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HANOVER IRON WORKS INC
Hanover, PA
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Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
36.4% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 78% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 710475
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
36.4% OOS · 17 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
36.4% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 78% 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
- Registered with FMCSA as a private carrier — not registered to haul other companies' freight for hire
- No active insurance filing found on record
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 36.4% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 17 FMCSA inspections on record
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
710475
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
April 8, 2025
FMCSA Registration
October 21, 1997
Annual Mileage
470,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
463 Gitts Run Road, Hanover, PA 17331
Phone
Email
Website
Owner / Officer
Chad Godfrey
Officer 2
Bobby Chenault
Cargo Types
Metal/Sheet Steel
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
17
Driver Inspections
6
Vehicle Inspections
16
Out-of-Service Violations
7
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance13
Unsafe Driving3
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate36.4% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (15.7pp higher)
36.4% of 11 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
78th 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
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
6 of 14 inspections
Unsafe Driving
3 of 14 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 14 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 14 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 14 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 2, 2025 | PA | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Lighted · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MD11
PA2
US1
VA1
Fleet & Equipment (15)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~11
of 18 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~4
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Chassis / Incomplete
6
Flatbed
3
Tractor
2
Truck
2
Pickup
1
Semi-trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Ford F-750 | Truck · Class 7 | 3FDXF75N2YMA01598 | 3 | 1 |
| 2020 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9XXLD723159 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Kenworth T3 Series | Truck · Class 7 | 3BKHHM7X9NF140990 | 2 | 2 |
| 2017 Ford F-450 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FD0W4GT4HEF23439 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Ford F-450 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FD0W4GT7FEB46442 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Ford F-550 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FD0W5GT6GEC26533 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Ford F-350 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 1FD8W3GN3NED79635 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Ford F-350 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 1FD8W3GN6MED56106 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Ford F-650 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 1FDNF6DEXKDF06245 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Ford F-150 | Pickup · Class 2 | 1FTFX1EF0HFC83047 | 1 | 1 |
Show all 15 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1RNF48A295R011589 | 1 | — |
| 2005 Transcraft | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1TTF4820052012546 | 1 | — |
| 2005 Transcraft | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1TTF4820152012555 | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X1ED249458 | 1 | 1 |
| Unknown | Semi-trailer | 4P5C51823A2147872 | 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 (17)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2026 | 0296C00928 | CLARKSBURG MD | I | 2 | 2 | CARRIER | Straight Truck |
COURIER |
1FD0W4GT7JEC13694 |
PA ZLT0213 |
| 177.834A-HMC | OOSHM (Cargo) - Operating a motor vehicle with HM not blocked/braced/secured as required. NOTE: Any shifting likely to adversely affect HM/DG package integrity, unde | Load Securement - HM | ||||||||
| 391.11B4-CLHA | OOSMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate | Physical | ||||||||
| February 10, 2026 | 0310C00719 | CLARKSBURG MD | II | — | — | CARRIER | Straight Truck |
FORD |
3FDXF75N2YMA01598 |
PA AG29008 |
| January 16, 2026 | 3064C00726 | PERRYVILLE MD | II | — | — | SAME AS MOTOR CARRIER | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FD0W5GT6GEC26533 |
VA ZKN2571 |
| November 12, 2025 | 2156C01141 | FROSTBURG MD | II | — | — | SAME | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT TRANSCRAFT |
1XPBDP9XXLD723159 1TTF4820052012546 |
PA AG97055 PA PT288D2 |
| October 22, 2025 | 2018C00418 | CLARKSBURG MD | I | — | — | SAME | Straight Truck |
FORD |
3FDXF75N2YMA01598 |
PA AG29008 |
| September 30, 2025 | 3054C00187 | PERRYVILLE MD | II | 1 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT TRANSCRAFT |
1XPBDP9X1ED249458 1TTF4820152012555 |
PA AG66792 PA PT288D3 |
| 392.9A2-C | OOSCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | General Securement | ||||||||
| August 28, 2025 | 2379C00248 | PARKTON MD | II | — | — | SAME | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FD0W4GT7FEB46442 |
PA ZHN9480 |
| August 14, 2025 | PP01000055 | LAUREL MD, US | I | 5 | 1 | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD UNKNOWN |
1FTFX1EF0HFC83047 4P5C51823A2147872 |
PA ZKN2570 PA XLG8399 |
| 393.43D-B | OOSBrake - Missing or inoperable breakaway braking system on a trailer(s) or converter dolly | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| June 24, 2025 | 2379C00152 | REISTERSTOWN MD | II | 2 | — | SAME | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FD8W3GN3NED79635 |
PA ZVC3774 |
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| May 14, 2025 | H126513430 | I-81 SOUTH MILE MARKER 61, PA | II | 4 | 1 | — | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
3BKHHM7X9NF140990 |
PA AH27671 |
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSIV | State/Local Laws - State insurance violation | |||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | ||||||||
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