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HARDINGER TRANSFER CO INC
DBA: Hardinger Trucking
Erie, PA
CarrierChk vetting signal
Elevated concerns
Broker Bond Not On File
This broker is required to maintain a surety bond or trust fund, and FMCSA has no active filing on record. Carriers have no financial recourse if they are not paid.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 41545 · MC 143511
Broker
Satisfactory
Active 11 yrs, 10 mo · first granted 1978
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-143511 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
National Interstate Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
10.3% OOS · 120 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Broker Bond Not On File
This broker is required to maintain a surety bond or trust fund, and FMCSA has no active filing on record. Carriers have no financial recourse if they are not paid.
Broker Authority
Broker Authority
Active
Docket
MC143511
Surety Bond
No surety bond on file
Authority Age
11 yrs, 10 mo
Revocation Filings
1
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 11 yrs, 10 mo, reinstated after a revocation effective December 22, 2014; first granted December 6, 1978 (47 yrs, 10 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 17.1% — below the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 2.5% — below the 5.5% national average
- 120 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC143511
Broker of Property (Except Household Goods) · $0 required
Insurance on File
National Interstate Insurance Company
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy VPP 4900075-11
National Interstate Insurance Company
Cargo · $5,000 · Policy VPP 49000075-11
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Surety bond / trust fund · required
Not on file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
41545
MC Number
MC-143511
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
March 13, 2024
FMCSA Registration
June 1, 1974
Authority First Granted
December 6, 1978
Authority Reinstated
After December 22, 2014
Annual Mileage
4,544,820 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Address
1314 West 18 St, Erie, PA 16502
Phone
Email
Website
Owner / Officer
Harold J. Bender, Ii
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelDrive/Tow AwayLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsIntermodalBeveragesPaper ProductsConstruction MaterialsChemicalsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
120
Driver Inspections
82
Vehicle Inspections
56
Out-of-Service Violations
10
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance20
Unsafe Driving10
Hours of Service8
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate2.5% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate17.1% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
10.3% of 68 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
28th percentile among carriers with 25–99 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
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
11 of 39 inspections
Unsafe Driving
5 of 74 inspections
Hours of Service
3 of 74 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 74 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 74 inspections
Crash History (3)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
3
Crashes
0
Fatalities
6
Injuries
2
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2026 | PA | — | 1 | — | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| September 25, 2025 | IL | — | 2 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| January 20, 2025 | PA | — | 3 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Lighted · Snow |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
PA41
NY26
OH8
MD5
NC5
SC4
and 5 more states
Fleet & Equipment (92)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~39
of 56 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~53
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
46
Tractor
32
Truck
6
Semi-trailer
3
Flatbed
2
Full Trailer
1
Not Applicable
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 International MV607 | Truck · Class 8 | 3HAEVTAR1PL708370 | 10 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR5PSUH1079 | 6 | — |
| 2021 International HV607 | Truck · Class 8 | 3HAEKTAR7ML329846 | 5 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR0NSND1668 | 4 | — |
| 2025 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR5SSVT3366 | 4 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR8PSUH1075 | 4 | — |
| 2016 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D4GL939287 | 3 | 1 |
| 2016 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D8GL939292 | 3 | — |
| 2019 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532DXKL101015 | 3 | — |
| 2018 Peterbilt 337 | Truck · Class 6 | 2NP2HM6X1JM460326 | 3 | — |
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| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR1PSUH1080 | 3 | 2 |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR3RSVA8455 | 3 | — |
| 2023 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR2PN705862 | 3 | 1 |
| 2023 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR6PN164735 | 3 | — |
| 2024 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR7RN149468 | 3 | 1 |
| 2011 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGEDV2BSAZ1133 | 2 | 1 |
| 1982 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAP0620CD442966 | 2 | — |
| 2015 International LF687 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1HSDJAPR5FH568559 | 2 | — |
| Wanc | Semi-trailer | 1JJ532D9FL879165 | 2 | 1 |
| 2024 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1JJV482D0RL443549 | 2 | 1 |
| 2016 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D5GL912616 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D7PL380124 | 2 | — |
| 2018 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D9JL059015 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Kenworth T3 Series | Truck · Class 6 | 2NKHHM6X8KM239503 | 2 | — |
| 2025 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR5SSVT3383 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR6PSUH1074 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR7NSND1666 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR8RSVA8452 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDRXPSUH1076 | 2 | 1 |
| 2024 International MV607 | Truck · Class 8 | 3HAEVTAR8RL038853 | 2 | — |
| 2019 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR2KN593704 | 2 | — |
| 2023 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR2PN705859 | 2 | — |
| 2025 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR5SN742302 | 2 | — |
| 2023 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR8PN164736 | 2 | 1 |
| 2023 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR9PN705860 | 2 | — |
| 2007 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A53237B009117 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A53266B862688 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A53276B862683 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A53277B009119 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGEDV4CSBM1273 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA062XEB700426 | 1 | — |
| Great Dane | Semi-trailer | 1GRAAP0620CD44296 | 1 | — |
| 1982 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAP0620CD441560 | 1 | 1 |
| 1983 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAP0621DT580961 | 1 | — |
| 1982 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAP0622CD441558 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D0FL879166 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D0JL059016 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D0KL101010 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D1DL768123 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D2FL828378 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D2FL879167 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D2GL939286 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D3DL768124 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D3PL380122 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D4FL879168 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D4GL912624 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D4JL059018 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D4KL101012 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D5FL862881 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D5GL920893 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D5GL939279 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D6FL879169 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D6GL912625 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D6JL059022 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D6KL101013 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D6PL380129 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D7GL912617 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D9GL912621 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D9PL380125 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532DXDL768122 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532DXFL828273 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Peterbilt 367 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPTX4EXXCD141833 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1RNF48A22ER030744 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1RNF48A29ER030420 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Strick Commercial Trailer | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1S12E94897E515018 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2533EG806249 | 1 | — |
| 2005 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS25385G563005 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS253XEG054940 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR1SSVT3364 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR3NSND1664 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR3PSUH1078 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR3SSVT3365 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR6RSVA8448 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR6RSVA8451 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR9NSND1667 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDRXRSVA8453 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDR0NDNH3653 | 1 | — |
| 2025 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR4SN302359 | 1 | — |
| 2024 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR5RN149470 | 1 | — |
| Trmb | Full Trailer | 5MC435326CK012648 | 1 | — |
| Trmb | — | 5MC435328CK012649 | 1 | — |
| Manac Trai | Semi-trailer | 5MC435328CK012652 | 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 (120)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 18, 2026 | SPA3071228 | BEMUS POINT NY | II | — | — | REED MANUFACTURING CO. | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
3HAEVTAR1PL708370 |
PA AH33711 |
| September 16, 2026 | SPTRI00054 | NJ, NJ | III | — | — | NA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH VANS |
3AKJHHDR6PSUH1074 1JJV532D0JL059016 |
PA AH09711 PA PT555D2 |
| August 27, 2026 | 3298002049 | CONNEAUT OH | I | — | — | PORT ERIE PLASTICS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH VANS |
3AKJHLDR0NDNH3653 1JJV532D3DL768124 |
OH AH25244 PA PT121T9 |
| July 22, 2026 | 2156C01709 | FROSTBURG MD | II | — | — | LAKE ERIE LOGISTICS CROSS DOCK | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL WABASH VANS |
3HSDZAPR9PN705860 1JJV532D2GL939286 |
PA AH31528 PA PT831A1 |
| July 1, 2026 | E130618209 | FAIRVIEW TOWNSHIP PA | II | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
3HAEVTAR1PL708370 |
PA AH33711 |
| June 24, 2026 | E130617509 | HARBORCREEK TWP PA | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH VANS |
3AKJHHDR5SSVT3383 1JJV532D0KL101010 |
PA AH54498 PA PT910E2 |
| June 19, 2026 | SPA3100563 | BEMUS POINT NY | III | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
3HAEVTAR1PL708370 |
PA AH33711 |
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| June 12, 2026 | SPA3090661 | BEMUS POINT NY | III | 1 | — | AMERICAN TINNING & GALVANIZING CO | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
3HAEVTAR1PL708370 |
PA AH33711 |
| 390.19B2-BIENNIAL | Motor Carrier failed to file biennial FMCSA registration update as required | |||||||||
| June 6, 2026 | SPA3012266 | ALLEGANY NY | II | 1 | — | UNITEX | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH VANS |
3AKJHHDR8RSVA8452 1JJV532D2FL879167 |
PA AH48189 PA PT1737Z |
| 393.55C2-B | Air Brake - CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. System does not function or indicates | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| June 3, 2026 | 3227001467 | PAINESVILLE OH | II | 1 | 1 | CHARDON CUSTOM POLYMERS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL WABASH VANS |
3HSDZAPR7RN149468 1JJV532D6PL380129 |
PA AH47829 PA PT711M4 |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | OOSLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on | Lighting | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| TREEHOUSE PRIVATE BRANDS INC | 6 | January 16, 2026 |
| REED MANUFACTURING | 2 | September 18, 2026 |
| AMERICAN TINNING & GALVANIZING CO | 2 | June 12, 2026 |
| AIR CON | 2 | November 24, 2025 |
| SUPPLY TECHNOLOGIES | 2 | September 5, 2025 |
| ERIE PLATING | 2 | June 25, 2025 |
| THE PLASTEK GROUP | 2 | December 19, 2024 |
| WAVEPOINT 3PL | 2 | September 25, 2024 |
| REHRIG PACIFIC | 2 | May 14, 2024 |
| CAPLUGS | 2 | April 10, 2024 |
| CROSS DOCK LEL | 2 | January 4, 2024 |
| WABTEC | 2 | November 27, 2023 |
46 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| June 9, 2026 | Inactive Administrative status adjustment | Broker of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| October 9, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 8, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| August 29, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| August 28, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| December 22, 2014 | REVOKED | Property Broker |
| November 15, 2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Broker |
| October 26, 2007 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Broker |
| October 10, 2006 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| October 2, 2006 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| March 1, 2024 | Cargo | On file |
| October 7, 2024 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| November 19, 2014 | BROKER | On Record |
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