HARTZ TRUCK LINE INC

DOT 822831 MC 160048 Active

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Authority

Contract Carrier

Active
Safety
90 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 18.89% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 0% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
17 units

Drivers: 19

Trailers: 15 (15 owned)

Insurance
BIPD Cancelled
Cargo Cancelled
Bond —
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Company Details

Physical Address

124 SOUTH STATE AVE, THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN, 56701

Phone Number

(218) 681-3295

Mailing Address

PO BOX 618, THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN, 56701

Cell Phone

----

Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

(218) 681-6487

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Operational Classification

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

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Contract Carrier

Active
44 yrs, 1 mo

Broker

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Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2010-09-30 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
1999-08-11 TRANSFERRED MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER ACTIVE
1999-08-11 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER ACTIVE
1999-08-11 TRANSFERRED MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER ACTIVE
1989-12-13 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE

Revocation History

No revocation history on record for this carrier.

Insurance & Bond Information

Current insurance coverage and bond requirements by authority type

BIPD Insurance

Bodily Injury & Property Damage

Cancelled

Required for carriers transporting goods. Covers accidents and property damage.

On File: $750,000
Required: $750,000
Cargo Insurance

Cargo Liability Coverage

Cancelled

Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.

Status: Cancelled
Required: Yes
Bond Coverage

Broker/Freight Forwarder Bond

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Required for brokers/freight forwarders ($75K minimum).

Status: Not Required
Required: No (Carriers exempt)
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
2025-08-04 BIPD/Primary WF011547 $750,000 NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY - - ACTIVE
2022-10-01 BIPD/Primary WF011516 $750,000 NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY 2025-09-02 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2016-10-01 BIPD/Primary AE-000092-01 $750,000 AEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMP… 2022-10-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2015-10-01 BIPD/Primary NDP-000294-01 $750,000 STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.,… 2016-10-19 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2013-10-01 SURETY BD 7900680396 $750,000 NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE C… 2014-11-12 CANCEL CANCELLED
2013-05-16 SURETY BD 7900680396 $750,000 NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE C… 2013-10-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2012-06-22 SURETY BD 7900680396 $750,000 NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE C… 2013-05-16 CANCEL CANCELLED
2010-10-01 BIPD/Primary GWP82530A $750,000 GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. 2015-10-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2008-10-01 BIPD/Primary TRV5272400 $750,000 VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY 2010-10-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2007-10-01 CARGO IMP 537-00-29 $750,000 GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMP… 2009-10-24 CANCEL CANCELLED
2007-10-01 BIPD/Primary TF583016 $750,000 NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY 2008-10-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2005-10-01 BIPD/Primary GWP33254A $750,000 GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. 2007-10-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1999-10-01 BIPD/Primary BA 64 26 34 $750,000 OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY … 2005-10-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1999-07-02 BIPD TK2926642 $750,000 AMERICAN GUARANTEE & LIABILIT… 1999-10-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1995-10-01 BIPD BAP-8258121-00 $750,000 AMERICAN GUARANTEE AND LIABIL… 1999-09-05 TRANSFER CANCELLED
1992-10-01 BIPD/Primary CBA0169220 $750,000 GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF W… 1995-10-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Satisfactory

Vehicle OOS Rate

18.89%

National avg: 20.72%

Below average

90 inspections · 17 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

0.0%

National avg: 5.51%

Below average

9 inspections · 0 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

-

No hazmat inspections

Total inspections: 90 Last inspection: Jul 22, 2026 Total crashes: 38

FMCSA Inspection Records (90 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Jul 22, 2026

2382000289

Level 2 WI INTERNATIO 3HSKZAPR...

Jul 13, 2026

2628006134

4 viol.
Level 2 WI PETERBILT 1XPBDP9X...

Jul 8, 2026

5830001223

1 viol.
Level 2 SD VOLVO 4V4NC9EH...

May 13, 2026

1966000056

Level 1 US PETERBILT 1XPBDP9X...

Apr 9, 2026

0155000701

Level 2 MN INTERNATIO 2HSF8ASR...

Apr 8, 2026

0155000700

Level 2 MN INTERNATIO 3HSDZTZR...

Apr 1, 2026

0150000735

1 viol.
Level 3 MN INTERNATIO 3HSDZTZR...

Mar 13, 2026

1673001099

Level 3 MN KENWORTH 1XKADP9X...

Feb 13, 2026

HP20000862

Level 2 ND VOLVO 4V4NC9TH...

Feb 5, 2026

V262221225

1 viol.
Level 2 TX PTRB 1XPHD49X...

Jan 2, 2026

TR17007548

1 viol.
Level 3 ND MACK 1M1AE07Y...

Dec 30, 2025

FT42008152

2 viol. 1 OOS
Level 2 ND INTERNATIO 3HSKZAPR...

Dec 15, 2025

FT63000775

Level 2 ND INTERNATIO 3HSDZTZR...

Dec 12, 2025

1749410365

Level 3 CO PETERBILT 1XPBDP9X...

Nov 11, 2025

25TR002990

Level 3 UT KENWORTH 1XKADP9X...
Total Inspections

90

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

90

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FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (38 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.

Dec 28, 2024

NE • NE0224051847

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jun 20, 2024

MS • MS2201241464

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Sep 7, 2023

SD • SD0202312160

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Mar 24, 2022

IN • IN0904003081

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Nov 3, 2021

IN • IN0903911447

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Feb 22, 2021

TN • TN0102906115

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Mar 11, 2020

IL • ILX001875904

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Feb 4, 2019

MN • MN0190350863

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Oct 28, 2018

OR • OR2018430262

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Aug 12, 2015

IL • ILX000294094

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Sep 17, 2014

NH • NH0001571514

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Sep 3, 2014

PA • PA408912000X

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Jan 31, 2014

IL • IL00M2426097

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jan 9, 2014

OH • OH0146003566

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Dec 31, 2013

IN • IN0902152088

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes
Fatal Crashes

0

Injury Crashes

19

Total Crashes

38

View all 38 crashes

SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

56

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

OK
Violations: 2
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

OK
Violations: 3
OOS: 0

Vehicle Maintenance

Warning
Violations: 51
OOS: 14

Controlled Substances/Alcohol

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Driver Fitness

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Hazardous Materials Compliance

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

BASIC Categories

Unsafe Driving - Speeding, reckless driving
HOS Compliance - Hours of service violations
Vehicle Maintenance - Brakes, lights, tires
Controlled Substances/Alcohol - Drug/alcohol violations
Driver Fitness - Licensing, medical certs
Hazardous Materials Compliance - Hazardous materials

Industry Benchmark

Compare this carrier's metrics against industry expectations

Inspections

Based on reported mileage

90
Expected: 20 - 200 Within Range

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

17
Expected: 50 - 250 Small Fleet

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

17

5 owned

Trailers

15

15 owned

Drivers

Total Drivers

19

CDL Drivers: 19
Interstate: 19
Intrastate: 0
Driver Inspections

9

Out of Service: 0
OOS Rate: 0%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 19
Interstate (<100 mi): 0
Intrastate (>100 mi): 0
Intrastate (<100 mi): 0

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

General Freight Metal Sheets/Coils Logs/Lumber Building Materials Machinery Fresh Produce Grain/Feed Meat Dry Bulk Refrigerated Beverages Paper Products Farm Supplies Construction

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Classification Categories

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

17

Power Units

17

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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