HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/85216-hinkle-trucking-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 21:12 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
HINKLE TRUCKING INC
Review before booking · 1 signal
How risk signals workFacts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average21.6% vs West Virginia average 12.8%.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Not a live check. FMCSA has not published a Motus record for this carrier, so authority and insurance show the last known status from May 14, 2026. Confirm on Motus ↗ before booking.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗: our copy is the last known status from May 14, 2026. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (304) 567-2900, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC163585.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC163585 | Primary | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY Policy A0228577001 · 91X | $1,000,000 | Jan 6, 2025 | Active |
Source: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Last known filings. Insurance for this carrier comes from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026. Policies may have been cancelled or replaced since. Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
8 of 37 · West Virginia avg 12.8%
4 of 66 · West Virginia avg 4.2%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2026 | WV | 3 | 2 | No |
| Sep 30, 2026 | WV | 2 | 1 | No |
| Sep 18, 2026 | OH | 2 | 0 | No |
| Sep 16, 2026 | IN | 3 | 1 | No |
| Sep 14, 2026 | US | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 2, 2026 | WV | 1 | 0 | No |
| Aug 31, 2026 | WV | 2 | 1 | No |
| Aug 24, 2026 | WV | 1 | 1 | Yes |
| Aug 18, 2026 | WV | 2 | 1 | No |
| Jul 30, 2026 | WV | 3 | 0 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The West Virginia average covers 8,703 vehicle and 10,955 driver inspections of all West Virginia-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
77 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 15 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 107 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | West Virginia share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 52 | 10 | 67.5% | 76.3% |
| Unsafe Driving | 19 | 0 | 24.7% | 12.0% |
| Driver Fitness | 3 | 3 | 3.9% | 5.9% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 3 | 2 | 3.9% | 5.2% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 6 | 0 |
| Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1 1998 Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355EB | 5 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLLR | 4 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLTCD | 3 | 0 |
| Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALLPL | 3 | 0 |
| Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39360D | 3 | 0 |
| Lighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g. unplugged or loose pigtail) Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39323LEU | 2 | 2 |
| Cargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV Improper Load Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393100BC | 2 | 2 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 3 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS3 | 2 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 4 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS4 | 2 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the West Virginia column is the mix across all West Virginia-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
10 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | Franklin, WV | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 4, 2026 | Hambleton, WV | 0 | 0 |
| May 13, 2026 | Not Reported, VA | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 18, 2026 | Not Reported, VA | 0 | 0 |
| Jan 23, 2026 | Halfway, MD | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 17, 2025 | Not Reported, WV | 0 | 1 |
| Dec 11, 2025 | Harrisonburg, VA | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 11, 2025 | Hampton, VA | 0 | 2 |
| Sep 4, 2025 | Chester (Township Of), OH | 0 | 1 |
| Sep 4, 2025 | Hanover, VA | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 85216 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC163585 |
| Legal name | HINKLE TRUCKING INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 86 |
| Drivers | 53 |
| Annual mileage | 4,450,000 (2024) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Jan 23, 2018) |
| USDOT number added | Jun 1, 1974 · 52 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 30, 2025 |
Cargo carried
General FreightMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsIntermodal ContainersGrain, Feed, HayCoal/CokeCommodities Dry BulkAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstructionOtherMots
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
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Questions about HINKLE TRUCKING INC
What does HINKLE TRUCKING INC's operating authority allow?
MC163585: Common carrier (may haul regulated property for hire for the general public).
Which information about HINKLE TRUCKING INC is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. Insurance filings are from the same May 14, 2026 snapshot.
What should I verify before booking HINKLE TRUCKING INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 85216. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (304) 567-2900, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC163585, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies using (304) 567-2900
A shared number is common for related companies, dispatch services and family businesses. It is not proof of fraud, but it is worth knowing which company you are dealing with.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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