License Plate ME 868357 (Maine) — William T Gardner & Sons Inc
USDOT 687044 · 2023 Peterbilt 389
Recorded vehicle, plate and carrier history
These are dated observations in the records available to us. They do not establish ownership, a sale, a transfer date, or continuous use between observations. The latest observation may not describe today’s vehicle or carrier.
| Observed dates | VIN | Plate | Reported carrier |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-08 | 1XPXD40XXPD856866 | ME 868357 | WILLIAM T GARDNER & SONS INC · USDOT 687044 |
Evidence: FMCSA inspection observations and retained snapshots of our vehicle records. Coverage is incomplete; an unreported change cannot be dated from these records.
Most recently recorded carrier for this plate
William T Gardner & Sons Inc Active
- USDOT
- 687044
- MC
- 1778095
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Chester, ME
- Power units
- 49
- Drivers
- 33
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 68
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 3
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 38.1%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-09-08). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.
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What this means
License plate ME-868357 appears in FMCSA inspection records 5 times. Recorded on one vehicle: VIN 1XPXD40XXPD856866 (2023 Peterbilt 389). Most recent operating carrier: William T Gardner & Sons Inc (USDOT 687044). Vehicle make on file: Peterbilt (PTRB) (TRUCK TRACTOR). 1 out-of-service result across all inspections.
About this plate
Commercial license plate ME-868357 (Maine) appears in FMCSA roadside inspection records tied to one commercial vehicle. Inspection activity under this plate runs from 2024-10-29 to 2026-09-08. The latest inspection was in Maine, a Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle.
Vehicle on this plate
This plate is associated with a single vehicle, a 2023 Peterbilt 389 — VIN 1XPXD40XXPD856866 (truck tractor).
Combined inspection & out-of-service record
Across all vehicles on this plate there are 5 inspections on FMCSA record. The records show 1 out-of-service violation across 5 inspections. OOS breakdown: 1 vehicle. The leading violation category is Vehicle Maintenance (6), then Unsafe Driving (1). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operators
Operated by William T Gardner & Sons Inc (USDOT 687044) in every inspection on record.
Vehicle detail (inspections per unit)
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
| BASIC Category | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | ⚠ High |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | — Minor |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |