Colony Hardware Corporation
Orange, CT
DBA: COLONY HARDWARE
Profile data updated Jul 31, 2026 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Mixed
FMCSA data ↓
256
Power Units
263
Drivers
FMCSA since 1998 (28 yrs)
Authority Age
Not Rated
Safety Rating
Company Overview
COLONY HARDWARE CORPORATION is an active carrier & broker registered with the FMCSA since June 1998. Based in Orange, CT, they operate a fleet of 256 power units with 60 CDL drivers. They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (beyond 100 miles) and interstate (within 100 miles) and intrastate (beyond 100 miles) and intrastate (within 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Dump Truck, Dry Van, Box Truck and Doubles/Triples.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Colony Hardware Corporation operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 0 | 243 | 0 | 243 |
| Tractors | 5 | 8 | 0 | 13 |
| Trailers | 7 | 13 | 0 | 20 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Colony Hardware Corporation is authorized to transport the following 2 cargo types:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 60
MCS-150 Mileage: 5,120,000 miles (2024)
Driver Information
263
Total Drivers
60
CDL Drivers
175
Interstate Drivers
88
Intrastate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by COLONY HARDWARE CORPORATION
108 trucks and 9 trailers identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Jun 16, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Isuzu, Ford, Freightliner. Equipment breakdown: 95 STRAIGHT TRUCK, 13 TRUCK TRACTOR, 8 SEMI-TRAILER. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (4 vehicle types)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| STRAIGHT TRUCK | 95 | 81% |
| TRUCK TRACTOR | 13 | 11% |
| SEMI-TRAILER | 8 | 7% |
| FULL TRAILER | 1 | 1% |
Trailers (9 on record)
Trailers recorded pulling under this carrier's DOT number in FMCSA roadside inspections. Individual trailer plates and VINs are listed in the plate and vehicle sections above.
| Semi-trailer | 8 |
| Full Trailer | 1 |
| Great Dane | 6 |
| Monn | 1 |
| Wabash | 1 |
| Dors | 1 |
| Flatbed or Platform Trailer | 6 |
| Box or Van Enclosed Trailer | 2 |
| 48 ft | 6 |
| 53 ft | 2 |
| 2 axles | 8 |
Vehicle makes (13 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Isuzu | 39 | 33% |
| Ford | 30 | 26% |
| Freightliner | 20 | 17% |
| Mack | 11 | 9% |
| Great Dane Trailers | 6 | 5% |
| Chevrolet | 3 | 3% |
| International | 2 | 2% |
| Monon | 1 | 1% |
| Dors | 1 | 1% |
| Kenworth | 1 | 1% |
| Wabash | 1 | 1% |
| GMC | 1 | 1% |
| Volvo Truck | 1 | 1% |
Spec sheets, common recalls & complaints for the truck models this carrier operates.
License plates on file (20 shown, most recent first)
| Plate | State | Vehicle | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57018MN | NY | Chevrolet STRAIGHT TRUCK | 10 | Jun 2026 |
| PNU4327 | OH | Ford STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Jun 2026 |
| 3237454 | IN | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | Jun 2026 |
| 5061272 | ME | Monn SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | Jun 2026 |
| 81634A | CT | Mack TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Jun 2026 |
| 18628NF | NY | Isuzu STRAIGHT TRUCK | 8 | Jun 2026 |
| 48426NF | NY | Isuzu STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | Jun 2026 |
| 206100H | IL | Isuzu STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Jun 2026 |
| H489358 | TN | Mack TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | May 2026 |
| 3455705 | IN | Freightliner STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | May 2026 |
| 99AUKV | FL | Isuzu STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | May 2026 |
| 1DW293 | RI | Isuzu STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | May 2026 |
| 3253836 | IN | Freightliner STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | May 2026 |
| 193647F | IL | Ford STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Apr 2026 |
| XNWL79 | NJ | Isuzu STRAIGHT TRUCK | 6 | Apr 2026 |
| 8EA2256 | MD | Isuzu STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | Apr 2026 |
| NR8759 | NC | Freightliner STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Apr 2026 |
| H494949 | TN | Ford STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Apr 2026 |
| NFQW23 | FL | Chevrolet STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Mar 2026 |
| 4FR3014 | MD | Isuzu STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Mar 2026 |
Plate registrations span 20 states: IN (22) · NY (17) · CT (12) · TN (9) · PA (7) · FL (7) · MD (7) · OH (5) · …
Recent active vehicles (12 shown of 117)
Showing the most recently active 12 vehicles. Full fleet records are available via direct VIN search.
Fleet data is aggregated from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling window). Vehicles inspected under this carrier's DOT number are listed. A VIN can appear under multiple carriers over its lifetime if leased, sold, or operated by different fleets at different times. Recall status is VIN-specific — use the NHTSA recall lookup linked on each vehicle above to see whether a given VIN has open (unremedied) recalls, or verify with the OEM dealer.
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Safety Performance
Good
Below national average OOS rates
O Trucking Safety Grade
192
Inspections
24 months
156
Violations
Total found
21
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✓ Better than national average (-2.0%)
✓ Better than national average (-13.2%)
Out-of-service rates follow FMCSA's definition: the share of relevant roadside inspections in which at least one out-of-service order was issued. Vehicle rates use level 1, 2 and 5 inspections; driver rates use level 1, 2, 3 and 6. National averages are computed from the same FMCSA inspection data.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/22/2026 | MA | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 07/21/2026 | NC | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/21/2026 | NY | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/16/2026 | NY | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/15/2026 | NY | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/15/2026 | MD | Walk-Around | 5 | ✓ |
| 07/13/2026 | SC | Walk-Around | 1 | 1 |
| 07/10/2026 | NC | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/02/2026 | NY | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 06/29/2026 | NC | Walk-Around | 1 | 1 |
| 06/25/2026 | NY | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 06/16/2026 | NY | Walk-Around | 1 | ✓ |
| 06/12/2026 | KY | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 06/08/2026 | CT | Full | 7 | 1 |
| 06/08/2026 | NC | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
Showing 15 of 192 inspections.
Inspection data from FMCSA (24-month window). Updated daily. View full inspection history on FMCSA →
Violation Breakdown
A single inspection can produce more than one out-of-service order, so this is a count of orders, not a rate. See the FMCSA vehicle and driver out-of-service rates in Safety Performance above.
Crash History
7
Total Crashes
0
Fatalities
7
Injuries
7
Tow-Aways
7 FMCSA-recordable · 7 state-recordable
Of 7 reported crashes: 1 on adverse road surfaces.
| Date | State | Location | Vehicles | Fatal | Injuries | Tow | Vehicle | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/08/2026 | MI | TROY, MI | 1 | 0 | 1 | Yes | Single-unit truck (2-axle) | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 11/11/2025 | MI | BATTLE CREEK, MI | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Single-unit truck (2-axle) | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 02/06/2025 | TN | NOT IN CITY LIMIT, TN | 2 | 0 | 1 | Yes | Single-unit truck (2-axle) | Dry · Daylight |
| 01/09/2025 | OH | PICKERINGTON, OH | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Truck/trailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 11/26/2024 | PA | LONDON GROVE TOWNSHIP, PA | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | — | No adverse conditions · Wet · Daylight |
| 09/24/2024 | NY | NY | 1 | 0 | 3 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | Dry · Daylight |
| 08/22/2024 | OH | SYCAMORE (TOWNSHIP OF), OH | 2 | 0 | 2 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
Crash data from FMCSA. Does not include driver information per federal privacy requirements. View full crash report on FMCSA →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does COLONY HARDWARE CORPORATION operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, COLONY HARDWARE CORPORATION is inferred to operate: Dump Truck, Dry Van, Box Truck and Doubles/Triples.
Is COLONY HARDWARE CORPORATION's authority currently active?
COLONY HARDWARE CORPORATION currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has COLONY HARDWARE CORPORATION been in business?
COLONY HARDWARE CORPORATION has been registered with the FMCSA since June 1998, making their authority approximately 28 years, 1 month old.
Where is COLONY HARDWARE CORPORATION located?
COLONY HARDWARE CORPORATION is physically located at 269 S LAMBERT ROAD, ORANGE, CT 06477.
Roadside Inspection History 192 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
COLONY HARDWARE CORPORATION has been inspected 192 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in NY, TN, NC. Out of these, 19 inspections (about 10%) resulted in an out-of-service order — meaning the truck or driver was held until a violation was fixed. The national average vehicle out-of-service rate is roughly 21%. The most frequently cited violation is 393.9A-LLPL — 11 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-22 | MA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-07-21 | NC | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-21 | NY | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-16 | NY | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-15 | NY | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-15 | MD | Level 2 · Walk-around | 5 | — |
| 2026-07-13 | SC | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-07-10 | NC | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-02 | NY | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-29 | NC | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-06-25 | NY | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-16 | NY | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2026-06-12 | KY | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-08 | CT | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 7 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-06-08 | NC | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-03 | NY | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2026-06-03 | NY | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-01 | IL | Level 2 · Walk-around | 2 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-05-29 | TN | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 1 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-05-29 | FL | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-05-20 | FL | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 1 | — |
| 2026-05-14 | NC | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-05-14 | RI | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 2 | — |
| 2026-04-30 | IL | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-04-21 | NY | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
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Most-Cited Violations
Top 10 violation types across this carrier's roadside inspections. Cards in red triggered an out-of-service order — the most serious outcome.
Roadside Violation Profile
108 individual violations from FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months) are itemised for COLONY HARDWARE CORPORATION, of which 19 (18%) placed a driver or vehicle out of service. Itemised records can lag FMCSA's per-inspection totals shown in Violation Breakdown.
| BASIC category | Violations | Out-of-service |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 75 | 11 |
| Unsafe Driving | 18 | 0 |
| Driver Fitness | 10 | 8 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 5 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA roadside-inspection violation records (rolling 24-month summary). Counts reflect citations across all inspections under this carrier's DOT number; see Inspection History for individual inspection events. Violation severity and CSA percentile scores are shown in the Safety & Compliance section.
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Other USDOT Registrations Sharing Officer Names (5)
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Other Carriers Registered at This Address (1)
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