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HBI TRUCK LINES

HBI TRUCK LINES is a freight broker registered with the FMCSA under MC172944 and USDOT 244723. As of September 1, 2026, its broker authority is listed as active, and the business is based in DEFIANCE, OH. A broker surety bond (BMC-84) is on file — the protection carriers and shippers can claim against if the broker fails to pay.

Business information on file

Registration snapshot

Legal name
HORNISH BROS INC.
DBA name
HBI TRUCK LINES
MC number
MC172944
DOT number
244723
Authority status
Active
Business address on file
2060 EAST SECOND STREET SUITE 101
DEFIANCE, OH 43512
Business phone on file
(419) 785-3100

Authority, bond & insurance

What the FMCSA record shows

Broker bond required
Yes
Broker bond on file
Yes
Public liability (BIPD) on file
No
Cargo insurance on file
No
Minimum coverage
$750,000

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Before booking with HBI TRUCK LINES

What carriers may want to review

  • Confirm HBI TRUCK LINES's authority status is still active before accepting freight.
  • Match MC172944 / USDOT 244723 and the company name against the rate confirmation.
  • Verify the broker bond is current if a payment dispute arises.
  • Run a freight broker credit check on HBI TRUCK LINES to review payment history and days-to-pay.
  • Slow down if load details, email domains, or contact information do not match.

FAQ

HBI TRUCK LINES: freight broker questions

Is HBI TRUCK LINES an active freight broker?

As of September 1, 2026, HBI TRUCK LINES (MC172944) is listed with active broker authority in FMCSA records. Authority status can change, so carriers should re-check before booking a load.

What is HBI TRUCK LINES's MC and DOT number?

HBI TRUCK LINES operates under MC172944 and USDOT number 244723, and is based in DEFIANCE, OH.

Does HBI TRUCK LINES have a broker bond on file?

A broker surety bond (BMC-84) is on file — the protection carriers and shippers can claim against if the broker fails to pay.

How can I check HBI TRUCK LINES's credit and payment history?

FMCSA records show HBI TRUCK LINES's authority and bond, but not how the broker actually pays. Run a freight broker credit check on SureLoadr to see credit score, days-to-pay, and payment-risk signals before you accept a load.

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Looking for more than HBI TRUCK LINES's registration data?

Public broker profiles and MC number lookup details confirm identity, authority status, bond, and insurance on file for HBI TRUCK LINES in DEFIANCE, OH. They are a useful starting point, but they do not show the whole payment-risk picture.

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Public data and corrections

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