HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/41545-hardinger-transfer-co-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 10:47 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026
HARDINGER TRANSFER CO INC
Doing business as HARDINGER TRUCKING
Carrier & Broker
Broker & Motor carrier under MC143511
Do not book until these are resolved · 1 signal
How risk signals workAt least one fact in the FMCSA record should stop a booking until it is cleared up. Confirm the current record on Motus first; it is not a finding of wrongdoing.
- No broker bond or trust fund on fileBrokers must keep $75,000 of financial security (BMC-84 or BMC-85) on file.
- Registration (MCS-150) last updated 2 years agoFleet size and contact details on the registration may be out of date.
Cargo cover filed: $5,000
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (814) 453-6587, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC143511.
- Ask for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load; if it brokers your load, ask for proof of its BMC-84/85 bond or trust instead.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. Cargo cover filed: $5,000.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo | MC143511 | — | National Interstate Insurance Company Policy VPP 49000075-11 · BMC-34 | $5,000 | Mar 1, 2024 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC143511 | Primary | National Interstate Insurance Company Policy VPP 4900075-11 · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Oct 7, 2024 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
6 of 37 · Pennsylvania avg 20.9%
1 of 70 · Pennsylvania avg 5.4%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2026 | NY | 2 | 0 | No |
| Sep 16, 2026 | NJ | 3 | 0 | No |
| Aug 27, 2026 | OH | 1 | 0 | No |
| Jul 22, 2026 | MD | 2 | 0 | No |
| Jul 1, 2026 | PA | 2 | 0 | No |
| Jun 24, 2026 | PA | 2 | 0 | No |
| Jun 19, 2026 | NY | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jun 12, 2026 | NY | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jun 6, 2026 | NY | 2 | 1 | No |
| Jun 3, 2026 | OH | 2 | 1 | Yes |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The Pennsylvania average covers 99,838 vehicle and 169,435 driver inspections of all Pennsylvania-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
25 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 8 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 32 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Pennsylvania share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | 6 | 56.0% | 67.0% |
| Unsafe Driving | 6 | 0 | 24.0% | 15.1% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 3 | 0 | 12.0% | 12.1% |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 8.0% | 4.8% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 38323A2LCDLN | 1 | 1 |
| Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency Medical Certificate · Driver Fitness · code 39141APC | 1 | 1 |
| Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BALR | 1 | 1 |
| Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALSLIWR | 1 | 1 |
| Flat tire or fabric exposed Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A | 1 | 1 |
| Tires - All others bump or bulge related to tread or sidewall separation Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A2TAOBB | 1 | 1 |
| Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOL | 1 | 1 |
| Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOLTIS | 1 | 1 |
| HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. EOBR Related · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39522GELDMFV | 1 | 0 |
| Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39530B1 | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 18, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Pennsylvania column is the mix across all Pennsylvania-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
3 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2026 | Erie City, PA | 0 | 1 |
| Sep 25, 2025 | Addison Twp, IL | 0 | 2 |
| Jan 20, 2025 | Jones Township, PA | 0 | 3 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 41545 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC143511 |
| Legal name | HARDINGER TRANSFER CO INC |
| DBA name | HARDINGER TRUCKING |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 56 |
| Drivers | 47 |
| Annual mileage | 4,544,820 (2023) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Sep 2, 2003) |
| USDOT number added | Jun 1, 1974 · 52 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Mar 13, 2024 |
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsDrive/Tow AwayLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsIntermodal ContainersChemicalsBeveragesPaper ProductsConstructionOtherMiscellaneous Prepared Foodstuffs
Questions about HARDINGER TRANSFER CO INC
Is HARDINGER TRANSFER CO INC a broker or a carrier?
Both. HARDINGER TRANSFER CO INC holds active broker authority and active authority to haul freight. Check which role it is acting in on your load: as a broker it arranges another carrier; as a carrier it hauls with its own trucks.
What does HARDINGER TRANSFER CO INC's operating authority allow?
MC143511: Broker (may arrange transportation by other authorized carriers, but may not haul the freight itself under this authority); Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about HARDINGER TRANSFER CO INC is old or missing?
The MCS-150 was last updated Mar 13, 2024, so fleet size and contact details may be out of date.
What should I verify before booking HARDINGER TRANSFER CO INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 41545. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (814) 453-6587, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC143511, and ask for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load; if it brokers your load, ask for proof of its BMC-84/85 bond or trust instead.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 18, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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