HETZELS OVERLAND TRANSPORT INC

AUTHORIZED
304 W AIRPORT RD, EFFINGHAM, IL, 62401-6075|(217) 342-4942

USDOT

546605

MC Number

271030

Fleet Size

33

Total Drivers

29

Last updated: March 16, 2026

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Safety overview

HETZELS OVERLAND TRANSPORT INC is a mid-size interstate motor carrier based in EFFINGHAM, Illinois, operating 33 power units with 29 drivers. CarrierOwl is currently validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal; use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data below as the primary public safety indicators on this page. Their driver out-of-service rate of 1.4% comes in under the 5.51% national average. They have 1 crash on file. FMCSA records show 69 inspections for this carrier.

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BASIC scores

Under review

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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.

Driver OOS rate1.4%
National average5.5%
Vehicle OOS rate6.3%
National average20.7%

For reference, the average driver OOS rate in Illinois is 9.1% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 27.0% across 49,579 carriers.

Company details

Entity Type
N/A
Carrier Operation
Interstate
Operation Classification
Authorized For Hire
Cargo Carried
N
Hazmat
No
Safety Rating Date
N/A

Inspections

69

Total

81%

Driver %

Driver Inspections69
Vehicle Inspections16
Driver OOS Rate1.4%
Vehicle OOS Rate6.3%

Insurance on file

Liability (BIPD)

GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. — eff. Dec 1, 2022

$1,000,000ACTIVE

Cargo

ATHENA ASSURANCE COMPANY — eff. Dec 13, 1996

On fileACTIVE

Surety Bond

Not on file

Trust Fund

Not on file

Crash history

1

Total Crashes

Fatal Crashes0
Injury Crashes0
Tow Crashes1

Frequently asked questions

Is HETZELS OVERLAND TRANSPORT INC authorized to operate?

Yes. HETZELS OVERLAND TRANSPORT INC (USDOT #546605) currently holds "AUTHORIZED" status with FMCSA. They're registered as an interstate carrier.

What is HETZELS OVERLAND TRANSPORT INC's safety record?

HETZELS OVERLAND TRANSPORT INC has 69 inspections on file and 1 crash on record. They do not show a formal FMCSA safety rating in CarrierOwl's current data. CarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal, so brokers should verify current BASIC percentiles directly with FMCSA before relying on them.

How many trucks does HETZELS OVERLAND TRANSPORT INC operate?

HETZELS OVERLAND TRANSPORT INC operates 33 power units with 29 drivers on file. That puts them in the mid-size range.

Does HETZELS OVERLAND TRANSPORT INC transport hazardous materials?

No. HETZELS OVERLAND TRANSPORT INC does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.

Where is HETZELS OVERLAND TRANSPORT INC located?

HETZELS OVERLAND TRANSPORT INC is based in EFFINGHAM, Illinois at 304 W AIRPORT RD, 62401-6075. Phone: (217) 342-4942.

What are HETZELS OVERLAND TRANSPORT INC's out-of-service rates?

HETZELS OVERLAND TRANSPORT INC's driver out-of-service rate is 1.4%, compared to the national average of 5.51%. Below average, which is a good sign. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 6.3% (national average: 20.72%). Below average, suggesting the fleet is well-maintained.