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HBI TRUCK LINES

2060 EAST SECOND STREET SUITE 101 · Defiance, OH 43512

Authorized: Property
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  • MC #172944
  • USDOT #244723 USDOT Active
  • 160
    Power Units
  • 152
    Drivers
  • Carrier/broker
    Entity Type

About this carrier

HBI TRUCK LINES is a Defiance, OH freight carrier/broker that is authorized for property in the state of Ohio. This company has 160 truck(s) in their fleet and 152 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-172944 and their USDOT number is 244723.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 08/13/2025 · last updated May 28, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Legal Name HORNISH BROS INC
  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
  • MCS-150 Filed 08/13/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 5,945,184 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Chemicals

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Ohio — 50 inspections (past 24 months) Indiana — 42 inspections (past 24 months) Kentucky — 11 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 11 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 11 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 6 inspections (past 24 months) New York — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Illinois — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Tennessee — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Missouri — 2 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 2 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Wisconsin — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Georgia — 2 inspections (past 24 months) South Carolina — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Iowa — 1 inspection (past 24 months) North Dakota — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Pennsylvania — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 16 states over the past 24 months: OH (50), IN (42), KY (11), TX (11), MI (6), NY (3), IL (2), TN (2), MO (2), NC (2), WI (2), GA (2), +4 more. Home base: Defiance, Ohio.

Safety Record

29 Severe Violations Updated 4 hr ago

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 6
    Injury
  • 2
    Tow
  • 8
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 2.96 40 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.25 13 Vehicle Maintenance 5.55 32 Drugs / Alcohol 0.24 1 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.1 2

Inspection Summary

  • 139
    Total
  • 68
    Clean
  • 71
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 65 unique codes

Critical 15

  • 392.4A-DOSUDrugs/Other Substances - Operate a CMV while under the influence or evidence of use within the past 24 hours.1× OOS×1 SW 10
  • 392.4A-DOSPDrugs/Other Substances - Operate a CMV while in possession.1× OOS×1 SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone5× SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone1× SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS5× OOS×5 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 ATIS3× OOS×3 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-TFLTires - Front, leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 396.3A1-TAOCVTires - All others, in contact with a part of the vehicle1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(2)Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation1× SW 8
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNPLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV while not in possession of a CDL on person1× SW 8
  • 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 393.51No or defective brake warning device or pressure gauge1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.201A-VUCSVan/OT Trailers - Upper rail flange broken with complete separation1× OOS×1 SW 2

Unsafe Driving 12

  • 392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV2× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 7
  • 392.16ADDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV.1× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely3× 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, other3× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLITState/Local Laws - Improper turns1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change1× SW 5
  • 392.2-MLFailure to Maintain Lane1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit13× SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation9× SW 3
  • 392.2LVLane Restriction violation3× SW 3
  • 392.22A-DDriver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers1× SW 1

Hours of Service 9

  • 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
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner3× SW 1
  • 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.2× 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
  • 395.22H2-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
  • 395.8Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner)1× SW 1
  • 395.22GPortable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver1× SW 1
  • 395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number1× SW 1
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 28

  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal2× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× SW 6
  • 393.9HInoperable head lamps1× SW 6
  • 396.3(a)(1)Sliding subframe rail defective1× SW 6
  • 393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle2× SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection2× SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt2× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber1× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× 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
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection1× 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 wear1× SW 4
  • 393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× SW 4
  • 393.45DLPCBrake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit1× SW 4
  • 393.45C-BSGAir Brake - Missing or inadequate Nonmetallic tubing spring guard1× SW 4
  • 393.45DLUVBrake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle1× SW 4
  • 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak1× SW 3
  • 396.5(b)Oil and/or grease leak1× SW 3
  • 393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required1× SW 3
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp4× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative3× SW 2
  • 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured2× SW 2
  • 396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers2× SW 1
  • 392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective1× SW 1

Driver Fitness 1

  • 391.45(b)Expired medical examiner's certificate1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
HBI TRUCK LINES
2060 EAST SECOND STREET SUITE 101
DEFIANCE, OH 43512
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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