- Contract authority is currently revoked as of Jun 30, 2025 · Docket MC580265.
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — uninsured for 336 days (since Jun 23, 2025). A carrier without active primary liability coverage cannot legally operate.
Uninsured since Jun 23, 2025
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HARDCORE RECORDS LLC is a motor carrier based in KATY, TX, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1565352. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 1 power unit and 2 drivers, with 4 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 50.0%. 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.
Operating authority revoked or suspended
FMCSA records show revoked or suspended authority for: Contract. A carrier cannot legally operate under a revoked authority type until it is reinstated. See the critical warnings and authority records below for docket-level detail.
HARDCORE RECORDS LLC is a small fleet, operating 1 power unit and 2 drivers, with 18 years on FMCSA's records, based in Katy, TX. Across 4 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 50.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and all filed authority types (contract) are currently revoked.
4 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, concentrated in AL (2) and CA (1), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
50.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (45.5% of violations); top code 395.8K2 (Driver failing to retain previous 7 days records of duty status) cited 2 times, 2 of them OOS.
The fleet comprises 1 power unit (small fleet) and 2 drivers; Ford, Freightliner, and Trai are the most-inspected makes.
Compliance & contact
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 241,670 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–2 power units (±50% of this carrier's 1 unit fleet).
Authority gap detected (1)
- Contract (Property) authority was inactive from May 14, 2007 to Apr 29, 2024 (6195 days)
Historical coverage gap detected (1)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Jun 30, 2007 to Apr 25, 2024 (6144 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama (AL) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Dec 2, 2024 |
| California (CA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Texas (TX) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Dec 20, 2024 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Ford | 2 | |
| Freightliner | 2 | |
| Trai | 1 | |
| Trailer | 1 |
Recent Inspections (4 rows) View all 4 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 83661576 | Dec 20, 2024 | TX | 3 | SH 62 |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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4 | 395.8K2, 395.8A-ELD, 391.41A | Yes |
| 83469187 | Dec 20, 2024 | CA | 2 | ANTELOPE PLATFORM SCALE EB |
FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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4 | 392.2-SLLSR, 393.9A-LIL, 392.2-SLLSOA | No |
| 83287451 | Dec 2, 2024 | AL | 2 | INTERSTATE |
FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 393.60C, 395.8E | No |
| 83176250 | Nov 17, 2024 | AL | 1 | FT PAYNE |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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12 | 393.43D, 391.15A-NSOUT, 393.110B | Yes |
Authority Records (1 docket)
Revocations & Inactive Status
Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.
| Date | Docket | Authority | Status | Applied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2025 | MC580265 | Contract | REVOKED | May 14, 2007 |
MC Certificate Documents (3 PDFs)
Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.
Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 29, 2024 | MC580265-P | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| May 14, 2007 | MC580265-P | VOL | REVOCATION | VOL → |
| Nov 3, 2006 | MC580265-P | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (8 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | CA988444333 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 22, 2024 | Jun 23, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| PROTECTIVE SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO | TN-100779 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2024 | Oct 22, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| PROTECTIVE SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO | TN-100779 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 | REPLACED |
| PROTECTIVE SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO | TN-100779 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2024 | Sep 21, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| PROTECTIVE SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO | TN-100779 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 25, 2024 | Aug 17, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| PROTECTIVE SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO | TN-100779 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 25, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 | REPLACED |
| Coverage gap — 6144 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Jun 30, 2007 to Apr 25, 2024 | |||||
| CANAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | L047853 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 17, 2006 | Jun 30, 2007 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Jun 30, 2025
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Jun 30, 2025authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Jun 23, 2025insuranceCANCEL — PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL
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Oct 23, 2024
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Oct 22, 2024insuranceCANCEL — PROTECTIVE SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO
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Sep 21, 2024insuranceTERM/CANCL — PROTECTIVE SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO
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Sep 4, 2024
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Aug 17, 2024insuranceTERM/CANCL — PROTECTIVE SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO
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Aug 2, 2024
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Aug 1, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — PROTECTIVE SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO
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Jun 30, 2007insuranceCANCEL — CANAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
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Jun 30, 2007insurance gapCoverage gap: 6144 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Apr 25, 2024)
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May 14, 2007
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May 14, 2007authority gapContract (Property) authority inactive: 6195 days (through Apr 29, 2024)
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT PAYNE | AL | 1 | 1 |
| INTERSTATE | AL | 1 | 0 |
| ANTELOPE PLATFORM SCALE EB | CA | 1 | 0 |
| SH 62 | TX | 1 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC580265
Contract · REVOKED · MC
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PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL
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PROTECTIVE SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO
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CANAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
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How to verify HARDCORE RECORDS LLC
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- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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