WILLIAM T GARDNER & SONS INC
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DOT #
687044
MC #
1778095
Location
CHESTER, ME
Power Units
49
Drivers
33
Trailers
48
Annual Miles
In full report
Entity Type
CORPORATION
MCS-150 Date
Apr 21, 2026
Risk Signals — WILLIAM T GARDNER & SONS INC
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Authority for sale
No active listings detected…
Equipment for sale
3 fleet VINs listed — routine for fleet size…
Financial risk
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Fraud signals
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Historical patterns
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Recent activity
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Inspection Summary
Recent Inspections (90 Days)
12
Vehicle OOS Rate
16.7%
2 of 12
National avg ~21%
Driver OOS Rate
0%
0 of 12
National avg ~5%
OOS Inspections
2
Driver + Vehicle OOS
Most recent
Sep 8, 2026 · ME
Clean rate (90d)
42%
Every inspection with date, location, level, violations found, and out-of-service results.
Crash Summary
Total Crashes
38
All time
Fatalities
1
Injuries
22
Tow-Away
35
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About WILLIAM T GARDNER & SONS INC
William T Gardner & Sons Inc, located in Chester, ME, operates a fleet of 48 power units and employs 23 drivers, specializing in intrastate transportation of general freight, log poles, building materials, and machinery. The company utilizes 55 trailers to facilitate its operations, which are conducted under common and contract carrier authorities, though it holds no specific operating authority as a broker. As a corporation, William T Gardner & Sons Inc primarily focuses on non-hazardous cargo within the state of Maine.
Service RegionsActive in 1 states
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CSA Safety Scores5 BASICs
5 BASICs measured
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Operating Authority
Common Authority
Holds Active Authority(0.8 years)
Contract Authority
No Authority
Broker Authority
No Authority
Insurance & Coverage
BIPD, cargo, and excess liability coverage amounts, policy history, and insurer names.
Contact Information
Physical Address
16 ACCESS RD
CHESTER, ME 04457
Cargo & Operations
Cargo Carried
Violations by Category86 total
Most common category
Vehicle Maintenance · 70% of violations
across 4 categories
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Fleet Analytics52 trucks
Top manufacturers
Sample units
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