Fleet typeIdentity
Small fleet
33 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 480475 · MC-290671 ·
H L B and Associates Inc
DBA H L B TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
33 power unitsavg 8.9 yrRegional · 7 statesCEDAR HILL, TX81/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-290671 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
33Power units
25 observed · MCS-150
37Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
8.9Avg age (yr)
1997–2023 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
Review before loading
Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
Watch · 2
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
8.9 yr
Model years 1997–2023 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
34 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1992 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
34 other inspections in border states, with no named crossing match.
A named inspection location does not confirm a border transit or operating authority. Counts cover retained inspection records.
Verification summary
H L B AND ASSOCIATES INC (USDOT 480475) has a Vektor safety score of 81/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Aug 16, 2026.
The carrier holds active common and contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from SPINNAKER INSURANCE COMPANY effective Jul 1, 2024 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Aug 16, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 30.3% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Sep 17, 2026.
The carrier received 50 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 33 vehicle-level and 50 driver-level — across 7 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Sep 17, 2026.
The carrier has 4 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 1 fatal crash across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Sep 17, 2026.
It reports 33 power units and 36 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated May 28, 2026. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Mar 2, 2004 in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is H L B AND ASSOCIATES INC's USDOT number?
H L B AND ASSOCIATES INC's USDOT number is 480475, and its motor carrier number is MC-290671.
Is H L B AND ASSOCIATES INC authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 2026. H L B AND ASSOCIATES INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is H L B AND ASSOCIATES INC's safety record?
H L B AND ASSOCIATES INC has a 30.3% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 97 roadside inspections, with 4 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 81/100 (tier: review).
How big is H L B AND ASSOCIATES INC's fleet?
H L B AND ASSOCIATES INC operates 33 power units and 36 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is H L B AND ASSOCIATES INC based?
H L B AND ASSOCIATES INC is based in CEDAR HILL, TX, with roadside inspections recorded across 7 states.
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