J V GANDER DISTRIBUTORS INC
AUTHORIZEDUSDOT
829973
MC Number
N/A
Fleet Size
20
Total Drivers
16
FMCSA-derived snapshot updated: October 18, 2026. This is not a real-time record; verify critical authority, insurance and safety details directly with FMCSA.
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Safety overview
J V GANDER DISTRIBUTORS INC is a mid-size interstate motor carrier based in APALACHICOLA, Florida, operating 20 power units with 16 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 2.6% comes in under the 6.7% national average. They have 2 crashes on file (1 with injuries). FMCSA records show 38 inspections for this carrier.
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BASIC scores
Under reviewCarrierOwl 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.
For reference, the average driver OOS rate in Florida is 16.0% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 30.8% across 152,519 carriers.
Company details
- Entity Type
- N/A
- Carrier Operation
- Interstate
- Operation Classification
- Authorized For Hire, Private (Property)
- Cargo Carried
- N
- Hazmat
- Yes
- Safety Rating Date
- N/A
Inspections
38
Total
56%
Driver %
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
2
Total Crashes
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Frequently asked questions
Is J V GANDER DISTRIBUTORS INC authorized to operate?
CarrierOwl's FMCSA-derived snapshot for J V GANDER DISTRIBUTORS INC (USDOT #829973) shows "AUTHORIZED" status. The snapshot lists them as an interstate carrier. Verify the current official record with FMCSA before booking a load.
What is J V GANDER DISTRIBUTORS INC's safety record?
J V GANDER DISTRIBUTORS INC has 38 inspections in CarrierOwl's current imported snapshot and 2 matching crashes. 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 J V GANDER DISTRIBUTORS INC operate?
J V GANDER DISTRIBUTORS INC operates 20 power units with 16 drivers on file. That puts them in the mid-size range.
Does J V GANDER DISTRIBUTORS INC transport hazardous materials?
Yes. J V GANDER DISTRIBUTORS INC is flagged for hazardous materials transportation with FMCSA. That means additional safety requirements and more frequent inspections.
Where is J V GANDER DISTRIBUTORS INC located?
J V GANDER DISTRIBUTORS INC is based in APALACHICOLA, Florida at 319 WATER ST, 32320. Phone: (850) 653-8880.
What are J V GANDER DISTRIBUTORS INC's out-of-service rates?
J V GANDER DISTRIBUTORS INC's driver out-of-service rate is 2.6%, 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. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 0.0%, compared with the 23.4% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record.