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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 4, 2026
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HARDINGER TRANSFER CO INC
USDOT 41545 · MC143511 · EIN 25-1216199 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
1314 WEST 18 ST, ERIE, PA, 16502
(814) 453-6587 · HAROLD J. BENDER, II
94
Low risk
Risk factors
3 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
56 / 47
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
71 / 160
Crashes (24 mo)
3
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
Inactive
National Interstate Insurance Company — $1M BIPD · policy VPP 4900075-11 · eff 10/07/2024
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate15.8% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate1.3% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance93 pts
Unsafe Driving38 pts
Driver Fitness26 pts
Other10 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance3 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 24 |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 15 | |
| 393.55C2-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 392.2-SLLILC | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 10 | |
| 393.75A2-TAOBB | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 6 | |
| 391.41APC | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 6 |
Most inspected states
PA28
NY20
OH6
MD5
SC4
IL2
NC2
VA2
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.88 | 0.84 | ≈7–14% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.10 | 0.10 | ≈15–22% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.22 | 0.23 | — | ▲ worse |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1.75 | 1.83 | ≈17–21% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-09-18 · 2 new since the Sep 2026 run. “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 Chautauqua County, NY · medium impact
• 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 impact
Following / lane / reckless 65% · Speeding 21% · Other 15%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 5 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
Log / ELD device 100%
• Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
Projected: could improve up to 7 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• 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 impact
Lighting / lamps 34% (1 OOS) · Tires 32% (3 OOS) · Brakes 28% (1 OOS)
• 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
Projected: could improve up to 10 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
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 · improving.
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
FleetTrained — my companion project — turns these exact violations into branded, multilingual training videos your driver watches, with a completion certificate for the DQ file. fleettrained.com
Crash record — 3 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/08/2026 | ERIE CITY, PA | 1 | ||
| 09/25/2025 | ADDISON TWP, IL | 2 | ✓ | |
| 01/20/2025 | JONES TOWNSHIP, PA | 3 | ✓ |
Equipment — 69 vehicles seen in inspections
36 trailer27 truck6 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
HAROLD J. BENDER, II
Annual mileage
4.5M mi (2023)
CDL drivers
45
Registered since
1974-06-01
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 9 carriers
Shares identifiers with 9 carriers (9 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABR GLOBAL INC | 3495083 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
11/12/2024 — Insurance name changed — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy VPP 4900075-10
10/09/2024 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/08/2024)
10/09/2024 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/08/2024)
10/07/2024 — Insurance filed — National Interstate Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy VPP 4900075-11
10/07/2024 — Insurance ended — National Interstate Insurance Company
policy VPP 4900075-11
10/07/2024 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy VPP 4900075-10
03/13/2024 — MCS-150 update filed
4.5M mi reported (2023)
03/01/2024 — Insurance filed — National Interstate Insurance Company
Cargo — BMC-34 · policy VPP 49000075-11
03/01/2024 — Insurance ended — National Interstate Insurance Company
policy VPP 49000075-11
03/01/2024 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy VPP 4900075-10
10/02/2023 — Insurance name changed — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy VPP 4900075-00
08/28/2023 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/29/2023)
08/28/2023 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/29/2023)
03/01/2023 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy VPP 4900075-00
03/31/2017 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy VEN 8000024-00
12/16/2014 — Insurance cancelled — LEXON INSURANCE COMPANY
SURETY · policy 1097316
12/16/2013 — Insurance cancelled — WESTERN SURETY CO.
SURETY · policy 69595091
12/13/2013 — Insurance replaced — WESTERN SURETY CO.
SURETY · policy 69595091
Generated by VioCodes from current public FMCSA data (Census, Licensing & Insurance, SMS/MCMIS, QCMobile). VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. Informational only — verify current coverage and status directly before making a vetting decision. Full interactive profile at viocodes.yuriance.net/carrier/41545.