DBA: HINKLE TRUCKING

ROBERT DON HINKLE & KENNETH W HINKLE

DOT 827535 MC 356596 Active

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Authority

Contract Carrier

Active
Safety
22 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 0% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 0% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
12 units

Drivers: 10

Trailers: 10 (10 owned)

Insurance
BIPD $1,000,000
Cargo On File
Bond —
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Company Details

Physical Address

850 SHADY LANE, PULASKI, TN, 38478

Phone Number

(931) 424-9902

Mailing Address

850 SHADY LANE, PULASKI, TN, 38478

Cell Phone

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Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

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Business Organization

Not reported by FMCSA

Operational Classification

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Record Changes

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

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Contract Carrier

Active
27 yrs, 3 mo

Broker

—
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Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2013-11-25 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2012-05-21 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER ACTIVE
2012-03-26 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER INACTIVE
2012-03-26 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER INACTIVE
2011-03-11 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2009-04-03 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2005-03-28 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER INACTIVE
2004-04-02 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE

Revocation History

Authority Type Order Docket # Effective Date
CONTRACT INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC356596 2012-03-26
CONTRACT INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC356596 2005-03-28

Insurance & Bond Information

Current insurance coverage and bond requirements by authority type

BIPD Insurance

Bodily Injury & Property Damage

Active

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

On File: $1,000,000
Required: $1,000,000
Cargo Insurance

Cargo Liability Coverage

On File

Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.

Status: On File
Required: Yes
Bond Coverage

Broker/Freight Forwarder Bond

—

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
2013-11-10 BIPD/Primary CA-X29324 $1,000,000 ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE CO… - - ACTIVE
2013-11-11 BIPD/Primary CA-X29324 $1,000,000 ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE CO… 2013-11-10 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2013-11-11 BIPD/Primary CA-X38160 $1,000,000 ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE CO… 2013-12-16 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2012-03-20 BIPD/Primary CA-X38160 $1,000,000 ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE CO… 2013-12-16 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2011-03-20 BIPD/Primary STU-CL-0010070-4 $1,000,000 NOVA CASUALTY COMPANY 2012-03-20 CANCEL CANCELLED
2010-03-20 BIPD/Primary STU-CL-0010070-3 $1,000,000 NOVA CASUALTY COMPANY 2011-03-20 CANCEL CANCELLED
2009-03-20 BIPD/Primary STU-CL-0010070-1 $1,000,000 NOVA CASUALTY COMPANY 2009-03-20 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2009-03-20 BIPD/Primary STU-CL-0010070-2 $1,000,000 NOVA CASUALTY COMPANY 2010-03-20 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2008-03-20 BIPD/Primary STU-CL-0010070-0 $1,000,000 NOVA CASUALTY COMPANY 2009-03-20 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2007-08-16 BIPD/Primary CA 8484885 $1,000,000 PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE … 2008-03-20 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2007-03-20 BIPD/Primary CA 8484885 $1,000,000 PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE … 2007-08-16 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2006-03-20 BIPD/Primary CA 8484885 $1,000,000 MOUNTAIN LAUREL ASSURANCE COM… 2007-03-20 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2005-04-08 BIPD/Primary CA 8484885 $1,000,000 MOUNTAIN LAUREL ASSURANCE COM… 2006-03-20 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2004-03-20 BIPD/Primary TAP0710109 $1,000,000 STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY 2005-03-20 CANCEL CANCELLED
2003-03-20 BIPD/Primary TAP0710057 $1,000,000 STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY 2004-03-20 CANCEL CANCELLED
2002-03-20 BIPD/Primary BA 67 15 59 $1,000,000 OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY … 2003-03-20 CANCEL CANCELLED
1999-03-20 BIPD/Primary DSN000002824 $1,000,000 CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. 2002-03-20 CANCEL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Not Rated

Vehicle OOS Rate

0.0%

National avg: 20.72%

Below average

22 inspections · 0 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

0.0%

National avg: 5.51%

Below average

2 inspections · 0 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

0.0%

National avg: 4.5%

Below average

4 inspections · 0 OOS

Total inspections: 22 Last inspection: Jul 14, 2026 Total crashes: 14

FMCSA Inspection Records (22 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Jul 14, 2026

I01RA20106

Level 3 TN PETERBILT 1XP5DB9X...

Jan 12, 2026

1332004857

1 viol.
Level 3 AL PETERBILT 1XP5DB9X...

Dec 29, 2025

1836003797

Level 3 AL PETERBILT 1XP5DB9X...

Aug 26, 2025

I037070057

Level 3 TN PETERBILT 1XP5DB9X...

Jul 2, 2025

I039582101

1 viol.
Level 3 TN PETERBILT 1XP5DB9X...

Apr 22, 2025

I3A0861326

1 viol.
Level 2 TN PETERBILT 1XP5DB9X...

Mar 25, 2025

1303000015

Level 3 AL PETERBILT 1XP5DB9X...

Mar 6, 2025

I3A0210885

2 viol.
Level 2 TN PETERBILT 1XP5DB9X...

Nov 4, 2024

I5Z2810036

Level 2 TN PETERBILT 1XP5DB9X...

Sep 6, 2024

I037I90032

Level 3 TN PETERBILT 1XP5DB9X...

Sep 3, 2024

I033Y70025

Level 3 TN PETERBILT 1XP5DB9X...

Aug 12, 2024

I033Y70012

Level 3 TN PETERBILT 1XP5DB9X...

Jul 30, 2024

BCCV009300

3 viol.
Level 2 AL PTRB 1XP5DB9X...

Mar 18, 2024

WGJP004004

Level 2 AL PTRB 1XP5DB9X...

Dec 27, 2023

TCII001713

Level 3 TN PTRB 1XP5DB9X...
Total Inspections

22

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

22

FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (14 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.

Oct 18, 2021

SC • SC0021286710

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Oct 11, 2021

AL • AL0001716776

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Dec 23, 2019

TN • TN0102606196

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

May 30, 2017

AL • AL0007663423

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Aug 6, 2015

SC • SC0015578845

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

May 14, 2014

SC • SC0014020307

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Apr 17, 2014

TN • TN0100498213

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jan 25, 2013

TN • TN0100284440

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Oct 28, 2012

TN • TN0100245948

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

May 25, 2011

AL • AL001644235B

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Apr 17, 2010

TN • TN0007909396

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Mar 24, 2008

TN • TN0050208254

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Aug 16, 2007

TN • TN0050100424

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Nov 8, 2002

AL • AL002111587A

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

5

Tow

Yes
Fatal Crashes

0

Injury Crashes

10

Total Crashes

14

SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

6

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

OK
Violations: 4
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Vehicle Maintenance

OK
Violations: 2
OOS: 0

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

22
Expected: 20 - 200 Within Range

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

12
Expected: 50 - 250 Small Fleet

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

12

12 owned

Trailers

10

10 owned

Drivers

Total Drivers

10

CDL Drivers: 10
Interstate: 10
Intrastate: 0
Driver Inspections

2

Out of Service: 0
OOS Rate: 0%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 10
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 Other

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

Not reported by FMCSA

Classification Categories

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

12

Power Units

12

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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