H&e Rentals Safety Record
DOT# 171507 · Baton Rouge, LA 70809 · 2252985200
Legal name: H&e Equipment Services INC
Average safety record — scored 35/100. This carrier's inspection results are typical for the industry.
Last inspected 02/17/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 35/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, H&e Rentals (DOT# 171507) in Baton Rouge, Louisiana has 557 inspections on record with 420 violations and a 12.7% vehicle out-of-service rate and 24 crashes, including 2 fatal. Safety grade: C. Inactive common authority.
Out-of-Service Rates vs. National Average
An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.
Violation Categories · 420 total violations
FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.
Inspection History · 100 records
FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.
| Date | State | Veh OOS | Drv OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/17/2026 | IL | 0 | 0 |
| 02/02/2026 | KY | 0 | 0 |
| 12/02/2025 | FL | 0 | 0 |
| 11/19/2025 | CA | 0 | 0 |
| 11/19/2025 | AR | 0 | 0 |
| 11/13/2025 | CA | 0 | 0 |
| 11/05/2025 | VA | 0 | 0 |
| 10/21/2025 | TN | 0 | 0 |
| 10/21/2025 | CA | 0 | 0 |
| 10/21/2025 | CA | 0 | 0 |
Crash History · 24 records
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31-OCT-25 | CA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 25-OCT-24 | FL | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 25-APR-24 | TX | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 24-SEP-25 | CA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 23-JUL-24 | TN | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 22-NOV-24 | GA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 22-AUG-24 | GA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 22-APR-25 | CA | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 21-JUN-25 | TX | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 19-JUL-24 | AR | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Authority & Insurance
FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.
| Type | Insurer | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| BIPD/Primary | National Union Fire Ins. Co. of Pitsbgh. Pa | $5,000 |
Fleet Profile
Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.