HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/3501568-gentry-and-sons-trucking-llc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 05:58 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
GENTRY AND SONS TRUCKING LLC
Carrier & Broker
Broker & Motor carrier & Broker under MC1155959
Do not book until these are resolved · 1 signal
How risk signals workAt least one fact in the FMCSA record should stop a booking until it is cleared up. Confirm the current record on Motus first; it is not a finding of wrongdoing.
- No broker bond or trust fund on fileBrokers must keep $75,000 of financial security (BMC-84 or BMC-85) on file.
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, (423) 836-9500, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC1155959.
- Ask for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load; if it brokers your load, ask for proof of its BMC-84/85 bond or trust instead.
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) | MC1155959 | — | Cherokee Insurance Company Policy CA260177 · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Oct 16, 2026 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC1155959 | Primary | Cherokee Insurance Company Policy CA250172 · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Nov 1, 2025 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC1155959 | Primary | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY Policy CA250172 · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Nov 1, 2025 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 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 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
3 of 10 · Tennessee avg 23.6%
1 of 28 · Tennessee avg 3.7%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | ID | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 19, 2026 | OK | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 9, 2026 | AR | 2 | 1 | Yes |
| Jul 21, 2026 | AR | 1 | 0 | No |
| Jun 4, 2026 | ID | 2 | 5 | No |
| May 18, 2026 | KY | 3 | 1 | No |
| Dec 15, 2025 | IA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Dec 9, 2025 | MO | 3 | 0 | No |
| Dec 2, 2025 | MT | 3 | 1 | Yes |
| Nov 20, 2025 | KS | 3 | 0 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 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 Tennessee average covers 76,674 vehicle and 133,842 driver inspections of all Tennessee-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
19 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 8 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 27 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 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 | Tennessee share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | 7 | 73.7% | 64.1% |
| Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | 15.8% | 18.1% |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 5.3% | 3.8% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 0 | 5.3% | 13.1% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| State/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway Other Driver Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLUP | 2 | 0 |
| Restriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction. License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 38395LCDL | 1 | 1 |
| Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination Brake Out Of Service · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BOS | 1 | 1 |
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DBAAL | 1 | 1 |
| Insufficient Braking Force as a Percentage of Gross Vehicle Weight or Gross Combination Weight Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39352AB | 1 | 1 |
| Brake - Non-manufactured hole or crack in the spring brake housing section of a parking brake Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BNMH | 1 | 1 |
| Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALSLIWR | 1 | 1 |
| Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOL | 1 | 1 |
| Wheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393205CWR | 1 | 1 |
| HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain False Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958EHOSPD | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Tennessee column is the mix across all Tennessee-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 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
No reportable crashes in this period.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 3501568 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC1155959 |
| Legal name | GENTRY AND SONS TRUCKING LLC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 8 |
| Drivers | 12 |
| Annual mileage | 972,491 (2025) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Oct 8, 2020 · 6 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Oct 14, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayMachinery, Large ObjectsFresh ProduceLivestockGrain, Feed, HayMeatCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodPaper ProductsAgricultural/Farm Supplies
Change history since Oct 18, 2026
1 change
| Date | What changed | Before | After |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 19, 2026 | Operating authority | MC1155959: Broker of Household Goods: Active; Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods): Active; Motor Carrier of Household Goods: Inactive; Broker of Property (Except Household Goods): Active | MC1155959: Motor Carrier of Household Goods: Inactive; Broker of Property (Except Household Goods): Active; Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods): Active; Broker of Household Goods: Active |
Changes we detected between daily FMCSA data refreshes.
Questions about GENTRY AND SONS TRUCKING LLC
Is GENTRY AND SONS TRUCKING LLC a broker or a carrier?
Both. GENTRY AND SONS TRUCKING LLC holds active broker authority and active authority to haul freight. Check which role it is acting in on your load: as a broker it arranges another carrier; as a carrier it hauls with its own trucks.
What does GENTRY AND SONS TRUCKING LLC's operating authority allow?
MC1155959: Broker (may arrange transportation by other authorized carriers, but may not haul the freight itself under this authority); Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire); Broker (may arrange transportation by other authorized carriers, but may not haul the freight itself under this authority).
Which information about GENTRY AND SONS 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 GENTRY AND SONS TRUCKING LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 3501568. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (423) 836-9500, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC1155959, and ask for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load; if it brokers your load, ask for proof of its BMC-84/85 bond or trust instead.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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