HEIDELBERG DISTRIBUTING OF NORTHERN KENTUCKY INC
AUTHORIZEDDBA: HEIDELBERG DISTRIBUTING
USDOT
1396303
MC Number
N/A
Fleet Size
23
Total Drivers
25
Last updated: March 16, 2026
Safety overview
HEIDELBERG DISTRIBUTING OF NORTHERN KENTUCKY INC is a mid-size interstate motor carrier based in HEBRON, Kentucky, operating 23 power units with 25 drivers. 2 of their 5 BASIC scores sit above the 75th percentile intervention threshold. The rest fall within acceptable ranges. They have 1 crash on file. FMCSA records show 35 inspections for this carrier.
BASIC scores
SMS PercentilesHigher percentile = worse performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% may trigger an FMCSA investigation.
Out-of-service rates vs. national average
An out-of-service order means the driver or vehicle was pulled from operation during a roadside inspection.
For reference, the average driver OOS rate in Kentucky is 10.4% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 26.1% across 41,831 carriers.
Company details
- Entity Type
- N/A
- Carrier Operation
- Interstate
- Operation Classification
- Private (Property)
- Cargo Carried
- N
- Hazmat
- No
- Safety Rating Date
- N/A
What are BASIC scores?
FMCSA tracks carrier performance through its Safety Measurement System (SMS), which scores carriers across six categories called BASICs. Each score is a percentile from 0 to 100, based on inspection and crash data from the past 24 months.
A score of 65 means the carrier performed worse than 65% of its peers. Anything above 75% can trigger FMCSA alerts or investigations. Brokers vetting new carriers should pay attention to scores above 50%.
- Unsafe driving
- Speeding, reckless driving, improper lane changes, seatbelt violations. All based on what officers find during roadside inspections.
- HOS / Fatigue
- Hours-of-service violations, logbook problems, driving past the allowed limits. Fatigued driving is one of the top causes of truck crashes in the US.
- Driver fitness
- Licensing problems, expired medical certificates, and other driver qualification issues.
- Controlled substances
- Drug and alcohol testing violations, possession, or impairment.
- Vehicle maintenance
- Brake problems, tire issues, lighting defects, load securement failures. Caught during the vehicle portion of roadside inspections.
- Crash indicator
- Based on crash history from state-reported data. Higher percentile means more crashes relative to the carrier's size and mileage.
Inspections
35
Total
57%
Driver %
Crash history
1
Total Crashes
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Frequently asked questions
Is HEIDELBERG DISTRIBUTING OF NORTHERN KENTUCKY INC authorized to operate?
Yes. HEIDELBERG DISTRIBUTING OF NORTHERN KENTUCKY INC (USDOT #1396303) currently holds "AUTHORIZED" status with FMCSA. They're registered as an interstate carrier.
What is HEIDELBERG DISTRIBUTING OF NORTHERN KENTUCKY INC's safety record?
HEIDELBERG DISTRIBUTING OF NORTHERN KENTUCKY INC has 2 BASIC scores above the 75th percentile, which is where FMCSA may look into a carrier. Brokers should weigh these scores alongside the inspection history and crash data before making a decision.
How many trucks does HEIDELBERG DISTRIBUTING OF NORTHERN KENTUCKY INC operate?
HEIDELBERG DISTRIBUTING OF NORTHERN KENTUCKY INC operates 23 power units with 25 drivers on file. That puts them in the mid-size range.
Does HEIDELBERG DISTRIBUTING OF NORTHERN KENTUCKY INC transport hazardous materials?
No. HEIDELBERG DISTRIBUTING OF NORTHERN KENTUCKY INC does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.
Where is HEIDELBERG DISTRIBUTING OF NORTHERN KENTUCKY INC located?
HEIDELBERG DISTRIBUTING OF NORTHERN KENTUCKY INC is based in HEBRON, Kentucky at 2245 PROGRESS DR, 41048. Phone: (859) 980-0900.
What are HEIDELBERG DISTRIBUTING OF NORTHERN KENTUCKY INC's out-of-service rates?
HEIDELBERG DISTRIBUTING OF NORTHERN KENTUCKY INC's driver out-of-service rate is 5.7%, compared to the national average of 5.51%. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 23.1% (national average: 20.72%).