HINKLE TRUCKING INC, DOT #85216 FMCSA Safety & Compliance Report
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9 of your 50 roadside inspections in the last 24 months ended with an out-of-service order, most recently West Virginia on August 24.
Your latest, West Virginia on October 20, had 1 violation, none out of service.
Your MCS-150 lists 86 trucks and 53 drivers.
Every violation on this list stays on your FMCSA record for 24 months and counts toward the scores FMCSA uses to choose carriers for an investigation. The investigator asks for the files behind each one.
HINKLE TRUCKING INC is a mid-size fleet motor carrier based in RIVERTON, West Virginia (USDOT #85216). As of November 13, 2026, it holds a Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating and a FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score of 59/100 (Elevated Risk), based on 50 recent inspection(s) and 83 recorded violation(s) in public FMCSA data.
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59/100 Elevated Risk
| Category | Score | Max |
|---|---|---|
| Safety Rating | 30 | 30 |
| Inspection Pass Rate | 15 | 20 |
| Out-of-Service Rate (vs FMCSA national avg) | 9 | 15 |
| CSA BASIC percentiles | Not measured | n/a |
Three public FMCSA components, scored by FileFlo. CSA BASIC percentiles are not in FMCSA's public data, so they are shown as not measured.
HINKLE TRUCKING INC's public FMCSA record, line by line
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months
- Oct. 20, 2026, West Virginia. 1 violation, none out of service. Written up for speeding (49 CFR 392.2).
- Oct. 16, 2026, West Virginia. No violations.
- Oct. 13, 2026, West Virginia. 2 violations, none out of service. Written up for an insurance violation (49 CFR 387.301) and a state or local traffic violation (49 CFR 392.2).
- Sept. 30, 2026, West Virginia. 1 violation, none out of service. Written up for a state or local traffic violation (49 CFR 392.2).
- Sept. 18, 2026, Ohio. No violations.
- Sept. 16, 2026, Indiana. 1 violation, none out of service. Written up for a state or local traffic violation (49 CFR 392.2).
Operating authority and insurance
FMCSA's licensing record shows MC163585, motor property common carrier authority, reinstated on March 10, 2005.
HINKLE TRUCKING INC: RIVERTON, West Virginia Trucking Company
HINKLE TRUCKING INC is a mid-size fleet operating out of RIVERTON, West Virginia with USDOT number 85216. The company operates 86 power units and holds a current FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory. Based on our analysis of federal safety data, HINKLE TRUCKING INC has a FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score (CIS) of 59/100, classified as Elevated Risk.
FMCSA Safety Record & Inspection History
HINKLE TRUCKING INC has undergone 50 recorded DOT inspections. The vehicle out-of-service rate is 12.0%, which is below the national average of 20.72%, suggesting solid vehicle maintenance practices. The driver out-of-service rate is 6%, above the national average of 5.51%. Common causes include hours-of-service violations, expired medical certificates, and CDL issues.
Recorded Violations and Out-of-Service Status
The public FMCSA record for HINKLE TRUCKING INC carries 83 recorded violations, and the most recent inspection on file is dated October 20, 2026. Across 50 recorded inspections, the record carries 4 driver out-of-service violations and 8 vehicle out-of-service violations.
A recorded violation is what an inspector wrote down at the roadside. It is not a penalty, and it is not an amount owed: FMCSA assesses civil penalties only after a compliance review classifies specific cited violations. The step that changes this record is the document behind each line, so the next move is to see which records an investigator would ask for and which of them exist today.
What a 59/100 Carrier Intelligence Score Means
The Carrier Intelligence Score is FileFlo's own summary of three public FMCSA components for HINKLE TRUCKING INC: the safety rating, the inspection pass rate and the out-of-service rate against the national average. It is not an FMCSA score, and FMCSA does not use it to choose carriers for an investigation. 59 out of 100 falls in FileFlo's Elevated Risk band.
West Virginia Trucking Compliance: RIVERTON Area Carriers
HINKLE TRUCKING INC falls under the Eastern Service Center for FMCSA field-office oversight (region code 03). Service-center territory drives which FMCSA Investigator team would conduct a new-entrant audit or compliance review if one is triggered for this carrier.
Authority Type, Hazmat Status, and Operating Profile
HINKLE TRUCKING INC is classified by FMCSA as an interstate carrier.
The carrier holds an Authorized For Hire classification, meaning it transports cargo or passengers for compensation under FMCSA operating authority and is subject to MC-number requirements at 49 CFR Part 365.
Business organization type: Corporation.
HINKLE TRUCKING INC is not flagged in FMCSA Census as a hazmat carrier (HM indicator: N), so the carrier is not subject to the additional 49 CFR Subchapter C hazmat regulations.
Operational range per MCS-150 filing: interstate within 100 miles (short-haul, 53 drivers). The 100-mile boundary matters because drivers operating within a 100-air-mile radius qualify for the short-haul exception under 49 CFR 395.1(e)(1), which removes the requirement to maintain RODS for the day.
Self-reported MCS-150 annual mileage: 4,450,000 miles. MCS-150 mileage feeds the FMCSA SafeStat exposure denominator: drastically understated mileage can artificially inflate CSA BASIC percentile scores by reducing the per-mile exposure baseline. Updates are required every 24 months under 49 CFR 390.19.
Fleet Composition and Driver Profile
Owned equipment per the FMCSA Census filing: 4 straight trucks, 78 tractors, 150 trailers. Owned-vs-leased equipment matters for compliance documentation, owned trailers require the carrier to retain annual inspection certificates under 49 CFR 396.17, while leased trailers shift that documentation responsibility to the lease agreement.
The carrier reports 53 CDL-holding drivers on file. Each CDL driver must have a current Driver Qualification File (DQF) maintained per 49 CFR 391.51, including a Medical Examiner's Certificate, an annual MVR review, and a record of road-test results.
Primary cargo type per MCS-150: Mots. Cargo type drives which BASIC categories the carrier is monitored under (Hazmat Compliance applies only to HM-flagged carriers; Cargo-Related Crash applies broadly).
FMCSA Crash History
The FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS) crash dataset records 20 crash events involving HINKLE TRUCKING INC in the available reporting window. Of these, 0 involved a fatality, 7 involved a reported injury, and 20 resulted in a tow-away. 20 events meet the federal-recordable threshold under 49 CFR 390.5 (fatality, injury treated away from the scene, OR tow-away of any vehicle).
Most recent recorded event: US RT 33, FRANKLIN, WV on September 30, 2026.
HINKLE TRUCKING INC's Inspection Fingerprint: Geographic Pattern and Trend
Inspections cluster geographically across West Virginia (24), Virginia (6), Pennsylvania (6). The concentration in West Virginia is consistent with the carrier's primary lanes and tends to correlate with which state DOT inspector teams HINKLE TRUCKING INC's drivers encounter most often at roadside checkpoints.
How HINKLE TRUCKING INC Compares to the National Average
Across the 50 recorded inspections, HINKLE TRUCKING INC's 12.0% vehicle out-of-service rate sits slightly below the FMCSA 2024 national average of 20.72%. The 6.0% driver out-of-service rate sits moderately above the 2024 national average of 5.51%.
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Recent DOT Inspections: HINKLE TRUCKING INC
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| Date | State | Driver OOS | Vehicle OOS | Next step |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-20 | WV | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-10-16 | WV | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-10-13 | WV | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-09-30 | WV | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-09-18 | OH | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-09-16 | IN | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-09-14 | US | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-09-02 | WV | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-08-31 | WV | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-08-24 | WV | 0 | 1 | Audit check |
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Frequently asked questions about HINKLE TRUCKING INC
What is HINKLE TRUCKING INC's FMCSA safety rating?
HINKLE TRUCKING INC (USDOT #85216) holds a "Satisfactory" FMCSA safety rating. FileFlo's Carrier Intelligence Score for the carrier is 59/100 (Elevated Risk), derived from its safety rating, inspection pass rate, and out-of-service rate versus the FMCSA national average.
How large is HINKLE TRUCKING INC's fleet?
Per its most recent FMCSA MCS-150 filing, HINKLE TRUCKING INC operates 86 power unit(s) and 53 driver(s), classifying it as a mid-size fleet. Fleet counts are self-reported to FMCSA and can lag a carrier's current operation.
Where is HINKLE TRUCKING INC based?
HINKLE TRUCKING INC is registered with the FMCSA at a physical address in RIVERTON, West Virginia, under USDOT number 85216.
What is HINKLE TRUCKING INC's DOT inspection and violation history?
FileFlo shows 50 recent DOT inspection(s) and 83 recorded violation(s) for HINKLE TRUCKING INC (USDOT #85216), sourced from FMCSA public records and the Socrata transportation datasets. The inspection table on this page lists dates, states, and out-of-service counts.
What is HINKLE TRUCKING INC's FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score?
HINKLE TRUCKING INC scores 59/100 (Elevated Risk) on FileFlo's Carrier Intelligence Score. The score normalizes three public FMCSA components (safety rating, inspection pass rate, and out-of-service rate versus the national average) into one 0-100 surface. CSA SMS BASIC percentiles are not published in FMCSA's public data and are excluded rather than estimated.
Federal rules a carrier like HINKLE TRUCKING INC is audited against
The 49 CFR sections a DOT compliance review actually checks, plain-English:
- 49 CFR 395.8, Hours of service & ELD records
- 49 CFR 391.51, Driver qualification files (DQF)
- 49 CFR 396.3, Vehicle inspection, repair & maintenance
- 49 CFR 382.301, Pre-employment drug & alcohol testing
Compliance terms: CSA score · out-of-service order · hours of service · driver qualification file. See DOT compliance software & document management →
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Data sourced from FMCSA public records and the Socrata transportation dataset. Last updated: November 13, 2026. Information may not reflect the carrier's current status. Dispute this record · Claim this profile