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GARMAN TRUCKING LLC
Watts, OK
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Elevated Driver Out-of-Service Rate
This carrier's drivers were put out of service on 20.0% of 25 driver inspections in the last 24 months — higher than 97% of carriers with a comparable number of driver inspections (national average 5.5%). This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 2844717 · MC 953503
No Safety Rating
Active 4 yrs, 8 mo · first granted 2016
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-953503 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Sentry Select Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
24.2% OOS · 50 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Driver Out-of-Service Rate
This carrier's drivers were put out of service on 20.0% of 25 driver inspections in the last 24 months — higher than 97% of carriers with a comparable number of driver inspections (national average 5.5%). This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 4 yrs, 8 mo since reinstatement on February 10, 2022; first granted February 24, 2016 (10 yrs, 8 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Driver out-of-service rate 20.0% — above the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 25.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 50 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC953503
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy A0202254001
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2844717
MC Number
MC-953503
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
February 18, 2026
FMCSA Registration
February 3, 2016
Authority First Granted
February 24, 2016
Authority Reinstated
February 10, 2022
Annual Mileage
650,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
24848 E 590 Rd, Watts, OK 74964
Phone
Email
Website
Owner / Officer
Ethan Garman
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsFresh ProduceGrain/FeedDry BulkFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
50
Driver Inspections
35
Vehicle Inspections
21
Out-of-Service Violations
16
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance46
Unsafe Driving11
Hours of Service2
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate20.0% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (14.5pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate25.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (4.3pp higher)
24.2% of 33 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
73rd percentile among carriers with 25–99 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
7 of 13 inspections
Unsafe Driving
7 of 35 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 35 inspections
Driver Fitness
4 of 35 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 35 inspections
Crash History (2)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
2
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
2
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 12, 2026 | KS | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| June 24, 2025 | AR | — | — | 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
OK11
AR4
IA4
KS4
NE4
CO2
and 11 more states
Fleet & Equipment (25)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~11
of 11 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~14
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
11
Semi-trailer
5
Grain / Hopper
4
Construction Trailer
2
Flatbed
2
Dump
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X0RD690458 | 7 | 1 |
| Ptrb | Tractor | 1NPXGGGG20D454516 | 6 | 1 |
| Ptrb | Tractor | 1NPXGGGG40D643247 | 6 | 2 |
| 2018 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 43 ft | 1TDH43023JB160616 | 6 | — |
| 2018 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 43 ft | 1TDH43025JB160617 | 6 | 2 |
| 2011 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 42 ft | 1TDH42220BB129266 | 5 | 2 |
| 2024 Mack Pinnacle | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1PN4GY8RM014219 | 4 | 2 |
| 2018 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 43 ft | 1TDH4302XJB160614 | 4 | 1 |
| Wilson Tra | Semi-trailer | 1W15532A8K6628134 | 4 | 1 |
| Ptrb | Tractor | 1NPXGGGG20D643246 | 3 | — |
Show all 25 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilx | Semi-trailer | 1W15532A6K6628133 | 3 | — |
| 2019 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X6KD607122 | 3 | 1 |
| 2019 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X7KD607128 | 3 | — |
| Lufkin | Semi-trailer | 1L01B4822N1097958 | 2 | 2 |
| 2023 Mack Granite | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1GR4GYXPM031783 | 2 | — |
| Peterbilt | Tractor | 1NPXGGGG40D498162 | 2 | 1 |
| Ptrb | Tractor | 1NPXGGGG50D454543 | 2 | 1 |
| 2019 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1UYFS2532K5692112 | 2 | 1 |
| Wilx | Semi-trailer | 1W15532A0K6628130 | 2 | — |
| 2026 Wilson | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1W1K55326T6636580 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X8KD607123 | 2 | 1 |
| 2017 Trail King Industries | Construction Trailer · 41 ft | 1TKL04135HW082466 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Trail King Industries | Construction Trailer · 41 ft | 1TKL04139JW074697 | 1 | 1 |
| Wilx | Semi-trailer | 1W15532A4K6628129 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Coras Welding Shop, Inc. Coras Welding | Dump · 28 ft | 4C9C5D839GS071838 | 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 (50)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 19, 2026 | 2515C01304 | FROSTBURG MD | I | 3 | 1 | OLYMPIC FRUIT CO | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WILSON TRA |
1XPED49X0TD786444 1W15532A8K6628134 |
OK 3MW406 OK BJ5391 |
| 396.3A1-BOS | OOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| July 7, 2026 | 4000Q58HTF | NM, NM | III | — | — | DOUGLAS TLATHEM FARMS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT TIMPTE, INC |
1XPXD49X0RD690458 1TDH43023JB160616 |
OK 3LF639 OK BE7200 |
| June 11, 2026 | CV42257226 | KUTTAWA, KY | III | 1 | — | PABCO ROOFING | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PTRB WILSON |
1NPXGGGG40D643247 1W1K55326T6636580 |
OK 3KB006 OK DR2723 |
| 392.16AD | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV. | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| March 30, 2026 | 0353000023 | NEODESHA KS | III | — | — | ILC RESOURCES | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT TIMPTE, INC |
1XPXD49X0RD690458 1TDH42220BB129266 |
OK 3LF639 OK BE7135 |
| March 12, 2026 | Y600202645 | SH165 / YORK ST, OK | II | 3 | — | BENTON COUNTY STONE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK CORAS WELDING SHOP, INC. |
1M1PN4GY8RM014219 4C9C5D839GS071838 |
OK 3KA505 OK 7364LV |
| 392.2-SLLEWA2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWG3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
| January 31, 2026 | H600154517 | US-377 (SH-99) / S I-40, OK | III | 2 | — | M/C | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PTRB WILX |
1NPXGGGG20D643246 1W15532A6K6628133 |
OK 3KD572 OK BJ5392 |
| 392.2-SLLS1 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 1-5 miles per hour over the speed limit | |||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| January 21, 2026 | 000P165ZLN | 10 - I35 NB MM 30 OSCEOLA, IA | III | 3 | 1 | H&S LOGISTICS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT TIMPTE, INC |
1XPXD49X0RD690458 1TDH42220BB129266 |
OK 3LF639 OK BE7135 |
| 393.207F | OOSAir suspension pressure loss | Suspension | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| December 3, 2025 | N114153277 | US69 & SH69A, OK | III | 1 | — | CROSSLAND PREFAB | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PTRB WILX |
1NPXGGGG50D454543 1W15532A4K6628129 |
OK 3KK541 OK BJ5306 |
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| December 3, 2025 | H900150947 | US 412 @ MM 25, OK | III | 1 | 1 | S/A CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK TRAIL KING INDUSTRIES |
1M1PN4GY8RM014219 1TKL04139JW074697 |
OK 3KA505 OK DL8295 |
| 383.95A-LCDL | OOSRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction | License-related: High | ||||||||
| November 5, 2025 | 7030000906 | WEST FORK AR | III | 3 | 1 | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT LUFKIN |
1NPXGGGG40D643247 1L01B4822N1097958 |
OK 3KB006 OK DL4567 |
| 383.95A-LCDL | OOSRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| 392.2SLIMPT | State/Local Laws - General impeding traffic. | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| DARLING INGREDIENTS | 4 | August 27, 2024 |
| HUTCHINSON SALT COMPANY | 3 | May 6, 2025 |
| SCURLOCK INDUSTRIES | 2 | August 25, 2025 |
| OLYMPIC FRUIT CO | 1 | October 19, 2026 |
| DOUGLAS TLATHEM FARMS | 1 | July 7, 2026 |
| PABCO ROOFING | 1 | June 11, 2026 |
| ILC RESOURCES | 1 | March 30, 2026 |
| BENTON COUNTY STONE | 1 | March 12, 2026 |
| H&S LOGISTICS | 1 | January 21, 2026 |
| CROSSLAND PREFAB | 1 | December 3, 2025 |
| W&W AFCO STEEL | 1 | October 20, 2025 |
| EMPIRE FEEDS LLC | 1 | October 3, 2025 |
22 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| October 11, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| September 13, 2022 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 16, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| April 22, 2022 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 7, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| February 22, 2022 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| February 10, 2022 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| January 31, 2022 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| October 12, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| September 13, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| August 25, 2023 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| December 27, 2021 | COMMON | On Record |
| February 24, 2020 | COMMON | On Record |
| May 10, 2019 | COMMON | On Record |
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