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GAIAIN TRUCKING INC
Nashville, TN
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Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 2906595 · MC 980843
No Safety Rating
Active 10 yrs, 1 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-980843 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Carrierguard Transportation Risk Retention Group, Inc.
Safety
Not Rated
28.6% OOS · 13 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 10 yrs, 1 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 50.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 13 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC980843
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
CarrierGuard Transportation Risk Retention Group, Inc.
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CAL-0001202
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2906595
MC Number
MC-980843
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
October 1, 2026
FMCSA Registration
July 5, 2016
Authority Granted
August 22, 2016
Annual Mileage
800,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
2571 Willowbranch Dr, Nashville, TN 37217
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Damian Martinez Sousa
Cargo Types
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal/Sheet SteelBuilding MaterialsFresh ProduceOilfield EquipmentGrain/FeedCoal/CokeDry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsUtility EquipmentFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsMeatOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
13
Driver Inspections
8
Vehicle Inspections
7
Out-of-Service Violations
6
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance25
Unsafe Driving4
Hours of Service4
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate50.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (29.3pp higher)
28.6% of 7 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
59th percentile among carriers with 5–9 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
5 of 5 inspections
Unsafe Driving
2 of 8 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 8 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 8 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 8 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
SC3
KY2
FL1
LA1
OH1
Fleet & Equipment (8)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~4
of 3 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~4
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
4
Tractor
4
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 Freightliner Columbia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJA6CGX6LV89779 | 4 | — |
| 2007 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA06237J618854 | 4 | — |
| 2006 Freightliner Columbia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJA6CK66LM22758 | 2 | 1 |
| 2007 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C67T388190 | 2 | 1 |
| 1999 Freightliner CC Conventional | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUYSZYB7XLA00380 | 1 | 1 |
| 2003 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W03L832412 | 1 | 1 |
| 2002 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS25342U720431 | 1 | — |
| 1996 Kenworth T600 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKADB9X2TJ684024 | 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 (13)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 11, 2026 | 1377000661 | SAVANNAH GA | III | — | — | BUILD A BEAR WAREHOUSE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1FUJA6CGX6LV89779 1GRAA06237J618854 |
FL XE789J FL 9367CT |
| July 2, 2026 | CV44705126 | LONDON, KY | I | 3 | 1 | WAGNER LOGISTICS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
1FUJA6CK66LM22758 3H3V532C67T388190 |
FL XD364W FL 4118CZ |
| 396.5-HL | OOSHubs - Leaking hub | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| June 15, 2026 | 3235001251 | SOUTH VIENNA OH | II | 8 | — | WELLA OPERATIONS US LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1FUJA6CGX6LV89779 1GRAA06237J618854 |
FL XE789J FL 9367CT |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LRLI | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSIR | Lighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSIR | Lighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSOA | State/Local Laws - State operating authority violation | |||||||||
| April 21, 2026 | 0394001800 | SAINT GEORGE SC | III | — | — | ODW | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1FUJA6CGX6LV89779 1GRAA06237J618854 |
FL XE789J FL 9367CT |
| December 7, 2025 | 0182000262 | FORT MILL SC | III | — | — | COAST TO COAST | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1FUJA6CGX6LV89779 1GRAA06237J618854 |
FL XE789J FL 9367CT |
| July 8, 2025 | 3857003997 | DELRAY BEACH FL | II | 3 | — | RESOLUTE TISSUE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
1FUJA6CK66LM22758 3H3V532C67T388190 |
FL XD364W FL 4118CZ |
| 393.11A1-CSURR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.11B-CSRIGRR | Conspicuity Systems - Trailers, rear impact guard retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| April 17, 2025 | 0379001415 | ORANGEBURG SC | II | 8 | 3 | MIAMI WAREHOUSE 1 | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH |
1FUYSZYB7XLA00380 1JJV532W03L832412 |
FL XE596B FL 0092CY |
| 395.8K2-HOSRC | OOSHOS (Manner) - Driver failed to retain a copy of each record of duty status for the previous 7 consecutive days which shall be in his/her possession and available | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-BHTD | OOSAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLML | State/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LHWS | Lighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| January 27, 2025 | CV43446712 | LONDON, KY | III | — | — | MOLO SOLUTIONS, LLC. | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1FUJA6CGX6LV89779 1GRAA06237J618854 |
FL XE7891 FL 9367CT |
| August 29, 2024 | LARG000202 | ROADSIDE, LA | I | 3 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKADB9X2TJ684024 1UYVS25342U720431 |
FL AB81DB FL 7947CS |
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.53B | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.28 | Improper or no wiring protection as required | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| February 11, 2024 | PSC0440102 | GHENT WV | III | 1 | — | RESOLUTE TISSUE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1FUJA6CGX6LV89779 1GRAA06237J618854 |
FL AB12QT FL 9367CT |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| RESOLUTE TISSUE | 2 | July 8, 2025 |
| BUILD A BEAR WAREHOUSE | 1 | September 11, 2026 |
| WAGNER LOGISTICS | 1 | July 2, 2026 |
| WELLA OPERATIONS US LLC | 1 | June 15, 2026 |
| ODW | 1 | April 21, 2026 |
| COAST TO COAST | 1 | December 7, 2025 |
| MIAMI WAREHOUSE 1 | 1 | April 17, 2025 |
| MOLO SOLUTIONS, LLC. | 1 | January 27, 2025 |
| SIKA CORP | 1 | January 23, 2024 |
| SPICE WORLD | 1 | October 8, 2023 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| August 22, 2016 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| August 22, 2016 | Active GRANTED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| August 16, 2023 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| September 30, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Term/repl · PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP |
| September 25, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Term/repl · PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY |
| September 17, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Term/repl · United States Fire Insurance Company |
| August 26, 2026 | Operating Authority Involuntary Suspension Notice | Effective September 25, 2026 |
| August 18, 2026 | Operating Authority Involuntary Suspension Notice | Effective September 17, 2026 |
BOC-3 Process Agent
Trucker's Nationwide, Inc.
3500 S PHILLIPS AVE STE 243, Sioux Falls, SD, 57105-6863
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