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GATWOOD CRANE SERVICE
Arlington Heights, IL
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 1242286 · MC 1591591
Satisfactory
Active 2 yrs, 5 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1591591 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Old Republic Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
6 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 2 yrs, 5 mo
- Insurance on file: $2,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- 6 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1591591
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
Old Republic Insurance Company
BI&PD · $2,000,000 · Policy MWTB 313408
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$2,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1242286
MC Number
MC-1591591
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
July 2, 2026
FMCSA Registration
April 30, 2004
Authority Granted
April 5, 2024
Annual Mileage
131,053 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
2345 E Hamilton, Arlington Heights, IL 60005
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Brian Gibson
Cargo Types
Building MaterialsConstruction MaterialsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
6
Driver Inspections
3
Vehicle Inspections
4
Out-of-Service Violations
7
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance16
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service2
OOS Rates vs. National Average
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
2 of 2 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 3 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 3 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 3 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 25, 2024 | IN | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IL4
IN1
WI1
Fleet & Equipment (10)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~6
of 61 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~4
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
4
Flatbed
3
Chassis / Incomplete
2
Dolly
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 45 ft | 13N1452C625915739 | 1 | — |
| 2002 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 45 ft | 13N1452C825915760 | 1 | 1 |
| 2009 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N1482C191549272 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Ford F-550 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FDUF5HT6GEC76719 | 1 | — |
| 2011 International LF627 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1HSCUAPR1BJ265431 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZD49X7RJ354306 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 Ram 5500 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 3C7WRMBLXFG688935 | 1 | 1 |
| 2010 International LF627 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSCUAPR9AN174886 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Kenworth T8 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 3WKDP4TX3MF447346 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 X-l Specialized Trailers Inc | Dolly · 5 ft | 4U3S00518KL018280 | 1 | 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 (6)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 7, 2026 | 4181720713 | I-55S/B RAMP TO ARSENAL ROAD, IL | III | 1 | — | — | Trailer |
FORD |
1FDUF5HT6GEC76719 |
OH PNQ4731 |
| 392.2MI | Miscellaneous Traffic Law Violation | |||||||||
| May 14, 2025 | 5004940039 | IL-83 SOUTH OF DEVON AVE, IL | I | 7 | 3 | GATWOOD CRANE SERVICE | Straight Truck |
RAM |
3C7WRMBLXFG688935 |
IL 149769H |
| 391.15A-NSIN | OOSDriving a CMV while disqualified. Suspended for non-safety-related reason and in the state of driver's license issuance | License-related: Medium | ||||||||
| 391.41A1-FPC | OOSOperating a property-carrying vehicle without possessing a valid medical certificate. Previously Cited on [DATE] | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 393.41 | OOSNo or defective parking brake system on CMV | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.95A | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.55B | ABS malfunction indicators for hydr brake sys | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| December 3, 2024 | 9922000015 | STURTEVANT WI | II | 8 | 2 | NA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH X-L SPECIALIZED TRAILERS INC |
3WKDP4TX3MF447346 4U3S00518KL018280 |
WI PWN5270 IL 702940ST |
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.130B-CHVE | OOSHeavy Vehicles/Equipment - Improper securement of accessory equipment or articulated vehicles | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEQP | State/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation. | |||||||||
| 392.9B3-DFRCLS | Driver - Failing to reexamine the CMV's cargo and its load securement devices during the course of transportation and make any necessary adjustments. | General Securement | ||||||||
| 393.19 | Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp | Lighting | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| August 13, 2024 | 4039290765 | I-57 SB, IL | III | 1 | 1 | GATWOOD CRANE SERVICE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
1XKZD49X7RJ354306 13N1452C825915760 |
IL P1222302 IL 517849ST |
| 395.8A-NON-ELD | OOSNo record of duty status when one is required (ELD Not Required) | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| August 13, 2024 | 3998651335 | I-57 S/B, IL | II | 5 | 1 | GATWOOD CRANE SERVICE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
1HSCUAPR1BJ265431 13N1482C191549272 |
IL P1233736 IL 915428ST |
| 395.8A-NON-ELD | OOSNo record of duty status when one is required (ELD Not Required) | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.55D2 | CMV manufactured on/after 3/1/2001 not equipped with ABS malfunction circuit / lamp from towed vehicle in cab | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| May 20, 2024 | 5417008274 | CHESTERTON IN | II | 4 | — | GATWOOD CRANE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
3HSCUAPR9AN174886 13N1452C625915739 |
IL P1233737 IL 548567ST |
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| 393.104F3-C | Cargo - Loose or unfastened tiedown | Tiedown | ||||||||
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| April 5, 2024 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| April 5, 2024 | Active GRANTED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| November 30, 2023 | DISMISSED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| October 26, 2023 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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945 S Marion Rd, Sioux Falls, SD, 57106
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