Hardinger Trucking Safety Record

DOT# 41545 · Erie, PA 16502 · 8144536587

A

Excellent safety record — scored 5/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.

Last inspected 01/27/2026

Grade based on FMCSA inspection, crash, and violation data. See methodology →

Vehicle OOS Rate 0/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0/20 pts
Crash Rate 5/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Hardinger Trucking (DOT# 41545) in Erie, Pennsylvania has 140 inspections on record with 61 violations and a 7.9% vehicle out-of-service rate and 2 crashes. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Active common authority.

140 Inspections
7.9% Vehicle OOS Rate
2 Crashes
74 Power Units

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.

Vehicle OOS Rate 7.9%
Carrier: 7.9% (11 of 140) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 2.1%
Carrier: 2.1% (3 of 140) National: 6.4%
60% OOS rate better than 60% of carriers in Pennsylvania
31% crash rate better than 31% of carriers in Pennsylvania

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.

61 total violations across 140 inspections
15 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (25%)
Vehicle Maintenance
29
Unsafe Driving
20
Hours of Service
10
Driver Fitness
2

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.

Inspected across 19 states
Level 1: 22 (16%) Level 2: 43 (31%) Level 3: 75 (54%)
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
01/27/2026 PA 3 0 0
01/27/2026 PA 3 0 0
01/16/2026 PA 3 0 0
01/15/2026 NY 3 0 2
01/15/2026 NY 3 0 0
01/14/2026 PA 3 0 0
12/29/2025 MD 3 0 0
11/24/2025 NY 2 0 0
11/13/2025 PA 3 0 0
10/31/2025 TN 3 0 0
2 injury crashes
25-SEP-25 most recent crash on record
Date State Fatalities Injuries Tow-Aways
25-SEP-25 IL 0 2 0
20-JAN-25 PA 0 3 0

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.

MC/MX Number MC143511
Common Authority Active
Contract Authority Active
Broker Authority Inactive
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance On File
Surety Bond Not On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Primary National Interstate Insurance Company $1,000 10/07/2024
CARGO National Interstate Insurance Company N/A 03/01/2024

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.

Power Units 74
Drivers 59
Fleet Size Mid-Size Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat No
Operating Since 06/01/1974
MCS-150 Filed 20240313 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 4,544,820
Address 1314 West 18 St, Erie, PA 16502