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DBA: Hardtimes Trucking
Ashland, IL
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 2948066 · MC 999496
No Safety Rating
Active 9 yrs, 9 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-999496 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Artisan & Truckers Casualty Company
Safety
Not Rated
No inspection records on file
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 9 yrs, 9 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- No FMCSA roadside inspection records on file yet
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC999496
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA01117369
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2948066
MC Number
MC-999496
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Exempt for hire
MCS-150 Filed
June 26, 2024
FMCSA Registration
November 21, 2016
Authority Granted
January 17, 2017
Annual Mileage
15,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Location
Ashland, IL
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsOilfield EquipmentLivestockGrain/FeedFarm SuppliesConstruction Materials
Where This Carrier Operates
Registered location
No roadside inspections on record — the marker shows the carrier's registered location.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| December 30, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| December 29, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 10, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| October 3, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 2, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| October 28, 2022 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 17, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| August 28, 2019 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| April 10, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| April 5, 2019 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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