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GEARHARTS MOVING & STORAGE INC

USDOT 120912 Active CORPORATION AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Satisfactory rated CORPORATION Company officer: MICHAEL A. WOLFORD Company officer 2: ELIZABETH J. WOLFORD General Freight Household Goods Motor Vehicles Based in ALTOONA, PA Grade A · 95
Brokers & shippers · booking check

No hard blockers on file

Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load.

Clear to review
Policy effective · Dec 31, 2006
On file
  • FMCSA cargo filing on file · BMC-34 VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY · Filing evidence (BMC-34/83) — not a shipper COI Details →
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file UNITED STATES CORPORATION COMPANY Details →
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
Org: CORPORATION
Company officer: MICHAEL A. WOLFORD
Company officer 2: ELIZABETH J. WOLFORD
Cargo: General Freight, Household Goods, Motor Vehicles
Built for brokers and shippers deciding whether to tender. Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before booking — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste) 
TruckCodex risk summary — GEARHARTS MOVING & STORAGE INC (USDOT 120912)
Verdict: CLEAR TO REVIEW
No hard blockers on file
Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load.

Authority / census status: Active
Active BIPD limit: $750,000
Officer(s): MICHAEL A. WOLFORD (Company officer); ELIZABETH J. WOLFORD (Company officer 2)
Organization: CORPORATION

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  (none)

On file:
  • FMCSA cargo filing on file · BMC-34 — VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY · Filing evidence (BMC-34/83) — not a shipper COI
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 — VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — UNITED STATES CORPORATION COMPANY
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/120912/
As of: Jul 20, 2026
Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade A

Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 95/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 100% · 5/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100

Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.

OOS vs peers
On par with peers · 75/100

Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). n=144059 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Satisfactory · 100/100

Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.

TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Clear to review.

Operating authority
Insurance

1 active liability policy · 1 cargo filing

BOC-3 agent

UNITED STATES CORPORATION COMPANY

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 120912
In FMCSA records since Jun 1, 1974 (~52y)
MC / docket MC037081
Entity CORPORATION
Business org CORPORATION
Company officer MICHAEL A. WOLFORD
Company officer 2 ELIZABETH J. WOLFORD
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
General Freight, Household Goods, Motor Vehicles
Fleet size 7 units
Drivers 7
Annual mileage 93,000 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (814) 944-5331
Email: [email protected]
Physical
812 NORTH 7TH AVENUE
ALTOONA, PA 16601
Mailing
P O BOX 288
ALTOONA, PA 16603-0288
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 120912
In FMCSA records since Jun 1, 1974 (~52y)
Entity CORPORATION
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 93,000 mi
Safety Rating Satisfactory
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0% vs 23.4% -23.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 0.00 vs 1.80 -1.80
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
Active liability insurance
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)

FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.

Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 2 0 0
Trailers 3 0 0
Trucks 5 0 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Inspections (24 months)

All 3 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 2 2 0
OOS inspections 1 0 0
OOS percentage 50% 0% —
National average 6.67% 22.26% 4.44%

Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).

Power Units
7
Drivers
7
Inspections
3
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
—
Crashes (24m)
0
Authorities
1
1 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

GEARHARTS MOVING & STORAGE INC is a corporation based in ALTOONA, PA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 120912. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 7 power units and 7 drivers, with 3 roadside inspections on file. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.

Carrier overview

GEARHARTS MOVING & STORAGE INC is a small fleet, operating 7 power units and 7 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Altoona, PA. FMCSA records show no inspection or crash activity in the last 24 months. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY, and operating authority is active for common.

Inspection profile

No roadside inspections were recorded in the last 24 months, down from 1 in the prior 24-month window.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 7 power units (small fleet); 7 drivers.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 144,059 ACTIVE carriers operating 3–11 power units (±50% of this carrier's 7 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 144,059 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
0%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 144,059 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2026-05 2026-07

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Pennsylvania (PA) 2 1 50.0% Jul 16, 2026
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Ford 1
Freightliner 1
International 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 1 — 3.00 3 — Jul 20, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Hours of Service 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Unsafe Driving 1 — 3.00 3 — Jul 20, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026

Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.

Recent Inspections (3 rows) View all 3 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
88429263 Jul 16, 2026 PA 3 —
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
PA AF10821 · 1FVACXDC04HN12667
1 392.2-SLLCP No
87833206 May 13, 2026 PA 1 —
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
PA VBY6361 · 1HTMMAAM45H103592
3 391.41APC, 392.2-SLLSIV, 392.16-D Yes
80679915 Jan 22, 2024 PA 2 pa-i99-mm-39-antis-twp---i-99-pin
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
PA ZNM9056 · 1FDNX6AYXKDF05673
0 — No
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC037081
Active
—
View full authority record →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (5 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY CGT3009200 34 — Dec 31, 2006 On file ACTIVE
VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY TRT3009200 91X $750,000 Dec 31, 2006 On file ACTIVE
VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY BA OO154800 BIPD/Primary — Sep 19, 1991 Feb 1, 2007 CANCELLED
VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY BA OO154800 BIPD/Primary — Sep 19, 1991 Dec 31, 2006 REPLACED
THE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA 484918 CARGO — Apr 1, 1987 Dec 31, 2006 REPLACED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Feb 1, 2007
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY
  2. Dec 31, 2006
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY
  3. Dec 31, 2006
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — THE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA
  4. May 12, 1987
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
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How to verify GEARHARTS MOVING & STORAGE INC

  1. Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
  2. Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
  3. Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
  4. Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
  5. Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about GEARHARTS MOVING & STORAGE INC

Is GEARHARTS MOVING & STORAGE INC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. GEARHARTS MOVING & STORAGE INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 120912 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is GEARHARTS MOVING & STORAGE INC's safety rating? ▾
GEARHARTS MOVING & STORAGE INC's FMCSA safety rating is Satisfactory. A Satisfactory rating means FMCSA evaluators determined the carrier had an adequate safety management program at the time of the most recent compliance review. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has GEARHARTS MOVING & STORAGE INC had? ▾
3 roadside inspections are on file for GEARHARTS MOVING & STORAGE INC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is GEARHARTS MOVING & STORAGE INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
GEARHARTS MOVING & STORAGE INC has no out-of-service findings on its inspection record. Across 3 inspections, no driver or vehicle has been placed out of service — a clean record relative to the national averages of roughly 6.7% (driver) and 23.4% (vehicle).
Where is GEARHARTS MOVING & STORAGE INC based? ▾
GEARHARTS MOVING & STORAGE INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 812 NORTH 7TH AVENUE, ALTOONA, Pennsylvania 16601. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does GEARHARTS MOVING & STORAGE INC have valid operating authority? ▾
Yes. GEARHARTS MOVING & STORAGE INC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC037081). Each docket appears in the Authority Records section below with its full event history. Active authority means the carrier may legally operate as a for-hire carrier, contingent on current insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings.
How many trucks and drivers does GEARHARTS MOVING & STORAGE INC operate? ▾
GEARHARTS MOVING & STORAGE INC self-reports 7 power units and 7 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has GEARHARTS MOVING & STORAGE INC had any crashes? ▾
No FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for GEARHARTS MOVING & STORAGE INC. Reportable crashes (those involving a fatality, injury requiring medical transport, or a tow-away) are tracked in MCMIS and updated continuously.

About FMCSA carrier records

Every commercial motor carrier operating in the United States is required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and obtain a USDOT number. The USDOT number is a permanent, unique identifier — once assigned, it stays with the carrier for life and is never reissued to another company. Carriers must update their registration every two years on Form MCS-150 to keep their address, fleet size, and operating data current.

Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

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