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J V GANDER DISTRIBUTORS INC

USDOT 829973 • 319 WATER ST, APALACHICOLA, FL, 32320

ACTIVE
Authority:None on file
Insurance:None on file
BOC-3:Not on file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
829,973
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
State
Florida
Phone
8506538880
Email
[email protected]
Power Units (MCS-150)
20
Drivers (MCS-150)
16
MCS-150 Mileage
4,868,871
Physical Address
319 WATER ST, APALACHICOLA, FL, 32320
Mailing Address
PO BOX 70, APALACHICOLA, FL, 32320
Contact
Phone: 8506538880

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Active Authority
0
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
0
Insurance Policies
None on file
BOC-3 Filing
Not on file

Operating Authority

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No records found

No insurance filings found for this carrier in FMCSA records.

Check FMCSA SAFER for current insurance status

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Hours of Service
N/A
Unsafe Driving
N/A

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
51
Violations
53
4 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
3.9%
Driver OOS %
2.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
20
Drivers (MCS-150)
16
Crash Records
7

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

1
May
2
Jun
2
Jul
2
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
3
Jan
1
Feb
3
Mar
1
Apr
May
3
Jun
4
Jul
1
Aug
1
Sep
2
Oct
2
Nov
1
Dec
5
Jan
2
Feb
1
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 51 of 51 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

2 states • 51 inspections

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Violation Summary (53 violations from 51 inspections)

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Violation Summary (53 violations from 51 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:393.78A-WSWindshield condition defective404Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued408Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSIInoperable required lamps203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LILInoperable required lamps203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-CSURRLighting devices/reflectors203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17C-PINo proof of periodic inspection203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:107.620B-HMAMC107.620B-HMAMC20—Unknown
FMCSR:393.11(b)Lighting devices/reflectors203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.209(d)Wheel fasteners loose/missing228Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(c)Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)205Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9B-LBLLighting - Backup lamp obscured10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency11—Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-LCLLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-LILLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55D1-BCoupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRPOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:178.345-6-HMPHM (Packaging) - DOT 406/407/412 supports and anchoring requirements.10—Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:172.516C6-HMPMCHM (Placarding) - Failure to maintain placard(s) in a condition so that the format legibility color and visibility of the placard will not be substantially red10—Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:393.9A-LCLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LHLIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:172.202A2-HMSPSHazmat description incomplete105Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:172.202A4-HMSPSHazmat description incomplete105Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:172.201D-HMSPSHazmat shipping paper format incorrect104Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:390.19A2390.19A210—General/Admin
FMCSR:393.9A-LSMLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.41APhysical qualification - general107Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.95FEmergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRRLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:383.71C-LCDL383.71C-LCDL10—Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.95(a)(1)(i)Emergency Equipment (HM) - No 10 B:C (or more) fire extinguisher for quantities of hazardous materials that requires placarding.10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.209D-STPALWheel fasteners loose/missing118Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:172.519B1-HMPMCHM (Placarding) - Except as provided in 172.332 each placard must be as described in this subpart and except for size and color the printing inner border and10—Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21(b)USDOT number not displayed103General/Admin
FMCSR:172.516(c)(6)Placard damaged deteriorated or obscured10—Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:393.78Windshield condition defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:107.620(b)107.620(b)10—Unknown

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
3.9%vs nat'l 23.4%
-19.5 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
2.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-4.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
1.04vs nat'l 1.80
-0.76 below avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (51 inspections)

Showing 50 of 51

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Inspection History (51 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Mar 4, 202687220648TALLAHASSEE FLFLLevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR3393.78A-WS, 393.9A-LFTSI, 393.9B-LBLNo
Feb 24, 202687143940GRAND RIDGE FLFLLevel 2VOLVO STRAIGHT TRUCK1391.41APCYes
Feb 6, 202686986148CRESTVIEW FLFLLevel 2VOLVO STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Jan 20, 202686858139MARIANNA FLFLLevel 1FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Jan 17, 202686829915PANAMA CITY FLFLLevel 2POLAR MFG. SEMI-TRAILER0—No
Jan 12, 202686787176PANAMA CITY FLFLLevel 2INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR2393.9A-LIL, 393.11A1-CSURRNo
Jan 3, 202686702358PANAMA CITY FLFLLevel 2LBT SEMI-TRAILER1393.11A1-CSURRNo
Jan 2, 202686699729CRESTVIEW FLFLLevel 2VOLVO STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Dec 8, 202586524996PORT ST. JOE FLFLLevel 2INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK7396.17C-PI, 393.95A4-EEUS, 393.11A1-LCLNo
Nov 20, 202586398071BAINBRIDGE GAGALevel 2WESTERN ST STRAIGHT TRUCK2178.345-6-HMP, 172.516C6-HMPMCNo
Nov 13, 202586328839CRESTVIEW FLFLLevel 2INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Oct 17, 202586087130PORT ST. JOE FLFLLevel 3FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Oct 6, 202585985950PANAMA CITY FLFLLevel 2HEIL CO. SEMI-TRAILER2393.9A-LCL, 393.9A-LILNo
Sep 30, 202585934147WEWAHITCHKA FLFLLevel 3FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Aug 1, 202585393632PORT ST. JOE FLFLLevel 2WESTERN ST STRAIGHT TRUCK3107.620B-HMAMC, 393.95A1, 393.9A-LHLINo
Jul 24, 202585332188MILTON FLFLLevel 2PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Jul 22, 202585326175PANAMA CITY FLFLLevel 3VOLVO STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Jul 22, 202585326159PANAMA CITY FLFLLevel 2FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Jul 21, 202585314866PANAMA CITY BEACH FLFLLevel 2VOLVO STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Jun 11, 202584957964TALLAHASSEE FLFLLevel 2INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.9A-LFTSINo
Jun 10, 202584955477BLOUNTSTOWN FLFLLevel 2VOLVO STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Jun 10, 202584953608PANAMA CITY FLFLLevel 2INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK5172.202A2-HMSPS, 172.202A4-HMSPS, 172.201D-HMSPSNo
Apr 9, 202584384140PORT ST. JOE FLFLLevel 3FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Mar 27, 202584268547CRESTVIEW FLFLLevel 2VOLVO STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Mar 26, 202584266117WEWAHITCHKA FLFLLevel 3FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Mar 5, 202584071729FREEPORT FLFLLevel 2HEIL CO. SEMI-TRAILER0—No
Feb 10, 202583866719PANAMA CITY FLFLLevel 2FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK2393.9A-LSML, 391.41ANo
Jan 31, 202583772495PANAMA CITY FLFLLevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR4393.95F, 393.11A1-CSLRR, 107.620B-HMAMCNo
Jan 15, 202583646110CRESTVIEW FLFLLevel 2FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.78A-WSNo
Jan 6, 202583572948PANAMA CITY FLFLLevel 2KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Aug 21, 202482475919PANAMA CITY FLFLLevel 3FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Aug 15, 202482439378TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE FLFLLevel 2INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Jul 10, 202482123524GRAND RIDGE FLFLLevel 2VOLVO STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Jul 2, 202482052238TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE FLFLLevel 2VOLVO STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Jun 11, 202481885098PANAMA CITY FLFLLevel 2FRUEHAUF SEMI-TRAILER2393.11(b)No
Jun 11, 202481917909PANAMA CITY FLFLLevel 2FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
May 14, 202481650280CRAWFORDVILLE FLFLLevel 1FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Mar 6, 202481090797MILTON FLFLLevel 2INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Mar 4, 202481065734PANAMA CITY BEACH FLFLLevel 2STERLING T STRAIGHT TRUCK2393.95(a)(1)(i), 393.209D-STPALYes
Feb 8, 202480867249HAVANA FLFLLevel 2FRUEHAUF SEMI-TRAILER0—No
Feb 5, 202480833087PANAMA CITY FLFLLevel 2KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR1172.519B1-HMPMCNo
Jan 31, 202480796496CRAWFORDVILLE FLFLLevel 2KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.78A-WSNo
Dec 8, 202380354695YOUNGSTOWNFLLevel 2FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK2392.2, 393.9(a)No
Nov 29, 202380282299PANAMA CITY FLFLLevel 2KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Nov 13, 202380158012FREEPORTFLLevel 2KW STRAIGHT TRUCK7393.209(d), 393.75(c), 390.21(b)Yes
Nov 7, 202380124869INTERSTATE 10 CRESTVIEW WESTFLLevel 2KW STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Aug 17, 202379429362MCSAP HCC I-10 SANTA ROSAFLLevel 2MACK TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2No
Aug 16, 202379430790US HWY 331 / CR 883FLLevel 2KW STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Jul 11, 202379168821RoadsideFLLevel 2FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK2107.620(b), 392.2No
Jul 5, 202379082479PARKERFLLevel 2STEM STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
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Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

37 total · 2.7% OOS
2024-052026-03
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

PANAMA CITY FL15
CRESTVIEW FL5
PORT ST. JOE FL4
GRAND RIDGE FL2 · 1 OOS
PANAMA CITY BEACH FL2 · 1 OOS
CRAWFORDVILLE FL2
MILTON FL2
TALLAHASSEE FL2

Violations by BASIC category

Driver Fitness3 · 1 OOS
Unknown3

Recent Crashes

7 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
7
Fatalities
0
Injuries
3
Across 3 crashes
Tow-Aways
6

Crash History (7 records)

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Crash History (7 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Mar 22, 2025FLINJURY01UNINCORPORATEDSTATE ROAD 20...BX3170J V GANDER DISTRIBUTORS INC
Nov 26, 2024FLTOW00UNINCORPORATEDSTATE ROAD 30...HJ6920J V GANDER DISTRIBUTORS INC
May 14, 2024FLINJURY01PANAMA CITYUS HIGHWAY 98...JC0262J V GANDER DISTRIBUTORS INC
Sep 10, 2022FLINJURY01PANAMA CITYSTATE ROAD 75...362608J V GANDER DISTRIBUTORS INC
May 28, 2022FLTOW00PARKERE BUSINESS HIGHWAY 98...362608J V GANDER DISTRIBUTORS INC
Aug 21, 2017FLTOW00————
Jun 16, 2015FLTOW00————

Compliance Timeline

7 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Mar 22, 2025
Crash
Injury crash in FL
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Nov 26, 2024
Crash
Tow-away crash in FL
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
May 14, 2024
Crash
Injury crash in FL
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Sep 10, 2022
Crash
Injury crash in FL
0 fatalities, 1 injury
May 28, 2022
Crash
Tow-away crash in FL
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Aug 21, 2017
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jun 16, 2015
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries

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