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J V GANDER DISTRIBUTORS INC
Apalachicola, FL
CarrierChk vetting signal
No flags raised
Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 829973
Active
No Safety Rating
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
2.6% OOS · 54 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- No active insurance filing found on record
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 54 FMCSA inspections on record
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
829973
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
June 24, 2025
FMCSA Registration
September 28, 1999
Annual Mileage
4,868,871 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
319 Water St, Apalachicola, FL 32320
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Jimmy Gander
Officer 2
James V. Gander, Iii
Cargo Types
Liquids/Gases
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
2.6% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
38 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
0.0%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 5th percentile among carriers with 25–99 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
54
Driver Inspections
12
Vehicle Inspections
45
Total OOS Orders
4
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance37
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (54)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 20, 2026 | 3964004495 | PANAMA CITY FL | II | — | — | J V GANDER DISTRIBUTORS INC | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALHGNDV8HDJC0262 |
FL DD26GF |
| June 30, 2026 | 3842002640 | CRAWFORDVILLE FL | III | — | — | SAC | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FDUF5HTXRDA05008 |
FL JW710J |
| June 29, 2026 | 1993000087 | PORT ST. JOE FL | II | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT HEIL TRAILER INTERNATIONAL |
1XPXD49X8CD170855 5HTSA4423L7106393 |
FL XEO23G FL 4560CN |
| 392.2-SLLSIV | State/Local Laws - State insurance violation | |||||||||
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| June 3, 2026 | 1328000742 | BAINBRIDGE GA | I | 5 | — | GLOBAL | Straight Truck |
VOLVO TRUCK |
4V5KC9DH0RN659409 |
FL DD05GH |
| 172.606B2-HMER | HM (Emergency Response) - Failing to have the shipping paper and emergency response information readily available on the transport vehicle. | Documentation - HM | ||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 172.516C6-HMPMC | HM (Placarding) - Failure to maintain placard(s) in a condition so that the format, legibility, color, and visibility of the placard will not be substantially red | Markings - HM | ||||||||
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| June 2, 2026 | 3854003407 | PANAMA CITY FL | II | 2 | — | SAME AS CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER HEIL CO., |
1FUJGNBG8DDBX3170 1HLA3A7B6S7H58384 |
FL XE021G FL QB12EN |
| 392.2-SLLSIV | State/Local Laws - State insurance violation | |||||||||
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| May 22, 2026 | 3701007470 | CRESTVIEW FL | II | — | — | SAME AS CARRIER | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVHC5DE87HY72004 |
FL N7420Y |
| May 6, 2026 | 4965001030 | PANAMA CITY FL | III | — | — | SAC | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
1HTMMMMN2HH500762 |
FL N7416Y |
| May 4, 2026 | 3925004240 | PANAMA CITY BEACH FL | III | — | — | SAME AS CARRIER | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FDUF5GT6BEA37083 |
FL BB13DK |
| March 4, 2026 | 2516003756 | TALLAHASSEE FL | II | 3 | — | SAC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER POLAR TANK TRAILER |
1FUJGNBG8DDBX3170 1PMKA4521L7104091 |
FL XE021G FL 115OCN |
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9B-LBL | Lighting - Backup lamp obscured | Lighting | ||||||||
| February 24, 2026 | 3230008260 | GRAND RIDGE FL | II | 1 | 1 | MURPHY OIL USA | Straight Truck |
VOLVO TRUCK |
4V5KC9DH4TN697748 |
FL P0531K |
| 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 | ||||||||
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 above. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
14 of 30 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 38 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 38 inspections
Driver Fitness
2 of 38 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 38 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
1
Injuries
2
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 22, 2025 | FL | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| November 26, 2024 | FL | — | — | 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
FL44
GA2
Fleet & Equipment (23)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~17
of 20 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~6
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
7
Chassis / Incomplete
5
Tank
5
Truck
5
Semi-trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 8 | 1FVHC5DE87HY72004 | 6 | — |
| 2024 Volvo Truck VHD | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 8 | 4V5KC9DH0RN659409 | 6 | — |
| 2000 Lbt Inc LBT INC TRAILER | Tank · 43 ft | 4J8T04323YT012503 | 4 | — |
| 2026 Volvo Truck VHD | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 8 | 4V5KC9DH4TN697748 | 4 | 1 |
| 2011 Ford F-550 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FDUF5GT6BEA37083 | 3 | — |
| 2015 International LF687 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1HSDJAPR0FH574849 | 3 | — |
| 2015 International LF687 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1HSDJAPR8FH574758 | 3 | — |
| 2020 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 45 ft | 1PMKA4521L7104091 | 3 | — |
| 2022 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 44 ft | 5HTSA442XN7115501 | 3 | — |
| 2024 Ford F-550 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FDUF5HT4RDA25772 | 2 | — |
Show all 23 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Ford F-550 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FDUF5HTXRDA05008 | 2 | — |
| 2013 Freightliner Coronado | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGNBG8DDBX3170 | 2 | — |
| Heil Co. | Semi-trailer | 1HLA3A7B6S7H58384 | 2 | — |
| 2005 International 4400 | Truck · Class 7 | 1HTMKAANX5H676690 | 2 | — |
| 2017 International MA025 | Truck · Class 7 | 1HTMMMMN2HH500762 | 2 | — |
| 2013 Kenworth T8 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDD49X6DJ362609 | 2 | — |
| 2012 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X8CD170855 | 2 | — |
| 2017 Freightliner SD122 | Truck · Class 8 | 3ALHGNDV8HDJC0262 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Western Star 4700 | Truck · Class 8 | 5KKHAVDV7GPHJ6920 | 2 | — |
| 2006 Freightliner FLD132 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJAPAV86DW82883 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Mack Pinnacle | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1PN4GY3MM008143 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 44 ft | 5HTSA4423L7106393 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 44 ft | 5HTSA4425K7601886 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
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