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Heyl Truck Lines Inc

Unclaimed
Interstate
(7 reviews) 4.9 out of 5
Sioux Falls, SD 57107
USDOT
65762
Docket
MC133119

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Carrier Ratings

Cleanliness
9.6
Communication
9.6
Timeliness
9.6

Positive Flags

On Time Pickup
7
On Time Delivery
7
Strong Dispatcher Communication
6
Consistent Tracking
5
Easy to Work With
5
Strong Driver Communication
4
Good Delivery Condition
4
Friendly
3
Easy to Onboard
2
Knowledgeable
2
Clean Equipment
1

Overview

Heyl Truck Lines has grown to become one of the most respected freight lines in North America by providing prompt, courteous service. We have built our company on a foundation of proven performance, timeliness, and professional service. We take pride in our service, our drivers are unmatched, our trucks are top notch, and our customers have come to trust us as an industry leader among refrigerated trucking companies.

Fleet Details

Type Tractors Trailers Trucks
Owned 0 0 0
Leased 550 1325 0

Freight

  • General Freight
  • Metal: Sheets, Coils, Rolls
  • Building Materials
  • Fresh Produce
  • Meat
  • Refrigerated Food
  • Beverages
  • Paper Products

Truck Types

  • Reefer

Shipment Types

  • Full Truckload
MCS-150 Mileage
56,272,300 (2023)
Electronic Tracking
86% of reviewers say the carrier uses electronic tracking

Lanes

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Primary Operating Area Headquarters

Compliance

Authorizations

FMCSA authority status
Common Active — 07/25/1984 (39 years, 9 months)
Contract Active — 02/10/1986 (38 years, 2 months)
Carrier operation
Interstate
Hazmat
Cargo authorization
Property

Safety Violations

Type Total Severe Out of Service Measure Percentile
Vehicle Maintenance 118 41 58 2.15 17.7%
Unsafe Driving 88 17 0 1.16 16.4%
Hours of Service Compliance 40 13 2 0.22 11.9%
Driver Fitness 2 1 2 0.01 0%
Controlled Substances 0 0 0 0 0%

Accident Report

Type Last 6 Months 6-12 Months ago 12-24 Months ago Total
Fatalities 0 0 1 1
Injuries 7 3 10 20
Tow-away 9 8 13 30
Crash Reports 9 8 14 31

Inspections

Type Inspections OOS Inspections OOS Percentage National Average
Driver 828 4 0.48% 6.67%
Vehicle 349 52 14.9% 22.26%

Insurance Coverage

Insurance type
BIPD (Primary)
Company name
The Travelers Indemnity Co. Of Connecticut
Policy limit
$1,000,000
Policy number
9C585744
Effective date
09/18/2018
Address
1 Tower Square 5 Gs, Hartford, CT, US, 06183
Phone
+1-860-277-2682

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OH

Verified Broker from Ohio

March 18, 2024

“Full Truckload from Geismar, LA to Brooklyn, IA”

Timeliness
9/10
Cleanliness
8/10
Communication
9/10

What went well?
  • On Time Pickup
  • On Time Delivery
  • Easy to Work With
  • Clean Equipment
  • Good Delivery Condition

Good carrier w/responsive drivers and dispatch. They provided real time updates, paperwork quickly and tracked consistently.


Lanes
Geismar, LA to Brooklyn, IA
Geismar, LA to Grinnell, IA
Brockport, NY to Auburn, IN
Rochester, NY to Iowa City, IA
Freight Details
General Freight
Household Goods
Refrigerated Food
Tracking
Offers electronic tracking
Tracking functional
OH

Verified Broker from Ohio

March 13, 2024

“Highly recommend”

Timeliness
10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Communication
10/10

What went well?
  • On Time Pickup
  • On Time Delivery
  • Consistent Tracking
  • Strong Dispatcher Communication
  • Strong Driver Communication
  • Easy to Work With
  • Good Delivery Condition

I would highly recommend this carrier. Tracking went smoothly, communication was great and no issues on being on time to appointments. Great carrier!


Lanes
Olathe, KS to Saint Paul, MN
Freight Details
Refrigerated Food
Tracking
Offers electronic tracking
Tracking functional
OH

Verified Broker from Ohio

March 13, 2024

“Smooth moves”

Timeliness
10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Communication
10/10

What went well?
  • On Time Pickup
  • On Time Delivery
  • Consistent Tracking
  • Strong Dispatcher Communication
  • Easy to Work With
  • Good Delivery Condition

This team has a great track record with our company and there is a reason we keep using them on our loads. They arrive when they say they will and make sure to hit everything on time. Will work with them again in the future when the need arises.


Lanes
Geismar, LA to Grinnell, IA
Freight Details
General Freight
Tracking
Offers electronic tracking
Tracking functional
PA

Verified Broker from Pennsylvania

March 13, 2024

“Full Truckload from Easton, PA to Cleveland, OH”

Timeliness
9/10
Cleanliness
9/10
Communication
9/10

What went well?
  • On Time Pickup
  • On Time Delivery
  • Strong Dispatcher Communication
  • Strong Driver Communication
  • Friendly
  • Easy to Work With
  • Easy to Onboard
  • Good Delivery Condition
  • Knowledgeable

The shipment picked delivered on time. No issues. They were easy to work with. We would use them again.


Lanes
Easton, PA to Cleveland, OH
Freight Details
General Freight
Tracking
Did not use electronic tracking
IN

Verified Broker from Indiana

July 07, 2023

“Good experience”

Timeliness
9/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Communication
9/10

What went well?
  • On Time Pickup
  • On Time Delivery
  • Consistent Tracking
  • Strong Dispatcher Communication
  • Strong Driver Communication
  • Friendly

Location tracked on Macropoint GPS. Communicative and friendly during hauling. No complaints or problems from our customer on this. Professional drivers.


Lanes
Waverly, FL to Ankeny, IA
Freight Details
General Freight
Tracking
Offers electronic tracking
Tracking functional