HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/765126-billy-d-hardy/ · Checked 2026-10-19 16:47 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
BILLY D HARDY
Doing business as B & J HARDY TRANSPORT
Review before booking · 1 signal
How risk signals workFacts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average31.6% vs Maine average 20.0%.
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, (207) 521-5245, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC344183.
- 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) | MC344183 | Primary | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY Policy CA-ZT3856 · BMC-91X | $750,000 | Dec 8, 2023 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 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 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
6 of 19 · Maine avg 20.0%
2 of 20 · Maine avg 4.4%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | ME | 2 | 5 | No |
| Oct 15, 2026 | ME | 2 | 10 | No |
| Oct 5, 2026 | ME | 2 | 5 | No |
| Sep 30, 2026 | ME | 2 | 5 | No |
| Aug 17, 2026 | ME | 1 | 28 | Yes |
| Aug 6, 2026 | ME | 2 | 9 | No |
| Jul 28, 2026 | ME | 2 | 7 | Yes |
| Jul 15, 2026 | ME | 2 | 4 | No |
| Apr 24, 2026 | ME | 2 | 13 | Yes |
| Apr 6, 2026 | ME | 2 | 3 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 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 Maine average covers 4,280 vehicle and 7,013 driver inspections of all Maine-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
56 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 15 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 131 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 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 | Maine share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 54 | 13 | 96.4% | 70.5% |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 3.6% | 5.0% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection Inspection Reports · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39617CPI | 10 | 0 |
| Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375CTAOTDLT232 | 5 | 0 |
| Lighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALTSIR | 3 | 0 |
| Logs - Improper/insufficient/or damaged components of a securement system Improper Load Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393116BCL | 2 | 2 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BAIR | 2 | 1 |
| Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BALAC | 2 | 1 |
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DB | 2 | 0 |
| Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALFTSI | 2 | 0 |
| Conspicuity Systems - Trailers side retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1 1993 Reflective Sheeting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39311BCSSRR | 2 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3922SLLMF | 2 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Maine column is the mix across all Maine-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 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
Crash details
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 10, 2026 | Linneus, ME | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 765126 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC344183 |
| Legal name | BILLY D HARDY |
| DBA name | B & J HARDY TRANSPORT |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 6 |
| Drivers | 4 |
| Annual mileage | 310,688 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Aug 13, 1998 · 28 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | May 28, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsFresh ProduceGrain, Feed, HayCoal/CokeMeatGarbage/RefuseCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstruction
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
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Questions about BILLY D HARDY
What does BILLY D HARDY's operating authority allow?
MC344183: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about BILLY D HARDY is old or missing?
FMCSA has not issued a safety rating, which means no compliance review is on record, not that the carrier is unsafe.
What should I verify before booking BILLY D HARDY?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 765126. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (207) 521-5245, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC344183, 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 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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