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Carrier profile · USDOT 1144643 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Earl Gardner

DBA 4 X 4 Logging · Lincoln, MT · Intrastate (Non-Hazmat) carrier · Since 2003
No MC authorityNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightMotor VehiclesLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberMachinery, Large Objects
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (406) 362-4547
1
Power units
1
Drivers
0
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
1,000
Annual miles
23 yr
Registered
100
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally with a clean record

No problems found in FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection or crash data.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity20/20

Composite of public FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection and crash records weighted against the national fleet. Decision support, not an official FMCSA safety rating.

Safety

FMCSA inspections & crashes · 24 mo · AS OF OCT 7, 2026

No roadside inspections or reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and not rated by FMCSA.

Enforcement

FMCSA closed cases

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026

No operating authority (MC/FF docket) on file. Private and intrastate carriers don't need one; interstate for-hire carriers and brokers do.

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
1
Power units
1
Trucks
1
Tractors owned
1
Trailers owned
1
Drivers
1
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)Private Property
Cargo carried
General FreightMotor VehiclesLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberMachinery, Large Objects
Annual mileage
1,000 mi (2025)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
1144643
MC / docket
None
Legal name
Earl Gardner
DBA
4 X 4 Logging
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)
First registered
Jun 26, 2003
Last MCS-150
Feb 23, 2026
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
1 (1)
Hazmat
No
Business type
—

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Unique phone number
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.

Frequently asked

What is Earl Gardner's USDOT number?

Earl Gardner's USDOT number is 1144643.

Is Earl Gardner authorized to operate?

It does not hold MC operating authority, which private and intrastate carriers do not need.

What is Earl Gardner's safety record?

No roadside inspections or reportable crashes in the last 24 months. Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Earl Gardner's fleet?

1 power unit and 1 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Feb 23, 2026.

Where is Earl Gardner located?

Earl Gardner is located at 4880 4x4 Road, Lincoln, MT, 59639-9544. Phone: (406) 362-4547.

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