GARDNER TRANSPORT SERVICES INC

DOT 727828 MC 366030 Active

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Authority

Contract Carrier

Active
Safety
13 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 15.38% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 0% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
13 units

Drivers: 12

Trailers: 20 (20 owned)

Insurance
BIPD $1,000,000
Cargo On File
Bond —
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Company Details

Physical Address

1340 TERMINAL RD, INDIANAPOLIS, IN, 46217

Phone Number

(317) 781-0981

Mailing Address

PO BOX 47074, INDIANAPOLIS, IN, 46247

Cell Phone

(317) 224-5651

Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

(317) 781-1016

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Operational Classification

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

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Contract Carrier

Active
26 yrs, 10 mo

Broker

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Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2011-08-26 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2010-09-01 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2010-07-07 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2009-08-31 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2008-08-28 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2007-08-30 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2006-08-31 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2005-09-01 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2004-09-08 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
1999-10-01 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER ACTIVE

Revocation History

No revocation history on record for this carrier.

Insurance & Bond Information

Current insurance coverage and bond requirements by authority type

BIPD Insurance

Bodily Injury & Property Damage

Active

Required for carriers transporting goods. Covers accidents and property damage.

On File: $1,000,000
Required: $1,000,000
Cargo Insurance

Cargo Liability Coverage

On File

Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.

Status: On File
Required: Yes
Bond Coverage

Broker/Freight Forwarder Bond

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Required for brokers/freight forwarders ($75K minimum).

Status: Not Required
Required: No (Carriers exempt)
Insurance Requirements by Authority Type

For Profit Carrier

  • BIPD: $750,000 - $5,000,000 (varies by cargo)
  • Cargo: Varies by commodity
  • Bond: Not required

Broker/Freight Forwarder

  • BIPD: May be required
  • Cargo: Not typically required
  • Bond: $75,000 minimum

Insurance Filing History

Effective Date Type Policy # Coverage Insurer Cancel Date Method Status
2016-09-01 BIPD/Primary CA-Z53453 $1,000,000 ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE CO… - - ACTIVE
2011-09-01 BIPD/Primary GLA9240282 $1,000,000 ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COM… 2016-09-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2010-09-01 BIPD/Primary CL672670 $1,000,000 EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANC… 2011-09-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2009-09-01 BIPD/Primary CL672592 $1,000,000 EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANC… 2010-09-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2008-09-01 BIPD/Primary CL672228 $1,000,000 EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANC… 2009-09-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2007-09-01 BIPD/Primary CL671774 $1,000,000 EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANC… 2008-09-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2006-09-01 BIPD/Primary CL671167 $1,000,000 EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANC… 2007-09-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2005-09-01 BIPD/Primary CL670705 $1,000,000 EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANC… 2006-09-07 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2004-09-01 BIPD/Primary CL670342 $1,000,000 EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANC… 2005-09-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2003-11-06 BIPD/Primary 396976 $1,000,000 CANAL INSURANCE CO. 2004-09-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2003-09-01 BIPD/Primary 396922 $1,000,000 CANAL INSURANCE CO. 2003-11-06 CANCEL CANCELLED
2002-09-01 BIPD/Primary 381855 $1,000,000 CANAL INSURANCE CO. 2003-09-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
1999-09-01 BIPD/Primary CA-K01970 $1,000,000 ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE CO… 2002-09-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Satisfactory

Vehicle OOS Rate

15.38%

National avg: 20.72%

Below average

13 inspections · 2 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

None%

National avg: 5.51%

Below average

0 inspections · 0 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

0.0%

National avg: 4.5%

Below average

2 inspections · 0 OOS

Total inspections: 13 Last inspection: May 22, 2026 Total crashes: 16

FMCSA Inspection Records (13 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

May 22, 2026

1028700579

1 viol.
Level 2 IN PETERBILT 2NPTX7EX...

Mar 20, 2026

9702004693

Level 2 IN PETERBILT 2NPTX7EX...

Dec 19, 2025

7268003091

Level 1 IN KENWORTH 1XKZD49X...

Jun 6, 2025

4415008797

1 viol.
Level 3 IN PETERBILT 2NPTX7EX...

May 20, 2025

9702003821

3 viol.
Level 2 IN KENWORTH 1XKZD49X...

Mar 28, 2025

5586004865

Level 2 IN PETERBILT 1XPBA49X...

Feb 4, 2025

7429004002

1 viol.
Level 3 IN PETERBILT 2NPTX7EX...

Nov 7, 2024

BCCV009535

1 viol.
Level 2 AL KW 1XKZD49X...

Apr 5, 2024

7406000683

3 viol. 1 OOS
Level 2 IN PETERBILT 1XPHD49X...

Mar 1, 2024

4039210225

1 viol.
Level 3 IL KEN 1XKZD49X...

Jan 31, 2024

9702002733

1 viol.
Level 3 IN PETERBILT 1XPHD49X...

Jan 2, 2024

CV43823814

Level 1 KY KW 1XKZD49X...

Nov 28, 2023

9761001744

1 viol. 1 OOS
Level 2 IN PETERBILT 2NPTX7EX...
Total Inspections

13

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

13

FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (16 total)

Detailed accident history and severity information

A portion of FMCSA crash records are reported without a carrier identifier and cannot be attributed to a specific company, so they are not shown on individual profiles. The figures below reflect only the crashes FMCSA links to this carrier.

Sep 26, 2025

IN • IN0904809086

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jul 2, 2024

IN • IN0904532834

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Mar 25, 2024

IN • IN0904477175

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Dec 20, 2021

IN • IN0903941090

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Apr 1, 2021

IL • ILX002197364

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

2

Tow

Yes

Jan 14, 2021

IN • IN0903723300

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

2

Tow

Yes

Sep 12, 2019

IN • IN0903444260

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Nov 20, 2018

IN • IN0903265883

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jul 27, 2018

IN • IN0903194613

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Feb 9, 2018

IL • ILX001065786

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jul 21, 2016

IN • IN0902745038

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Dec 14, 2006

IN • IN0001820875

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jul 15, 2005

IN • IN0001329825

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Jan 29, 2002

IN • IN0900159469

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jul 2, 2001

IN • IN0100001297

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes
Fatal Crashes

0

Injury Crashes

9

Total Crashes

16

SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

4

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

OK
Violations: 2
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

OK
Violations: 1
OOS: 0

Vehicle Maintenance

OK
Violations: 1
OOS: 0

Controlled Substances/Alcohol

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Driver Fitness

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Hazardous Materials Compliance

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

BASIC Categories

Unsafe Driving - Speeding, reckless driving
HOS Compliance - Hours of service violations
Vehicle Maintenance - Brakes, lights, tires
Controlled Substances/Alcohol - Drug/alcohol violations
Driver Fitness - Licensing, medical certs
Hazardous Materials Compliance - Hazardous materials

Industry Benchmark

Compare this carrier's metrics against industry expectations

Inspections

Based on reported mileage

13
Expected: 20 - 200 Below Range

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

13
Expected: 50 - 250 Small Fleet

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

13

12 owned

Trailers

20

20 owned

Drivers

Total Drivers

12

CDL Drivers: 12
Interstate: 12
Intrastate: 0
Driver Inspections

0

Out of Service: 0
OOS Rate: 0%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 12
Interstate (<100 mi): 0
Intrastate (>100 mi): 0
Intrastate (<100 mi): 0

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

Machinery Garbage/Refuse Other

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Classification Categories

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

13

Power Units

13

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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