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12 GAUGE TRANSPORT LLC
Pleasant View, TN
CarrierChk vetting signal
No flags raised
Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 3703704 · MC 1296969
No Safety Rating
Active 2 yrs, 5 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1296969 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Great West Casualty Co
Safety
Not Rated
4 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: $1,000,000
- 4 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1296969
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
Great West Casualty Co
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy MCP74410E
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3703704
MC Number
MC-1296969
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
August 28, 2026
FMCSA Registration
August 18, 2021
Authority Reinstated
March 29, 2024
Annual Mileage
79,200 mi (2026)
Contact Information
Address
135 Jacob Dr, Pleasant View, TN 37146
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Sadie Grosso
Cargo Types
General FreightMotor VehiclesMachinery/Large ObjectsFresh ProduceRefrigerated FoodBeveragesMeat
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
4
Driver Inspections
4
Vehicle Inspections
1
Out-of-Service Violations
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance1
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
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
1 of 1 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 4 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 4 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 4 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 22, 2025 | IL | — | — | 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
Fleet & Equipment (3)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~2
of 3 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2532GU412679 | 4 | — |
| 2016 Peterbilt 386 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPHD49X5GD347629 | 3 | — |
| 2018 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X4JD486699 | 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 (4)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 12, 2026 | 5005150414 | 032 - LITCHFIELD - I-55 N/B, IL | I | 1 | — | KWIK TRIP- DEFROST | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XPHD49X5GD347629 1UYVS2532GU412679 |
TX R796128 WI 849331 |
| 393.45DLPC | Brake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| March 7, 2026 | 5012190012 | 033 - WILLIAMSVILLE - I-55 S/B, IL | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XPHD49X5GD347629 1UYVS2532GU412679 |
TX R796128 WI 849331 |
| February 5, 2026 | 5002960237 | I-57, IL | III | — | — | TYSON FOODS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XPHD49X5GD347629 1UYVS2532GU412679 |
TX R796128 WI 849331 |
| June 22, 2025 | 4181440146 | I-55 NB, IL | III | — | — | 12 GAUGE TRANSPORT LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XPXD49X4JD486699 1UYVS2532GU412679 |
WY A20110 WI 849331 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| KWIK TRIP- DEFROST | 1 | May 12, 2026 |
| TYSON FOODS | 1 | February 5, 2026 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| March 29, 2024 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| March 29, 2024 | Active REINSTATED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| January 25, 2023 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| September 19, 2024 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| December 23, 2022 | COMMON | On Record |
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