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HARDING METALS INC
Northwood, NH
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 7183 · MC 1264213
Active
Authority Active
Satisfactory
Active 5 yrs, 2 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1264213 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$750,000 BIPD
Safety
Satisfactory
14.0% OOS · 85 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 5 yrs, 2 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 23.3% — above the 20.7% national average
- 85 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1264213
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $1,000,000 required
Insurance on File
UNION INSURANCE CO.
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CAA 5509438
Berkley National Insurance Company
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy SML 3502220-10
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
7183
MC Number
MC-1264213
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
March 9, 2026
FMCSA Registration
June 1, 1974
Authority Granted
July 12, 2021
Annual Mileage
2,154,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
42 Harding Drive, Northwood, NH 03261-9738
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Edwin Harding Iii
Officer 2
Joseph J Harding
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelMachinery/Large ObjectsOther Cargo
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
14.0% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
57 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
23.3%
Driver OOS Rate
2.8%
Ranks in the 42nd percentile among carriers with 25–99 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
85
Driver Inspections
51
Vehicle Inspections
43
Total OOS Orders
16
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance42
Unsafe Driving15
Hours of Service8
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate2.8% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate23.3% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (2.6pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (85)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 21, 2026 | 1230002191 | LITTLETON NH | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK GALBREATH. |
1M1PN4GY8KM003128 1G9F1413X7A157777 |
NH 1AP334 NH T210585 |
| August 20, 2026 | E921623225 | GREENE TWP PA | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK JOHN M HIL |
4V4NC9EH1RN627410 1J9AH4028R1070475 |
NH 9AP667 NH T745591 |
| August 17, 2026 | 1848C01159 | FROSTBURG MD | II | — | — | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK EAST MANUFACTURING CORP. |
4V4NC9EH6RN627399 1E1F9U284MR073158 |
NH 9AP669 NH T669189 |
| July 29, 2026 | EA00000798 | MA, MA | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK GOLBR |
1M1PN4GY7NM010642 1G9F1413X7A157777 |
NH 7AP442 NH T210585 |
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| July 10, 2026 | 1229002375 | CT, CT | II | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
1M1PN4GY0NM010644 3H3V532C87T344322 |
NH 7AP168 NH T582585 |
| 392.2-SLLED | State/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length) | |||||||||
| June 23, 2026 | 62A0001070 | VT, VT | II | — | — | RG STEEL CORP | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK TRANSCRAFT/WABASH |
4V4NC9EH0RN627396 1TTF532C1M3234547 |
NH 9AP670 NH T656076 |
| June 9, 2026 | 64A0000149 | VT, VT | I | 6 | — | HARDING METALS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1M1PN4GY8KM003128 1UYVS25317G035048 |
NH 1AP334 NH T532745 |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-AASGMD-L6 | Any of the slider-guide/hold-down brackets are missing or disengaged. | Coupling Devices | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| April 21, 2026 | 0996001195 | NH, NH | III | — | — | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
MACK — |
1M1PN4GY0NM010644 1B9A13731FB180029 |
NH 7AP168 NH T428668 |
| April 16, 2026 | 1094005047 | NH, NH | II | 1 | — | HARDING METALS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
1M1PN4GY9PM010645 3H3V532C2CT011060 |
NH 7AP443 NH T617249 |
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| April 2, 2026 | 0996001157 | NH, NH | II | 2 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK — |
1M1PN4GY8RM014950 1B9A13731FB180029 |
NH 5293AP NH T428668 |
| 393.134B-CRHLC | OOSRoll-on/Roll-off/Hook Lift Containers - Improper securement of a roll-on/roll-off and hook lift container | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
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 above. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
14 of 31 inspections
Unsafe Driving
12 of 60 inspections
Hours of Service
5 of 60 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 60 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 60 inspections
Crash History (4)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
4
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
4
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 21, 2025 | VT | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| September 10, 2025 | NH | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| July 28, 2025 | PA | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| May 26, 2025 | NH | — | — | 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
NH23
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NY7
OH6
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and 7 more states
Fleet & Equipment (64)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~31
of 31 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~33
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
26
Dry Van
15
Flatbed
7
Semi-trailer
7
Dump
4
Truck
4
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH0RN627396 | 9 | 3 |
| 1993 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 53 ft | 13N1532C0P1561622 | 5 | — |
| 2024 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH7RN627394 | 5 | 1 |
| 2024 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH8RN627405 | 5 | 1 |
| 2022 Mack Pinnacle | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1PN4GY0NM010644 | 4 | — |
| 2024 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH6RN627399 | 4 | — |
| 1993 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 53 ft | 13N1532CXP1561630 | 3 | 2 |
| Benl | Semi-trailer | 1B9A13731FB180029 | 3 | 1 |
| Bnle | Semi-trailer | 1B9A13732RB180304 | 3 | 1 |
| 2024 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Dump · 40 ft | 1E1F9U284RR083101 | 3 | — |
Show all 64 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Dump · 40 ft | 1E1F9U28XRR083099 | 3 | — |
| 2008 Mack CHU (Pinnacle) | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN07Y28N001330 | 3 | — |
| 2022 Mack Pinnacle | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1PN4GY7NM010642 | 3 | — |
| 2024 Mack Pinnacle | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1PN4GY7RM014681 | 3 | 1 |
| 2019 Mack Pinnacle | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1PN4GY8KM003128 | 3 | — |
| 2022 Transcraft/wabash Combo Steel/Alum Flatbed | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1TTE532C7N3325710 | 3 | 2 |
| 2023 International MV607 | Truck · Class 6 | 3HAEUMML2PL548533 | 3 | 1 |
| 2024 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH1RN627407 | 3 | — |
| 1993 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 53 ft | 13N1532C1P1562679 | 2 | — |
| Chev | Semi-trailer | 1G9F141389A157862 | 2 | — |
| Galbreath. | Semi-trailer | 1G9F1413X7A157777 | 2 | — |
| 2004 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 96 ft | 1GRAA96214T505506 | 2 | 1 |
| John M Hil | Semi-trailer | 1J9AH4028R1070475 | 2 | — |
| 2000 Mack CH | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AA18Y0YW130547 | 2 | 1 |
| 2024 Mack Pinnacle | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1PN4GY3RM014953 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Mack Pinnacle | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1PN4GY9PM010645 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Mack Granite | Truck · Class 8 | 1M2GR4GCXRM042057 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Strick Commercial Trailer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1S12E9530PE549142 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Strick Commercial Trailer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1S12E9537PE549140 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Strick Commercial Trailer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1S12E9539PE549141 | 2 | 2 |
| 2021 Transcraft/wabash Combo Steel/Alum Flatbed | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1TTF532C1M3234547 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Transcraft/wabash Combo Steel/Alum Flatbed | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1TTF532C4N3339343 | 2 | — |
| 2010 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C1AT012049 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH1RN627410 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH8PN336075 | 2 | — |
| 1993 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 53 ft | 13N1532CXP1562678 | 1 | — |
| 2024 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Dump · 40 ft | 1E1F9U282RR083100 | 1 | — |
| 2021 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Dump · 40 ft | 1E1F9U284MR073158 | 1 | — |
| 2005 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA06235T518772 | 1 | 1 |
| 2005 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA06275T518788 | 1 | — |
| Jmht | — | 1J9AH4026R1070474 | 1 | — |
| Not yet decoded | Semi-trailer | 1J9AH4236P1070462 | 1 | — |
| 2005 Mack CH | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AA18Y85N158081 | 1 | — |
| 1999 Mack CH | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AA18YXXW108764 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 Mack CHU (Pinnacle) | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN07Y1JM027025 | 1 | — |
| 2008 Mack CHU (Pinnacle) | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN07Y48N001331 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Mack CHU (Pinnacle) | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN07YXDM012298 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Mack Pinnacle | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1PN4GY8RM014950 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 Mack Pinnacle | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1PN4GY9PM012315 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Mack GU (Granite) | Truck · Class 8 | 1M2AX07C3JM037811 | 1 | — |
| Trai | Semi-trailer | 1PT01JAH0W9008465 | 1 | — |
| 2009 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1UYVS24829P627610 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS25317G035048 | 1 | — |
| 2008 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS25398P431102 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Peterbilt 337 | Truck · Class 6 | 2NP2HM6X1NM742228 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C2CT011060 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C3CT011049 | 1 | — |
| 2008 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C48T032094 | 1 | — |
| 2010 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C4AT012045 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C87T344322 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH1RN627388 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH5RN627409 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH9RN627414 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EHXPN336076 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| July 12, 2021 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| July 12, 2021 | Active GRANTED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| April 1, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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