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HINKLE TRUCKING INC

  • 85216
  • 261 GERMANY VALLEY LIMESTONE
    RIVERTON, WV 26814
  • 86
  • 53
  • 63

Safety Rating & OOS Rates AND Licensing and Insurance

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BASIC Status (Public Property Carrier View) FAST Act of 2015

Behavior Analysis & Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) Based on a 24-month record ending May 15, 2026

On-Road Performance
1.21 Not Public 0.09 6.53 0 Not Public 0.26
On-Road Performance Detail
12
9-21 driver inspections with Unsafe Driving Violations
85.3
Combination Carrier
Not Public
63
4
21-100 relevant driver inspections
37
25
21-100 relevant vehicle inspections
63
0
No Safety Event Grouping
Not Public
63
1
21-100 relevant driver inspections
Investigation Results
No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered N/A No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered Not Public No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered

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Violation Summary

Violations: 72

Violations Description # Violations # OOS Violations Violation Severity Weight BASIC
392.2-SLLILC State/Local Laws - Improper lane change 1 0 5 Unsafe Driving
392.2-SLLLR State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation 2 0 3 Unsafe Driving
392.2-SLLS2 State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit 6 0 4 Unsafe Driving
392.2-SLLS3 State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit 1 0 7 Unsafe Driving
392.2-SLLS4 State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit 1 0 10 Unsafe Driving
392.2-SLLSWZ State/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone 1 0 10 Unsafe Driving
392.2-SLLTCD State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other 1 0 5 Unsafe Driving
395.24 HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner 1 0 1 HOS Compliance
395.8(a) HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner 2 0 1 HOS Compliance
395.8(k)(2) Driver failing to retain previous 7 days records of duty status 1 1 5 HOS Compliance
391.11B5-LNCDLNVE License - Endorsement - Operate a CMV without proper endorsement or in violation of restriction. NOTE: Other than a 391.41 violation. 1 1 8 Driver Fitness
392.9(a)(3) Drivers view and / or movement is obstructed 1 0 1 Vehicle Maint.
393.100(b) Leaking/spilling/blowing/falling cargo 1 1 7 Vehicle Maint.
393.100B-C Cargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV 2 2 7 Vehicle Maint.
393.104F4-C Cargo - No edge protection for tiedowns 1 0 3 Vehicle Maint.
393.11A1-CSLRR Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 2 0 3 Vehicle Maint.
393.11A1-LIL Lighting - Identification lamp(s) missing 1 0 2 Vehicle Maint.
393.201A-FRMC Frame - Cracked/loose/broken frame member affecting support of functional components 1 1 2 Vehicle Maint.
393.23-LEU Lighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or loose pigtail) 2 2 2 Vehicle Maint.
393.45B2-B-AIR Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured 2 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.45B2-BHTD Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. 1 1 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.45D-B Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection 1 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.47(e) Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt 2 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.53B-B Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear 2 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.55C1-B Air Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault. 2 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.55C2-B Air Brake - CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. System does not function or indicates a fault. 1 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.55D1-B Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 and each single unit CMV on or after 1998. 1 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.55E-B Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 5 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.60(d) Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance 3 0 1 Vehicle Maint.
393.60E Windshield - Obstructed 1 0 1 Vehicle Maint.
393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth 2 0 8 Vehicle Maint.
393.95A4-EEUS Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured 1 0 2 Vehicle Maint.
393.95(f) Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper 1 0 2 Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LBL Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative 1 0 6 Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LCL Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative 1 0 2 Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LHLI Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative 1 0 6 Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LIL Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative 2 0 2 Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LLPL Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative 3 0 2 Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LRLI Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative 1 0 6 Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LSLI Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. 1 0 6 Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LSLIWR Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on 1 1 6 Vehicle Maint.
396.17C-PI Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection 2 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
396.3A1-ALATR Air Brake - Any leak from an air tank reservoir. 1 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
396.3A1-ALBV Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve 1 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
396.3A1-HCM Hubs - Bearing cap, plug or filler plug missing or broken 1 1 2 Vehicle Maint.
396.3A1-OAL Other - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system. 2 0 4 Vehicle Maint.

Inspection History

Total Inspections: 63

Report Vehicle Measure
Inspection Date Number State Plate Number Plate State Type Severity Weight
(SW)
Time Weight
(TiW)
4/28/2026 WVPSC1481366 WV BA546771 WV TRUCK TRACTOR   3
393.9A-LSLI Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. 6  
4/9/2026 VA3857000250 VA BA546807 WV TRUCK TRACTOR   3
393.95(f) Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper 2  
392.9(a)(3) Drivers view and / or movement is obstructed 1  
393.55E-B Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 4  
393.55D1-B Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 and each single unit CMV on or after 1998. 4  
393.9A-LIL Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative 2  
392.2-SLLS3 State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit 7  
3/16/2026 VA3857000242 VA BA546917 WV TRUCK TRACTOR   3
393.55E-B Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 4  
393.55C1-B Air Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault. 4  
3/16/2026 AL1836004038 AL BA546818 WV TRUCK TRACTOR   3
393.60E Windshield - Obstructed 1  
393.55C2-B Air Brake - CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. System does not function or indicates 4  
393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth 8  
393.104F4-C Cargo - No edge protection for tiedowns 3  
2/23/2026 SC0328001037 SC BA551793 WV TRUCK TRACTOR   3
2/11/2026 VA6413000033 VA BA547674 WV TRUCK TRACTOR   3
393.9A-LLPL Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative 2  
393.60(d) Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance 1  
393.55E-B Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 4  
393.45B2-B-AIR Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured 4  
2/3/2026 NC0006844348 NC BA551674 WV TRUCK TRACTOR   3
1/30/2026 VA3857000221 VA BA546917 WV TRUCK TRACTOR   3
396.3A1-OAL Other - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system. 4  
393.9A-LLPL Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative 2  
393.55E-B Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 4  
1/29/2026 VA3857000220 VA BA546809 WV TRUCK TRACTOR   3
396.3A1-OAL Other - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system. 4  
393.9A-LBL Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative 6  
1/13/2026 WVPSC1412048 WV BA547240 WV TRUCK TRACTOR   3
12/4/2025 WVPSC1501519 WV BA546817 WV TRUCK TRACTOR   3
12/3/2025 TNI3A0861915 TN BA546784 WV TRUCK TRACTOR   3
391.11B5-LNCDLNVE License - Endorsement - Operate a CMV without proper endorsement (OOS) 8 + 2 (OOS)  
12/1/2025 VA6024000750 VA BA550320 WV TRUCK TRACTOR   3
11/21/2025 WVPSC1411950 WV BA546788 WV TRUCK TRACTOR   3
392.2-SLLS2 State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit 4  
11/19/2025 PAB222532363 PA BA546803 WV TRUCK TRACTOR   3
11/18/2025 WVPSC1111784 WV BA551674 WV TRUCK TRACTOR   3
393.60(d) Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance 1  
11/6/2025 WVPSC1600494 WV BA546801 WV TRUCK TRACTOR   2
393.100B-C Cargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV (OOS) 7 + 2 (OOS)  
393.45B2-BHTD Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. (OOS) 4 + 2 (OOS)  
11/5/2025 WVPSC1411917 WV BA546796 WV TRUCK TRACTOR   2
11/4/2025 WVPSC1411911 WV BA548677 WV TRUCK TRACTOR   2
392.2-SLLS2 State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit 4  
10/21/2025 SC0407000531 SC BA548454 WV TRUCK TRACTOR   2
392.2-SLLLR State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation 3  
9/29/2025 OH1703000248 OH BA546812 WV TRUCK TRACTOR   2
9/25/2025 PAE908526823 PA BA546812 WV TRUCK TRACTOR   2
393.95A4-EEUS Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured 2  
9/11/2025 PA1002525490 PA BA546817 WV TRUCK TRACTOR   2
393.23-LEU Lighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or loose pigtail) (OOS) 2 + 2 (OOS)  
9/8/2025 OH0596000015 OH BA546823 WV TRUCK TRACTOR   2
9/4/2025 OH3268000897 OH BA546788 WV TRUCK TRACTOR   2
396.3A1-HCM Hubs - Bearing cap, plug or filler plug missing or broken (OOS) 2 + 2 (OOS)  
395.8(a) HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner 1  
8/11/2025 WVPSC1670884 WV BA546789 WV TRUCK TRACTOR   2
392.2-SLLS2 State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit 4  
7/21/2025 PAG205520294 PA BA548677 WV TRUCK TRACTOR   2
393.11A1-LIL Lighting - Identification lamp(s) missing 2  
393.45B2-B-AIR Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured 4  
7/18/2025 WVPSC1420801 WV BA546781 WV TRUCK TRACTOR   2
396.3A1-ALATR Air Brake - Any leak from an air tank reservoir. 4  
7/10/2025 WVPSC1330861 WV BA546788 WV TRUCK TRACTOR   2
7/8/2025 WVPSC0371359 WV BA550321 WV TRUCK TRACTOR   2
6/30/2025 PAB404518135 PA BA546800 WV TRUCK TRACTOR   2
393.60(d) Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance 1  
393.23-LEU Lighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or loose pigtail) (OOS) 2 + 2 (OOS)  
6/10/2025 PASPRE516112 PA BA546781 WV TRUCK TRACTOR   2
393.9A-LLPL Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative 2  
393.100B-C Cargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV (OOS) 7 + 2 (OOS)  
393.201A-FRMC Frame - Cracked/loose/broken frame member affecting support of functional components (OOS) 2 + 2 (OOS)  
6/4/2025 WVPSC1330807 WV BA546762 WV TRUCK TRACTOR   2
393.11A1-CSLRR Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 3  
5/30/2025 WVPSC1490702 WV BA545493 WV TRUCK TRACTOR   2
392.2-SLLS2 State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit 4  
5/22/2025 VA7155000687 VA BA546822 WV TRUCK TRACTOR   2
5/20/2025 SC0328000424 SC BA546784 WV TRUCK TRACTOR   2
5/14/2025 PAB317513455 PA BA546781 WV TRUCK TRACTOR   1
393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth 8  
392.2-SLLTCD State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other 5  
4/7/2025 VA3857000107 VA BA546811 WV TRUCK TRACTOR   1
4/2/2025 WVPSC1330743 WV BA546805 WV TRUCK TRACTOR   1
3/17/2025 OH3289000438 OH BA546763 WV TRUCK TRACTOR   1
2/28/2025 VA7155000494 VA BA546801 WV TRUCK TRACTOR   1
2/14/2025 WVPSC1330623 WV BA546789 WV TRUCK TRACTOR   1
2/9/2025 SC0270006611 SC BA546788 WV TRUCK TRACTOR   1
392.2-SLLLR State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation 3  
2/4/2025 NC0006724487 NC BA546808 WV TRUCK TRACTOR   1
392.2-SLLS4 State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit 10  
2/3/2025 VA3857000083 VA BA546801 WV TRUCK TRACTOR   1
393.55E-B Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 4  
393.9A-LCL Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative 2  
393.9A-LIL Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative 2  
393.9A-LRLI Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative 6  
393.45D-B Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection 4  
393.55C1-B Air Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault. 4  
1/29/2025 PAB310502993 PA BA546803 WV TRUCK TRACTOR   1
396.17C-PI Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection 4  
1/1/2025 OH3289000243 OH BA546797 WV TRUCK TRACTOR   1
11/7/2024 WVPSC1330498 WV BA546808 WV TRUCK TRACTOR   1
10/29/2024 WVPSC1270545 WV BA546809 WV TRUCK TRACTOR   1
10/24/2024 OH3251000050 OH B4546762 WV TRUCK TRACTOR   1
393.47(e) Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt 4  
393.9A-LSLIWR Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on (OOS) 6 + 2 (OOS)  
393.53B-B Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear 4  
10/23/2024 ALSBAB003866 AL BA546788 WV TRUCK TRACTOR   1
395.8(k)(2) Driver failing to retain previous 7 days records of duty status (OOS) 5 + 2 (OOS)  
393.100(b) Leaking/spilling/blowing/falling cargo (OOS) 7 + 2 (OOS)  
10/22/2024 MD2156C00130 MD BA546805 WV TRUCK TRACTOR   1
396.3A1-ALBV Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve 4  
393.47(e) Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt 4  
393.53B-B Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear 4  
10/17/2024 SC0314004509 SC BA546804 WV TRUCK TRACTOR   1
392.2-SLLS2 State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit 4  
392.2-SLLILC State/Local Laws - Improper lane change 5  
10/2/2024 WVPSC1330427 WV BA546813 WV TRUCK TRACTOR   1
7/29/2024 OH3289012673 OH BA546792 WV TRUCK TRACTOR   1
7/18/2024 WVPSC1240504 WV BA546794 WV TRUCK TRACTOR   1
395.8(a) HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner 1  
7/10/2024 PAB310419270 PA BA546770 WV TRUCK TRACTOR   1
6/24/2024 WVPSC0910190 WV BA546794 WV TRUCK TRACTOR   1
6/11/2024 KYCV43887522 KY BA546823 WV TRUCK TRACTOR   1
392.2-SLLSWZ State/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone 10  
6/6/2024 WVPSC0680310 WV BA527180 WV STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
393.9A-LHLI Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative 6  
396.17C-PI Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection 4  
6/6/2024 WVPSC1330229 WV BA546807 WV TRUCK TRACTOR   1
393.11A1-CSLRR Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 3  
395.24 HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner 1  
5/20/2024 MD2156005508 MD BA546781 WV STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
5/20/2024 WVPSC0410200 WV BA546823 WV TRUCK TRACTOR   1
392.2-SLLS2 State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit 4  

Reviewed-Not Preventable Crash Activity (vehicles involved in crashes)

Total Number of Crashes: 0

This carrier has no crashes to display.

Crashes Included in SMS (vehicles involved in crashes)

Total Number of Crashes: 14

Report Vehicle Crash Measure = Sum of the Total Weight (TotW)
Date Number State Plate Number Plate State Fatal Inj. Tow. HM Severity Weight
(SW)
Time Weight
(TiW)
Total Weight
(TotW)
3/18/2026 VA0260790089 VA BA546769 WV 0 0 Yes No 1 3 3
1/23/2026 MD26A1331431 MD BA546784 WV 0 0 Yes No 1 3 3
12/17/2025 WV0202529262 WV BA546770 WV 0 1 Yes No 2 3 6
12/11/2025 VA0253465016 VA BA546814 WV 0 0 Yes No 1 3 3
11/11/2025 VA0253430077 VA BA546790 WV 0 2 Yes No 2 2 4
9/4/2025 OH0255162320 OH BA546788 WV 0 1 Yes No 2 2 4
9/4/2025 VA0252530255 VA BA548454 WV 0 0 Yes No 1 2 2
5/13/2025 VA0251335150 VA BA546778 WV 0 0 Yes No 1 1 1
2/12/2025 VA0250455283 VA BA546784 WV 0 0 Yes No 1 1 1
2/6/2025 VA0250385018 VA BA546808 WV 0 1 Yes No 2 1 2
1/28/2025 VA0250295111 VA BA546821 WV 0 0 Yes No 1 1 1
1/10/2025 WV202501856A WV BA546802 WV 0 1 Yes No 2 1 2
12/27/2024 PA500793000X PA BA546820 WV 0 0 Yes No 1 1 1
10/25/2024 VA0242995292 VA BA546822 WV 0 0 Yes No 1 1 1

Investigation Results

Acute/Critical Violations: 0

This carrier has no Acute/Critical violations to display.

Summary of Activities

The summary includes information on the 5 most recent investigations and 24 months of inspections and crash history.

  • 12/20/2024 (Non-Ratable Review)
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Enforcement Cases

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