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Carrier profile · USDOT 2143167 · MC-745710 · Updated Jun 18, 2026
H & B Truck Lines Inc
6 power unitsavg 8.3 yrMulti-region · 10 statesBAKERSFIELD, CA62/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-745710 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
6Power units
7 observed · MCS-150
14Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
8.3Avg age (yr)
2014–2022 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jun 18, 2026
High risk
Multiple serious issues on the federal record. Verify directly before any tender.
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Vehicle out-of-service rate well above average43.5% of vehicle inspections were placed out of service vs the 22.26% national average.Driver out-of-service rate well above average22.2% of driver inspections were placed out of service vs the 6.7% national average.Fatal crash on record2 crash(es) involving a fatality are on this carrier's record.
USDOT registration1515 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$750K in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo43.5%
▲ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal22
1 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
8.3 yr
Model years 2014–2022 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
15 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2011 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
H & B TRUCK LINES INC (USDOT 2143167) has a Vektor safety score of 62/100 and a High risk verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jun 18, 2026.
The carrier holds active contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jun 18, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY effective Apr 29, 2024 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jun 18, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 43.5% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 18, 2026.
The carrier received 36 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 23 vehicle-level and 36 driver-level — across 10 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 18, 2026.
The carrier has 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months and 2 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jun 18, 2026.
It reports 6 power units and 9 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated May 5, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Jun 18, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is H & B TRUCK LINES INC's USDOT number?
H & B TRUCK LINES INC's USDOT number is 2143167, and its motor carrier number is MC-745710.
Is H & B TRUCK LINES INC authorized to operate?
As of Jun 18, 2026, H & B TRUCK LINES INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is H & B TRUCK LINES INC's safety record?
H & B TRUCK LINES INC has a 43.5% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 47 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 62/100 (tier: high_risk).
How big is H & B TRUCK LINES INC's fleet?
H & B TRUCK LINES INC operates 6 power units and 9 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is H & B TRUCK LINES INC based?
H & B TRUCK LINES INC is based in BAKERSFIELD, CA, with roadside inspections recorded across 10 states.
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