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Carrier profile · USDOT 687044 · MC-1778095 · Updated 06/13/2026

WILLIAM T GARDNER & SONS INC

45 power unitsavg 10.1 yrLocal · 1 statesCHESTER, ME
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-1778095 ACTIVEHAZMAT
Verified linksgardcos.comFMCSA SAFERCallEmail
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
45Power units
31 observed · MCS-150
27Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
10.1Avg age (yr)
1998–2026 · vPIC
Call dispatch(207) 794-2303Email dispatchaccounts.payable@GARDCOS.COM

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13

Review before loading

Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.

Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate well above average
Operating authority29 yr active
since 1997
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo36.8%
▲ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal1
3 in 24mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Asset-based

45 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersTypical

10.1 yr

Model years 1998–2026 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

29 yr unchanged

Same registration since 1997 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readLocal operator, 29-yr authority, 37% vehicle OOS — review first.Full read

Is WILLIAM T GARDNER & SONS INC safe to work with?

Is WILLIAM T GARDNER & SONS INC safe to load? WILLIAM T GARDNER & SONS INC (USDOT 687044, MC-1778095) is an active asset-based motor carrier based in CHESTER, ME, operating 45 power units and 33 drivers. Operating authority has been active 29 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 92 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 36.8% (above the 22.26% national average), with 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA has not assigned a safety rating. Vektor rates it review before loading (74/100), with the leading concern: vehicle out-of-service rate well above average. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-13.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-13
WTWILLIAM T GARDNER & SONS INC 74
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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?

As of 2026-06-13, 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 36.8% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 92 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.