General Questions
Where are you located?
Our office and shop are located in Odessa, NE, right along I-80.
Where do you hire out of?
We hire drivers nationwide and locally for office and shop positions.
What are your hours?
Office: Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Shop: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, 7:00 AM – Noon
Do you train?
Yes — we can train for flatbed, but require one year of verifiable experience.
What’s your pet policy?
- $10/week for one pet under 30 lbs
- $15/week for one pet over 30 lbs
- Maximum of two pets per truck
- Only dogs or cats allowed; other animals require approval
- Drivers are financially responsible for any damages caused by pets
Can I have someone ride with me?
Yes — you can have one rider aged 5–65 years old.
There’s an additional cost of $29/month.
What are your age and experience requirements?
Must be 23 years or older
1 year of OTR experience required
Flatbed experience preferred
Do you hire OTR?
Yes! We hire both company drivers and lease purchase drivers.
See our OTR page for more information.
Do you hire regionally?
Yes — we hire regional drivers in:
CO, IA, IL, KS, MO, NE, OK, SD, and WY.
See our Regional page for more information.
How does your lease purchase work?
Call us at (308) 237-3116 to learn about our unique Lease Purchase program.
Dispatch FAQ
Where do you load out of and deliver to?
We haul to all 48 continental states.
About 70–75% of our freight is west of the Mississippi River.
What would my home time be like?
Home time varies by location.
Contact a recruiter at (308) 237-3116 or send us a message for details.
What would my average miles per year be?
100,000 – 150,000 miles per year. Average miles/week depends on whether you drive OTR or regionally, how often you want to be home, and how hard you are willing to run.
What is your out time?
Varies by driver and location:
- Regional: typically weekly out
- OTR: Flexible, based on driver preference and where home is.
What trucks are available?
We’re an all Peterbilt and Kenworth fleet.
Availability changes frequently — call (308) 237-3116 or message us for details.
Do you only do flatbed?
Yes — we specialize in flatbed freight.
What trailers do you use?
We run 48 ft and 53 ft flatbed trailers.
Do you use E-Logs?
Yes — we use Samsara for electronic logging.
Equipment FAQ
What trucks are in your fleet?
We operate Peterbilt and Kenworth trucks, all well-maintained and modernized for safety and comfort.
Pay & Benefits FAQ
What is your pay like?
- We pay by the mile on all loaded and empty miles. Reach out to us for detailed rates.
- All loaded and empty miles are paid at the same rate.
What benefits do you offer?
Visit our Benefits page for full details.
Do you offer any bonuses?
Yes!
- Monthly and annual performance bonuses
- $100 bonus for each clean DOT inspection
Freight & Shipping FAQs
What types of freight do you haul?
We specialize in flatbed and Conestoga (curtain-side) freight, including steel and metal (coils, plates, beams, tubing), construction materials (lumber, roofing, prefabricated structures), agricultural equipment (pivots, irrigation systems, farm machinery), and general machinery/industrial equipment.
What is your service area?
We haul across all 48 continental states, with roughly 70–75% of our freight moving west of the Mississippi. We also handle cross-border shipments. Our home terminal is in Odessa, NE, right off I-80.
How do I request a freight quote?
Fill out our quote request form with your load date, origin/destination, stop count, freight type and details (weight, measurements, quantity), and trailer preference, or call us directly at (308) 237-3116. Include any special handling notes — like overwidth loads or tarping requirements — so we can quote accurately.
What equipment do you run?
Our fleet includes 48 ft and 53 ft flatbed trailers as well as 53 ft Conestoga trailers, pulled by a modern fleet of Peterbilt and Kenworth trucks. Conestoga trailers protect freight from weather while still allowing easy side and overhead loading.
Do you handle oversized or overweight loads?
Yes. We handle over-dimensional and oversized freight, including permitted loads.
What industries do you serve?
We work with shippers in construction, agriculture, steel and metal manufacturing, and heavy equipment/machinery, among others. Our flatbed and Conestoga fleet is built to handle the variety of freight those industries typically move.
Do you offer drop trailer service?
Yes, we offer drop trailer and other custom loading/unloading solutions for shippers with recurring or specialized freight needs.
How will I know the status of my shipment?
Our load planning team and drivers stay in communication with shippers throughout the load — from pickup through delivery — so you’re not left guessing where your freight is.
Do you offer expedited or time-sensitive delivery?
Yes, we offer expedited and flexible scheduling options for time-sensitive freight. Mention your timeline when requesting a quote so we can confirm availability.
How experienced is Hinz Trucking?
Hinz Trucking was founded in 1985 in Holdrege, NE, starting with just ten tractors. We’re now a third-generation, family-owned carrier operating across 48 states with a fleet of 200 trucks and more than 350 flatbed trailers.