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GENTLE GIANT LOGISTICS LLC
DBA: Gentle Giant Logistics
Winchester, MA
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 970528 · MC 429226
Broker
Satisfactory
Active 12 yrs, 4 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-429226 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Vanliner Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
2 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Broker Authority
Broker Authority
Active
Docket
MC429226
Surety Bond
Bond on file with Hanover Insurance Co., since April 21, 2020
Authority Age
12 yrs, 4 mo
Revocation Filings
1
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 12 yrs, 4 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- 2 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC429226
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier, Broker
FF012422
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy GGA 4656100-04
HANOVER INSURANCE CO.
Cargo · $0 · Policy IHN 7227067
HANOVER INSURANCE CO.
Cargo · $0 · Policy IHN7227067
HANOVER INSURANCE CO.
Bond · $0 · Policy BLN A603318
HANOVER INSURANCE CO.
Bond · $0 · Policy BLNA603318
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Cargo · required
On file
Surety bond / trust fund · required
On file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
970528
MC Number
MC-429226
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
October 9, 2025
FMCSA Registration
August 1, 2001
Authority Granted
June 25, 2014
Annual Mileage
5,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
7 Mckay Ave, Winchester, MA 01890
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Larry O'toole
Cargo Types
General FreightHousehold Goods
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
2
Driver Inspections
2
Vehicle Inspections
0
Out-of-Service Violations
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance0
Unsafe Driving1
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.
Unsafe Driving
1 of 2 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 2 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 2 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 2 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MA1
RI1
Fleet & Equipment (2)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~2
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 1FVACWFC9NHNH9305 | 1 | — |
| 2020 International MV607 | Truck · Class 6 | 3HAEUMML0LL846685 | 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 (2)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 9, 2026 | 0232000447 | CRANSTON RI | III | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
3HAEUMML0LL846685 |
IN 2909621 |
| September 4, 2025 | CY00003822 | H-NATICK, MA | III | 3 | — | JAMES WARD | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVACWFC9NHNH9305 |
IN 3211983 |
| 392.16AD | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV. | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| 390.21TB1-MC | Operating a CMV without legal name or trade name displayed | |||||||||
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| JAMES WARD | 1 | September 4, 2025 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| May 12, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| April 5, 2022 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| February 16, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Broker |
| January 28, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| January 19, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| January 13, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Broker |
| July 27, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| July 21, 2016 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 25, 2014 | GRANTED | Household Goods Freight Forwarder |
| April 24, 2014 | GRANTED | Household Goods Broker |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| April 21, 2020 | Broker's Surety Bond | On file |
| April 12, 2019 | Broker's Surety Bond | On file |
| January 8, 2021 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| August 1, 2020 | Cargo | On file |
| August 1, 2020 | Cargo | On file |
| December 15, 2008 | COMMON | On Record |
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