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40/100
✗ Do Not Tender
No active for-hire authority. Cannot legally haul freight for hire.
D & S Gardner Trucking
DOT 2978507 · MC MC12975 · Houston, TX
Report generated: June 9, 2026 at 3:03 AM
✗Authorized for hire?
✗Active insurance?
✓Safety record clean?
✗No fraud flags?
✓No prior revocations?
Carrier Summary

D & S Gardner Trucking (DOT 2978507, MC MC12975) is a Texas-based intrastate carrier headquartered in Houston, TX. As of June 9, 2026 at 3:03 AM, operating authority is active but without for-hire authority. TruckGraph has detected 2 risk signals on this carrier, including: principal linked to a revoked carrier; no active insurance filing on record. TruckGraph rates this carrier "Do Not Tender" based on FMCSA compliance data, inspection history, insurance status, and network connection analysis. Last synced: June 9, 2026 at 3:03 AM.

Authority Inactive
FMCSA Public Record
Dennis Gardner
Operating as: D & S Gardner Trucking
DOT Number2978507
MC NumberMC12975
Street7234 PAVILLION
City / StateHouston, TX 77083
Phone4054828181
Operation typeIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
Authority age9 yr 3 mo
MCS-150 filed11/17/2025
Company officerDennis Gardner
Power units1
Total drivers1
Authority Status
Common (for-hire)⚠ Inactive
Contract (for-hire)Not authorized
BrokerNot authorized
TruckGraph Intelligence
Risk Signals
●Principal linked to a revoked carrier
●No active insurance filing on record
✓ OFAC Sanctions: Clear
Connection Chain
Active
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Power Units
1
Fleet
Drivers
1
Total
Inspections
0
On record
Crashes
0
On record
OOS Rate
—
↓ Avg 22.26%
Authority Age
9 yr 3 mo
Since 2017
Inspection History
0 total · No inspections

No inspection records on file.

Crash History
0 total on record

No crash records on file.

Insurance Status
⚠ No active insurance filing on record
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Location
7234 PAVILLION, Houston, TX, 77083 · Open in Maps →
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Authority Timeline
Authority GrantedFeb 2017
FMCSA issued operating authority
Active USDOT — No for-hire authorityCurrent
USDOT record is active but no for-hire operating authority is currently granted

Source: FMCSA compliance records, inspection data, crash records, insurance filings, and TruckGraph analysis. View methodology

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dennis Gardner authorized to operate?

Dennis Gardner's USDOT number is active but it does not hold operating authority for for-hire interstate operations. It may operate as a private carrier. Verify status before tendering.

What is Dennis Gardner's safety record?

Dennis Gardner does not have a substantial inspection history on record. This may indicate limited interstate operations.

How many trucks does Dennis Gardner operate?

Dennis Gardner operates 1 power units with approximately 1 drivers.

Is Dennis Gardner insured?

Insurance filing details are not available in the current dataset. Verify directly with the carrier before tendering.

Has Dennis Gardner had any risk indicators?

Dennis Gardner has a risk score of 40/100 (Caution) with 2 active risk signals. Review the risk section above and verify independently before tendering.

What is the DOT number for Dennis Gardner?

Dennis Gardner's DOT number is 2978507 and MC number is MC12975. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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Truck Graph. (2026). D & S Gardner Trucking Safety Record, DOT 2978507. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/2978507
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