HARTZ TRUCK LINE INC
USDOT 822831 • 124 SOUTH STATE AVE, THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN, 56701
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-160048 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Sep 30, 2010 |
Active Insurance (4)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WF011516 | ON FILE | Oct 1, 2022 | Sep 2, 2025 |
| NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | SURETY | BD 7900680396 | ON FILE | Oct 1, 2013 | Nov 12, 2014 |
| GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK | CARGO | IMP 537-00-29 | ON FILE | Oct 1, 2007 | Oct 24, 2009 |
| AMERICAN GUARANTEE & LIABILITY INS. CO. | BIPD | TK2926642 | ON FILE | Jul 2, 1999 | Oct 1, 1999 |
Insurance History (16 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WF011516 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2022 | Aug 4, 2025 |
| AEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AE-000092-01 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2016 | Oct 1, 2022 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | BIPD/Primary | NDP-000294-01 | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 2015 | Oct 19, 2016 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | BIPD/Primary | NDP-000294-01 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2015 | Oct 1, 2016 |
| NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | SURETY | BD 7900680396 | REPLACED | May 16, 2013 | Oct 1, 2013 |
| NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | SURETY | BD 7900680396 | CANCELLED | Jun 22, 2012 | May 16, 2013 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP82530A | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 2010 | Nov 2, 2015 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP82530A | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2010 | Oct 1, 2015 |
| VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRV5272400 | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 2008 | Oct 1, 2010 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TF583016 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2007 | Oct 1, 2008 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP33254A | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2005 | Oct 1, 2007 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | BA 64 26 34 | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 1999 | Nov 8, 2005 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | CARGO | BA 64 26 34 | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 1999 | Nov 8, 2005 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | BA 64 26 34 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 1999 | Oct 1, 2005 |
| AMERICAN GUARANTEE AND LIABILITY | BIPD | BAP-8258121-00 | TRANSFERRED | Oct 1, 1995 | Sep 5, 1999 |
| GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN | BIPD/Primary | CBA0169220 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 1992 | Oct 1, 1995 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WF011516 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 2, 2025 | Sep 2, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WF011516 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 4, 2025 | Aug 4, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | AEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY | AE-000092-01 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2022 | Oct 1, 2022 |
| TERM/CANCL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | NDP-000294-01 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 19, 2016 | Oct 19, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | NDP-000294-01 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2016 | Oct 1, 2016 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP82530A | BIPD/Primary | Nov 2, 2015 | Nov 2, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP82530A | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2015 | Oct 1, 2015 |
| CANCEL | NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | BD 7900680396 | SURETY | Nov 12, 2014 | Nov 12, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | BD 7900680396 | SURETY | Oct 1, 2013 | Oct 1, 2013 |
| CANCEL | NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | BD 7900680396 | SURETY | May 16, 2013 | May 16, 2013 |
| CANCEL | VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY | TRV5272400 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2010 | Oct 1, 2010 |
| CANCEL | GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK | IMP 537-00-29 | CARGO | Oct 24, 2009 | Oct 24, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TF583016 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2008 | Oct 1, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP33254A | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2007 | Oct 1, 2007 |
| TERM/CANCL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BA 64 26 34 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 8, 2005 | Nov 8, 2005 |
| CANCEL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BA 64 26 34 | CARGO | Nov 8, 2005 | Nov 8, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BA 64 26 34 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2005 | Oct 1, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN GUARANTEE & LIABILITY INS. CO. | TK2926642 | BIPD | Oct 1, 1999 | Oct 1, 1999 |
| TRANSFER | AMERICAN GUARANTEE AND LIABILITY | BAP-8258121-00 | BIPD | Sep 5, 1999 | Sep 5, 1999 |
| TERM/REPL | GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN | CBA0169220 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 1995 | Oct 1, 1995 |
Authority Action History (5 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC160048 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 7, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 30, 2010 |
| MC160048 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 11, 1999 | — | Unknown |
| MC160048 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 20, 1989 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC160048 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 23, 1986 | TRANSFERRED | Aug 6, 1999 |
| MC160048 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 15, 1982 | TRANSFERRED | Aug 6, 1999 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
22 states • 90 inspections
Violation Summary (122 violations from 90 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 13 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 10 | 6 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 8 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 6 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 5 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 5 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 5 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 3 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 2 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(c)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.83(g) | Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209(d) | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | 2 | 2 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLCP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47D2-BLTBD | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207F-SDAS | Suspension - Deflated air suspension | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BHTC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78(a) | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.25(f) | Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(1) | Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.13(c)(2) | No Lower Rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material as required for vehicles manufactured before December 1993 | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201(a) | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (90 inspections)
Showing 50 of 90
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 28, 2024 | NE | TOW | 0 | 0 | OMAHA | S 84TH ST | ...GL1046 | HARTZ TRUCK LINE INC |
| Jun 20, 2024 | MS | TOW | 0 | 0 | GRENDA | 55 | ...537720 | HARTZ TRUCK LINE INC |
| Sep 7, 2023 | SD | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL | I 29 S | ...255547 | HARTZ TRUCK LINE INC |
| Mar 24, 2022 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | SOUTH BEND | W EWING AVE | ...212346 | HARTZ TRUCK LINE INC |
| Nov 3, 2021 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | LAFAYETTE | TEAL | ...707915 | HARTZ TRUCK LINE INC |
| Feb 22, 2021 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I-40 | ...788618 | HARTZ TRUCK LINE INC |
| Mar 11, 2020 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 4, 2019 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 28, 2018 | OR | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 12, 2015 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 17, 2014 | NH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 3, 2014 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 31, 2014 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 9, 2014 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 31, 2013 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 21, 2013 | ND | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 23, 2012 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 21, 2012 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 9, 2010 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 25, 2010 | ND | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 4, 2009 | FL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 21, 2009 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 12, 2009 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 6, 2009 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 11, 2009 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
46 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 46 events