Freight Carrier · Elm Creek, NE
HINZ TRUCKING
125 ODESSA ROAD · Elm Creek, NE 68836
AUTHORIZED FOR:
- MC #191805
- USDOT #263874 USDOT Active
- 223Power Units
- 225Drivers
- CarrierEntity 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 Jun 27, 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
Operating Territory
Inspection activity Inspected in 40 states over the past 24 months: CO (89), NE (61), KS (53), CA (38), NM (36), SD (34), TX (25), OK (22), MT (22), IA (20), UT (19), TN (16), +28 more. Home base: Elm Creek, Nebraska.
Safety Record
Crashes (24 mo)
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0Fatal
- 8Injury
- 24Tow
- 32Total
Behavior Categories (BASICs)
CategoryMeasureViolations
Unsafe Driving
1.57
36
Crash Indicator
Not Public
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Hours of Service
0.18
42
Vehicle Maintenance
2.74
106
Drugs / Alcohol
0
2
Hazmat
Not Public
—
Driver Fitness
0.09
6
Inspection Summary
- 587Total
- 408Clean
- 179With violations
24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026
Violations Cited 130 unique codes
Critical 50
- 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit
- 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone
- 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone
- 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone
- 392.82(a)1Using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a CMV
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS
- 393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS
- 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL
- 383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL
- 383.51A-SINDriving a CMV while CDL is suspended for a safety-related or unknown reason and in state of driver's license issuance
- 393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed
- 393.75A1-TFSMFTires - Front, sidewall is cut/worn/damaged exposing ply cord
- 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak
- 393.75B-TFTires - Front, less than 2/32 inch tread depth
- 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth
- 393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove
- 393.75(a)(1)Tire-ply or belt material exposed
- 393.75A3-ATISTires - All others, leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS
- 393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV
- 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 missing
- 393.11A1-LPLMWRLighting - Projecting load - Any Lamp on projecting load missing when required to be on.
- 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on
- 393.11A1-LPLOWRLighting - Projecting load - Any lamp on projecting load inoperative when required to be on.
- 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.
- 393.9B-LRLIWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on
- 393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps
- 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed
- 393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit
- 393.45Brake tubing and hose adequacy
- 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.
- 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection
- 393.47A-BCLMBD-SADrum Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad on a steering axle
- 393.47(b)Mis-matched brake chambers on same axle
- 396.3A1-BARSAir Brake - Air reservoir separated from its original attachment points or moving more than 1 inch
- 393.110(b)Insufficient tiedowns to prevent forward movement for load not blocked by headerboard, bulkhead, or other cargo
- 393.110B1-CCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo 5 feet or less and 1,100 lbs. or less
- 393.110B2I-CCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo 5 feet or less and more than 1,100 lbs
- 392.5(a)(3)Driver having possession of alcohol while on duty, or operating, or in physical control of a CMV
- 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 content
- 393.110B2II-CCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo longer than 5 feet and no more than 10 feet
- 393.110B3-CCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo longer than 10 feet
- 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp
- 391.41B10-MCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate
- 392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured
- 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.
- 392.9(a)(1)Failing to secure cargo as specified in 49 CFR 393.100 through 393.142
- 393.100(c)Failure to prevent cargo shifting
- 393.118No/improper lumber/building materials securement
- 393.120No or improper securement of metal coils
- 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination
Hours of Service 26
- 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 Time
- 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 minutes
- 395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time
- 395.3A2-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time
- 395.3A3-PROPDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit. (Property Carrying Vehicle)
- 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain
- 395.20BELDNVHOS (ELD) - The ELD display screen is not viewable by an authorized official without entering the CMV
- 395.32B-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failed to review any unassigned driving time when prompted by the ELD
- 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner
- 395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number
- 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.
- 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.
- 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.
- 395.8Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner)
- 395.22GPortable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver
- 395.22H1Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual
- 395.22H1-ELDNUMHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic)
- 395.22H2Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet
- 395.22H3Driver failed to maintain instruction sheet for ELD malfunction reporting requirements
- 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 malfunctions
- 395.22H4Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids
- 395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status and other related information for a minimum of 8 days.
- 395.24C2II-ELDTNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number.
- 395.24C2III-ELDSDNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number.
- 395.3A2HOSPRNPDriving beyond 14 hour duty period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation
- 395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner
Unsafe Driving 13
- 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit
- 392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV
- 392.16ADDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV.
- 392.16B-DPASSDriver - Failed to require passenger(s) (not a co-driver) to use seat belt while operating a property-carrying CMV.
- 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV
- 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane
- 392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely
- 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device
- 392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving
- 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit
- 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation
- 392.2LVLane Restriction violation
- 392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway
Vehicle Maintenance 40
- 393.11A1-LCHLLighting - Lamps improper color, height, location.
- 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative
- 393.9TInoperable tail lamp
- 393.9TSInoperative turn signal
- 393.209E-SPSLASteering - Power steering leaking anywhere.
- 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative
- 393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative
- 393.9HInoperable head lamps
- 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998
- 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured
- 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt
- 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection
- 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear
- 393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle
- 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection
- 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber
- 396.3A1-OALOther - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system.
- 393.45C-BSGAir Brake - Missing or inadequate Nonmetallic tubing spring guard
- 393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear
- 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.
- 393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998
- 393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997
- 393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required
- 396.5(b)Oil and/or grease leak
- 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak
- 393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.
- 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative
- 393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative
- 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper
- 393.203E-CBPCab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding
- 393.205C-WRAWFLMIBWheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.
- 393.93A-SBASeatbelts - Drivers seatbelt or passenger seatbelt (if equipped) - missing or defective
- 393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher
- 393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative
- 396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories
- 393.100C-CCargo - Cargo not secured against shifting
- 392.9B2-DFICDDriver - Failing to inspect the cargo and devices used to secure the cargo within the first 50 miles after beginning a trip
- 393.104(b)Damaged securement system/tiedowns
- 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.
- 393.87A-FPLAFlag - Required flag(s) - any missing flag on a projecting load when more than one is required
Driver Fitness 1
- 383.71HLicense (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required
Locations
Physical Address
HINZ TRUCKING125 ODESSA ROAD
ELM CREEK, NE 68836
Mailing Address
HINZ TRUCKING INCPOB 370
KEARNEY, NE 68848