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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 11, 2026
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GASTON TREE DEBRIS RECYCLING LLC
USDOT 1037784 · EIN 59-3691567
4190 NW 93RD AVENUE, GAINESVILLE, FL, 32653
(352) 378-3348 · BILL GASTON
92
Low risk
Risk factors
4 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
51 / 57
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
51 / 311
Crashes (24 mo)
4
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate17.6% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance239 pts
Unsafe Driving42 pts
Driver Fitness30 pts
Other15 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 52 | |
| 393.100B-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 36 |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 32 | |
| 383.51A-SIN | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 21 | |
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 16 | |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 16 | |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.55D1-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.47A-BCFSBD | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 |
Most inspected states
FL51
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.13 | 0.13 | — | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5.91 | 5.86 | ≈64–68% | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-10-06 · 5 new since the Sep 2026 run. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
A high share of violations are occurring in Hillsborough County, FL · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Hillsborough County, FL to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Hours-of-Service Compliance needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Driver qualification / CDL / medical violations are the leading contributor to Driver Fitness · low impact
Driver qualification / CDL / medical 100% (1 OOS)
• Run a credential-expiration tracker; keep DQ files complete and the medical card on the driver
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Brakes 23% · Inspection / repair / DVIR 22% · Tires 21% (1 OOS)
• Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip; put brakes on the PM schedule
• Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch — don’t “drive it in”
Projected: could improve up to 22 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 9 inspections, 11 violations, 1 OOS, 3 clean · improving.
1. Other5 viol · 45%
392.2-SLLEWA3, 392.2-SLLEWG2, 392.2-SLLTL
✓ Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension parts
✓ Include suspension in scheduled maintenance
2. Vehicle Maintenance3 viol · 27%
396.17C-PI ×2, 393.55E-B
✓ Do — and document — a real pre-trip and post-trip DVIR
✓ Keep the annual inspection current and records in the truck
≈ 5 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 4.433).
3. Unsafe Driving2 viol · 18%
392.16-D, 392.2-SLLLR
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 10 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.098).
Repeat offenders: 396.17C-PI ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
FleetTrained — my companion project — turns these exact violations into branded, multilingual training videos your driver watches, with a completion certificate for the DQ file. fleettrained.com
Crash record — 4 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/29/2026 | ORLANDO TURNPIKE - TROOP, FL | ✓ | ||
| 08/22/2025 | UNINCORPORATED, FL | ✓ | ||
| 03/29/2025 | HIGH SPRINGS, FL | ✓ | ||
| 02/03/2025 | TAMPA, FL | ✓ |
Equipment — 64 vehicles seen in inspections
22 trailer21 truck20 incomplete vehicle1 other
Company profile
Officer
BILL GASTON
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
4.3M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
0
Registered since
2002-06-27
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 5 carriers
Shares identifiers with 5 carriers (5 via shared VINs).
Activity history (recent)
02/02/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
4.3M mi reported (2025)
06/27/2002 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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