HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/4289360-sam-hardy-llc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 03:48 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026
SAM HARDY LLC
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.
- Unsatisfactory FMCSA safety ratingRated Sep 30, 2026.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
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, (832) 332-5995, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC1668691.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC1668691 | — | NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE COMPANY RISK RETENTION GROUP, LLC Policy MDX-26-321653-00 · BMC-91X | $750,000 | Oct 21, 2026 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC1668691 | — | NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE COMPANY RISK RETENTION GROUP, LLC Policy MDX2632165300 · BMC-91X | $750,000 | Jul 25, 2026 | 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
9 of 28 · Texas avg 25.1%
9 of 34 · Texas avg 7.7%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 20, 2026 | AZ | 3 | 3 | Yes |
| Sep 3, 2026 | IN | 3 | 8 | Yes |
| Aug 10, 2026 | TN | 1 | 1 | No |
| Jul 30, 2026 | TX | 2 | 2 | Yes |
| Jul 2, 2026 | TN | 1 | 9 | Yes |
| Jun 24, 2026 | NM | 2 | 1 | No |
| May 20, 2026 | NM | 1 | 2 | No |
| Apr 8, 2026 | OH | 3 | 5 | Yes |
| Apr 8, 2026 | AZ | 1 | 2 | No |
| Feb 5, 2026 | AZ | 2 | 11 | 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 Texas average covers 347,521 vehicle and 460,200 driver inspections of all Texas-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
101 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 37 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 124 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 | Texas share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 55 | 18 | 54.5% | 78.8% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 25 | 6 | 24.8% | 11.4% |
| Driver Fitness | 9 | 9 | 8.9% | 4.2% |
| Unsafe Driving | 7 | 0 | 6.9% | 4.8% |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 5 | 4 | 5.0% | 0.2% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39524 | 6 | 0 |
| HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed Incomplete/Wrong Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958A1HOSP | 5 | 5 |
| Driver Prohibited from Performing Safety Sensitive Functions per 382.501(a) in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse Alcohol Jumping OOS · Controlled Substances/Alcohol · code 39215 | 4 | 3 |
| Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty off duty or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes Hours · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3953A3II | 4 | 0 |
| 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 | 3 | 3 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BAIR | 3 | 0 |
| Driving a CMV while CDL is suspended for a safety-related or unknown reason and in state of driver's license issuance License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 38351ASIN | 2 | 2 |
| 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 | 2 | 2 |
| Hubs - Wheel seal leaking Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3965BHWSL | 2 | 1 |
| HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain False Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958EHOSPD | 2 | 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 Texas column is the mix across all Texas-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
No reportable crashes in this period.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 4289360 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC1668691 |
| Legal name | SAM HARDY LLC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 5 |
| Drivers | 5 |
| Annual mileage | 325,000 (2026) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Unsatisfactory (Sep 30, 2026) |
| USDOT number added | Aug 30, 2024 · 2 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jul 12, 2026 |
Cargo carried
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Questions about SAM HARDY LLC
What does SAM HARDY LLC's operating authority allow?
MC1668691: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about SAM HARDY LLC is old or missing?
Nothing notable: authority and insurance come from current Motus data and there is enough inspection history to compare.
What should I verify before booking SAM HARDY LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 4289360. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (832) 332-5995, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC1668691, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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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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