MATTHEW WAYNE GERDES

AUTHORIZED

DBA: BDS TRUCKING & EXCAVATING

17341 E 5TH RD, LITCHFIELD, IL, 62056|(217) 556-4848

USDOT

2443963

MC Number

N/A

Fleet Size

2

Total Drivers

2

FMCSA-derived snapshot updated: August 16, 2026. This is not a real-time record; verify critical authority, insurance and safety details directly with FMCSA.

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Safety overview

MATTHEW WAYNE GERDES is a small interstate motor carrier based in LITCHFIELD, Illinois, operating 2 power units with 2 drivers. CarrierOwl is currently validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal; use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data below as the primary public safety indicators on this page. Their driver out-of-service rate of 0.0% comes in under the 6.7% national average. The current imported FMCSA crash snapshot returned no matching crash rows for this carrier; this is not proof that no crash occurred. FMCSA records show 2 inspections for this carrier.

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BASIC scores

Under review

CarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile calculations against the official FMCSA SMS portal. Until that review is complete, use FMCSA directly for current BASIC percentiles and use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data on this page as supporting indicators.

BASIC percentile display is temporarily paused while we validate CarrierOwl's methodology against the official FMCSA SMS portal.

Out-of-service rates vs. national average

An out-of-service order means the driver or vehicle was pulled from operation during a roadside inspection.

Driver OOS rate0.0%
National average6.7%

For reference, the average driver OOS rate in Illinois is 10.0% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 27.4% across 52,488 carriers.

Company details

Entity Type
N/A
Carrier Operation
Interstate
Operation Classification
Exempt For Hire
Cargo Carried
N
Hazmat
No
Safety Rating Date
N/A

Inspections

2

Total

100%

Driver %

Driver Inspections2
Vehicle Inspections0
Driver OOS Rate0.0%

Insurance on file

CarrierOwl's current public FMCSA filing snapshot returned no matching insurance rows. This does not prove that no private coverage exists; verify current requirements and filings directly with FMCSA and the carrier.

Crash history

0

Total Crashes

Fatal Crashes0
Injury Crashes0
Tow Crashes0

Frequently asked questions

Is MATTHEW WAYNE GERDES authorized to operate?

CarrierOwl's FMCSA-derived snapshot for MATTHEW WAYNE GERDES (USDOT #2443963) shows "AUTHORIZED" status. The snapshot lists them as an interstate carrier. Verify the current official record with FMCSA before booking a load.

What is MATTHEW WAYNE GERDES's safety record?

MATTHEW WAYNE GERDES has 2 inspections in CarrierOwl's current imported snapshot; the snapshot returned no matching crash rows. They do not show a formal FMCSA safety rating in CarrierOwl's current data. A zero result is limited to the dataset and snapshot window. Verify current BASIC percentiles and crash information directly with FMCSA before relying on them.

How many trucks does MATTHEW WAYNE GERDES operate?

MATTHEW WAYNE GERDES operates 2 power units with 2 drivers on file. That makes them a small carrier.

Does MATTHEW WAYNE GERDES transport hazardous materials?

No. MATTHEW WAYNE GERDES does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.

Where is MATTHEW WAYNE GERDES located?

MATTHEW WAYNE GERDES is based in LITCHFIELD, Illinois at 17341 E 5TH RD, 62056. Phone: (217) 556-4848.

What are MATTHEW WAYNE GERDES's out-of-service rates?

MATTHEW WAYNE GERDES's driver out-of-service rate is 0.0%, compared with the 6.7% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record.