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Freight Carrier · Elm Creek, NE

HINZ TRUCKING

Name: HINZ TRUCKING
Address: 125 ODESSA ROAD, ELM CREEK, NE, 68836, US
Telephone: (308) 646-3360

125 ODESSA ROAD · Elm Creek, NE 68836

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #191805
USDOT #263874 USDOT Active

223
Power Units
225
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

HINZ TRUCKING is a Elm Creek, NE freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Nebraska. This company has 223 truck(s) in their fleet and 225 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-191805 and their USDOT number is 263874.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 12/10/2025 · last updated Oct 22, 2026.

Carrier Details

Legal Name HINZ TRUCKING INC
Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 12/10/2025
MCS-150 Mileage 21,358,253 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
Building Materials
Machinery, Large Objects
Intermodal Containers
Grain, Feed, Hay
Utilities
Agricultural / Farm Supplies
Construction

Safety Record

61 Severe Violations Updated Oct 15, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
6
Injury
22
Tow
28
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.95 41 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.18 39 Vehicle Maintenance 3.31 106 Drugs / Alcohol 0 1 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.12 6

Inspection Summary

596
Total
415
Clean
181
With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 127 unique codes

Critical 47

392.3-IIllness - Operating a CMV while impaired by illness or other cause.1× OOS×1 SW 10
392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit4× SW 10
392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone2× SW 10
392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone1× SW 10
392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone1× SW 10
392.82(a)1Using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a CMV1× SW 10
393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS12× OOS×11 SW 8
393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS6× OOS×6 SW 8
383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL2× OOS×2 SW 8
383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a valid CDL: Violation of air brake restriction1× OOS×1 SW 8
383.51A-SINDriving a CMV while CDL is suspended for a safety-related or unknown reason and in state of driver's license issuance1× OOS×1 SW 8
391.11(b)(4)Driver operating a CMV without proper endorsements or in violation of restrictions1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75A1-TFSMFTires - Front, sidewall is cut/worn/damaged exposing ply cord1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75B-TFTires - Front, less than 2/32 inch tread depth1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth3× SW 8
383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL1× SW 8
393.75A3-ATISTires - All others, leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS1× SW 8
393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove1× SW 8
393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.118B-CDLDressed Lumber/Similar Building Products - Improper positioning of bundles.1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.207A-STCBSuspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly (including spring leaves used as a suspension connecting rod) or any part used for attaching the same to the vehicle frame or axle is cracked, loose, broken or missing1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on3× OOS×3 SW 6
393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.3× OOS×3 SW 6
393.11A1-LPLMWRLighting - Projecting load - Any Lamp on projecting load missing when required to be on.2× OOS×2 SW 6
393.11A1-LPLOWRLighting - Projecting load - Any lamp on projecting load inoperative when required to be on.1× OOS×1 SW 6
395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed1× OOS×1 SW 5
393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.2× OOS×2 SW 4
393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection2× OOS×2 SW 4
393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit2× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45Brake tubing and hose adequacy1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.47A-BCLMBD-SADrum Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad on a steering axle1× OOS×1 SW 4
396.3A1-BARSAir Brake - Air reservoir separated from its original attachment points or moving more than 1 inch1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.110B1-CCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo 5 feet or less and 1,100 lbs. or less2× OOS×2 SW 3
393.110B2I-CCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo 5 feet or less and more than 1,100 lbs2× OOS×2 SW 3
392.5A3-IDUIIntoxicating - No driver shall be on duty or operate a commercial motor vehicle while the driver possesses an intoxicating beverage, regardless of its alcohol content1× OOS×1 SW 3
393.110B2II-CCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo longer than 5 feet and no more than 10 feet1× OOS×1 SW 3
393.110B3-CCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo longer than 10 feet1× OOS×1 SW 3
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp3× OOS×1 SW 2
391.11(b)(4)Medical (Certificate) - Operating a CDL (passenger or property carrying) vehicle that is non-excepted and the driver has self-certified as excepted interstate or excepted intrastate with the state driver's licensing agency.1× OOS×1 SW 2
391.41B10-MCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate1× OOS×1 SW 2
392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured3× OOS×3 SW 1
391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency when medical certification is required.1× OOS×1 SW 1
393.118No/improper lumber/building materials securement1× OOS×1 SW 1
393.120No or improper securement of metal coils1× OOS×1 SW 1
396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination2× OOS×2 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 14

392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV3× SW 7
392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 7
392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
392.16ADDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV.1× SW 7
392.16B-DPASSDriver - Failed to require passenger(s) (not a co-driver) to use seat belt while operating a property-carrying CMV.1× SW 7
392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane3× SW 5
392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely2× SW 5
392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other2× SW 5
392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device1× SW 5
392.2-SLLFYState/Local Laws - Failed to yield right of way1× SW 5
392.2-SLLIPState/Local Laws - Improper passing1× SW 5
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit12× SW 4
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation5× SW 3
392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway2× SW 1

Hours of Service 24

395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time3× SW 7
395.3(a)(3)(ii)Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty, or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes2× SW 7
395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time1× SW 7
395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× SW 7
395.20BELDNVHOS (ELD) - The ELD display screen is not viewable by an authorized official without entering the CMV1× SW 5
395.32B-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failed to review any unassigned driving time when prompted by the ELD1× SW 5
395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner13× SW 1
395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number3× SW 1
395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.3× SW 1
395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.2× SW 1
395.24C2II-ELDTNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number.2× SW 1
395.24C2III-ELDSDNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number.2× SW 1
395.30B2-ELDDFC24HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period.2× SW 1
395.22GPortable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver1× SW 1
395.22H1Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual1× SW 1
395.22H1-ELDNUMHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic)1× SW 1
395.22H2Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet1× SW 1
395.22H2-ELDNISDTHOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to produce and transfer the driver's hours of service records to an authorized safety official1× SW 1
395.22H3Driver failed to maintain instruction sheet for ELD malfunction reporting requirements1× SW 1
395.22H3-ELDMFHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have an instruction sheet for the driver describing ELD malfunction reporting requirements and recordkeeping procedures during ELD malfunctions1× SW 1
395.22H4Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids1× SW 1
395.3A2HOSPRNPDriving beyond 14 hour duty period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation1× SW 1
395.8Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner)1× SW 1
395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 42

393.11A1-LCHLLighting - Lamps improper color, height, location.3× SW 6
393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative3× SW 6
393.209E-SPSLASteering - Power steering leaking anywhere.2× SW 6
393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative2× SW 6
393.9TSInoperative turn signal2× SW 6
393.11A1-LBLLighting - Backup lamp missing1× SW 6
393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam1× SW 6
393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative1× SW 6
393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative1× SW 6
393.9HInoperable head lamps1× SW 6
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19989× SW 4
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt7× 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 wear7× SW 4
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured6× SW 4
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection4× SW 4
396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection3× SW 4
393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle2× SW 4
396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber2× SW 4
393.45C-BSGAir Brake - Missing or inadequate Nonmetallic tubing spring guard1× SW 4
393.51C-BNVLAWDAir Brake - No visual low air warning device manufactured on or after 1975.1× SW 4
393.55C1-BAir Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault.1× SW 4
393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19976× SW 3
393.104F4-CCargo - No edge protection for tiedowns2× SW 3
393.81-HHorn - Inoperative or defective1× SW 3
396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak1× SW 3
393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.5× SW 2
393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative3× SW 2
393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative3× SW 2
393.205C-WRAWFLMIBWheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.2× SW 2
393.203E-CBPCab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding1× SW 2
393.93A-SBASeatbelts - Drivers seatbelt or passenger seatbelt (if equipped) - missing or defective1× SW 2
393.95A4-EENAEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible or filled1× SW 2
393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured1× SW 2
393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper1× SW 2
393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
393.100C-CCargo - Cargo not secured against shifting2× SW 1
392.9B2-DFICDDriver - Failing to inspect the cargo and devices used to secure the cargo within the first 50 miles after beginning a trip1× SW 1
393.104(b)Damaged securement system/tiedowns1× SW 1
393.60EWindshield - Obstructed1× SW 1
393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.1× SW 1
393.83(e)Exhaust - System discharging from a truck or truck-tractor at a location other than at the rear of the cab1× SW 1
393.87A-FPLAFlag - Required flag(s) - any missing flag on a projecting load when more than one is required1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

HINZ TRUCKING
125 ODESSA ROAD
ELM CREEK, NE 68836

Mailing Address

HINZ TRUCKING INC
POB 370
KEARNEY, NE 68848

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About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 127 unique codes

Critical 47

Unsafe Driving 14

Hours of Service 24

Vehicle Maintenance 42

Locations

Location on Map

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