Hess Services INC Safety Record
DOT# 896099 · Hays, KS 67601 · 7856214075
Excellent safety record — scored 5/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.
Last inspected 03/10/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 5/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Hess Services INC (DOT# 896099) in Hays, Kansas has 42 inspections on record with 39 violations and a 4.8% vehicle out-of-service rate and 2 crashes. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). 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 · 39 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 · 42 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/10/2026 | SD | 0 | 0 |
| 02/03/2026 | CA | 0 | 0 |
| 02/03/2026 | CA | 0 | 0 |
| 01/13/2026 | CA | 0 | 0 |
| 01/13/2026 | CA | 0 | 0 |
| 01/12/2026 | CA | 0 | 0 |
| 01/12/2026 | CA | 0 | 0 |
| 11/20/2025 | NE | 0 | 0 |
| 08/12/2025 | OK | 0 | 0 |
| 07/29/2025 | ND | 0 | 0 |
Crash History · 2 records
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23-MAY-25 | KS | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 04-JUN-25 | NM | 0 | 1 | 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 | The Travelers Indemnity Co. of Connecticut | $1,000 |
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.