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Carrier profile · USDOT 10537 · MC-20723 · Updated Jul 10, 2026
NED BARD & SON CO
DBA NED BARD & SONS INC
37 power unitsavg 14.8 yrRegional · 6 statesLEOLA, PA88/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-20723 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
37Power units
9 observed · MCS-150
12Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
14.8Avg age (yr)
2004–2023 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jul 10, 2026
Clear to load
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Active operating authorityInsurance on fileFatal crash on record
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 30 inspections.
USDOT registration5252 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$1M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo14.314.3 %
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal11
2 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersOlder
14.8 yr
Model years 2004–2023 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
52 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1974 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
NED BARD & SON CO (USDOT 10537) has a Vektor safety score of 88/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jul 10, 2026.
The carrier holds active common and contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jul 10, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. effective May 1, 2023 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jul 10, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 14.3% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 10, 2026.
The carrier received 13 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 7 vehicle-level and 13 driver-level — across 6 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 10, 2026.
The carrier has 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 1 fatal crash across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jul 10, 2026.
It reports 37 power units and 21 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Jan 28, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Jul 10, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is NED BARD & SON CO's USDOT number?
NED BARD & SON CO's USDOT number is 10537, and its motor carrier number is MC-20723.
Is NED BARD & SON CO authorized to operate?
As of 2026-07-10, NED BARD & SON CO is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is NED BARD & SON CO's safety record?
NED BARD & SON CO has a 14.3% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 30 roadside inspections, with 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 88/100 (tier: clear).
How big is NED BARD & SON CO's fleet?
NED BARD & SON CO operates 37 power units and 21 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is NED BARD & SON CO based?
NED BARD & SON CO is based in LEOLA, PA, with roadside inspections recorded across 6 states.
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