Fleet typeIdentity
Asset-based
49 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 41545 · MC-143511 ·
Hardinger Transfer Co Inc
DBA HARDINGER TRUCKING
49 power unitsavg 7.5 yrMulti-region · 9 statesERIE, PA84/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-143511 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
49Power units
36 observed · MCS-150
41Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
7.5Avg age (yr)
2006–2025 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
Review before loading
Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
Watch · 2
In good standing · 4
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 52 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 1974.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 140 inspections.
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
7.5 yr
Model years 2006–2025 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
52 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1974 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
1 other inspections in border states, with no named crossing match.
A named inspection location does not confirm a border transit or operating authority. Counts cover retained inspection records.
Verification summary
HARDINGER TRANSFER CO INC (USDOT 41545) has a Vektor safety score of 84/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Aug 16, 2026.
The carrier holds active common and contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY effective Oct 7, 2024 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Aug 16, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 16.7% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Sep 17, 2026.
The carrier received 68 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 36 vehicle-level and 68 driver-level — across 9 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Sep 17, 2026.
The carrier has 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 2 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Sep 17, 2026.
It reports 49 power units and 47 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Mar 13, 2024. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Sep 2, 2003 in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is HARDINGER TRANSFER CO INC's USDOT number?
HARDINGER TRANSFER CO INC's USDOT number is 41545, and its motor carrier number is MC-143511.
Is HARDINGER TRANSFER CO INC authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 2026. HARDINGER TRANSFER CO INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is HARDINGER TRANSFER CO INC's safety record?
HARDINGER TRANSFER CO INC has a 16.7% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 140 roadside inspections, with 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 84/100 (tier: review).
How big is HARDINGER TRANSFER CO INC's fleet?
HARDINGER TRANSFER CO INC operates 49 power units and 47 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is HARDINGER TRANSFER CO INC based?
HARDINGER TRANSFER CO INC is based in ERIE, PA, with roadside inspections recorded across 9 states.
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