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B & J HARDY TRANSPORT

53 FRONT RIDGE RD · Houlton, ME 04730

AUTHORIZED FOR:
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  • MC #344183
  • USDOT #765126 USDOT Active
  • 6
    Power Units
  • 4
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

B & J HARDY TRANSPORT is a Houlton, ME freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Maine. This company has 6 truck(s) in their fleet and 4 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-344183 and their USDOT number is 765126.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 05/28/2026 · last updated Oct 27, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Legal Name BILLY D HARDY
  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 05/28/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 310,688 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Household Goods
  • Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
  • Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber
  • Fresh Produce
  • Grain, Feed, Hay
  • Coal/Coke
  • Garbage/Refuse
  • Commodities Dry Bulk
  • Refrigerated Food
  • Beverages
  • Paper Products
  • Agricultural / Farm Supplies
  • Construction

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Maine — 16 inspections (past 24 months) Maine — 16 inspections (past 24 months) Maine — 16 inspections (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 1 state over the past 24 months: ME (16). Home base: Houlton, Maine.

Safety Record

12 Severe Violations Updated Oct 17, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 1
    Injury
  • 0
    Tow
  • 1
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0 0 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0 0 Vehicle Maintenance 16.06 12 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.69 2

Inspection Summary

  • 16
    Total
  • 3
    Clean
  • 13
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 34 unique codes

Critical 17

  • 396.9C2-OOSOOOS Order (Repairs) - Operating a CMV after being declared out-of-service when not having completed all required repairs1× SW 10
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth5× SW 8
  • 393.75B-TFVTires - Front, less than 4/32 inch tread depth1× SW 8
  • 393.116B-CLLogs - Improper/insufficient/or damaged components of a securement system2× OOS×2 SW 7
  • 393.116E-CLLogs - Improper securement of logs loaded lengthwise on flatbed and frame vehicles1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.209D-STBSPSteering - Ball and socket joint has movement greater than 1/8 inch measured with hand pressure1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber2× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured2× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.43A-TPVAir Brake - Inoperable or missing tractor protection valve1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.201A-FRMSFrame - Cracked/loose/sagging/broken frame member permitting shifting of body1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency when medical certification is required.1× OOS×1 SW 1
  • 393.87A-FPLRFlag - Required rear flag - no flag on the rear of a projecting load - when load is longer than 4 feet.1× OOS×1 SW 1
  • 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination1× OOS×1 SW 0

Vehicle Maintenance 17

  • 393.207F-SLASSuspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes1× SW 7
  • 393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit3× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative2× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative1× SW 6
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection10× SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection2× SW 4
  • 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× SW 4
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19981× SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt1× SW 4
  • 393.11B-CSSRRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, side retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 19932× SW 3
  • 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak1× SW 3
  • 396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking1× SW 2
  • 393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective2× SW 1
  • 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
B & J HARDY TRANSPORT
53 FRONT RIDGE RD
HOULTON, ME 04730
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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