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Carrier profile · USDOT 657293 · Updated 06/13/2026

HL EQUIPMENT INC

4 power unitsavg 4.3 yrLocal · 1 statesAUSTIN, TX
CARRIER ACTIVE
Verified linkshlequipment.comFMCSA SAFERCallEmail
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
4Power units
5 observed · MCS-150
3Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
4.3Avg age (yr)
2016–2025 · vPIC
Call dispatch(512) 576-0486Email dispatchharry@hlequipment.com

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13

Review before loading

Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.

Established 30 yearsVehicle out-of-service rate well above average
Operating authority29 yr active
since 1996
Insurance (BIPD)Unknown
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo80.0%
▲ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal1
1 in 24mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Small fleet

4 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersNewer

4.3 yr

Model years 2016–2025 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

29 yr unchanged

Same registration since 1996 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readLocal operator, 29-yr authority, 80% vehicle OOS — review first.Full read

Is HL EQUIPMENT INC safe to work with?

Is HL EQUIPMENT INC safe to load? HL EQUIPMENT INC (USDOT 657293) is an active small-fleet motor carrier based in AUSTIN, TX, operating 4 power units and 2 drivers. Operating authority has been active 29 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 7 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 80.0% (above the 22.26% national average), with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months. FMCSA has not assigned a safety rating. Vektor rates it review before loading (74/100), with the leading concern: vehicle out-of-service rate well above average. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-13.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-13
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Frequently asked

What is HL EQUIPMENT INC's USDOT number?

HL EQUIPMENT INC's USDOT number is 657293.

Is HL EQUIPMENT INC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-13, HL EQUIPMENT INC is active in the FMCSA register.

What is HL EQUIPMENT INC's safety record?

HL EQUIPMENT INC has a 80.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 7 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 74/100 (tier: review).

How big is HL EQUIPMENT INC's fleet?

HL EQUIPMENT INC operates 4 power units and 2 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is HL EQUIPMENT INC based?

HL EQUIPMENT INC is based in AUSTIN, TX, with roadside inspections recorded across 1 state.