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Hirschbach Motor Lines Inc

Unclaimed
Interstate
(5 reviews) 4.8 out of 5
Dubuque, IA 52001
USDOT
65769
Docket
MC117686

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Carrier Ratings

Cleanliness
9.4
Communication
9.6
Timeliness
8.8

Positive Flags

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

Negative Flags

Late Pickup
1

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Overview

Our goal is to deliver on time freight with excellent service , but more importantly , it is a mission to do this with an All In to Zero safety culture .

Fleet Details

Type Tractors Trailers Trucks
Owned 1418 4449 0
Leased 1064 0 0

Freight

  • General Freight
  • Fresh Produce
  • Meat
  • U.S. Mail
  • Commodities Dry Bulk
  • Refrigerated Food
  • Beverages
  • Paper Products

Truck Types

  • Dry Van
  • Reefer

Shipment Types

  • Full Truckload
MCS-150 Mileage
239,520,102 (2022)
Electronic Tracking
100% of reviewers say the carrier uses electronic tracking

Lanes

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Primary Operating Area Headquarters

Compliance

Authorizations

FMCSA authority status
Common Active — 03/06/1984 (40 years, 1 month)
Contract Active — 06/15/1992 (31 years, 10 months)
Carrier operation
Interstate
Cargo authorization
Property

Safety Violations

Type Total Severe Out of Service Measure Percentile
Vehicle Maintenance 764 245 365 2.9 23.8%
Unsafe Driving 427 89 0 1.18 16.7%
Hours of Service Compliance 242 63 11 0.2 10.4%
Driver Fitness 21 7 17 0.02 1.1%
Controlled Substances 8 3 8 0.01 0%

Accident Report

Type Last 6 Months 6-12 Months ago 12-24 Months ago Total
Fatalities 2 0 6 8
Injuries 11 24 53 88
Tow-away 34 42 112 188
Crash Reports 34 42 113 189

Inspections

Type Inspections OOS Inspections OOS Percentage National Average
Driver 3601 30 0.83% 6.67%
Vehicle 1726 342 19.81% 22.26%

Insurance Coverage

Insurance type
BIPD (Primary)
Company name
Overdrive Risk Retention Group LLC
Policy limit
$1,000,000
Policy number
AL080123
Effective date
08/01/2023
Address
1801 West End Ave, Nashville, TN, US, 37215
Phone
+1-877-468-3466

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OH

Verified Broker from Ohio

April 16, 2024

“Full Truckload from Texarkana, AR to Nashville, TN”

Timeliness
7/10
Cleanliness
9/10
Communication
9/10

What went well?
  • On Time Delivery
  • Strong Dispatcher Communication
  • Strong Driver Communication
  • Easy to Work With
  • Clean Equipment
  • Good Delivery Condition
What went poorly?
  • Late Pickup

Started off a little rough w/a trailer rejection due to a repair needed. They were able to get the situation handled in a timely manner and then be accepted by the shipper, still making on time delivery. Appreciated their efforts and honesty throughout the load!


Lanes
Texarkana, AR to Nashville, TN
Freight Details
Paper Products
Tracking
Offers electronic tracking
Tracking functional
NH

Verified Broker from New Hampshire

April 12, 2024

“Full Truckload from Fitchburg, MA to Cedar Rapids, IA”

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
  • Friendly
  • Easy to Work With
  • Easy to Onboard
  • Clean Equipment
  • Good Delivery Condition
  • Knowledgeable

I've been working with this carrier for many years, haven't done much in last 6 months but I'm sure we'll do more soon. They are very reliable, great at updates and if an issue ever comes up they fix it quickly.


Lanes
Fitchburg, MA to Cedar Rapids, IA
Freight Details
General Freight
Tracking
Offers electronic tracking
IN

Verified Broker from Indiana

February 09, 2024

“They will have you coming bach for more”

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
  • Friendly
  • Easy to Work With
  • Clean Equipment
  • Good Delivery Condition

Driver Grace was fantastic to work with. Always had tracking up and running so I knew right where the load was. And was always very friendly to talk to on the phone. Customer was very happy with delivery condition and how polite she was. Job well done.


Lanes
Texarkana, AR to Nashville, TN
Freight Details
Paper Products
Tracking
Offers electronic tracking
Tracking functional
OH

Verified Broker from Ohio

February 09, 2024

“Paper moves”

Timeliness
7/10
Cleanliness
8/10
Communication
9/10

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

We have only used this team one time in the past and it was an ok experience. They arrived late to pickup because of a prior delivery. They made delivery on time the next day and had no other issues. Would give them another shot, since this was a few years back.


Lanes
Texarkana, AR to Nashville, TN
Freight Details
Paper Products
Tracking
Offers electronic tracking
Tracking functional
FL

Verified Broker from Florida

September 22, 2023

“Full Truckload from Newark, NJ to Miami, FL”

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

What went well?
  • On Time Pickup
  • On Time Delivery
  • Strong Dispatcher Communication

They go above and beyond to meet their clients' needs. I appreciate their dedication and reliability


Lanes
Newark, NJ to Miami, FL
Freight Details
General Freight
Tracking
Offers electronic tracking
Tracking functional