HARDINGER TRUCKING
Legal: HARDINGER TRANSFER CO INC
Risk factors
Low riskVioCodes scoreA weighted read of the public FMCSA signals below — authority, insurance, out-of-service, crashes, roadside OOS rates, and carrier connections. A starting point for vetting, not a guarantee.
Broker payment signals
Bond, cancellation & authority risk for this broker — from free FMCSA records.
- No active broker bond on file — a bond is required to operate. High non-payment risk.
- Broker authority is inactive, not active.
- Bond has changed hands 8 times across 5 sureties — churn can signal payment or coverage trouble.
These are FMCSA bond & authority signals — not a credit report. A filed bond cancellation is the biggest early warning that a broker may stop paying, but days-to-pay and slow-pay history aren’t public FMCSA data — verify those with a broker-credit service or references before extending terms.
Roadside inspection performance
Out-of-service rate vs national average. Lower is better.
CSA performance breakdown
FMCSA · Sep 202678 inspections · 18 violations (3 OOS) · 7% of inspections had an OOS finding.
Violations by BASIC
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Top cited codes
score = count × severity weight
- 1392.2CUnsafe Driving
Failure to obey traffic control device
5
1× · sev 5
- 2392.2-SLLILCUnsafe Driving
State/Local Laws - Improper lane change
5
1× · sev 5
- 3392.2-SLLLRUnsafe Driving
State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation
3
1× · sev 3
- 4393.203B-CBPVehicle Maintenance
Cab and Body Parts - Cab/body mounts loose/broken/missing
2
1× · sev 2
- 5393.9Vehicle Maintenance
Inoperable Required Lamp
2
1× · sev 2
- 6393.75A1 OOS
Flat tire or fabric exposed
1
1×
- 7396.3A1
Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories
1
1×
- 8392.2-SLLS1
State/Local Laws - Speeding 1-5 miles per hour over the speed limit
1
1×
- 9392.2-SLLUPUnsafe Driving
State/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway
1
1× · sev 1
- 10392.2-SLLIRP
State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation
1
1×
Most inspected in · top 8 states
- NY10
- PA9
- MD4
- OH2
- IL2
- NJ1
- TN1
- NC1
Latest FMCSA SMS snapshot. Codes link to the lookup — severity weighting, contest angles, and the DataQs Drafter for each. Click a BASIC to filter the codes.
Safety trends & next-run projection
Where each BASIC sits today, how it ranks against peers, and where it’s heading at the next monthly SMS run.
FMCSA keeps the Crash Indicator percentile private, and its measure needs a power-unit history public data doesn’t expose — so it can’t be estimated yet. VioCodes now records power units monthly, so a calibrated Crash estimate should light up over time. These are the public crash facts (all state-reportable crashes count, regardless of fault).
“Projected” estimates the next monthly SMS run from inspections on record now. FMCSA marks the BASIC percentile itself “Not Public,” so the percentile shown is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers, presented as a likely range (shaded on the gauge) and calibrated against real carriers. Crash Indicator has no public estimate — FMCSA keeps its measures fully private. Estimates, not official FMCSA figures. Not affiliated with FMCSA.
Recommendations
What’s driving each score, what to do about it, and where it could go.
A high share of violations are occurring in Chautauqua County, NY
Medium impact5 of 17 violations in the last 12 months (29%) came from inspections in Chautauqua County, NY. That can mean tougher enforcement there or simply more of your miles run through it — either way it's worth a look.
- Review the inspections from Chautauqua County, NY to spot recurring issues
- Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving
Low impactEstimated Unsafe Driving percentile of 7% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other1× · 28%
- 392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change1× · 19%
- 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× · 11%
- 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device1× · 19%
- 392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway1× · 4%
- 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× · 19%
- Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance
Low impactEstimated Hours-of-Service Compliance percentile of 15% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.1× · 50%
- 395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.1× · 25%
- 395.30B1Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD1× · 25%
- Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention
Low impactEstimated Controlled Substances/Alcohol percentile of 0% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance
Low impactEstimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 17% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on1× · 25%
- 393.11A1-LHLMLighting - Headlamp(s) - Any missing1× · 6%
- 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp1× · 4%
- 393.75A2-TAOBBTires - All others, bump or bulge related to tread or sidewall separation1× · 11%
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS1× · 11%
- 393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS1× · 11%
- 393.55C2-BAir Brake - CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. System does not function or indicates1× · 13%
- 396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test1× · 6%
- 393.55C1-BAir Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault.1× · 4%
- Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses; clean lenses and check the trailer plug
- Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Recommendations are generated from the carrier’s public FMCSA roadside-inspection record. Percentiles and projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures. Informational, not legal advice.
90-day safety improvement plan
What this carrier has struggled with most in the last 90 days — where to focus now.
Based on roadside inspections in the last 90 days, ranked by what recurs most. Informational, not legal advice.
Inspection & crash map
live · FMCSA MCMISEvery inspection and crash on record — hover a point for the summary, click for full detail (codes, severity, CSA points).
CSA points = violation severity weight × FMCSA time weight (3× in the last 6 months, 2× at 6–12, 1× at 12–24). Points are spread within each state — FMCSA records the inspection state, not an exact location. Source: FMCSA MCMIS.
Equipment
VINs via NHTSA70 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.
+ 40 more.
Equipment is inferred from VINs recorded on roadside inspections (FMCSA MCMIS), decoded via the NHTSA vPIC API — it reflects vehicles inspected, not a current fleet roster.
Crash record (US, last 24 months)
Total
3
Tow-away
2
Injury
6
Fatal
0
Company profile
FMCSA censusAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
- Interstate · 100+ mi35 drivers
- Interstate · <100 mi10 drivers
- Intrastate · 100+ mi1 drivers
- Intrastate · <100 mi1 drivers
- Company officer
- HAROLD J. BENDER, II
- Operation
- Interstate
- D-U-N-S
- 59091108
- Registered since
- 1974-06-01
- Last MCS-150 update
- 2024-03-13
- Census status
- Active
Fleet: 49 trucks · 42 owned tractors · 122 owned trailers.
Source: FMCSA Company Census File (data.transportation.gov). Fleet and driver counts are self-reported on the carrier’s most recent MCS-150 filing.
Connections
carrier graphThis carrier shares VINs with 9 other carriers — review the connections below as part of your vetting.
Shared VINs come from FMCSA roadside-inspection records — a vehicle inspected under more than one carrier, often a fleet transfer or trailer interchange. Other links come from the FMCSA census. Shared identifiers are common and often legitimate — treat these as leads to investigate, not proof of wrongdoing.
Activity history
59 events- 11/12/2024Insurance name changed — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy VPP 4900075-10
- 10/09/2024COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/08/2024)
- 10/09/2024CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/08/2024)
- 10/07/2024Insurance filed — National Interstate Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy VPP 4900075-11
- 10/07/2024Insurance ended — National Interstate Insurance Company
policy VPP 4900075-11
- 10/07/2024Insurance replaced — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy VPP 4900075-10
- 03/13/2024MCS-150 update filed
4.5M mi reported (2023)
- 03/01/2024Insurance filed — National Interstate Insurance Company
Cargo — BMC-34 · policy VPP 49000075-11
- 03/01/2024Insurance ended — National Interstate Insurance Company
policy VPP 49000075-11
- 03/01/2024Insurance replaced — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy VPP 4900075-10
- 10/02/2023Insurance name changed — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy VPP 4900075-00
- 08/28/2023COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/29/2023)
- 08/28/2023CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/29/2023)
- 03/01/2023Insurance replaced — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy VPP 4900075-00
- 03/31/2017Insurance replaced — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy VEN 8000024-00
- 12/16/2014Insurance cancelled — LEXON INSURANCE COMPANY
SURETY · policy 1097316
- 12/16/2013Insurance cancelled — WESTERN SURETY CO.
SURETY · policy 69595091
- 12/13/2013Insurance replaced — WESTERN SURETY CO.
SURETY · policy 69595091
- 10/01/2013Insurance replaced — WESTERN SURETY CO.
SURETY · policy 69595091
- 11/22/2007Insurance cancelled — WESTERN SURETY CO.
SURETY · policy 69595091
- 10/26/2007BROKER — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/15/2007)
- 11/10/2006Insurance cancelled — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
CARGO · policy QT660-138D8497-TIL-97
- 10/29/2006Insurance cancelled — WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION
BIPD/Primary · policy WCP103002572301
- 10/02/2006COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/10/2006)
- 10/02/2006CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/10/2006)
- 10/01/2006Insurance replaced — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
CARGO · policy QT660-138D8497-TIL-97
- 10/01/2006Insurance replaced — WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION
BIPD/Primary · policy WCP103002572301
- 06/22/2006Insurance cancelled — WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION
BIPD/Primary · policy WCP103002572301
- 04/07/2006Insurance cancelled — WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION
BIPD/Primary · policy WCP103002572300
- 05/23/2005Insurance cancelled — WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION
BIPD/Primary · policy WCP103002572300
Merged from FMCSA authority, insurance, out-of-service, and census records.
Operations
Classification
- AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Area served
- Interstate
FMCSA safety rating
- Rating
- Satisfactory
- Type
- Compliance review
- Rated
- 2003-09-02
- Last review
- 2003-08-27
MCS-150 registration
- Form date
- 2024-03-13
- Reported mileage
- 4,544,820 mi (2023)
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