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Carrier & Broker profile · USDOT 41545 · MC143511 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Hardinger Transfer Co Inc

DBA Hardinger Trucking · Erie, PA · Interstate for-hire carrier and freight broker · Since 1974
Authority active$1M BIPD on fileSatisfactory ratingNo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsDrive/Tow AwayLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large Objects+6 more
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (814) 453-6587
56
Power units
47
Drivers
78
Inspections · 24 mo
3
Crashes · 24 mo
4.5M
Annual miles
52 yr
Registered
75
/ 100
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Broker surety bond not on file: Brokers must keep a $75,000 BMC-84/85 bond or trust fund. MCS-150 not updated in over 2 years: FMCSA requires a biennial update.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance0/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity15/20

Composite of public FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection and crash records weighted against the national fleet. Decision support, not an official FMCSA safety rating.

Safety

FMCSA inspections & crashes · 24 mo · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Vehicle out-of-service
15.8%▼ below avg
National 22.26% · 6 of 38 inspections
Driver out-of-service
1.3%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 1 of 78 inspections
Crashes
3
0 fatal3 injury2 tow-away
Crash rate 0.33 per 1M mi
Total inspections
78
Driver inspections
78
Vehicle inspections
38
People injured
6
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Satisfactory (2003)

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
Active
Docket
MC143511
Revocation pending
No
Broker of Property (Except Household Goods)Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$1,000,000
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required
Broker bond / trust (BMC-84/85)Required, not on file

Filings on record

  1. Oct 7, 2024Liability (BIPD) · National Interstate Insurance Company · $1,000,000
  2. —Cargo · National Interstate Insurance Company

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
56
Power units
49
Trucks
42
Tractors owned
122
Trailers owned
47
Drivers
45
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsDrive/Tow AwayLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsIntermodal ContainersChemicalsBeveragesPaper ProductsConstructionMiscellaneous Prepared Foodstuffs
Annual mileage
4,544,820 mi (2023)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
41545
MC / docket
MC-143511
Legal name
Hardinger Transfer Co Inc
DBA
Hardinger Trucking
Entity type
Carrier & Broker
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Jun 1, 1974
Last MCS-150
Mar 13, 2024
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Drivers (CDL)
47 (45)
Hazmat
No
Business type
Corporation

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Unique phone number
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.

Frequently asked

What is Hardinger Transfer Co Inc's USDOT number?

Hardinger Transfer Co Inc's USDOT number is 41545 and its docket number is MC143511.

Is Hardinger Transfer Co Inc authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier and broker operating authority.

What is Hardinger Transfer Co Inc's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 78 roadside inspections, a 15.8% vehicle and 1.3% driver out-of-service rate, and 3 reportable crashes (0 fatal). FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

How big is Hardinger Transfer Co Inc's fleet?

56 power units and 47 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Mar 13, 2024.

What insurance does Hardinger Transfer Co Inc carry?

$1,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with National Interstate Insurance Company.

Where is Hardinger Transfer Co Inc located?

Hardinger Transfer Co Inc is located at 1314 West 18 St, Erie, PA, 16502. Phone: (814) 453-6587.

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