FRED GAMBLE'S TRANSPORT LLC
USDOT 3742321 • 500 MOTLEY RD, HOPKINS, SC, 29061
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals2 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-1325225 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Dec 10, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIRCLE STAR INSURANCE CO., A R R G | BIPD/Primary | AL304378-34961 | ON FILE | Oct 14, 2025 | Dec 5, 2025 |
Insurance History (27 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIRCLE STAR INSURANCE CO., A R R G | BIPD/Primary | AL304378-34961 | CANCELLED | Aug 19, 2025 | Oct 17, 2025 |
| CIRCLE STAR INSURANCE CO., A R R G | BIPD/Primary | AL304378-34961 | REPLACED | Aug 19, 2025 | Oct 14, 2025 |
| CIRCLE STAR INSURANCE CO., A R R G | BIPD/Primary | AL304378-34961 | CANCELLED | Jul 25, 2025 | Sep 4, 2025 |
| CIRCLE STAR INSURANCE CO., A R R G | BIPD/Primary | AL304378-34961 | REPLACED | Jul 25, 2025 | Aug 19, 2025 |
| CIRCLE STAR INSURANCE CO., A R R G | BIPD/Primary | AL304378-22277 | CANCELLED | Jun 20, 2025 | Jul 25, 2025 |
| CIRCLE STAR INSURANCE CO., A R R G | BIPD/Primary | AL304378-22277 | CANCELLED | Jun 6, 2025 | Jul 11, 2025 |
| CIRCLE STAR INSURANCE CO., A R R G | BIPD/Primary | AL304378-22277 | REPLACED | Jun 6, 2025 | Jun 20, 2025 |
| CIRCLE STAR INSURANCE CO., A R R G | BIPD/Primary | AL304378-22277 | CANCELLED | May 19, 2025 | Jul 25, 2025 |
| CIRCLE STAR INSURANCE CO., A R R G | BIPD/Primary | AL304378-22277 | REPLACED | May 19, 2025 | Jun 6, 2025 |
| CIRCLE STAR INSURANCE CO., A R R G | BIPD/Primary | AL304378-22277 | REPLACED | Apr 3, 2025 | May 19, 2025 |
| CIRCLE STAR INSURANCE CO., A R R G | BIPD/Primary | AL304378-22277 | CANCELLED | Apr 3, 2025 | Jun 5, 2025 |
| CIRCLE STAR INSURANCE CO., A R R G | BIPD/Primary | AL304378-22277 | REPLACED | Feb 7, 2025 | Apr 3, 2025 |
| CIRCLE STAR INSURANCE CO., A R R G | BIPD/Primary | AL304378-22277 | CANCELLED | Feb 7, 2025 | Apr 7, 2025 |
| CIRCLE STAR INSURANCE CO., A R R G | BIPD/Primary | AL304378-22277 | REPLACED | Feb 5, 2025 | Feb 7, 2025 |
| CIRCLE STAR INSURANCE CO., A R R G | BIPD/Primary | AL304378-22277 | REPLACED | Jan 10, 2025 | Feb 5, 2025 |
| CIRCLE STAR INSURANCE CO., A R R G | BIPD/Primary | AL304378-22277 | CANCELLED | Jan 10, 2025 | Mar 7, 2025 |
| CIRCLE STAR INSURANCE CO., A R R G | BIPD/Primary | AL304378-22277 | REPLACED | Nov 29, 2024 | Jan 10, 2025 |
| CIRCLE STAR INSURANCE CO., A R R G | BIPD/Primary | AL304378-22277 | CANCELLED | Nov 29, 2024 | Feb 4, 2025 |
| CIRCLE STAR INSURANCE CO., A R R G | BIPD/Primary | AL304378-22277 | REPLACED | Nov 7, 2024 | Nov 29, 2024 |
| CIRCLE STAR INSURANCE CO., A R R G | BIPD/Primary | AL304378-22277 | CANCELLED | Nov 7, 2024 | Jan 6, 2025 |
| CIRCLE STAR INSURANCE CO., A R R G | BIPD/Primary | AL304378-22277 | CANCELLED | Sep 12, 2024 | Nov 29, 2024 |
| CIRCLE STAR INSURANCE CO., A R R G | BIPD/Primary | AL304378-22277 | REPLACED | Sep 12, 2024 | Nov 7, 2024 |
| CIRCLE STAR INSURANCE CO., A R R G | BIPD/Primary | AL304378-22277 | CANCELLED | Jul 25, 2024 | Oct 3, 2024 |
| CIRCLE STAR INSURANCE CO., A R R G | BIPD/Primary | AL304378-22277 | REPLACED | Jul 25, 2024 | Sep 12, 2024 |
| EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CW1EIC-910076-00 | CANCELLED | Aug 17, 2023 | Jul 24, 2024 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CM0073980 | REPLACED | Oct 27, 2021 | Aug 17, 2023 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CM0073980 | CANCELLED | Oct 27, 2021 | Sep 2, 2023 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | CIRCLE STAR INSURANCE CO., A R R G | AL304378-34961 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 5, 2025 | Dec 5, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | CIRCLE STAR INSURANCE CO., A R R G | AL304378-34961 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 17, 2025 | Oct 17, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | CIRCLE STAR INSURANCE CO., A R R G | AL304378-34961 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 14, 2025 | Oct 14, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | CIRCLE STAR INSURANCE CO., A R R G | AL304378-34961 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 4, 2025 | Sep 4, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | CIRCLE STAR INSURANCE CO., A R R G | AL304378-34961 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 19, 2025 | Aug 19, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | CIRCLE STAR INSURANCE CO., A R R G | AL304378-22277 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 25, 2025 | Jul 25, 2025 |
| CANCEL | CIRCLE STAR INSURANCE CO., A R R G | AL304378-22277 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 25, 2025 | Jul 25, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | CIRCLE STAR INSURANCE CO., A R R G | AL304378-22277 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 11, 2025 | Jul 11, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | CIRCLE STAR INSURANCE CO., A R R G | AL304378-22277 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 20, 2025 | Jun 20, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | CIRCLE STAR INSURANCE CO., A R R G | AL304378-22277 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 6, 2025 | Jun 6, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | CIRCLE STAR INSURANCE CO., A R R G | AL304378-22277 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 5, 2025 | Jun 5, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | CIRCLE STAR INSURANCE CO., A R R G | AL304378-22277 | BIPD/Primary | May 19, 2025 | May 19, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | CIRCLE STAR INSURANCE CO., A R R G | AL304378-22277 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 7, 2025 | Apr 7, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | CIRCLE STAR INSURANCE CO., A R R G | AL304378-22277 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 3, 2025 | Apr 3, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | CIRCLE STAR INSURANCE CO., A R R G | AL304378-22277 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 7, 2025 | Mar 7, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | CIRCLE STAR INSURANCE CO., A R R G | AL304378-22277 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 7, 2025 | Feb 7, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | CIRCLE STAR INSURANCE CO., A R R G | AL304378-22277 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 5, 2025 | Feb 5, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | CIRCLE STAR INSURANCE CO., A R R G | AL304378-22277 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 4, 2025 | Feb 4, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | CIRCLE STAR INSURANCE CO., A R R G | AL304378-22277 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 10, 2025 | Jan 10, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | CIRCLE STAR INSURANCE CO., A R R G | AL304378-22277 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 6, 2025 | Jan 6, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | CIRCLE STAR INSURANCE CO., A R R G | AL304378-22277 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 29, 2024 | Nov 29, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | CIRCLE STAR INSURANCE CO., A R R G | AL304378-22277 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 29, 2024 | Nov 29, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | CIRCLE STAR INSURANCE CO., A R R G | AL304378-22277 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 7, 2024 | Nov 7, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | CIRCLE STAR INSURANCE CO., A R R G | AL304378-22277 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 3, 2024 | Oct 3, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | CIRCLE STAR INSURANCE CO., A R R G | AL304378-22277 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 12, 2024 | Sep 12, 2024 |
| CANCEL | EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CW1EIC-910076-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 24, 2024 | Jul 24, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0073980 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 2, 2023 | Sep 2, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0073980 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 17, 2023 | Aug 17, 2023 |
Authority Action History (13 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1325225 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 10, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 10, 2025 |
| MC1325225 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 22, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 15, 2025 |
| MC1325225 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 8, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 20, 2025 |
| MC1325225 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 30, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 23, 2025 |
| MC1325225 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 16, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 23, 2025 |
| MC1325225 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 9, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 20, 2025 |
| MC1325225 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 11, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 4, 2025 |
| MC1325225 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 8, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 13, 2025 |
| MC1325225 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 4, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 8, 2024 |
| MC1325225 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 6, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 13, 2024 |
| MC1325225 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 27, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 30, 2024 |
| MC1325225 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 7, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 18, 2023 |
| MC1325225 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 2, 2021 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
2 states • 16 inspections
Violation Summary (95 violations from 16 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 6 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 5 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 5 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 4 | 4 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALR | Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test | 4 | 4 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 4 | 4 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 3 | 3 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHWS | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.118D-CDL | Cargo securement - boulders | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.52A-B | Insufficient Braking Force as a Percentage of Gross Vehicle Weight or Gross Combination Weight | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.51A-SIN | CDL disqualification - major offense | 2 | 2 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A4-PBME | Tires - Has a cut to the extent that the ply or belt material is exposed. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BLMACBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203C-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EENA | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41B10-MC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.7A-D | Driver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LCHL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A3 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no visual indicator | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TAORETA | Tires - All others has more than one ply exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches. | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.104B-C | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100B-C | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.51(a) | CDL disqualification - major offense | 1 | 0 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9(a)(2) | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (16 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
2 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (2 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 25, 2025 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | SWANSEA | I 26 | ...A03718 | FRED GAMBLE'S TRANSPORT LLC |
| Apr 2, 2025 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | RICHBURG | I 77/60NB | ...A03718 | FRED GAMBLE'S TRANSPORT LLC |
Compliance Timeline
31 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 31 events