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JERRY HARDING
DBA: J & J Transport
Princeton, WV
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 494839 · MC 255907
Satisfactory
Active 18 yrs, 10 mo · first granted 1992
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-255907 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Great West Casualty Co.
Safety
Satisfactory
3 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 18 yrs, 10 mo since reinstatement on December 5, 2007; first granted December 3, 1992 (33 yrs, 10 mo ago)
- Previously ordered out of service on January 8, 2008 (90 day failure to pay fine) — no longer active
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- 3 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC255907
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy MCP88249A
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
494839
MC Number
MC-255907
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Individual
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
July 14, 2025
FMCSA Registration
August 18, 1992
Authority First Granted
December 3, 1992
Authority Reinstated
December 5, 2007
Annual Mileage
15,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Location
Princeton, WV
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightLogs/Poles/Beams
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
3
Driver Inspections
2
Vehicle Inspections
1
Out-of-Service Violations
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance1
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
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
1 of 1 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 2 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 2 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 2 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 4, 2026 | VA | — | — | Yes | Fog · Dawn · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
NC1
VA1
WV1
Fleet & Equipment (3)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~2
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Adam Trailers | Utility Trailer · 53 ft | 5CLUG53168R028694 | 3 | — |
| 2008 Peterbilt 387 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP7AU8X78D763995 | 2 | — |
| 1999 International 9400 | Tractor · Class 7 | 2HSFKAEN8XC058074 | 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 (3)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 5, 2025 | 5985003110 | ROCKY GAP VA | II | 1 | — | SAME AS CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT ADAM TRAILERS |
1XP7AU8X78D763995 5CLUG53168R028694 |
WV BA538207 WV C489867 |
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| November 5, 2024 | 0006697690 | 285 N, NC | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT ADAM TRAILERS |
1XP7AU8X78D763995 5CLUG53168R028694 |
WV BA538207 WV C489867 |
| 392.16 | Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| June 5, 2024 | PSC0370369 | PRINCETON WV | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL ADAM TRAILERS |
2HSFKAEN8XC058074 5CLUG53168R028694 |
WV BA538207 WV C489867 |
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| October 6, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| September 8, 2020 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 5, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| September 8, 2015 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 2, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| September 8, 2014 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 3, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| September 9, 2013 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 9, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| September 4, 2012 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| August 23, 2022 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| October 25, 2007 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| October 25, 2004 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| May 14, 1998 | COMMON | On Record |
| April 15, 1996 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| April 12, 1996 | COMMON | On Record |
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