HARDING METALS INC
USDOT 7183 • 42 HARDING DRIVE, NORTHWOOD, NH, 03261-9738
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-1264213 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Unknown |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OHIO SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BAS 58445519 | ON FILE | Jun 18, 2021 | Apr 1, 2022 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | OHIO SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BAS 58445519 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2022 | Apr 1, 2022 |
Authority Action History (1 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1264213 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 12, 2021 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
12 states • 87 inspections
Violation Summary (80 violations from 87 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 13 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 10 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 2 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.207A-SUBL | Suspension defective | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.134(b)(3) | Cargo securement - large boulders | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.104F3-C | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16AD | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24D-ELDPT | HOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with t | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:390.21TE2IV-D | 390.21TE2IV-D | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.7A-D | Driver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.11B4 | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a CDL (passenger or property carrying) vehicle that is non-excepted and the driver has self-certified as excepted interstate or | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24C2II-ELDTN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24C2III-ELDSDN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.132C-CHVE | Cargo securement - dressed lumber/building products | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.132B-CHVE | Cargo securement - dressed lumber/building products | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11B-CSRIGRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.104(a) | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100(b) | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100(c) | Failure to prevent cargo shifting | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.25(f) | Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (87 inspections)
Showing 50 of 87
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
18 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (18 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 21, 2025 | VT | TOW | 0 | 0 | WOODFORD | Vt Route 9 | ...627394 | HARDING METALS INC |
| Sep 10, 2025 | NH | TOW | 0 | 0 | CHESTER | INTERSECTION OF RAYMOND RD AND DUMP RD | ...742228 | HARDING METALS, INC. |
| Jul 28, 2025 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | ELIZABETH BOROUGH | ROUTE 0051 N | ...627394 | HARDING METALS INC |
| May 26, 2025 | NH | TOW | 0 | 0 | ANTRIM | 8 KEENE RD | ...627414 | HARDING METALS INC |
| Apr 14, 2023 | NH | TOW | 0 | 0 | AUBURN | Rt 101 W 500 ft E of Exit 1 | ...001330 | HARDING METALS INC |
| Nov 1, 2021 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | Ref Marker: | ...MS0024 | HARDING METALS INC |
| Jul 22, 2020 | NH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 4, 2019 | NH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 15, 2017 | ME | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 5, 2017 | NH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 26, 2016 | NH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 9, 2014 | NH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 16, 2014 | NH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 16, 2014 | NH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 13, 2007 | NH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 23, 2007 | NH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 28, 2004 | NH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 1, 2000 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
19 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records