Household goods carrier Authority active

A H Gardner & Son Co Inc

USDOT 418383 MC 235056

Based in: Baltimore, MD
Registered: Aug 21, 1990
Fleet: 19 trucks, 14 drivers
Phone on record: (410) 631-7200

A H Gardner & Son Co Inc is a household goods carrier based in Baltimore, Maryland, registered in August 1990. It reports 19 trucks and 14 drivers.

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Registration checked Oct 25, 2026. Authority and insurance as of May 14, 2026: FMCSA has published no newer licensing record for this company. Official FMCSA record. How current is this?

What the records show

2 cautions

caution Cargo insurance not on file Household goods carriers must file cargo insurance. Ask for proof before moving day. Source: FMCSA licensing & insurance · Oct 25, 2026

caution High out-of-service rate for vehicles Inspectors put its vehicles out of service in 12 of 26 inspections (46%) over the last 24 months. The national average is 22%. Source: FMCSA Safety Measurement System · Oct 25, 2026

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Operating authority Active — carrier Allowed to carry moves between states. As of May 14, 2026, FMCSA's last full licensing file.

USDOT registration Active Required for every company that moves goods between states.

Moves your goods itself Yes — carrier Its own crews and trucks can do the move.

Household goods authority Authorized Required to move furniture and personal belongings between states.

Liability insurance On file Covers damage and injury the company causes. As of May 14, 2026, FMCSA's last full licensing file.

Cargo insurance Not on file Covers your belongings while they are in the mover's hands.

Federal record (MCS-150) Updated January 2026 Must be updated every 24 months.

Fleet & operations

Operates: Between states (interstate)
Power units: 19 vehicles
Drivers: 14 drivers (10 interstate, 4 in-state)
Miles driven: 350,000 miles in 2025

As reported by the company on its federal registration (form MCS-150). Source: FMCSA Company Census · Oct 25, 2026

Safety inspections

Inspected	Inspections	Put out of service	Rate	National average
Vehicles	26	12	46%	22%
Drivers	24	1	4%	5%

"Out of service" means an inspector found a problem serious enough that the vehicle or driver could not continue until it was fixed. Last 24 months. Source: FMCSA Safety Measurement System · Oct 25, 2026

Registered officers

Thomas A Gardner

Names as listed on the company's federal registration. Source: FMCSA Company Census · Oct 25, 2026

Linked companies

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Record history

Jan 5, 2026Federal record (MCS-150) updated

Aug 21, 1990Registered with FMCSA

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Questions about A H Gardner & Son Co Inc

Is A H Gardner & Son Co Inc licensed to move household goods between states?

According to FMCSA records (as of May 14, 2026): operating authority active — carrier; household goods authority authorized.

Is A H Gardner & Son Co Inc a moving broker or a carrier?

A H Gardner & Son Co Inc is a carrier: its own crews and trucks can perform the move.

What are A H Gardner & Son Co Inc's USDOT and MC numbers?

Its USDOT number is 418383 and its MC number is 235056. It registered with FMCSA on Aug 21, 1990.

Does A H Gardner & Son Co Inc have insurance or a bond on file?

According to FMCSA records (as of May 14, 2026): liability insurance: on file; cargo insurance: not on file.

Are there warning signs in A H Gardner & Son Co Inc's federal record?

2 signals from our published rules: Cargo insurance not on file; High out-of-service rate for vehicles. Signals describe what public records show; they are not findings of wrongdoing.

Is A H Gardner & Son Co Inc linked to other moving companies?

No other registered company shares its phone number, address or officers in FMCSA records.

Are there customer reports about A H Gardner & Son Co Inc?

No customer reports about A H Gardner & Son Co Inc have been published on US MoverLedger yet. Reports are reviewed before they appear.

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