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KIP GARDNER INC

DBA: EAGLE TRANSPORTATION

USDOT 348427 Active PARTNERSHIP Based in BLACKFOOT, ID

KIP GARDNER INC is a partnership based in BLACKFOOT, ID, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 348427. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of S. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 11 power units and 10 drivers, with 6 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 100.0%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.

Carrier Overview

KIP GARDNER INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 11 power units and 10 drivers, organized as a partnership, with 36 years on FMCSA's records, based in Blackfoot, ID. Across 3 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 33.3% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and all filed authority types (broker) are currently revoked.

Power Units
11
Drivers
10
Inspections
6
last 24 months included
OOS Rate (peak)
100.0%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
1
8 all-time
Authorities
3
0 active

Active filings

Process Agent
ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS
BOC-3 on file

Safety Snapshot

Inspection Profile

3 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, roughly flat versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in MT (2) and KS (1), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation Profile

33.3% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (100.0% of violations); top code 393.9(a) (Inoperable required lamps) cited 1 times, 1 of them OOS.

Fleet Profile

The fleet comprises 11 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 10 drivers; Kenworth, Polar mfg., and Peterbilt are the most-inspected makes.

Compliance

Operating Authority
Broker 1 revoked
Contract
Common
Full authority records below ↓
Active Insurance
No active policies on file.
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 100.0% vs 23.4% +76.6 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 0.00 vs 1.80 -1.80
Peer tier (mid-sized fleets (11-100 power units)) median OOS rate: 27.3%
BOC-3 Process Agent
ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS
Serves 107,529 carriers
Location & Contact
30 W 50 S
BLACKFOOT, ID 83221
Phone: 2086815654
Email: [email protected]
Registration
USDOT 348427
Entity PARTNERSHIP
Operation A
MCS-150 mileage 660,850 mi
Safety Rating S

Risk Signals

High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 100.0% is well above the 10–15% national average.
Authority revoked
2 revocations on record.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 94,188 ACTIVE carriers operating 6–17 power units (±50% of this carrier's 11 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 94,188 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
100%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
20%
Median across 94,188 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +80 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

Authority gap detected (1)

  • Property Broker authority was inactive from Dec 2, 2013 to Jul 25, 2016 (966 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-11 2026-04

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Kansas (KS) 1 0 0.0% Nov 5, 2024
Montana (MT) 1 0 0.0% Apr 17, 2026
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Polar 5
Peterbilt 5
Kenworth 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores

SMS data not available

FMCSA's Safety Measurement System has not published per-BASIC scores for this carrier yet. This typically means the carrier doesn't meet minimum exposure thresholds (inspections/power units), or their SMS snapshot hasn't been ingested.

Recent Inspections (6 rows) View all 6 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
87607425 Apr 17, 2026 MT 3 BILLINGS MT
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
ID AN5603 · 1NPED49X2TD807854
0 — No
83105606 Nov 5, 2024 KS 3 ks-trego-county---195
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
ID AL2273 · 1XPXD49X0RD674745
0 — No
81595654 May 13, 2024 MT 2 HAVRE MT
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
ID AN81 · 1XKWD49X9RR382760
1 393.9(a) Yes
81210243 Mar 26, 2024 WY 3 GILLETTE PORT OF ENTRY
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
ID AM9070 · 1NPXD49X7LD704681
0 — No
81203048 Mar 26, 2024 SD 2 TILFORD SD
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
ID AM9070 · 1NPXD49X7LD704681
3 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.60(c), 393.11A1-LBL Yes
79009285 Jun 27, 2023 MT 1 B-SITE
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
ID AK5269 · 1XPXD49X6KD262996
0 — No
Recent Crashes (8 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
ID24C6713930 Jul 21, 2024 ID 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
UT1905774031 Jul 15, 2019 UT 0 1 Yes Yes Injury
ID19C5074060 Jan 7, 2019 ID 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
CA0008664946 Jun 28, 2018 CA 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
ID17C4601000 Jun 23, 2017 ID 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
UT1608506034 Nov 18, 2016 UT 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
ID09C2520310 Dec 17, 2009 ID 0 1 No Yes Injury
UT9900039355 Aug 9, 1999 UT 0 1 Yes Yes Injury
Authority Records (3 dockets)
BROKER
MC207427
Revoked
Granted Dec 2, 2013 Revoked Dec 27, 2017
View full authority record →
CONTRACT
MC207427
TRANSFERRED
Granted Dec 14, 1989 Transferred Dec 14, 1989
View full authority record →
COMMON
MC207427
TRANSFERRED
Granted Dec 14, 1989 Transferred Dec 14, 1989
View full authority record →

Revocations & Inactive Status

Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.

Date Docket Authority Status Applied
Dec 27, 2017 MC207427 Broker REVOKED Dec 2, 2013
Dec 14, 1989 MC207427 Contract TRANSFERRED Dec 14, 1989
Dec 14, 1989 MC207427 Common TRANSFERRED Dec 14, 1989
MC Certificate Documents (2 PDFs)

Operating-authority certificates and decision notices filed with FMCSA. Each PDF is the original 2-page daily record. Click a row to view or download.

Date Docket Action Authority PDF
Jul 25, 2016 MC207427-B REI REINSTATEMENT View PDF →
Apr 26, 2005 MC207427-B CPL REVOCATION View PDF →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (5 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Effective Cancel Status
UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. 615981937 SURETY Nov 21, 2015 Dec 21, 2017 CANCELLED
UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. 615981937 SURETY Nov 21, 2013 Nov 21, 2015 REPLACED
UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. 615981937 SURETY Nov 21, 2013 Jul 27, 2016 CANCELLED
UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. 615981062 SURETY Apr 1, 2012 Nov 1, 2013 CANCELLED
AMERICAN CONTRACTORS INDEMNITY COMPANY 254001 SURETY Apr 1, 2005 Apr 1, 2012 REPLACED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Dec 27, 2017
    authority
    REVOKED — PROPERTY BROKER
    Details →
  2. Dec 27, 2017
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  3. Dec 21, 2017
    insurance
    CANCEL — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
  4. Jul 27, 2016
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
  5. Nov 21, 2015
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
  6. Dec 2, 2013
    authority
    REVOKED — PROPERTY BROKER
    Details →
  7. Dec 2, 2013
    authority gap
    Property Broker authority inactive: 966 days (through Jul 25, 2016)
  8. Nov 12, 2013
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  9. Nov 1, 2013
    insurance
    CANCEL — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
  10. Apr 1, 2012
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — AMERICAN CONTRACTORS INDEMNITY COMPANY
  11. Sep 6, 1996
    authority
    DISMISSED — PROPERTY BROKER
    Details →
  12. Jan 19, 1990
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  13. Dec 14, 1989
    authority
    TRANSFERRED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  14. Dec 14, 1989
    authority
    TRANSFERRED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  15. Mar 31, 1989
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
BILLINGS MT MT 1 0
B-SITE MT 1 0
HAVRE MT MT 1 1
TILFORD SD SD 1 1
GILLETTE PORT OF ENTRY WY 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
393.60(c) Glazing/window obstructions Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.9(a) Inoperable required lamps Vehicle Maintenance 1 1
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How to verify KIP GARDNER INC

  1. Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
  2. Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
  3. Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
  4. Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
  5. Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about KIP GARDNER INC

Is KIP GARDNER INC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. KIP GARDNER INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 348427 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is KIP GARDNER INC's safety rating? ▾
KIP GARDNER INC's FMCSA safety rating is S. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has KIP GARDNER INC had? ▾
6 roadside inspections are on file for KIP GARDNER INC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is KIP GARDNER INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
KIP GARDNER INC's peak out-of-service rate is 100.0% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.
Where is KIP GARDNER INC based? ▾
KIP GARDNER INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 30 W 50 S, BLACKFOOT, Idaho 83221. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does KIP GARDNER INC have valid operating authority? ▾
KIP GARDNER INC has 3 authority records on file, but none are currently active. See the Authority Records section below for the status of each docket — common reasons for inactive authority include lapsed insurance, cancelled BOC-3 filings, or revocation following safety-related actions.
How many trucks and drivers does KIP GARDNER INC operate? ▾
KIP GARDNER INC self-reports 11 power units and 10 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has KIP GARDNER INC had any crashes? ▾
8 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for KIP GARDNER INC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

About FMCSA carrier records

Every commercial motor carrier operating in the United States is required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and obtain a USDOT number. The USDOT number is a permanent, unique identifier — once assigned, it stays with the carrier for life and is never reissued to another company. Carriers must update their registration every two years on Form MCS-150 to keep their address, fleet size, and operating data current.

Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

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