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HARDNOCK LIMITED COMPANY
Katy, TX
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Recently Reinstated Authority
Authority reinstated September 8, 2026. Continuous authority: 0 months. First granted September 5, 2023 (3 yrs ago).
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 4048951 · MC 1533846
No Safety Rating
Active 0 months · first granted 2023
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1533846 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Universal Casualty Risk Retention Group, Inc
Safety
Not Rated
26.7% OOS · 16 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Recently Reinstated Authority
Authority reinstated September 8, 2026. Continuous authority: 0 months. First granted September 5, 2023 (3 yrs ago).
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 0 months since reinstatement on September 8, 2026; first granted September 5, 2023 (3 yrs ago)
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 44.4% — above the 20.7% national average
- 16 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1533846
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
Universal Casualty Risk Retention Group, Inc
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy URG06788
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
4048951
MC Number
MC-1533846
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
September 12, 2025
FMCSA Registration
March 22, 2023
Authority First Granted
September 5, 2023
Authority Reinstated
September 8, 2026
Annual Mileage
10,212 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Location
Katy, TX
Email
Cargo Types
General Freight
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
16
Driver Inspections
9
Vehicle Inspections
9
Out-of-Service Violations
4
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance23
Unsafe Driving5
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate44.4% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (23.7pp higher)
26.7% of 15 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
63rd percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
8 of 9 inspections
Unsafe Driving
4 of 15 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 15 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 15 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 15 inspections
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 17, 2025 | TX | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Not Lighted · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
LA9
TX6
Fleet & Equipment (18)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~6
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~12
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Other Trailer
8
Tractor
6
Grain / Hopper
1
Semi-trailer
1
Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]
1
Utility Trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR9KSKB3804 | 5 | 2 |
| 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLDR5JSHF3948 | 4 | 1 |
| 2018 Mertz Manufacturing Mertz Manufacturing, LLC | Other Trailer · 43 ft | 1M91H4322JA211873 | 3 | 2 |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDVXKSKC0256 | 3 | 1 |
| 2018 Mertz Manufacturing Mertz Manufacturing, LLC | Other Trailer · 43 ft | 1M91H4324JA211969 | 2 | 1 |
| 2007 Freightliner Columbia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJA6CK47DZ42338 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Mertz Manufacturing Mertz Manufacturing, LLC | Other Trailer · 43 ft | 1M91H4321JA211556 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Mertz Manufacturing Mertz Manufacturing, LLC | Other Trailer · 43 ft | 1M91H4323JA211512 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Mertz Manufacturing Mertz Manufacturing, LLC | Other Trailer · 43 ft | 1M91H4323JA211848 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Mertz Manufacturing Mertz Manufacturing, LLC | Other Trailer · 43 ft | 1M91H4324JA211888 | 1 | — |
Show all 18 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Mertz Manufacturing Mertz Manufacturing, LLC | Other Trailer · 43 ft | 1M91H4324KA211312 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Mertz Manufacturing Mertz Manufacturing, LLC | Other Trailer · 43 ft | 1M91H4329JA211546 | 1 | — |
| Othr | Semi-trailer | 1M91H4329JA211765 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLDR9HSGV8453 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDV7LSKB5078 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Cajas Y Semiremolques Blatz | Grain / Hopper · 40 ft | 3J9FB4020PC049147 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Buick Rainier | Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV] · Class 1 | 5GADT13S662300507 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Mertz Manufacturing Mertz Manufacturing, LLC | Utility Trailer · 43 ft | 7KF1H4329KA000143 | 1 | 1 |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (16)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 14, 2026 | LARKS01471 | BOSSIER CITY LA | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER PRATT INDUSTRIES |
3AKJGLDR5JSHF3948 1P9CD3826JN343267 |
TX R714886 ME 5244555 |
| 392.2-SLLCP | State/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone | Texting | ||||||||
| August 12, 2026 | LARKS01352 | BOSSIER CITY LA | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER MERTZ MANUFACTURING |
3AKJHHDVXKSKC0256 1M91H4323JA211512 |
TX R839987 OK AJ7546 |
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| July 2, 2026 | LAEJS00985 | FRIERSON LA | III | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER MERTZ MANUFACTURING |
3AKJGLDR5JSHF3948 1M91H4324JA211969 |
TX R714886 OK CJ3440 |
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| June 30, 2026 | LARKS01189 | STONEWALL LA | II | 3 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER MERTZ MANUFACTURING |
3AKJGLDR5JSHF3948 1M91H4324JA211969 |
TX R714886 OK CJ3440 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| May 29, 2026 | LASHS01185 | BOSSIER CITY LA | I | 3 | — | — | Truck Tractor Intermodal Chassis |
FREIGHTLINER BUICK |
3AKJHHDV7LSKB5078 5GADT13S662300507 |
TX R829436 OK AJ9414 |
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LBL | Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| April 30, 2026 | LANLS00442 | SHREVEPORT LA | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER MERTZ MANUFACTURING |
3AKJHHDR9KSKB3804 1M91H4322JA211873 |
TX R756500 OK AJ9367 |
| 392.2-SLLUCR | State/Local Laws - Failure to pay UCR fee | |||||||||
| April 19, 2026 | V262301556 | IH45 NB NEW WAVERLY SCALE, TX | II | 2 | 1 | LIBERTY MATERIALS INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER MERTZ MANUFACTURING |
3AKJHHDR9KSKB3804 1M91H4322JA211873 |
TX R756500 OK AJ9367 |
| 393.75A3 | OOSTire-flat and/or audible air leak | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.95A | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| April 9, 2026 | V262286440 | IH45 SB 158, TX | II | 2 | — | HARDNOCK | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER MERTZ MANUFACTURING |
3AKJHHDVXKSKC0256 1M91H4324JA211888 |
TX R839987 OK AJ9383 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | Lighting | ||||||||
| March 24, 2026 | V262274798 | US 59, TX | II | 6 | 1 | SUNNY POINT | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER MERTZ MANUFACTURING |
3AKJHHDR9KSKB3804 1M91H4322JA211873 |
TX R756500 OK AJ9367 |
| 393.75A3 | OOSTire-flat and/or audible air leak | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.30 | Improper battery installation | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.75C | Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.95A | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| January 16, 2026 | LANMS00759 | GREENWOOD LA | I | 3 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Intermodal Chassis |
FREIGHTLINER MERTZ MANUFACTURING |
3AKJHHDVXKSKC0256 7KF1H4329KA000143 |
IN 2717864 OK AK1208 |
| 393.126B-CIM | OOSIntermodal Containers - Improper securement of intermodal containers transported on container chassis vehicle(s) | Securement Device | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| LIBERTY MATERIALS INC | 1 | April 19, 2026 |
| SUNNY POINT | 1 | March 24, 2026 |
| AEGEON ENERGY SERVICES | 1 | October 6, 2025 |
| GLADIATOR | 1 | September 10, 2025 |
| COVIA | 1 | June 2, 2025 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| September 8, 2026 | Active Reinstated | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| August 30, 2026 | Inactive Involuntary Suspension - insurance cancellation effective; no active insurance meeting minimum coverage on file | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| May 14, 2024 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| May 14, 2024 | Active REINSTATED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| March 26, 2024 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| September 5, 2023 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| May 1, 2023 | DISMISSED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| December 30, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| August 29, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancel · AGRICULTURAL WORKERS MUTUAL AUTO INSURANCE CO |
| COMMON | On Record | |
| COMMON | On Record | |
| COMMON | On Record |
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