HARTFORD IRON & METAL INC

USDOT 344905 Active INDIVIDUAL PRIVATE PROPERTY Conditional rated INDIVIDUAL Owner: SCOTT GOLDBERG Other (SCRAP METAL) Based in HARTFORD CITY, IN Grade B · 80
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No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Caution
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  • Conditional safety rating Carrier did not meet the safety fitness standard at the last compliance review.
Org: INDIVIDUAL
Owner: SCOTT GOLDBERG
Cargo: Other (SCRAP METAL)
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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — HARTFORD IRON & METAL INC (USDOT 344905)
Verdict: CAUTION
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Authority / census status: Active
Officer(s): SCOTT GOLDBERG (Owner)
Organization: INDIVIDUAL

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • Conditional safety rating — Carrier did not meet the safety fitness standard at the last compliance review.

On file:
  (none)

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/344905/
As of: Jul 22, 2026
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TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade B

Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 80/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

B confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

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

Insurance / BIPD
NR

Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.

NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.

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=197586 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Conditional · 45/100

Official FMCSA Conditional 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: Caution.

Operating authority

No authority breakdown on file.

Insurance

No active policies on file.

BOC-3 agent

No BOC-3 filing on file.

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 344905
In FMCSA records since Feb 24, 1989 (~37y)
Entity INDIVIDUAL
Business org INDIVIDUAL
Owner SCOTT GOLDBERG
Operation PRIVATE PROPERTY
Cargo carried
Other (SCRAP METAL)
Fleet size 5 units
Drivers 2
Annual mileage 58,477 mi
Contact & address
Physical
711 W WASHINGTON ST
HARTFORD CITY, IN 47348
Mailing
P O BOX 123
HARTFORD CITY, IN 47348-0123
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 344905
In FMCSA records since Feb 24, 1989 (~37y)
Entity INDIVIDUAL
Operation PRIVATE PROPERTY
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 58,477 mi
Safety Rating Conditional
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%
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)

No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.

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.

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 2 0 0
Trailers 7 0 0
Trucks 3 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 0 0 0
OOS percentage 0% 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
5
Drivers
2
Inspections
3
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
Crashes
6
None in last 24 months · all-time on file
Authorities
0
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

HARTFORD IRON & METAL INC is a individual based in HARTFORD CITY, IN, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 344905. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Conditional. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 5 power units and 2 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.

Conditional safety rating

FMCSA has assigned this carrier a Conditional safety rating.

Carrier overview

HARTFORD IRON & METAL INC is a small fleet, operating 5 power units and 2 drivers, organized as an individual, based in Hartford City, IN. Across 2 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. no operating authority record was located.

Inspection profile

2 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 100% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in IN (2 stops), with Level 2 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

0.0% out-of-service rate.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 5 power units (small fleet) and 2 drivers; Kenworth and Mack are the most-inspected makes.

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

Compared against 197,586 ACTIVE carriers operating 2–8 power units (±50% of this carrier's 5 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 197,586 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 197,586 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)

2024-09 2025-07

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Indiana (IN) 2 0 0.0% Jul 29, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
International 1
Kenworth 1
Mack 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 0 0.00 0 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 0 0.00 0 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
85356800 Jul 29, 2025 IN 2 MUNCIE IN
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
82726695 Sep 19, 2024 IN 2 WARREN IN
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
80374813 Dec 13, 2023 IN 3 MARKLE IN
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 392.2 No
Recent Crashes (6 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
IN0902618527 Jan 11, 2016 IN 0 1 No No Injury
IN0902209523 Mar 26, 2014 IN 0 0 Yes No Tow
IN0902070251 Aug 19, 2013 IN 0 0 Yes No Tow
IN0901829204 May 23, 2012 IN 0 0 Yes No Tow
IN0901374779 May 18, 2010 IN 0 0 Yes No Tow
IN0901184138 Sep 24, 2009 IN 0 1 Yes No Injury
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
MARKLE IN IN 1 0
MUNCIE IN IN 1 0
WARREN IN IN 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Violation of Local Laws - Explain: Unsafe Driving 1 0
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How to verify HARTFORD IRON & METAL 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 HARTFORD IRON & METAL INC

Is HARTFORD IRON & METAL INC an active motor carrier?
Yes. HARTFORD IRON & METAL INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 344905 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 HARTFORD IRON & METAL INC's safety rating?
HARTFORD IRON & METAL INC's FMCSA safety rating is Conditional. A Conditional rating indicates the carrier did not meet the safety fitness standard during its most recent compliance review and is on notice to remediate. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has HARTFORD IRON & METAL INC had?
3 roadside inspections are on file for HARTFORD IRON & METAL 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 HARTFORD IRON & METAL INC's out-of-service rate?
HARTFORD IRON & METAL 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 HARTFORD IRON & METAL INC based?
HARTFORD IRON & METAL INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 711 W WASHINGTON ST, HARTFORD CITY, Indiana 47348. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does HARTFORD IRON & METAL INC have valid operating authority?
HARTFORD IRON & METAL INC does not have any FMCSA for-hire operating authority (MC, FF, or MX docket) on file. This is normal for private carriers — companies that haul their own goods need only a USDOT number, not an MC number. For-hire carriers (those hauling for compensation) must hold operating authority in addition to a USDOT number.
How many trucks and drivers does HARTFORD IRON & METAL INC operate?
HARTFORD IRON & METAL INC self-reports 5 power units and 2 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 HARTFORD IRON & METAL INC had any crashes?
6 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for HARTFORD IRON & METAL INC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

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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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