Fleet typeIdentity
Asset-based
23 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 703841 · MC-325423
JEFF HARDAGE INC
DBA J & C INVESTMENTS
23 power unitsavg 6.1 yrMulti-region · 11 statesGARLAND, TX
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-325423 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
23Power units
18 observed · MCS-150
36Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
6.1Avg age (yr)
2014–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-07-18
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
Active operating authorityInsurance on fileMultiple injury crashes
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 29 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 1997.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 109 inspections.
Operating authority2828 yr active
since 1997Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24mo2.32.3 %
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal00
3 in 24moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
6.1 yr
Model years 2014–2026 · peer benchmark computing.
Identity stabilityStable
28 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1997 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
AI readFull read
Is JEFF HARDAGE INC safe to work with?
Is JEFF HARDAGE INC safe to load? JEFF HARDAGE INC (USDOT 703841, MC-325423) is an active asset-based motor carrier based in GARLAND, TX, operating 23 power units and 18 drivers. Operating authority has been active 28 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 109 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate is 2.3% (below the 22.26% national average), with 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA has not assigned a safety rating. Vektor rates it clear to load (94/100). Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-07-18.
FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-07-18
JHJEFF HARDAGE INC 94
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Safety
109 inspections · 24 mo · vs national benchmarks
Out-of-service rate· trailing 24 months vs national benchmark
Vehicle OOS 2.3% (24-mo)44 veh insp · 24-mo · nat'l 22.26%
050%nat'l 22.26%
Driver OOS 0.0% (24-mo)77 drv insp · 24-mo · nat'l 6.67%
030%nat'l 6.67%
OOS trajectory· trailing 6-mo vehicle-OOS rate vs national
3.8% now▼ Improving
Inspection coverage· expected vs observed · the fraud signal
Inspection coverage
How heavily FMCSA inspects this fleet for its size — it tells you how much to trust the safety signals above. Thin coverage on a young authority is a fraud signal nobody else surfaces.
Under-inspected
Expected
Well-monitored
Heavily inspected
≈1.7 / unit·yr
thin signalabundant signal
Among the more heavily-inspected carriers for its size — abundant roadside signal. Coverage isn't the question here; the out-of-service and crash record is.
- Registered power units
- 23
- Inspections · 24 mo
- 77
- Annualized
- ≈39 / yr
- Coverage
- ≈1.7 inspections / unit · yr
Violation themes· decoded · grouped by BASIC
What this carrier actually gets cited for — FMCSA violation codes decoded into plain English, ranked by frequency.
- 392.2 State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)Unsafe Driving10
- 393.45 Brake tubing / hose defectsVehicle Maintenance9 · 2 OOS
- 393.9 Inoperative required lampsVehicle Maintenance6
- 396.3 Inspection / repair / maintenance not performedVehicle Maintenance4 · 1 OOS
- 393.11 Required lamps/reflectors missingVehicle Maintenance2
- 392.22 Driving of commercial motor vehiclesUnsafe Driving2
- 395.30 ELD — use / data transferHOS Compliance1
- 396.17 Periodic (annual) inspectionVehicle Maintenance1
- 392.16 Failure to use seat beltUnsafe Driving1
- 396.5 Oil and/or grease leakVehicle Maintenance1
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Authority & insurance
Can they legally + adequately haul your load?
Operating authority· 49 CFR · per type
Operating authority
- Common
- Active
- Contract
- None
- Broker
- None
Insurance & bonds
BIPD / liability (required)Filed with FMCSA
CargoNone
Surety bond (BMC-84)None
Insurance continuity· insurer · policy · lapses
$750k BIPD · 12 insurers · 2 lapsesCoverage lapse
+9 earlier
State County · 97–01
Old American · 02–04
Empire Fire · 07–10
National Fire · 10–12
Home State · 12–14
Canal · 17–23
19972024
No BIPD policy is currently in force in the filing history. The authority record may still list one on file — request a COI to confirm current coverage.
15 insurer eras · collapsed from 32 filings
| Insurer | Period | Limit | Renewals |
|---|---|---|---|
| BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY | Apr 2023 → Apr 2024 | $750k | 1 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | Apr 2017 → Apr 2023 | $750k | 2 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | Apr 2016 → Apr 2017 | $750k | 1 |
| HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | Apr 2015 → Apr 2016 | $750k | 1 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | Apr 2014 → Jun 2015 | $750k | 2 |
| HOME STATE COUNTY MUTUAL INS. CO. | Apr 2012 → Apr 2014 | $750k | 1 |
| NATIONAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. OF HARTFORD | Apr 2010 → Apr 2012 | $750k | 2 |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | Apr 2007 → Apr 2010 | $750k | 4 |
| UNIVERSAL CASUALTY COMPANY | Apr 2006 → Apr 2007 | $750k | 1 |
| OLD AMERICAN COUNTY MUTUAL FIRE INS COMPANY | Apr 2005 → Apr 2006 | $750k | 1 |
| FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | Jun 2004 → Jul 2004 | $750k | 1 |
| OLD AMERICAN COUNTY MUTUAL FIRE INS COMPANY | Jun 2004 → Apr 2005 | $750k | 1 |
| FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | Jun 2004 → Jun 2004 | $750k | 1 |
| OLD AMERICAN COUNTY MUTUAL FIRE INS COMPANY | Apr 2002 → Jun 2004 | $750k | 3 |
| STATE AND COUNTY MUTUAL FIRE INS CO | Sep 1997 → Sep 2001 | $750k | 10 |
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Equipment & fleet
VIN-decoded · NHTSA vPIC
Capacity· power units = haulable capacity; trailers are towed
- Registered power units (MCS-150)
- 23
- Observed power (24 mo)
- 18
- Trailers (towed)
- 36
Capacity is power units only — trailers are towed equipment and are never summed into a fleet-size figure.
Fleet age· model years · decoded VINs
Average age
2026
Newest model yr
2014
Oldest model yr
VINs decoded
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Operations & lanes
Revealed by inspection density across 11 states · 24 mo
Operating footprint· revealed by roadside-inspection geography
Operating radiusMulti-region
revealedStates observed1111
US statesInspections · 24 mo7777
TX busiestInspection density by state· each tile = a state · shade = inspections, last 24 mo
Home base
GARLAND, TX
Top corridor
TX
Density
fewermore
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Network & fraud
Affiliated entities & reincarnation signals · for review, not a verdict
No shared-VIN flow in the last 12 months
None of this carrier's trucks were inspected under another USDOT in the last 12 months — any shared equipment is historical, not active.
Show all-time history (2 trucks · 2 carriers)
Across all inspections on record: USDOT 2425997USDOT 2460699
Capacity consistency· registered vs roadside-observed power units
Registered (MCS-150)2323
Observed (24 mo)1818
Shared w/ other carriers22
Registered and roadside-observed capacity are broadly consistent.
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Identity & contact
FMCSA census + L&I dossier
Location
- Physical address
- 2330 SHERWIN ST, GARLAND, TX, 75041
- Mailing address
- 4905 DUBLIN CREEK LN, ALLEN, TX, 75002
- Operation
- Interstate
Contact
- Phone
- (214) 221-0212
- Web domain
- j-cinvestments.com
Registration
- Officers
- Jeff Hardage · Laura Hardage
- USDOT / docket
- 703841 · MC-325423
- First registered
- 09/03/1997
- Last MCS-150
- 01/06/2026 · 1,765,197 mi (2025)
- FMCSA safety rating
- Not rated
- D-U-N-S
- —
Fleet (self-reported · MCS-150)
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Federal activity
Daily-captured FMCSA licensing & insurance changes — monitored by Vektor
Federal record activity· monitored daily by Vektor
No licensing or insurance changes captured since Vektor began monitoring this carrier (June 2026). Quiet is usually good.
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Frequently asked
What is JEFF HARDAGE INC's USDOT number?
JEFF HARDAGE INC's USDOT number is 703841, and its motor carrier number is MC-325423.
Is JEFF HARDAGE INC authorized to operate?
As of 2026-07-18, JEFF HARDAGE INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is JEFF HARDAGE INC's safety record?
JEFF HARDAGE INC has a 2.3% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 109 roadside inspections, with 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 94/100 (tier: clear).
How big is JEFF HARDAGE INC's fleet?
JEFF HARDAGE INC operates 23 power units and 18 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is JEFF HARDAGE INC based?
JEFF HARDAGE INC is based in GARLAND, TX, with roadside inspections recorded across 11 states.