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A H GARDNER & SON COMPANY INC
Baltimore, MD
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Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
50.0% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 97% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 418383 · MC 235056
Satisfactory
Active 1 yr, 5 mo · first granted 1992
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-235056 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Selective Insurance Company Of America
Safety
Satisfactory
50.0% OOS · 33 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
50.0% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 97% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 1 yr, 5 mo since reinstatement on June 4, 2025; first granted January 30, 1992 (34 yrs, 9 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 50.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 33 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC235056
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy S 2367282
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Cargo · required
Not on file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
418383
MC Number
MC-235056
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
January 5, 2026
FMCSA Registration
August 21, 1990
Authority First Granted
January 30, 1992
Authority Reinstated
June 4, 2025
Annual Mileage
350,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
2207 S Newkirk Street, Baltimore, MD 21224-6409
Phone
Email
Website
Owner / Officer
Thomas A Gardner
Cargo Types
General FreightIntermodalDry BulkChemicals
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
33
Driver Inspections
11
Vehicle Inspections
30
Out-of-Service Violations
22
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance49
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service0
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)
50.0% of 26 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
97th 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
15 of 26 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 24 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 24 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 24 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 24 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MD30
Fleet & Equipment (31)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~12
of 19 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~19
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
11
Incomplete Chassis
9
Container Chassis
5
Intermodal Chassis
5
Not Applicable
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLD64GLHA2578 | 4 | 3 |
| 2017 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGEDV0HLJA5882 | 3 | 2 |
| 2025 Volvo Truck VNL (4) | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4BC9EH7SN695994 | 3 | 1 |
| 2015 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH6FN917069 | 3 | 2 |
| 2021 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH7MN600401 | 3 | 2 |
| 2025 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH8SN666680 | 3 | — |
| 2025 Volvo Truck VNL (4) | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4BC9EH9SN695995 | 2 | 1 |
| 2019 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH8KN220934 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH8RN630028 | 2 | — |
| 2021 Cheetah Chassis | Incomplete Chassis · 23 ft | 5EF2SC236MB798385 | 2 | 1 |
Show all 31 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Cheetah Chassis | Incomplete Chassis · 23 ft | 5EF2SC238LB794966 | 2 | — |
| 2025 Hercules Ajax | Container Chassis · 23 ft | 1AJC23254S1000539 | 1 | 1 |
| Ajax Trail | Intermodal Chassis | 1AJC40247R1001906 | 1 | 1 |
| Ajax | Intermodal Chassis | 1AJCG4021YH002829 | 1 | 1 |
| Stoughton | Intermodal Chassis | 1DW1C4823WS171101 | 1 | — |
| 1996 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Container Chassis · 41 ft | 3H3C412S1TT004168 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH7KN198523 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 Volvo Truck VNL | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH9MN600402 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EHXKN220935 | 1 | — |
| 2000 Charleston Marine Containers | Incomplete Chassis · 40 ft | 5D7GC4028YC000125 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 Cheetah Chassis | Incomplete Chassis · 40 ft | 5EF2GC400KB793409 | 1 | — |
| 2011 Cheetah Chassis | Incomplete Chassis · 40 ft | 5EF2GC402BB774747 | 1 | — |
| 2011 Cheetah Chassis | Incomplete Chassis · 40 ft | 5EF2GC402BB774750 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Cheetah Chassis | Incomplete Chassis · 23 ft | 5EF2SC232MB798383 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 Cheetah Chassis | Incomplete Chassis · 23 ft | 5EF2SC234MB798384 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Cheetah Chassis | Incomplete Chassis · 23 ft | 5EF2SC236LB794965 | 1 | 1 |
| Garden Sta | Intermodal Chassis | B27533 | 1 | 1 |
| Ajax Trail | Intermodal Chassis | JG40252S1007045 | 1 | — |
| 2004 Cimc Vehicles Group Co | Container Chassis · 28 ft | LJRC2824841005607 | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 Cimc Vehicles Group Co | Container Chassis · 41 ft | LJRC4126171011093 | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 Cimc Vehicles Group Co | Container Chassis · 41 ft | LJRC4126761003434 | 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 (33)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 15, 2026 | 0226C01051 | PARKTON MD | II | 3 | — | STEEL BRO INTERNATIONAL | Truck Tractor Intermodal Chassis |
VOLVO TRUCK STRICKLAND |
4V4NC9EH7KN198523 1S13SC337WB724211 |
MD 638F23 MD 550849G |
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWG2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
| October 14, 2026 | 3295C00041 | BALTIMORE MD | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Intermodal Chassis |
VOLVO TRUCK STRICK COM |
4V4NC9EH8RN630028 1S12GC48XWB722217 |
MD 0786F3 MD 458306X |
| September 28, 2026 | 2404C02035 | FREDERICK MD | I | 1 | — | SAME AS CARRIER | Truck Tractor Intermodal Chassis |
FREIGHTLIN CHEETAH CHASSIS |
1FUJGLBG5GLHM6802 5EF2SC238LB794966 |
MD 1116F5 ME 3237623 |
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| August 11, 2026 | 1983C00680 | FREDERICK MD | I | 2 | 2 | — | Truck Tractor Intermodal Chassis |
VOLVO TRUCK CHEETAH CHASSIS |
4V4NC9EH9MN600402 5EF2SC232MB798383 |
MD 903F42 ME 3238426 |
| 393.207A-STBW | OOSSuspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly missing the rubber bushing or the rubber bushing is worn to the extent that the component ca | Suspension | ||||||||
| 393.207A-STBW | OOSSuspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly missing the rubber bushing or the rubber bushing is worn to the extent that the component ca | Suspension | ||||||||
| August 7, 2026 | 3203C01034 | BALTIMORE MD | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor |
VOLVO TRUCK |
4V4NC9EH8RN630028 |
MD 0786F3 |
| July 27, 2026 | 2203C01443 | FREDERICK MD | I | 8 | 1 | N/A | Truck Tractor Intermodal Chassis |
VOLVO TRUCK CHEETAH CHASSIS |
4V4BC9EH9SN695995 5EF2SC236LB794965 |
MD 0956F6 ME 3237622 |
| 396.3A1-BARS | OOSAir Brake - Air reservoir separated from its original attachment points or moving more than 1 inch | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BLMACBD | Drum Brake - Loose chamber/spider/camshaft support bracket | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BLMACBD | Drum Brake - Loose chamber/spider/camshaft support bracket | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BLMACBD | Drum Brake - Loose chamber/spider/camshaft support bracket | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| July 6, 2026 | 0327C01176 | FREDERICK MD | I | 2 | — | N/A | Truck Tractor Intermodal Chassis |
VOLVO TRUCK CHEETAH CHASSIS |
4V4NC9EH8KN220934 5EF2SC238LB794966 |
MD 0580F1 ME 3237623 |
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| June 17, 2026 | 2345C00677 | BALTIMORE MD | II | 4 | 2 | WR GRACE AND CO | Truck Tractor Intermodal Chassis |
FREIGHTLINER CIMC VEHICLES GROUP CO |
1FUJGLD64GLHA2578 LJRC2824841005607 |
MD 0851F6 TN 464774T |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.23-LEU | OOSLighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or loose pigtail) | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LHWS | Lighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| June 15, 2026 | 2141C00915 | PARKTON MD | I | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Intermodal Chassis |
VOLVO TRUCK CHEETAH CHASSIS |
4V4NC9EHXKN220935 5EF2GC400KB793409 |
MD 907F87 ME 3237624 |
| May 28, 2026 | 0327C01097 | FREDERICK MD | I | — | — | GUTCHESS LUMBER | Truck Tractor Intermodal Chassis |
VOLVO TRUCK AJAX TRAIL |
4V4BC9EH7SN695994 JG40252S1007045 |
MD 0956F7 TN 722918T |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| STEEL BRO INTERNATIONAL | 1 | October 15, 2026 |
| WR GRACE AND CO | 1 | June 17, 2026 |
| GUTCHESS LUMBER | 1 | May 28, 2026 |
| ITRANSTRADE | 1 | December 18, 2025 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| June 4, 2025 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| October 7, 2024 | REVOKED | Contract Carrier |
| May 28, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| May 6, 2013 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 1, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| May 7, 2012 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 2, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract Carrier |
| May 5, 2011 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract Carrier |
| March 19, 2007 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| August 14, 2006 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| June 3, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| September 3, 2024 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| July 10, 2006 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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