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HERBERT L HARDY & SON INC
Dyer Brook, ME
CarrierChk vetting signal
Review recommended
1 flag to review · 1 caution
FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 668559
Active
No Safety Rating
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
66.7% OOS · 6 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
66.7% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months ended in an out-of-service order — higher than 93% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- No active insurance filing found on record
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 100.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 6 FMCSA inspections on record
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
668559
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Entity Type
Corporation
MCS-150 Filed
September 26, 2025
FMCSA Registration
December 4, 1996
Annual Mileage
65,700 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
1454 Dyer Brook Rd, Dyer Brook, ME 04747
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Florence Hardy
Officer 2
Kerry R Hardy
Cargo Types
Logs/Poles/BeamsMachinery/Large Objects
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
66.7% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
6 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
100.0%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 93rd percentile among carriers with 5–9 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
6
Driver Inspections
2
Vehicle Inspections
4
Total OOS Orders
7
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance18
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate100.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (79.3pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (6)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 27, 2026 | ME | Level II — Walk-Around | INTL · 3HSPAAPT3NN403767 | 5 | 3 OOS |
| February 13, 2026 | ME | Level III — Driver Only | INTL · 3HSPAAPT3NN403767 | 1 | Passed |
| September 10, 2025 | ME | Level II — Walk-Around | WSTR · 5KJJABAV34PM30533 | 5 | 1 OOS |
| June 23, 2025 | ME | Level II — Walk-Around | INTL · 3HSPAAPT3NN403767 | 3 | 2 OOS |
| January 28, 2025 | ME | Level II — Walk-Around | WSTR · 5KJJAED12LPKY2142 | 5 | 1 OOS |
| November 21, 2024 | ME | Level III — Driver Only | WSTR · 5KJJAED12LPKY2142 | 0 | Clean |
What Inspectors Found
Roadside findings from FMCSA's rolling 24-month window, grouped the way FMCSA groups them. This is separate from the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
4 of 4 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 6 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 6 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 6 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 6 inspections
| Date | Category | Violation | Sev. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 28, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 8 | Out of service |
| June 23, 2025 | Driver Fitness · License-related: High | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 8 | Out of service |
| March 27, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Suspension | Suspension - Deflated air suspension | 7 | Out of service |
| June 23, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on | 6 | Out of service |
| March 27, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Air Brake - Any leak from an air tank reservoir. | 4 | Out of service |
| September 10, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Cab Body Frame | Frame - Cracked/loose/sagging/broken frame or chassis | 2 | Out of service |
| March 27, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brake Out Of Service | Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | 0 | Out of service |
| February 13, 2026 | Unsafe Driving · Speeding 4 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit | 10 | Cited |
| January 28, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | 8 | Cited |
| September 10, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Improper Load Securement | Logs - Improper/insufficient/or damaged components of a securement system | 7 | Cited |
| January 28, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Lighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit | 6 | Cited |
| March 27, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative | 6 | Cited |
| March 27, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Drum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle | 4 | Cited |
| January 28, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Inspection Reports | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | 4 | Cited |
| June 23, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Air Brake - Air reservoir separated from its original attachment points or moving more than 1 inch | 4 | Cited |
Showing the 15 most serious of 20 recorded violations
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
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Fleet & Equipment (5)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~3
of 3 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~2
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
3
Logging
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Pelletier Manufacturing | Logging · 53 ft | 1P9AD5330FM663135 | 3 | 2 |
| 2012 Stairs | Logging · 50 ft | 1S9LS5032C1260713 | 3 | 2 |
| 2022 International HX520 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSPAAPT3NN403767 | 3 | 2 |
| 2020 Western Star 4900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJAED12LPKY2142 | 2 | 1 |
| 2004 Western Star 4900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJABAV34PM30533 | 1 | 1 |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
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