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Carrier profile · USDOT 480475 · MC-290671 · Updated Jun 18, 2026
H L B and Associates Inc
DBA H L B TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
33 power unitsavg 9.1 yrRegional · 6 statesCEDAR HILL, TX81/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-290671 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
33Power units
26 observed · MCS-150
39Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
9.1Avg age (yr)
1997–2023 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jun 18, 2026
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Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
Watch · 2
USDOT registration3434 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$750K in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo27.8%
▲ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal11
4 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
9.1 yr
Model years 1997–2023 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
34 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1992 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
H L B AND ASSOCIATES INC (USDOT 480475) has a Vektor safety score of 81/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jun 18, 2026.
The carrier holds active common and 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 SPINNAKER INSURANCE COMPANY effective Jul 1, 2024 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jun 18, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 27.8% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 18, 2026.
The carrier received 57 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 36 vehicle-level and 57 driver-level — across 6 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 18, 2026.
The carrier has 4 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 1 fatal crash across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jun 18, 2026.
It reports 33 power units and 36 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated May 28, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Mar 2, 2004 in the federal record refreshed Jun 18, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is H L B AND ASSOCIATES INC's USDOT number?
H L B AND ASSOCIATES INC's USDOT number is 480475, and its motor carrier number is MC-290671.
Is H L B AND ASSOCIATES INC authorized to operate?
As of Jun 18, 2026, H L B AND ASSOCIATES INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is H L B AND ASSOCIATES INC's safety record?
H L B AND ASSOCIATES INC has a 27.8% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 96 roadside inspections, with 4 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 81/100 (tier: review).
How big is H L B AND ASSOCIATES INC's fleet?
H L B AND ASSOCIATES INC operates 33 power units and 36 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is H L B AND ASSOCIATES INC based?
H L B AND ASSOCIATES INC is based in CEDAR HILL, TX, with roadside inspections recorded across 6 states.
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