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HORNISH BROS INC dba HBI TRUCK LINES
DOT 244723 · MC 172944 · Carrier
Report DateJune 26, 2026
No major red flags found
Always call back on the FMCSA-registered number (419-785-3100) — not the number that contacted you. Scammers impersonate legitimate carriers and brokers.
Company Information
Legal NameHORNISH BROS INC
Registered Since04/05/1984
DBA / Trade NameHBI TRUCK LINES
Entity TypeCarrier
Registered Address2060 EAST SECOND STREET SUITE 101, DEFIANCE, OH, 43512
Phone419-785-3100
Email on Fileswaxler@hbitrucklines.com
Company OfficersSTEVEN A. WAXLER, CHAD BAER
MCS-150 Filed08/13/2025
Risk Assessment
MCS-150 filed within the last 2 years — company appears active
Authority held for 42.3 years
Active FMCSA authority: Broker, Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
Authority & Licensing
Docket NumberMC172944
Broker AuthorityActive
Common CarrierActive
Contract CarrierActive
Bond on File$75,000
Liability Insurance$1,000,000
Bond / InsurerARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
Policy / Bond #ZACAT9484302
Fleet & Safety
Power Units160
Drivers152
Annual Mileage5,945,184 mi
Safety RatingS (20120827)
Authority History

No authority history found on file.

Other Companies at This Address

No other FMCSA-registered entities found at this address — clean address signal.

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