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JEFF HARDAGE INC
DBA: J & C Investments
Garland, TX
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No flags raised
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 703841 · MC 325423
No Safety Rating
Active 21 yrs, 6 mo · first granted 1997
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-325423 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Northland Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
1.3% OOS · 102 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 21 yrs, 6 mo since reinstatement on April 20, 2005; first granted November 3, 1997 (28 yrs, 11 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 2.3% — below the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 102 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC325423
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
Northland Insurance Company
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy WF015251
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
703841
MC Number
MC-325423
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
January 6, 2026
FMCSA Registration
September 3, 1997
Authority First Granted
November 3, 1997
Authority Reinstated
April 20, 2005
Annual Mileage
1,765,197 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
2330 Sherwin St, Garland, TX 75041
Phone
Email
Website
Owner / Officer
Jeff Hardage
Officer 2
Laura Hardage
Cargo Types
General FreightMotor Vehicles
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
102
Driver Inspections
53
Vehicle Inspections
59
Out-of-Service Violations
3
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance22
Unsafe Driving11
Hours of Service2
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate2.3% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
1.3% of 75 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
4th 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 45 inspections
Unsafe Driving
10 of 76 inspections
Hours of Service
2 of 76 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 76 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 76 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
2
Injuries
2
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 11, 2026 | TX | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| June 9, 2025 | OK | — | 1 | — | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| May 22, 2025 | NE | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
TX30
KS19
NM12
LA9
OK9
AR4
and 7 more states
Fleet & Equipment (55)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~18
of 23 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~37
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
30
Tractor
18
Flatbed
4
Semi-trailer
3
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frht | Tractor | 3ALXGF009LDLW5600 | 11 | 1 |
| Frht | Tractor | 3ALXFB002LDLY2430 | 10 | — |
| Freightlin | Tractor | 3ALXFB003LDLG8516 | 7 | — |
| Frht | Tractor | 3ALXFB005LDLG8517 | 7 | — |
| Freightlin | Tractor | 3ALXFB00XLDLG8514 | 7 | — |
| Freightlin | Tractor | 3ALXFB004LDLY2431 | 6 | — |
| 2023 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K3PJ422038 | 6 | — |
| Freightlin | Tractor | 3ALXFB001LDLG8515 | 5 | — |
| Frht | Tractor | 3ALXGF003KDKJ7702 | 5 | — |
| Frht | Tractor | 1FVXGF006GLGX5672 | 4 | — |
Show all 55 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2530R3025816 | 4 | — |
| 2024 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2539R3025815 | 4 | — |
| Freightlin | Tractor | 3ALXFB001LDLY2466 | 4 | — |
| Frht | Tractor | 3ALXGF005KDKJ7703 | 4 | — |
| 2020 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C3LR311039 | 4 | — |
| 2023 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K1PJ422040 | 4 | — |
| 2023 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K5PJ422039 | 4 | — |
| 2024 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2535R3025813 | 3 | — |
| 2024 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2537R3025814 | 3 | 1 |
| Freightlin | Tractor | 3ALXFBCGXGDGS5385 | 3 | — |
| 2018 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C7JR034036 | 3 | — |
| 2020 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C7LT291042 | 3 | — |
| 2023 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K1PJ422037 | 3 | — |
| 2017 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VA5322HM701511 | 3 | — |
| 2017 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VA5329HM701506 | 3 | — |
| 2024 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2533R3025812 | 2 | — |
| Frht | Tractor | 3ALXFB006LDLY2429 | 2 | — |
| Frht | Tractor | 3ALXFB009GDGX8957 | 2 | — |
| Frht | Tractor | 3ALXGF003JDJS7464 | 2 | — |
| Frht | Tractor | 3ALXGF007HDHS9944 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Flatbed · 53 ft | 3H3F532K2RJ473845 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Flatbed · 53 ft | 3H3F532K9RJ473843 | 2 | — |
| 2014 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C0ET100080 | 2 | — |
| 2015 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C0FT658111 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C1LR311038 | 2 | — |
| 2015 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C3FT658121 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C3LT291040 | 2 | — |
| 2018 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C6JR034027 | 2 | — |
| 2018 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C8JR034045 | 2 | — |
| 2017 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VA5329HM701442 | 2 | — |
| Vang | Semi-trailer | 5VSVA5322HM701508 | 2 | — |
| Frht | Tractor | 3ALXFB007GDGX8133 | 1 | — |
| Frht | Tractor | 3ALXFBCG3GDGS5311 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Flatbed · 53 ft | 3H3F532K4RJ473846 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Flatbed · 53 ft | 3H3F532K8RJ473848 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C0LT291044 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C4FT658144 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C5LT291041 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532CXJR034032 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532CXJR034046 | 1 | — |
| Othr | Semi-trailer | 4B9BKFS27RH054016 | 1 | — |
| Braz | Semi-trailer | 4B9BKFS29RH054017 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VA5320HM701510 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VA5325TT606794 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VA5329TT606796 | 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 (102)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 28, 2026 | PE21002632 | OK, OK | III | — | — | WHITETAIL NURSERIES | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FRHT HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
3ALXGF003KDKJ7702 3H3V532C0FT658111 |
TX R804991 TX 073C408 |
| September 7, 2026 | V262581942 | TX, TX | II | — | — | KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
— HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
3ALXGF009LDLW5600 3H3F532K9RJ473843 |
TX R496532 TX 247B217 |
| August 26, 2026 | 0940Q6MKRR | NM, NM | II | — | — | KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP USA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLIN HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
3ALXFB004LDLY2431 3H3V532C7LT291042 |
TX R496975 TX 231B099 |
| August 24, 2026 | 9328000186 | BELLEVILLE KS | II | — | — | KAWASAKI MOTORS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLIN HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
3ALXFB003LDLG8516 3H3V532C0LT291044 |
TX R804992 TX 165B588 |
| July 17, 2026 | PE18004709 | OK, OK | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FRHT HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
3ALXFB003LDLG8516 3H3V532C3FT658121 |
TX R804992 TX 073C411 |
| July 17, 2026 | R200162596 | OK, OK | III | — | — | KAWASAKI MOTORS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FRHT HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
3ALXGF009LDLW5600 3H3V532C6JR034027 |
TX R496532 TX 252C273 |
| July 9, 2026 | 5370Q5ADJQ | NM, NM | I | 1 | — | KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLIN HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
3ALXFB001LDLY2466 3H3V532K5PJ422039 |
TX R516491 TX 214C421 |
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| July 8, 2026 | V262455176 | US287 NB IOWA PARK SCALE, TX | III | — | — | KAWASAKI MOTORS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FRHT HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
3ALXFB001LDLY2466 3H3V532K5PJ422039 |
TX R516491 TX 214C421 |
| June 29, 2026 | V262441736 | IH45 NB NEW WAVERLY SCALE, TX | II | — | — | NONE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FRHT HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
3ALXFB002LDLY2430 3H3F532K2RJ473845 |
TX R496974 TX 247B218 |
| June 22, 2026 | 0070000112 | OLATHE KS | III | 1 | — | KAWASAKI | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLIN HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
3ALXFB001LDLG8515 3H3V532C1LR311038 |
TX R454915 TX 187B793 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| KAWASAKI MOTORS | 37 | September 7, 2026 |
| KAWASAKI | 18 | June 22, 2026 |
| KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP USA | 3 | August 26, 2026 |
| WHITETAIL NURSERIES | 1 | October 28, 2026 |
| DISCOVERY PRODUCTS | 1 | May 31, 2026 |
| GAF | 1 | May 12, 2026 |
| KAWASAKI MOTOR CORP. U S A | 1 | April 16, 2026 |
| KAWASAKI MOTORS MFG | 1 | December 11, 2025 |
| LA DARLING | 1 | June 10, 2025 |
| KAWASKI MOTORS | 1 | May 8, 2025 |
| KAWASAKI MOKTORS | 1 | April 10, 2025 |
| JAY HATFIELD MOTORSPORTS LLC | 1 | April 6, 2025 |
4 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| April 10, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| March 16, 2017 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| April 11, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| March 16, 2016 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| April 11, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| March 17, 2014 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| April 12, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| March 16, 2012 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| April 12, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| March 16, 2011 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| April 12, 2024 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| March 16, 2005 | COMMON | On Record |
| May 17, 2004 | COMMON | On Record |
| May 8, 2001 | COMMON | On Record |
BOC-3 Process Agent
Evilsizor Process Servers Inc
8601 W Cross Dr Ste F5 #301, Littleton, CO, 80123
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