H&E EQUIPMENT SERVICES INC
893-unit flatbed / open-deck operator based in Baton Rouge, LA. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 171507
- MC
- MC11077
- Based
- Baton Rouge, LA
- Contact
- 2252985200 · cabrown2@he-equipment.com
What this carrier is
With 893 power units and 620 drivers on file, H&E EQUIPMENT SERVICES INC is an enterprise-fleet flatbed / open-deck operator operating out of Baton Rouge, LA. The carrier runs regional lanes and holds active MC11077 authority. Listed cargo classifications include machinery, large objects and construction materials. FMCSA safety rating on file: Satisfactory (Nov 13, 2008).
Fleet composition on file: 495 owned trucks, 398 owned tractors, 460 owned trailers.
For shippers and brokers: this carrier reads as low-risk on peer-cohort measures with no acute or critical flags in the current window.
At a glance
Safety record
Grade shown here is ProHRHQ analysis based on public FMCSA data. It is not an official FMCSA safety rating. The authoritative federal record is on FMCSA SAFER/SMS.
Current peer-cohort snapshot based on public FMCSA BASIC measures. Peer cohort: 25 motor carriers operating 885–903 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The strongest signal is Hours-of-Service at 14.5% of peer cohort average — well under norm. Combined with a clean acute-flag picture, that supports the A grade. Main caution: nothing stands out as disqualifying on this record.
| BASIC | Carrier (3yr, weighted) | Cohort avg | vs. cohort | Acute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 130 | 357.50 | 36.4% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 13 | 89.50 | 14.5% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 8 | 7.00 | 114.3% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.00 | — | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 193 | 560.00 | 34.5% | No |
| Hazmat | 3 | 50.00 | 6.0% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 885–903-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Unsafe Driving, Hours-of-Service, and Vehicle Maintenance.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 171507: 553 inspections across 33 states. Most recent inspection: Feb 17, 2026 in IL.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 128 |
| Hours-of-Service | 13 |
| Driver Fitness | 13 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 249 |
| Hazmat | 4 |
| Total violations | 421 (83 out-of-service) |
Crash record (3 yr): 25 reportable crashes , 8 with reported injuries , 2 with fatalities . Most recent: Oct 31, 2025.
What this carrier likely fits
This is a flatbed / open-deck operator that runs regional lanes, at an enterprise fleet scale, with machinery, large objects, and construction materials on the FMCSA cargo classification list.
Drawn from FMCSA-reported cargo classifications, route profile, and fleet composition. Not a substitute for direct confirmation of equipment and lane capability with the carrier.
Key takeaways
- Grade A (strong) against 25 peer carriers operating 885–903 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 351 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (8 driver OOS, 45 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 421 violations, 25 reportable crashes (2 involving fatalities).
- Hazmat is the strongest area — 6.0% of peer cohort average (well under norm).
- Operates as an enterprise-fleet flatbed / open-deck operator running regional lanes with 893 power units on file.
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