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Authorized · PropertyUSDOT 2250860· MC767833· CARRIER· EIN 45-3861123
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GARTEN TRUCKING II LC

128 NORTH MAPLE AVE, COVINGTON, VA, 24426(540) 679-0098callen.gartentrucking@yahoo.comGEORGE GARTEN
Vetting snapshot
Authority
Active
operating authority
Insurance
$750K BIPD
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
Vehicle OOS
47.1%
above 22% national avg
Driver OOS
2.5%
below 6.7% national avg
Crashes 24mo
3
none fatal
Red flags
None
nothing flagged
69
/ 100

Risk factors

Moderate riskVioCodes score
Vehicle OOS 47.1% — well above the 22% national average3 crashes in the last 24 months

A weighted read of the public FMCSA signals below — authority, insurance, out-of-service, crashes, roadside OOS rates, and carrier connections. A starting point for vetting, not a guarantee.

Authority & insurance

MC767833

Operating authority and insurance on file — from FMCSA Licensing & Insurance (L&I).

Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
Authorized for: Property
Liability (BIPD)
$750K on file
$750K required
Cargo
Not on file
not required
Bond / surety
Not on file
not required
Insurance filings
ON FILELiability (BIPD) — BMC-91X$750K coverageeff 03/01/2025
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY· policy WF013702
Authority history (7) ▾
02/02/2018COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/01/2018)
12/19/2017COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/18/2017)
09/16/2015MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERREINSTATED
03/17/2014COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/27/2014)
11/04/2013COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/05/2013)
09/26/2012COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/09/2012)
12/15/2011MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTED→ REVOKED (03/16/2015)
Insurance history7 insurers on record
Filing timeline (14) ▾
  1. SELECTIVE WAY INSURANCE COMPANY$750KCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 03/01/2019 → 04/05/2025
  2. SELECTIVE WAY INSURANCE COMPANY$750KReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 03/01/2019 → 03/01/2025
  3. TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY OF AMERICA$750KReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 03/01/2018 → 03/01/2019
  4. ALLIED PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY$1MCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 12/15/2017 → 03/01/2018
  5. ALLIED PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY$1MName Changed
    BIPD/Primary · eff 03/01/2015 → 01/22/2018
  6. ALLIED PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 03/01/2015 → 12/15/2017
  7. THE NETHERLANDS INSURANCE COMPANY$750KCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 03/06/2014 → 03/07/2015
  8. NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY$750KCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 12/02/2013 → 04/11/2014
  9. NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY$750KReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 12/02/2013 → 03/06/2014
  10. OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.$750KCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 10/05/2012 → 12/01/2013
  11. OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.$750KCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 02/15/2012 → 10/23/2012
  12. OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.$750KReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 02/15/2012 → 10/05/2012
  13. OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.$750KCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 12/08/2011 → 03/14/2012
  14. OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.$750KReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 12/08/2011 → 02/15/2012

Source: FMCSA Licensing & Insurance (L&I), public data. This shows the carrier’s federal insurance filings (BMC-91X liability, BMC-34 cargo) — the federally-required minimums on file for operating authority — not the carrier’s full commercial policy (its actual auto combined-single-limit, general liability, cargo, or workers’ comp, which appear on the carrier’s ACORD certificate of insurance). Always confirm current coverage with a COI from the carrier’s agent before making a vetting decision.

Roadside inspection performance

Out-of-service rate vs national average. Lower is better.

Vehicle17 inspections · 47.1% OOS · National 22%
Driver40 inspections · 2.5% OOS · National 6.7%

CSA performance breakdown

FMCSA · Sep 2026

40 inspections · 34 violations (10 OOS) · 27% of inspections had an OOS finding.

40
Inspections
34
Violations
10
OOS violations
10
Distinct codes

Violations by BASIC

click to filter codes

13
total

Top cited codes

score = count × severity weight

Most inspected in · top 4 states

  • NC18
  • VA7
  • SC4
  • WV1

Latest FMCSA SMS snapshot. Codes link to the lookup — severity weighting, contest angles, and the DataQs Drafter for each. Click a BASIC to filter the codes.

Recommendations

What’s driving each score, what to do about it, and where it could go.

Vehicle out-of-service rate exceeds the national average

High impact

Vehicle OOS rate is 50% vs the 22% national average. Carriers above the national OOS average draw more enforcement attention (audits, roadside stops) and can see higher insurance premiums.

What to do
  • Review recent inspections with out-of-service violations and fix the root causes with equipment and drivers
  • Run a preventative-maintenance program; periodically inspect tires, brakes and lights
  • Reinforce thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections; retrain where needed

A high share of violations are occurring in Iredell County, NC

Medium impact

10 of 27 violations in the last 12 months (37%) came from inspections in Iredell County, NC. That can mean tougher enforcement there or simply more of your miles run through it — either way it's worth a look.

What to do
  • Review the inspections from Iredell County, NC to spot recurring issues
  • Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical

Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving

Low impact

Estimated Unsafe Driving percentile of 6% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What’s contributing9 violations (24 mo)
Following / lane / reckless4 viol42%
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation3× · 25%
  • 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other1× · 17%
Seat belt1 viol35%
  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× · 35%
Speeding3 viol20%
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit3× · 20%
Lighting / lamps1 viol3%
  • 392.22A-DDriver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers1× · 3%
What to do
  • Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected estimatecould improve up to 5 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 65% line

False log / RODS violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance

Low impact

Estimated Hours-of-Service Compliance percentile of 49% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What’s contributing9 violations · 1 OOS (24 mo)
False log / RODS1 OOS2 viol59%
  • 395.8A-NON-ELDNo record of duty status when one is required (ELD Not Required)1× · 48%
  • 395.8Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner)1× · 10%
Log / ELD device5 viol34%
  • 395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.2× · 17%
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner2× · 10%
  • 395.30B2-ELDDFC24HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period.1× · 7%
Hours exceeded2 viol7%
  • 395.3A2-PROPNDriving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation1× · 3%
  • 395.3A3-PROPNDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14 hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation1× · 3%
What to do
  • Audit ELD edits and duty-status annotations weekly; a false log is a high-severity, high-visibility violation
  • Retrain on correct logging and never letting a load pressure a driver into a false entry
  • Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected estimatecould improve up to 23 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 65% line

Driver Fitness needs attention

Low impact

Estimated Driver Fitness percentile of 0% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What to do
  • Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment

Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention

Low impact

Estimated Controlled Substances/Alcohol percentile of 0% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What to do
  • Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment

Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance

Low impact

Estimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 74% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What’s contributing13 violations · 6 OOS (24 mo)
Tires3 OOS3 viol58%
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS3× · 58%
Lighting / lamps2 OOS6 viol26%
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.1× · 10%
  • 393.9B-LRLIWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on1× · 5%
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× · 4%
Brakes3 viol10%
  • 393.45DLUVBrake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle1× · 5%
  • 393.45Brake tubing and hose adequacy1× · 3%
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19981× · 3%
Other1 OOS1 viol6%
What to do
  • Gauge and thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
  • Replace before tread hits the limit; correct low pressure immediately
  • Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected estimatecould improve up to 45 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 80% line

Recommendations are generated from the carrier’s public FMCSA roadside-inspection record. Percentiles and projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures. Informational, not legal advice.

90-day safety improvement plan

What this carrier has struggled with most in the last 90 days — where to focus now.

▲ Trending worse
6
Inspections
8
Violations
3
Out-of-service
1
Clean
Where the violations are
Vehicle Maintenance 63%Other 25%Unsafe Driving 13%
Focus here first
1Vehicle Maintenance
5 violations · 3 OOS · 63% of recent
  • 393.75A3-TAOL×3Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS · OOS
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative
  • 393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative
Do this
  • Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
  • Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
2Other
2 violations · 25% of recent
  • 392.2-SLLS1State/Local Laws - Speeding 1-5 miles per hour over the speed limit
  • 392.2-SLLState/Local Laws -
Do this
  • Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
  • Hands off the phone; always belt up
3Unsafe Driving
1 violation · 13% of recent
  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV
Do this
  • Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
  • Hands off the phone; always belt up
Repeat offenders (same code, multiple times)
393.75A3-TAOL×3OOS
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Based on roadside inspections in the last 90 days, ranked by what recurs most. Informational, not legal advice.

Inspection & crash map

live · FMCSA MCMIS

Every inspection and crash on record — hover a point for the summary, click for full detail (codes, severity, CSA points).

57
Inspections
67
Violations
13
Out-of-service
244
CSA points
12
Crashes
7
States
cleanviolOOS

CSA points = violation severity weight × FMCSA time weight (3× in the last 6 months, 2× at 6–12, 1× at 12–24). Points are spread within each state — FMCSA records the inspection state, not an exact location. Source: FMCSA MCMIS.

Equipment

VINs via NHTSA

78 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.

42 trailer 35 truck 1 other
2006 WABASH Wabash National Corporationseen 3×
1JJV532W96L966484· 237488TM VA
2023 PETERBILT 567seen 3×
1XPCD49X6PD860382· 44594PZ VA
2007 WABASH Wabash National Corporationseen 3×
1JJV532W17L091340· 122401TM VA
2025 VOLVO TRUCK VNLseen 3×
4V4NC9EH5SN686854· 53038PZ VA
2026 VOLVO TRUCK VNRseen 3×
4V4WC9EH1TN699896· 20020PZ VA
2026 VOLVO TRUCK VNRseen 3×
4V4WC9EH7TN699899· 20023PZ VA
2024 PETERBILT 579seen 3×
1XPBD49X8RD899845· 46343PZ VA
2026 KENWORTH T680seen 3×
1XKYD49X3TJ215440· 56811PZ VA
2026 VOLVO TRUCK VNRseen 3×
4V4WC9EH3TN699902· 20026PZ VA
2023 PETERBILT 579seen 2×
1XPBD49X7PD873122· 44216PZ VA
2017 PETERBILT 579seen 2×
1XPBDP9X3HD367712· 19309PZ VA
2015 PETERBILT 579seen 2×
1XPBD49X9FD285348· 33786PZ VA
2012 WABASH VANS Dry Van Duraplateseen 2×
1JJV532D6CL640670· 140423TM VA
2012 WABASH VANS Dry Van Duraplateseen 2×
1JJV532D7CL648034· 834851TL VA
2023 PETERBILT 579seen 2×
1XPBD49X3PD873120· 45252PZ VA
2020 PETERBILT 389seen 2×
1XPXD49X6LD636170· 19321PZ VA
2028 HEIL TRAILER INTERNATIONAL Heil Trailer Internationalseen 2×
5JLSP4425W5W04086· 429152TM VA
2004 WABASH Wabash National Corporationseen 2×
1JJV532W04L855738· 912818TL VA
2012 WABASH VANS Dry Van Duraplateseen 2×
1JJV532D3CL721609· 140419TM VA
2024 KENWORTH T680seen 2×
1XKYD49XXRJ343845· 23788PZ VA
2009 WABASH Wabash National Corporationseen 2×
1JJV532W69L278298· 501826TM VA
2026 VOLVO TRUCK VNRseen 2×
4V4WC9EH8TN699894· 20018PZ VA
2026 VOLVO TRUCK VNRseen 2×
4V4WC9EH5TN699884· 20017PZ VA
1983 PETERBILT 372
1XPD49X3PD873120· 45252PZ VA
2005 WABASH Wabash National Corporation
1JJV532W85L900989· 912820TL VA
2006 WABASH Wabash National Corporation
1JJV532W66L966362· 302949TM VA
2013 PETERBILT 386
1XPHD49X7DD185191· 49722PZ VA
2012 WABASH VANS Dry Van Duraplate
1JJV532D1CL648028· 820743TL VA
2023 PETERBILT 579
1XPBD49X9PD873123· 45158PZ VA
2020 EAST MANUFACTURING CORP. East Manufacturing Corp
1E1H5Y388LR070949· 273060TM VA

+ 48 more.

Equipment is inferred from VINs recorded on roadside inspections (FMCSA MCMIS), decoded via the NHTSA vPIC API — it reflects vehicles inspected, not a current fleet roster.

Crash record (US, last 24 months)

Total

3

Tow-away

3

Injury

1

Fatal

0

Company profile

FMCSA census

PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Power units
62
on file (MCS-150)
Drivers
59
59 hold a CDL
Annual mileage
2.6M mi
reported 2023
Recordable crash rate
0.95
per million miles
How far they run · drivers by operating lane
  • Interstate · 100+ mi17 drivers
  • Interstate · <100 mi42 drivers
Company officer
GEORGE GARTEN
Operation
Interstate
Registered since
2011-11-23
Last MCS-150 update
2025-10-28
Census status
Active

Fleet: 62 trucks · 62 owned tractors · 270 owned trailers.

Source: FMCSA Company Census File (data.transportation.gov). Fleet and driver counts are self-reported on the carrier’s most recent MCS-150 filing.

Connections

carrier graph

This carrier shares VINs with 4 other carriers — review the connections below as part of your vetting.

4
Connected carriers
4
Fleet-transfer links
1
Most shared VINs
0
Strong links

Shared VINs come from FMCSA roadside-inspection records — a vehicle inspected under more than one carrier, often a fleet transfer or trailer interchange. Other links come from the FMCSA census. Shared identifiers are common and often legitimate — treat these as leads to investigate, not proof of wrongdoing.

Activity history

24 events
  1. 10/28/2025MCS-150 update filed

    2.6M mi reported (2023)

  2. 04/05/2025Insurance cancelled — SELECTIVE WAY INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy S 2373846

  3. 03/01/2025Insurance filed — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY

    Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy WF013702

  4. 03/01/2025Insurance replaced — SELECTIVE WAY INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy S 2373846

  5. 03/01/2019Insurance replaced — TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY OF AMERICA

    BIPD/Primary · policy 3K838388

  6. 03/01/2018Insurance cancelled — ALLIED PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy ACP BAPC 3007044947

  7. 02/02/2018COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/01/2018)

  8. 01/22/2018Insurance name changed — ALLIED PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy ACP BAPC 3007044947

  9. 12/19/2017COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/18/2017)

  10. 12/15/2017Insurance replaced — ALLIED PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy ACP BAPC 3007044947

  11. 09/16/2015MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
  12. 03/07/2015Insurance cancelled — THE NETHERLANDS INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy BA 6186946

  13. 04/11/2014Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy 70TRS027160

  14. 03/17/2014COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/27/2014)

  15. 03/06/2014Insurance replaced — NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy 70TRS027160

  16. 12/01/2013Insurance cancelled — OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.

    BIPD/Primary · policy BA 069 18 54

  17. 11/04/2013COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/05/2013)

  18. 10/23/2012Insurance cancelled — OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.

    BIPD/Primary · policy BA 069 18 54

  19. 10/05/2012Insurance replaced — OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.

    BIPD/Primary · policy BA 069 18 54

  20. 09/26/2012COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/09/2012)

  21. 03/14/2012Insurance cancelled — OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.

    BIPD/Primary · policy BA 069 18 54

  22. 02/15/2012Insurance replaced — OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.

    BIPD/Primary · policy BA 069 18 54

  23. 12/15/2011MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED

    REVOKED (03/16/2015)

  24. 11/23/2011Registered with FMCSA

    PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Merged from FMCSA authority, insurance, out-of-service, and census records.

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Operations

Classification

  • PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Area served

  • Interstate
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FMCSA safety rating

Rating
Not rated
Type
—
Rated
—
Last review
—
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MCS-150 registration

Form date
2025-10-28
Reported mileage
2,617,063 mi (2023)
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Data sourced from public FMCSA records via safer.fmcsa.dot.gov · Latest FMCSA update: Sep 2026 · Page refreshed: Sep 22, 2026, 3:14 PM. VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. To dispute incorrect data, file a DataQs Request for Data Review.