PAUL J AND GARY A HESS TRUCKING INC
FMCSA records refresh daily. Sourced from public FMCSA datasets - verify with the agency before making business decisions.
Heads up - this is a brand new platform. Cargo Credible just launched, and we don't guarantee that every field on this profile is accurate or current. If you spot something that looks wrong, let us know using the button to the right and our team will investigate.
Report incorrect data
Common Carrier
ActiveVehicle OOS: 20.0% (avg 20.7%)
Driver OOS: 50.0% (avg 5.5%)
Drivers: 11
Trailers: 31 (31 owned)
No reviews yet
Company Details
Physical Address
305 MAPLE STREET, LINDSAY, TX, 76250
Phone Number
(940) 665-7601
Mailing Address
P O BOX 85, LINDSAY, TX, 76250
Cell Phone
----
Email Address
Fax Number
(940) 612-0342
Business Organization
PARTNERSHIP
Operational Classification
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Record Changes
Changes detected on this company's public FMCSA record over the last 2 years (legal name, DBA, phone, email, addresses, authority, insurance on file)
Sign in to view record changes
Change history on public FMCSA records is available to members.
Log inInsurance & Bond Information
Current insurance coverage and bond requirements by authority type
BIPD Insurance
Bodily Injury & Property Damage
Required for carriers transporting goods. Covers accidents and property damage.
Cargo Insurance
Cargo Liability Coverage
Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.
Bond Coverage
Broker/Freight Forwarder Bond
Required for brokers/freight forwarders ($75K minimum).
Insurance Requirements by Authority Type
For Profit Carrier
- BIPD: $750,000 - $5,000,000 (varies by cargo)
- Cargo: Varies by commodity
- Bond: Not required
Broker/Freight Forwarder
- BIPD: May be required
- Cargo: Not typically required
- Bond: $75,000 minimum
Insurance Filing History
| Effective Date | Type | Policy # | Coverage | Insurer | Cancel Date | Method | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-12-15 | BIPD/Primary | CT776006003 | $750,000 | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPA… | - | - | ACTIVE |
| 2011-04-21 | BIPD/Primary | CT776006-8006-101 | $750,000 | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPA… | 2016-12-15 | TERM/REPL | CANCELLED |
| 2007-04-21 | CARGO | CT776006-5006-071 | $750,000 | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPA… | 2011-04-21 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 2006-12-15 | BIPD/Primary | CT776006-8006-061 | $750,000 | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPA… | 2011-04-21 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 2006-10-10 | BIPD/Primary | WSLT0660248 | $750,000 | HOME STATE COUNTY MUTUAL INS.… | 2007-01-01 | TERM/CANCL | CANCELLED |
| 2006-06-01 | BIPD/Primary | WSLT0550208 | $750,000 | HOME STATE COUNTY MUTUAL INS.… | 2006-10-10 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 2006-04-21 | CARGO | JLADK1101 | $750,000 | UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | 2007-04-21 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 2005-10-10 | BIPD/Primary | WSLT0550208 | $750,000 | HOME STATE COUNTY MUTUAL INS.… | 2006-06-01 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 2005-04-21 | CARGO | JLADK0552 | $750,000 | UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | 2006-04-21 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 2005-01-26 | BIPD/Primary | WSLT0440187 | $750,000 | HOME STATE COUNTY MUTUAL INS.… | 2005-10-10 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 2004-10-10 | BIPD/Primary | WSLT0440187 | $750,000 | HOME STATE COUNTY MUTUAL INS.… | 2005-01-26 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 2004-04-21 | CARGO | JLA42046508 | $750,000 | UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | 2005-04-21 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 2003-10-10 | BIPD/Primary | 952215 | $750,000 | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE C… | 2004-10-10 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 2003-04-21 | CARGO | 451589 | $750,000 | FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. | 2004-04-21 | TERM/REPL | CANCELLED |
| 2003-01-03 | CARGO | 442321 | $750,000 | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE C… | 2003-04-21 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 2003-01-03 | BIPD/Primary | 710111 | $750,000 | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE C… | 2003-10-10 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 2002-04-21 | CARGO | 442321 | $750,000 | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE C… | 2002-12-15 | NAMECHG | CANCELLED |
| 2002-04-21 | BIPD/Primary | SIUM709658 | $750,000 | HOME STATE COUNTY MUTUAL INS.… | 2002-12-15 | NAMECHG | CANCELLED |
| 2001-10-10 | BIPD/Primary | 709658 | $750,000 | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE C… | 2002-04-21 | TERM/REPL | CANCELLED |
| 2001-04-21 | CARGO | 6225A0101 | $750,000 | UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | 2002-04-21 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 2000-10-10 | BIPD/Primary | VBA3208323 | $750,000 | VIKING INSURANCE COMPANY | 2001-10-10 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
Safety Performance
Safety rating: Satisfactory
Vehicle OOS Rate
20.0%
National avg: 20.72%
Below average
10 inspections · 2 OOS
Driver OOS Rate
50.0%
National avg: 5.51%
Above average
2 inspections · 1 OOS
Hazmat OOS Rate
-
No hazmat inspections
FMCSA Inspection Records (10 total)
Detailed inspection history and violations
| Date | Report # | Level | State | Violations | OOS | Vehicle / VIN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 9, 2025 | 1749480191 | 3 | CO | 2 | 1 | FREIGHTLIN 3ALXFB00... |
| Aug 7, 2025 | V251978797 | 1 | TX | 2 | 1 | FRHT 3ALXFB00... |
| Mar 10, 2025 | V251786364 | 2 | TX | 1 | 1 | FRHT 3ALXFB00... |
| Jan 28, 2025 | 5760000451 | 3 | SD | 0 | 0 | FREIGHTLIN 3ALXFB00... |
| Dec 20, 2024 | 1448939850 | 3 | CO | 0 | 0 | FREIGHTLIN 3ALXFB00... |
| Oct 4, 2024 | HP93513543 | 2 | KS | 4 | 0 | FRHT 3ALXFB00... |
| Aug 14, 2024 | V241501340 | 2 | TX | 1 | 0 | FRHT 3ALXFB00... |
| Jan 25, 2024 | 3281022631 | 2 | OH | 0 | 0 | FRHT 3ALXFB00... |
| Sep 12, 2023 | HP05112948 | 3 | KS | 1 | 0 | FRHT 3ALXFB00... |
| Jun 16, 2023 | H630001675 | 2 | MT | 2 | 0 | FRHT 3ALXFB00... |
Sep 9, 2025
1749480191
Aug 7, 2025
V251978797
Mar 10, 2025
V251786364
Jan 28, 2025
5760000451
Dec 20, 2024
1448939850
Oct 4, 2024
HP93513543
Aug 14, 2024
V241501340
Jan 25, 2024
3281022631
Sep 12, 2023
HP05112948
Jun 16, 2023
H630001675
Total Inspections
10
Across all inspection types
Vehicle Inspections
10
FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (15 total)
Detailed accident history and severity information
A portion of FMCSA crash records are reported without a carrier identifier and cannot be attributed to a specific company, so they are not shown on individual profiles. The figures below reflect only the crashes FMCSA links to this carrier.
| Crash Date | Report # | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow Away |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 4, 2024 | TX6TH8HQE162 | TX | Injury | 0 | 1 | Yes |
| Dec 2, 2021 | TX66SDHQE16P | TX | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Mar 22, 2021 | TX5ZMAHQE1A1 | TX | Injury | 0 | 1 | Yes |
| Jan 19, 2020 | TX5NKAHQE1UV | TX | Injury | 0 | 1 | No |
| Apr 3, 2014 | ND0000301664 | ND | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Sep 8, 2011 | TX3BCCHQE11A | TX | Injury | 0 | 2 | Yes |
| Apr 2, 2010 | TX336AHQE1ES | TX | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Feb 23, 2010 | LA0005784513 | LA | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Jan 21, 2010 | LA0100002137 | LA | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Apr 28, 2009 | TX245500101M | TX | Injury | 0 | 2 | Yes |
| Mar 3, 2006 | TX245383201U | TX | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Jun 28, 2003 | TX245289402V | TX | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Jun 17, 2003 | OK0098047062 | OK | Injury | 0 | 1 | No |
| Oct 29, 2001 | FL6082873401 | FL | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Jan 3, 2001 | TX5192600373 | TX | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
Mar 4, 2024
TX • TX6TH8HQE162
Fatal
0
Injury
1
Tow
Yes
Dec 2, 2021
TX • TX66SDHQE16P
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Mar 22, 2021
TX • TX5ZMAHQE1A1
Fatal
0
Injury
1
Tow
Yes
Jan 19, 2020
TX • TX5NKAHQE1UV
Fatal
0
Injury
1
Tow
No
Apr 3, 2014
ND • ND0000301664
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Sep 8, 2011
TX • TX3BCCHQE11A
Fatal
0
Injury
2
Tow
Yes
Apr 2, 2010
TX • TX336AHQE1ES
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Feb 23, 2010
LA • LA0005784513
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Jan 21, 2010
LA • LA0100002137
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Apr 28, 2009
TX • TX245500101M
Fatal
0
Injury
2
Tow
Yes
Mar 3, 2006
TX • TX245383201U
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Jun 28, 2003
TX • TX245289402V
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Jun 17, 2003
OK • OK0098047062
Fatal
0
Injury
1
Tow
No
Oct 29, 2001
FL • FL6082873401
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Jan 3, 2001
TX • TX5192600373
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Fatal Crashes
0
Injury Crashes
8
Total Crashes
15
SMS Safety Analysis
BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System
10
Total BASIC Violations
Data from FMCSA SMS
| BASIC Category | Violations | Out of Service | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | 0 | OK |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 0 | OK |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 2 | OK |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0 | OK |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | OK |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0 | 0 | OK |
Unsafe Driving
OKHours-of-Service Compliance
OKVehicle Maintenance
OKControlled Substances/Alcohol
OKDriver Fitness
OKHazardous Materials Compliance
OKBASIC Categories
Industry Benchmark
Compare this carrier's metrics against industry expectations
| Metric | Expected Range | Observed | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Inspections Based on reported mileage |
20 - 200 | 10 | Below Range |
|
Inspections Based on power units used |
80 - 220 | 0 | Below Range |
|
Power Units Based on reported mileage |
50 - 250 | 14 | Small Fleet |
Inspections
Based on reported mileage
Inspections
Based on power units
Power Units
Based on reported mileage
Equipment & Drivers
Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts
| Type | Owned | Term Lease | Trip Lease | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Units (Tractors) | 7 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| Trailers | 31 | 0 | 0 | 31 |
Owned = Company-owned equipment | Term Lease = Long-term leased | Trip Lease = Per-trip leased
Tractors
14
7 owned
Trailers
31
31 owned
Drivers
Total Drivers
11
Driver Inspections
2
Driver Distribution
Cargo & Operations
Cargo types hauled and operational classifications
Cargo Carried
Operation Type
Interstate
Business Organization
PARTNERSHIP
Classification Categories
Operational Classification
Equipment Overview
14
Power Units
7
Trucks
0
Buses
0
Commercial Vehicles
Ratings & Reviews
Community ratings from brokers and shippers
No reviews yet - be the first to rate this carrier.