Gustafson Hdd LLC
Whitehall, MI
Profile data updated Jul 24, 2026 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Limited History
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9
Power Units
5
Drivers
FMCSA since 2014 (11 yrs)
Authority Age
Not Rated
Safety Rating
Company Overview
GUSTAFSON HDD LLC is an active carrier & broker registered with the FMCSA since December 2014. Based in Whitehall, MI, they operate a fleet of 9 power units with 2 CDL drivers. They are classified as Both Interstate & Intrastate and operate intrastate (beyond 100 miles) and intrastate (within 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Step Deck / RGN, Oilfield / Heavy and Box Truck.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Gustafson Hdd LLC operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Tractors | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Trailers | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
Fleet Size Classification: 11-25 Trucks
Authorized Cargo Types
Gustafson Hdd LLC is authorized to transport the following 3 cargo types:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 2
MCS-150 Mileage: 1,500 miles (2023)
Driver Information
5
Total Drivers
2
CDL Drivers
5
Intrastate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by GUSTAFSON HDD LLC
3 trucks and 2 trailers identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Aug 8, 2025.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Mack, Dodg, Mort. Equipment breakdown: 2 STRAIGHT TRUCK, 2 SEMI-TRAILER, 1 TRUCK TRACTOR. Out-of-service rate is 60% — more than 1 in 4 inspections finds park-it issues. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (3 vehicle types)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 40% |
| SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | 40% |
| TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 20% |
Trailers (2 on record)
Trailers recorded pulling under this carrier's DOT number in FMCSA roadside inspections. Individual trailer plates and VINs are listed in the plate and vehicle sections above.
| Semi-trailer | 2 |
| Mort | 1 |
| Trlr | 1 |
Vehicle makes (5 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mack | 1 | 20% |
| Dodg | 1 | 20% |
| Mort | 1 | 20% |
| Freightliner | 1 | 20% |
| Trlr | 1 | 20% |
License plates on file (5 shown)
Recent active vehicles (5 shown)
Fleet data is aggregated from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling window). Vehicles inspected under this carrier's DOT number are listed. A VIN can appear under multiple carriers over its lifetime if leased, sold, or operated by different fleets at different times. Recall status is VIN-specific — use the NHTSA recall lookup linked on each vehicle above to see whether a given VIN has open (unremedied) recalls, or verify with the OEM dealer.
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Safety Performance
Below Average
Above average OOS rates
O Trucking Safety Grade
2
Inspections
24 months
10
Violations
Total found
3
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✗ Worse than national average (+92.5%)
✗ Worse than national average (+28.3%)
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/08/2025 | MI | Driver Only | 2 | ✓ |
| 07/25/2024 | MI | Walk-Around | 8 | 3 |
Inspection data from FMCSA (24-month window). Updated daily. View full inspection history on FMCSA →
Violation Breakdown
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does GUSTAFSON HDD LLC operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, GUSTAFSON HDD LLC is inferred to operate: Step Deck / RGN, Oilfield / Heavy and Box Truck.
Is GUSTAFSON HDD LLC's authority currently active?
GUSTAFSON HDD LLC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has GUSTAFSON HDD LLC been in business?
GUSTAFSON HDD LLC has been registered with the FMCSA since December 2014, making their authority approximately 11 years, 6 months old.
Where is GUSTAFSON HDD LLC located?
GUSTAFSON HDD LLC is physically located at 2299 HOLTON WHITEHALL RD, WHITEHALL, MI 49461.
Roadside Inspection History 2 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
GUSTAFSON HDD LLC has been inspected 2 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in MI. Out of these, 1 inspections (about 50%) resulted in an out-of-service order — meaning the truck or driver was held until a violation was fixed. The national average vehicle out-of-service rate is roughly 21%. The most frequently cited violation is 383.23A2 (Operating CMV without CDL) — 1 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-08 | MI | Level 3 · Driver-only | 2 | — |
| 2024-07-25 | MI | Level 2 · Walk-around | 8 | OOS · 3 |
Most-Cited Violations
Top 10 violation types across this carrier's roadside inspections. Cards in red triggered an out-of-service order — the most serious outcome.
Roadside Violation Profile
Across FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months), GUSTAFSON HDD LLC was cited for 7 violations, of which 3 (43%) placed a driver or vehicle out of service.
| BASIC category | Violations | Out-of-service |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 1 |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA roadside-inspection violation records (rolling 24-month summary). Counts reflect citations across all inspections under this carrier's DOT number; see Inspection History for individual inspection events. Violation severity and CSA percentile scores are shown in the Safety & Compliance section.
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