record

8 Severe Violations Updated Jun 8, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
0
Injury
2
Tow
2
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 2.1 2 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.11 3 Vehicle Maintenance 6.76 14 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

53
Total
35
Clean
18
With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 38 unique codes

Critical 9

392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone1× SW 10
393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS4× OOS×4 SW 8
393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth1× SW 8
393.207F-SDASSuspension - Deflated air suspension1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.2× OOS×2 SW 4
393.45D-BHTCAir Brake - Damaged by heat, broken, or crimped in such a manner as to restrict air flow.1× OOS×1 SW 4
396.3A1-BNMHBrake - Non-manufactured hole or crack in the spring brake housing section of a parking brake1× OOS×1 SW 4
396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination1× OOS×1 SW 0

Hours of Service 3

395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× SW 7
395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.1× SW 1
395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 25

393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative2× SW 6
393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× SW 6
393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative1× SW 6
393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative1× SW 6
393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit1× SW 6
393.9HInoperable head lamps1× SW 6
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt2× SW 4
393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear2× SW 4
393.55(c)(1)Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system2× SW 4
393.45B2-BAir brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured2× SW 4
393.48A-BLMACBDDrum Brake - Loose chamber/spider/camshaft support bracket1× SW 4
393.48A-BMBCBDDrum Brake - Missing/broken component(s)1× SW 4
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19981× SW 4
396.3A1-ALATRAir Brake - Any leak from an air tank reservoir.1× SW 4
393.47D2-BLTBDDrum Brake - Inadequate lining/pad thickness1× SW 4
393.47A-BCLMBDDrum Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad1× SW 4
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× SW 4
396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber1× SW 4
396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak2× SW 3
393.11A1-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative3× SW 2
393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
393.83(g)Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment1× SW 1
393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.1× SW 1
393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 1

392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other1× SW 5

Locations

Physical Address

HARTZ TRUCK LINE INC
124 SOUTH STATE AVE
THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN 56701

Mailing Address

HARTZ TRUCK LINE INC
PO BOX 618
THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN 56701

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HARTZ TRUCK LINE INC

About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 38 unique codes

Critical 9

Hours of Service 3

Vehicle Maintenance 25

Unsafe Driving 1

Locations

Location on Map

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Same legal or DBA name 1

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