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Asset-based
49 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 41545 · MC-143511 · Updated 06/18/2026
HARDINGER TRANSFER CO INC
DBA HARDINGER TRUCKING
49 power unitsavg 7.8 yrMulti-region · 9 statesERIE, PA
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-143511 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
49Power units
37 observed · MCS-150
47Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
7.8Avg age (yr)
2006–2025 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-18
Review before loading
Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
Active operating authorityInsurance on fileFatal crash on record
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 139 inspections.
USDOT registration5252 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo15.015.0 %
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal22
3 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
7.8 yr
Model years 2006–2025 · peer benchmark computing.
Identity stabilityStable
52 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1974 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Is HARDINGER TRANSFER CO INC safe to work with?
Is HARDINGER TRANSFER CO INC safe to load? HARDINGER TRANSFER CO INC (USDOT 41545, MC-143511) is an active asset-based motor carrier based in ERIE, PA, operating 49 power units and 47 drivers. Operating authority has been active 52 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 139 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 15.0% (below the 22.26% national average), with 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA rates it Satisfactory. Vektor rates it review before loading (84/100), with the leading concern: fatal crash on record. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-18.
FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-18
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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?
As of 2026-06-18, 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 15.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 139 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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