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GAMMONS EXCAVATING & TRUCKING INC
DBA: Gammons Excavating & Trucking
Hanover, IN
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Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
27.6% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 79% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. Drivers were put out of service on 15.4% of 13 driver inspections — higher than 83% 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 3274689 · MC 1034370
No Safety Rating
Active 7 yrs, 5 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1034370 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Selective Insurance Company Of South Carolina
Safety
Not Rated
27.6% OOS · 39 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
27.6% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 79% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. Drivers were put out of service on 15.4% of 13 driver inspections — higher than 83% 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 for 7 yrs, 5 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Driver out-of-service rate 15.4% — above the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 27.8% — above the 20.7% national average
- 39 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1034370
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF SOUTH CAROLINA
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy S 2353391
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3274689
MC Number
MC-1034370
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
February 1, 2026
FMCSA Registration
April 17, 2019
Authority Granted
June 7, 2019
Annual Mileage
383,382 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
7565 W Moores Ln, Hanover, IN 47243
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Levi P. Gammons
Officer 2
Lacey F Gammons
Cargo Types
General FreightBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsCoal/CokeDry BulkConstruction MaterialsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
39
Driver Inspections
18
Vehicle Inspections
25
Out-of-Service Violations
22
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance72
Unsafe Driving16
Hours of Service3
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate15.4% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (9.9pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate27.8% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (7.1pp higher)
27.6% of 29 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
79th 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
16 of 19 inspections
Unsafe Driving
12 of 31 inspections
Hours of Service
3 of 31 inspections
Driver Fitness
3 of 31 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 31 inspections
Crash History (3)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
3
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
3
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 28, 2026 | IN | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Unknown Roadway Lighting · Dry |
| October 16, 2025 | IN | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Not Lighted · Dry |
| July 7, 2025 | 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
IN27
KY5
OH2
Fleet & Equipment (16)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~12
of 23 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~4
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Truck
8
Tractor
4
Dump
3
Semi-trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Kenworth T880 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKZX4TX3JJ208399 | 6 | 2 |
| 2020 Western Star 4700 | Truck · Class 8 | 5KKMAVDV8LLKX1973 | 5 | 1 |
| 2024 Western Star 47X Chassis | Truck · Class 8 | 5KKSBPDV3RLVA1519 | 5 | 1 |
| 2010 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Dump · 36 ft | 1E1D2S381ARH44444 | 3 | 2 |
| 2008 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Dump · 36 ft | 1E1D2S3868RD43238 | 3 | 1 |
| 2019 Western Star 5700 | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJBLD10KLKU3668 | 3 | 2 |
| 2019 Western Star 5700 | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJBLD10KLKU3671 | 3 | 2 |
| 2021 Western Star 4700 | Truck · Class 8 | 5KKMAXDV0MPML0314 | 3 | 1 |
| 2007 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Dump · 36 ft | 1E1D2S3877RM41335 | 2 | 1 |
| 2006 Sterling Truck L8500 series | Truck · Class 8 | 2FZHAWDA06AV64625 | 2 | 1 |
Show all 16 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Western Star 5700 | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJBLD19KLKU3670 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Western Star 4700 | Truck · Class 8 | 5KKMAXDV9NLNB4491 | 2 | — |
| Ravens-met | Semi-trailer | 1RID34029XJ099275 | 1 | — |
| 2010 International LF627 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSCUAPRXAN272809 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Western Star 4700 | Truck · Class 8 | 5KKMAXDV8NPNM2764 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Western Star 47X Chassis | Truck · Class 8 | 5KKSBPDV4RLUZ3483 | 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 (39)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 2, 2026 | 7406001651 | SELLERSBURG IN | III | 3 | 2 | — | Straight Truck |
WESTERN STAR |
5KKSBPDV3RLVA1519 |
IN 3506772 |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | OOSLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 391.41APC | OOSMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| October 29, 2026 | M843000089 | LOUISVILLE KY | I | 8 | 4 | RIVER ROAD TERMINAL | Straight Truck |
WESTERN STAR |
5KKSBPDV4RLUZ3483 |
IN 3581385 |
| 393.75A1-TAORETA | OOSTires - All others, has more than one ply exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches. | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75A1-TAORETA | OOSTires - All others, has more than one ply exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches. | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75G-TAOW | OOSTires - All others, weight carried exceeds tire load limit | Tire vs. Load | ||||||||
| 391.41APC | OOSMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | Tires | ||||||||
| October 29, 2026 | M843000091 | LOUISVILLE KY | I | 8 | 3 | RIVER ROAD TERMINALS | Straight Truck |
WESTERN STAR |
5KKSBPDV4RLUZ3483 |
IN 3581385 |
| 393.75A1-TAORETA | OOSTires - All others, has more than one ply exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches. | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75A1-TAORETA | OOSTires - All others, has more than one ply exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches. | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75G-TAOW | OOSTires - All others, weight carried exceeds tire load limit | Tire vs. Load | ||||||||
| 393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | Tires | ||||||||
| 396.9C2-OOSO | OOS Order (Repairs) - Operating a CMV after being declared out-of-service when not having completed all required repairs | Vehicle Jumping OOS | ||||||||
| September 15, 2026 | 8101000598 | COLUMBUS IN | III | 1 | — | IMI | Straight Truck |
WESTERN STAR |
5KKMAXDV0MPML0314 |
IN 3342697 |
| 392.9A-DFSL | Driver - Failing to properly secure load | General Securement | ||||||||
| September 3, 2026 | 9511005600 | LOWELL IN | II | 5 | — | CLEVLAND CLIFFS STEEL LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR EAST MANUFACTURING CORP. |
5KJJBLD19KLKU3670 1E1D2S3877RM41335 |
IN 3870295 IN PE71594 |
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| September 1, 2026 | 9511005591 | LOWELL IN | I | 11 | 2 | CLEVLANDCLIFFS STEEL LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR EAST MANUFACTURING CORP. |
5KJJBLD10KLKU3668 1E1D2S3868RD43238 |
IN 3870613 IN PE71598 |
| 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 | ||||||||
| 396.5B-HWSL | OOSHubs - Wheel seal leaking | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 393.47A-BCFSBD | Drum Brake - Contaminated friction surface | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 390.21TC-MC | Required CMV marking(s) not legible from 50 feet while stationary due to improper size/location/color | |||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| August 10, 2026 | 7420000569 | GEORGETOWN IN | III | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
WESTERN STAR |
5KKSBPDV3RLVA1519 |
IN 3506772 |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 3 | ||||||||
| June 22, 2026 | 7090002040 | INDIANAPOLIS IN | III | 2 | — | CLEVELANDCLIFFS STEEL LLC | Straight Truck |
WESTERN STAR |
5KKSBPDV3RLVA1519 |
IN 3506772 |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 4 | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| June 11, 2026 | 9511005389 | LOWELL IN | II | 4 | 2 | BEEMSTERBOER | Straight Truck |
WESTERN STAR |
5KKSBPDV3RLVA1519 |
IN 3506772 |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 396.5B-HWSL | OOSHubs - Wheel seal leaking | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
| May 6, 2026 | 9702004824 | SEYMOUR IN | II | 9 | — | NORTH AMERICAN METALLURGIC SOLUTIONS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR EAST MANUFACTURING CORP. |
5KJJBLD10KLKU3671 1E1D2S381ARH44444 |
IN 3873033 IN PE71599 |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LHWS | Lighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWG3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 393.9A-LRLI | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 393.11A1-CSLRR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSIR | Lighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit | Lighting | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| CLEVLAND CLIFFS STEEL LLC | 2 | September 3, 2026 |
| BEST SAND CORPORATION | 2 | March 5, 2026 |
| DUKE GIBSON | 2 | June 30, 2025 |
| FLYNN | 2 | June 25, 2025 |
| DUKE ENERGY | 2 | June 18, 2025 |
| RIVER ROAD TERMINAL | 1 | October 29, 2026 |
| RIVER ROAD TERMINALS | 1 | October 29, 2026 |
| IMI | 1 | September 15, 2026 |
| CLEVELANDCLIFFS STEEL LLC | 1 | June 22, 2026 |
| BEEMSTERBOER | 1 | June 11, 2026 |
| NORTH AMERICAN METALLURGIC SOLUTIONS | 1 | May 6, 2026 |
| HEIDELBERG | 1 | March 20, 2025 |
4 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| January 25, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| January 16, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| December 30, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| December 27, 2022 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 24, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| June 22, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 7, 2019 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2024 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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