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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 18, 2026
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A O HARDEE AND SON INC
USDOT 1011928 · EIN 57-0721991
4206 SEA MOUNTAIN HIGHWAY, LITTLE RIVER, SC, 29566
(843) 249-1264 · BENJY HARDEE
98
Low risk
Risk factors
1 crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
28 / 30
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
60 / 58
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate6.9% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Unsafe Driving38 pts
Vehicle Maintenance20 pts
Other4 pts
Not in SMS3 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 14 | |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 10 | |
| 393.51 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 8 | |
| 392.16 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 7 | |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 7 | |
| 392.2FT | Not in SMS | 2 | 0 | |
| 107.620B | Not in SMS | 1 | 0 | |
| 172.504A | — | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 393.100A | — | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Most inspected states
NC49
SC11
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.77 | 0.77 | ≈23–30% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 0.35 | 0.27 | — | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-10-12. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
A high share of violations are occurring in Brunswick County, NC · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Brunswick County, NC to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Seat belt violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Seat belt 55% · Speeding 45%
• Zero-tolerance belt policy; verify with in-cab camera or spot checks
Projected: could improve up to 14 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Hours-of-Service Compliance needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Driver Fitness needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 5 inspections, 0 violations, 0 OOS, 5 clean · holding steady.
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Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/01/2025 | NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC | 1 |
Equipment — 38 vehicles seen in inspections
32 incomplete vehicle4 trailer2 truck
Company profile
Officer
BENJY HARDEE
Annual mileage
1.0M mi (2019)
CDL drivers
30
Registered since
2002-03-15
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 2 carriers
Shares identifiers with 2 carriers (2 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| MCDONALD BROTHERS GRADING LLC | 3880139 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
08/22/2024 — MCS-150 update filed
1.0M mi reported (2019)
03/15/2002 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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