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HILBURN TRUCKING INC
Independence, MO
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Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 34199 · MC 40494
Satisfactory
Active 44 yrs, 11 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-40494 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Acuity, A Mutual Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
14.3% OOS · 36 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 44 yrs, 11 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 30.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 36 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC040494
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA-X85683
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
34199
MC Number
MC-40494
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
March 15, 2026
FMCSA Registration
June 1, 1974
Authority Granted
October 13, 1981
Annual Mileage
549,309 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
2920 S Jackson Dr, Independence, MO 64057
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Ronald W. Hilburn Jr
Officer 2
Ronald W. Hilburn Sr.
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsIntermodalGrain/FeedFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsWater/WellOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
36
Driver Inspections
22
Vehicle Inspections
16
Out-of-Service Violations
8
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance22
Unsafe Driving7
Hours of Service6
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate30.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (9.3pp higher)
14.3% of 21 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
36th percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
5 of 11 inspections
Unsafe Driving
4 of 23 inspections
Hours of Service
4 of 23 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 23 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 23 inspections
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 5, 2025 | IL | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IA11
IL6
SD3
WI3
IN1
MO1
and 3 more states
Fleet & Equipment (25)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~10
of 15 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~15
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Flatbed
15
Tractor
10
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR8RSVK8379 | 7 | 1 |
| 2012 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLDR6CSBN0659 | 4 | 2 |
| 2017 Transcraft/wabash Combo Steel/Alum Flatbed | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1TTE532C2H3003125 | 4 | 2 |
| 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLD6XGSGU9782 | 4 | 1 |
| 2012 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLDR4CSBN0658 | 3 | — |
| 2022 Transcraft/wabash Steel Flatbed | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1TTE532S3N3332662 | 3 | 1 |
| 2022 Transcraft/wabash Steel Flatbed | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1TTE532S5N3332646 | 3 | — |
| 2022 Transcraft/wabash Steel Flatbed | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1TTE532S8N3332656 | 3 | — |
| 2014 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLDV3ELFK3165 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Transcraft/wabash Steel Flatbed | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1TTE532S2N3332653 | 2 | 1 |
Show all 25 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Transcraft/wabash Steel Flatbed | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1TTF532S1E3804782 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR4RSVK8380 | 2 | — |
| 2007 Freightliner Columbia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJA6CK97LX74251 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1RNF53A26DR027067 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Transcraft/wabash Steel Flatbed | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1TTE532S0N3332652 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Transcraft/wabash Steel Flatbed | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1TTE532S3N3332659 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Transcraft/wabash Steel Flatbed | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1TTE532S4N3332654 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Transcraft/wabash Steel Flatbed | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1TTE532S6N3332655 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Transcraft/wabash Steel Flatbed | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1TTE532SXN3332657 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Transcraft/wabash Steel Flatbed | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1TTF532S1E3804779 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Transcraft/wabash Steel Flatbed | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1TTF532S8E3804780 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Transcraft/wabash Steel Flatbed | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1TTF532SXE3804778 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLD51GSGZ0986 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLD61GSGU9783 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLDR7HSHJ2901 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (36)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 12, 2026 | 000P11KD9K | 10 - I35 NB MM 30 OSCEOLA, IA | II | 1 | — | PAVESTONE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER TRANSCRAFT/WABASH |
1FUJA6CK97LX74251 1TTE532SXN3332657 |
IL P310607 IL 847638ST |
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| December 2, 2025 | HP80000823 | PARKSTON SD | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER TRANSCRAFT/WABASH |
3AKJHHDR8RSVK8379 1TTF532SXE3804778 |
IL P1226033 IL 478961ST |
| November 7, 2025 | 000P14BC8Z | WB I-80 / SCOTT COUNTY REST AR, IA | III | 1 | — | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER TRANSCRAFT/WABASH |
3AKJGLD51GSGZ0986 1TTE532S3N3332659 |
IL P 1082349 IL 847645ST |
| 395.24D | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | Fail to transfer ELD records | ||||||||
| October 8, 2025 | 5350000851 | BLUNT SD | III | — | — | HILBURN | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER TRANSCRAFT/WABASH |
3AKJGLD6XGSGU9782 1TTE532S6N3332655 |
IL P875011 IL 847648ST |
| September 3, 2025 | 000P13RQ8S | 28 - I80 WB MM 44 AVOCA, IA | III | 1 | — | ALTHOFF CRANE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER TRANSCRAFT/WABASH |
3AKJGLD6XGSGU9782 1TTE532S3N3332662 |
IL P875011 IL 847642ST |
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| August 20, 2025 | 000P15H6ZJ | NW BLVD SB TO I80 EB, IA | III | 1 | — | JOHN DEERE HARVESTOR WORKS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER TRANSCRAFT/WABASH |
3AKJHHDR4RSVK8380 1TTE532S2N3332653 |
IL P 1226034 IL 847647ST |
| 392.16 | Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| August 11, 2025 | W164001046 | EAGLEVILLE MO | II | — | — | EDW FREIGHT MANAGEMENT AND LOGISTICS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER TRANSCRAFT/WABASH |
3AKJHHDR8RSVK8379 1TTE532S5N3332646 |
IL P1226033 IL 847654ST |
| July 24, 2025 | 5550000079 | TILFORD SD | I | 2 | — | MACALLISTER MACHINERY CO, INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER TRANSCRAFT/WABASH |
3AKJHHDR8RSVK8379 1TTE532S5N3332646 |
IL P1226033 IL 847654ST |
| 392.9A-DFSL | Driver - Failing to properly secure load | General Securement | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| July 17, 2025 | V600172651 | TURNER TURNPIKE, OK | III | 1 | — | MC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER TRANSCRAFT/WABASH |
1FUJGLDR6CSBN0659 1TTE532C2H3003125 |
IL P754665 IL 624352ST |
| 392.2-SLLS1 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 1-5 miles per hour over the speed limit | |||||||||
| June 24, 2025 | U289502145 | VALIER MT | II | 1 | — | VALLEY STONE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER TRANSCRAFT/WABASH |
1FUJGLDR6CSBN0659 1TTE532C2H3003125 |
IL P754665 IL 624352ST |
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| JOHN DEERE | 2 | May 9, 2025 |
| PRODUCTION CUTTING SERVICES INC | 2 | October 1, 2024 |
| PAVESTONE | 1 | May 12, 2026 |
| ALTHOFF CRANE | 1 | September 3, 2025 |
| JOHN DEERE HARVESTOR WORKS | 1 | August 20, 2025 |
| EDW FREIGHT MANAGEMENT AND LOGISTICS | 1 | August 11, 2025 |
| MACALLISTER MACHINERY CO, INC | 1 | July 24, 2025 |
| VALLEY STONE | 1 | June 24, 2025 |
| SUNBELT RENTALS / TEMPAIR PC1165 | 1 | June 20, 2025 |
| VIKING MAT COMPANY | 1 | June 6, 2025 |
| MIDWEST TERMINAL SERVICES LL | 1 | May 31, 2025 |
| JOHN DEERE DUBUQUE WORKS | 1 | May 8, 2025 |
7 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| December 24, 2008 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 13, 1981 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| October 15, 1980 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| June 27, 1978 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2015 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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