Fleet typeIdentity
Asset-based
45 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 687044 · MC-1778095 ·
William T Gardner & Sons Inc
45 power unitsavg 10.2 yrLocal · 1 statesCHESTER, ME74/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-1778095 ACTIVEHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
45Power units
31 observed · MCS-150
28Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
10.2Avg age (yr)
1998–2026 · vPIC
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Review before loading
Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
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Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
10.2 yr
Model years 1998–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
29 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1997 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
A named inspection location does not confirm a border transit or operating authority. Counts cover retained inspection records.
Safety and violations
Violation data is not available for this carrier right now.
Verification summary
WILLIAM T GARDNER & SONS INC (USDOT 687044) has a Vektor safety score of 74/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Nov 3, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Nov 6, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from FIREMEN'S INSURANCE CO. OF WASHINGTON DC effective Nov 18, 2025 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Nov 3, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 38.1% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 6, 2026.
The carrier received 67 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 42 vehicle-level and 67 driver-level — across 1 state, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Nov 6, 2026.
The carrier has 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 1 fatal crash across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 6, 2026.
It reports 45 power units and 33 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Apr 21, 2026. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 6, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 6, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is WILLIAM T GARDNER & SONS INC's USDOT number?
WILLIAM T GARDNER & SONS INC's USDOT number is 687044, and its motor carrier number is MC-1778095.
Is WILLIAM T GARDNER & SONS INC authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Nov 6, 2026. WILLIAM T GARDNER & SONS INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is WILLIAM T GARDNER & SONS INC's safety record?
WILLIAM T GARDNER & SONS INC has a 38.1% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 107 roadside inspections, with 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 74/100 (tier: review).
How big is WILLIAM T GARDNER & SONS INC's fleet?
WILLIAM T GARDNER & SONS INC operates 45 power units and 33 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is WILLIAM T GARDNER & SONS INC based?
WILLIAM T GARDNER & SONS INC is based in CHESTER, ME, with roadside inspections recorded across 1 state.
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