Harding Metals INC Safety Record
DOT# 7183 · Northwood, NH 03261-9738 · 6039425573
Good safety record — scored 20/100. Below-average out-of-service rates and few crashes.
Last inspected 03/19/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 20/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Harding Metals INC (DOT# 7183) in Northwood, New Hampshire has 85 inspections on record with 77 violations and a 18.8% vehicle out-of-service rate and 4 crashes. Safety grade: B. Active common authority.
Out-of-Service Rates vs. National Average
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.
Violation Categories · 77 total violations
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.
Inspection History · 85 records
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.
| Date | State | Veh OOS | Drv OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/19/2026 | NY | 0 | 0 |
| 02/26/2026 | VT | 0 | 0 |
| 01/13/2026 | VT | 0 | 0 |
| 12/15/2025 | NH | 0 | 0 |
| 12/08/2025 | CT | 0 | 0 |
| 11/24/2025 | OH | 0 | 0 |
| 11/17/2025 | PA | 0 | 0 |
| 11/14/2025 | NH | 0 | 0 |
| 10/23/2025 | VT | 0 | 0 |
| 10/17/2025 | NH | 0 | 0 |
Crash History · 4 records
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28-JUL-25 | PA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 26-MAY-25 | NH | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 21-DEC-25 | VT | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 10-SEP-25 | NH | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Authority & Insurance
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.
| Type | Insurer | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| BIPD/Primary | Union Insurance Co. | $750 |
Fleet Profile
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.