JAMES GARDNER TRUCKING LLC
Nothing in the FMCSA record matched our risk signals. That is not a guarantee; follow the checks below. How this works
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (817) 239-3527, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC1160425.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC1160425 | Primary | Canal Insurance Company Policy CT0200123633 · BMC-91X | $750,000 | Dec 31, 2025 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
2 of 10 · Texas avg 25.1%
0 of 11 · Texas avg 7.7%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2026 | TX | 2 | 0 | No |
| Oct 7, 2026 | TX | 2 | 2 | Yes |
| May 11, 2026 | TX | 3 | 1 | No |
| Apr 1, 2026 | TX | 2 | 2 | No |
| Dec 11, 2025 | TX | 2 | 3 | No |
| Jul 15, 2025 | TX | 1 | 0 | No |
| Jun 25, 2025 | TX | 2 | 3 | No |
| Jun 16, 2025 | TX | 2 | 2 | No |
| May 16, 2025 | TX | 2 | 2 | Yes |
| Mar 11, 2025 | TX | 1 | 0 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The Texas average covers 347,521 vehicle and 460,200 driver inspections of all Texas-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
9 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 1 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 18 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Texas share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 1 | 88.9% | 78.8% |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | 11.1% | 4.8% |
9 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Tire-flat and/or audible air leak Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3 | 1 | 1 |
| Failure to yield right of way Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922Y | 1 | 0 |
| Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2PC | 1 | 0 |
| CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39353B | 1 | 0 |
| CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355C2 | 1 | 0 |
| No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator for towed vehicles on vehicles manufactured after February 2001 Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355D3 | 1 | 0 |
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 1 | 0 |
| Inoperable Required Lamp Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939 | 1 | 0 |
| Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1 | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 18, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Texas column is the mix across all Texas-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
No reportable crashes in this period.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 1265998 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC1160425 |
| Legal name | JAMES GARDNER TRUCKING LLC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 3 |
| Drivers | 3 |
| Annual mileage | 297,619 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Jul 12, 2004 · 22 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | May 11, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsConstructionOtherSTONE
Questions about JAMES GARDNER TRUCKING LLC
What does JAMES GARDNER TRUCKING LLC's operating authority allow?
MC1160425: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about JAMES GARDNER TRUCKING LLC is old or missing?
FMCSA has not issued a safety rating, which means no compliance review is on record, not that the carrier is unsafe.
What should I verify before booking JAMES GARDNER TRUCKING LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 1265998. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (817) 239-3527, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC1160425, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as certificate holder.
Other trucking companies in Alvarado
All in Alvarado →Largest fleets
| Company | USDOT | Docket | Trucks | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J7 TRUCKING LLC | 2150093 | MC747681 | 100 | Active Current · Motus |
| HAYNES ENTERPRISES INC DBA HAYNES TRANSPORT |
854433 | MC376919 | 43 | Last known: Active FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
| ALVARADO SAND AND GRAVEL LLC | 2590226 | MC908471 | 31 | Active Current · Motus |
| FIFTH WHEEL TRANSPORTATION LLC | 1928754 | MC689332 | 26 | Last known: Active FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
| BURLESON TRUCKING I LP DBA BURLESON TREE SERVICE |
2019695 | MC68303 | 11 | Last known: Inactive FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
| EL TORITO TRUCKING LLC | 2778754 | MC1302197 | 11 | Last known: Inactive FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
| NICHO TRANSPORT LLC | 2924759 | MC986706 | 6 | Active Current · Motus |
| PRO RENO GROUP LLC | 3291117 | MC1042196 | 6 | Last known: Inactive FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
| PERFECTLY FAST MOVING LLC | 3516489 | MC1197300 | 6 | Active Current · Motus |
| TEXAS CONFERENCE ASSOCIATION OF SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST DBA TEXAS CONFERENCE OF SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST |
394635 | MC953623 | 5 | Last known: Active FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 18, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error.