Fleet typeIdentity
Owner-operator
3 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 1265998 · MC-1160425 · Updated Jun 13, 2026
James Gardner Trucking LLC
3 power unitsavg 8.7 yrLocal · 1 statesALVARADO, TX100/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-1160425 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
3Power units
3 observed · MCS-150
4Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
8.7Avg age (yr)
2012–2022 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jun 13, 2026
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
Watch · 0
Nothing flagged.
In good standing · 4
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 22 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 2004.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 16 inspections.
USDOT registration2222 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$750K in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo11.1%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal00
Clean · 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
8.7 yr
Model years 2012–2022 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
22 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2004 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
JAMES GARDNER TRUCKING LLC (USDOT 1265998) has a Vektor safety score of 100/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jun 13, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from CANAL INSURANCE CO. effective Dec 31, 2025 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jun 13, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 11.1% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier received 10 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 9 vehicle-level and 10 driver-level — across 1 state, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier has 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jun 13, 2026.
It reports 3 power units and 3 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated May 11, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is JAMES GARDNER TRUCKING LLC's USDOT number?
JAMES GARDNER TRUCKING LLC's USDOT number is 1265998, and its motor carrier number is MC-1160425.
Is JAMES GARDNER TRUCKING LLC authorized to operate?
As of Jun 13, 2026, JAMES GARDNER TRUCKING LLC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is JAMES GARDNER TRUCKING LLC's safety record?
JAMES GARDNER TRUCKING LLC has a 11.1% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 16 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 100/100 (tier: clear).
How big is JAMES GARDNER TRUCKING LLC's fleet?
JAMES GARDNER TRUCKING LLC operates 3 power units and 3 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is JAMES GARDNER TRUCKING LLC based?
JAMES GARDNER TRUCKING LLC is based in ALVARADO, TX, with roadside inspections recorded across 1 state.
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