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GARY T WINNINGHAM
DBA: Gary T Winningham Trucking
Byrdstown, TN
CarrierChk vetting signal
No flags raised
Authority, insurance, safety rating, crash records and out-of-service rates checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 1038039 · MC 750005
No Safety Rating
Active 15 yrs, 4 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-750005 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
United States Fire Insurance Co.
Safety
Not Rated
6.7% OOS · 24 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 15 yrs, 4 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 20.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 24 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC750005
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy 506-9069712
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1038039
MC Number
MC-750005
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Entity Type
Individual
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
July 11, 2025
FMCSA Registration
June 28, 2002
Authority Granted
June 17, 2011
Annual Mileage
555,741 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Location
Byrdstown, TN
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightFresh ProduceLivestockRefrigerated FoodMeat
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
24
Driver Inspections
20
Vehicle Inspections
8
Out-of-Service Violations
5
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance11
Unsafe Driving6
Hours of Service7
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate20.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
6.7% of 15 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
16th percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
4 of 6 inspections
Unsafe Driving
4 of 16 inspections
Hours of Service
2 of 16 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 16 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 16 inspections
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 10, 2025 | KY | — | — | Yes | Snow · Daylight · Wet |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
KY8
TN5
GA2
NC2
AR1
FL1
and 2 more states
Fleet & Equipment (18)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~7
of 6 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~11
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
9
Tractor
7
Semi-trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X53D802044 | 5 | — |
| 2007 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X37N692689 | 4 | — |
| 2000 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X9YN534715 | 4 | 1 |
| 2019 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2532K6721923 | 3 | — |
| 2008 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS25338M304802 | 3 | 1 |
| 2014 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLD64ELFK6570 | 2 | — |
| 2006 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS25336M871508 | 2 | 1 |
| 2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2533J2276811 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2533L6121106 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2535N6708409 | 2 | 1 |
Show all 18 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X97D682884 | 2 | 1 |
| 1998 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DR9X3WN456356 | 2 | 1 |
| 2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2531L6121105 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2534J2276820 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2534K6721924 | 1 | — |
| 2005 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X85N852336 | 1 | — |
| Util | — | 1YUVS25336M871508 | 1 | — |
| Util | Semi-trailer | 1YUVS25736M871508 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (24)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 3, 2026 | I031950109 | DICKSON TN | III | — | — | MARZETTI HORSE CAVE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XP5DB9XX3N591501 1UYVS2535N6708409 |
TN V1857HY TN 847527T |
| September 26, 2026 | 8320000727 | VAN BUREN AR | III | 1 | — | SIMMONS FOODS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XP5DB9X53D802044 1UYVS2533L6121106 |
TN G7770HY TN 045707T |
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| August 31, 2026 | I036BI0001 | LIVINGSTON TN | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XP5DB9X37N692689 1UYVS2531L6121105 |
TN W5881HY TN 045708T |
| July 22, 2026 | CV41016557 | LONDON, KY | I | — | — | JTM FOOD GROUP | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTIL |
1FUJGLD64ELFK6570 1YUVS25736M871508 |
TN R5150HY TN 199181T |
| May 21, 2026 | 1420001452 | ALBANY GA | II | 1 | — | THE HAPPY EGG | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XP5DB9X53D802044 1UYVS2532K6721923 |
TN G7770HY TN 522167T |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| February 21, 2026 | 7990001315 | NORTH LITTLE ROCK AR | III | 6 | — | TYSON FOODS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XP5DB9X97D682884 1UYVS2532K6721923 |
TN G7769HY TN 522167T |
| 395.8A | HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 3 | ||||||||
| 395.8A | HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.8A | HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.8A | HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.8A | HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| February 4, 2026 | I033L60081 | KNOXVILLE TN | III | — | — | EMPTY | Truck Tractor |
PETERBILT |
1XP5DB9X9YN534715 |
TN J6909HY |
| January 7, 2026 | 0006836861 | ASHEVILLE WEIGH STATION, I-40,, NC | III | — | — | SIMMONS PREPARED FOODS IN | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1FUJGLD64ELFK6570 1UYVS25336M871508 |
TN R5150HY TN 199181T |
| November 6, 2025 | L743000419 | LEXINGTON, KY | II | 3 | — | MARZETTI HORSE CAVE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XP5DB9X9YN534715 1UYVS2533L6121106 |
TN J6909HY TN 045707T |
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| October 31, 2025 | I033G30084 | KNOXVILLE TN | III | — | — | GOLD CREEK | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XP5DB9X37N692689 1UYVS25338M304802 |
TN M9990HY TN 319444T |
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| MARZETTI HORSE CAVE | 3 | November 3, 2026 |
| SIMMONS FOODS | 1 | September 26, 2026 |
| JTM FOOD GROUP | 1 | July 22, 2026 |
| THE HAPPY EGG | 1 | May 21, 2026 |
| TYSON FOODS | 1 | February 21, 2026 |
| SIMMONS PREPARED FOODS IN | 1 | January 7, 2026 |
| GOLD CREEK | 1 | October 31, 2025 |
| CUSTOM FOODS | 1 | October 7, 2025 |
| ACCEL INC. | 1 | February 14, 2025 |
| KF MS DISTRIBUTION CENTER | 1 | November 4, 2024 |
| CUSTOM FOODS OF AMERICA | 1 | June 26, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| June 5, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| May 9, 2013 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| June 17, 2011 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| June 5, 2023 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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