DBA: Hbi Truck Lines
Hornish Bros Inc is an active interstate carrier based in Defiance, OH.
No insurance filings on record.
View on FMCSA L&I| Vehicle Type | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight Trucks | 160 | 0 | 0 |
| Tractors | 0 | 160 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 335 | 0 |
| Total Power Units | 160 | ||
Distinct vehicles · 24 mo
vs 160 self-reported (MCS-150)
Top makes
Registered in
Higher values = more violations. 0 = clean record.
| Category | vs. Cohort | vs. State | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 88% | 92% | Worse than most peers |
| HOS Compliance | 65% | 91% | Around peer average |
| Driver Fitness | 58% | 92% | Around peer average |
| Controlled Substances | 99% | 99% | Worse than most peers |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 66% | 86% | Around peer average |
Lower percentile = lower SMS measure = stronger safety record. Computed nightly across active carriers in the same state and fleet-size band.
| Type | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | 0 | 3 | — | 6.67% |
| Vehicle | 0 | 10 | — | 22.26% |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0 | — |
| Period | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-away | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2025 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Jan 1, 2025 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Oct 1, 2024 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Jul 1, 2024 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Most-cited violation codes
| BASIC Category | Total | Severe | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 50 | 16 | 11 |
| Date | State | Vehicle | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 20, 2026 | IN | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 1 |
| Mar 10, 2026 | IN | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 0 |
| Feb 26, 2026 | IL | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 23, 2026 | IN | TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 0 |
| Category |
|---|
| Insp w/ Viol |
|---|
| Measure |
|---|
| Alert |
|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 39 | 3.00 | — |
| HOS Compliance | 13 | 0.27 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 30 | 4.50 | — |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 0.10 | — |
| Controlled Substances | 1 | 0.25 | — |
| 4.44% |
Where they run
Inspected in 15 states. Top state OH accounts for 36% of activity. Activity outside home state (OH): 64%.
+10 other states with fewer inspections
| Unsafe Driving | 45 | 11 | 0 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 15 | 2 | 1 |
| Controlled Substances/​Alcohol | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Feb 13, 2026 |
| OH |
| TRUCK TRACTOR |
| 1 |
| 1 |
| Feb 11, 2026 | OH | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 9, 2026 | NY | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 5, 2026 | IN | TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | 0 |
| Feb 3, 2026 | IN | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 0 |
| Jan 29, 2026 | IN | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 0 |
| Date | Code | Description | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 20, 2026 | 39375A3TFL | Tires - Front leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Mar 10, 2026 | 3922SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Feb 23, 2026 | 3922SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Feb 23, 2026 | 39522H2ELDNISDT | HOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to pr | Hours-of-Service Compliance | — |
| Feb 13, 2026 | 39375A3TAOLTIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Feb 5, 2026 | 38323A2LCDLNP | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV while not in possession of a CDL on person | Driver Fitness | — |
| Feb 5, 2026 | 39222AD | Driver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Feb 5, 2026 | 3922SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Feb 3, 2026 | 3922SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Jan 29, 2026 | 3922SLLFC | State/Local Laws - Following too closely | Unsafe Driving | — |