GARRETT J GENTRY GENERAL ENGINEERING INC
51-unit flatbed / open-deck operator based in Upland, CA. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 2705834
- MC
- MC1476797
- Based
- Upland, CA
- Contact
- 9095420596 · manny@gjgentry.com
What this carrier is
GARRETT J GENTRY GENERAL ENGINEERING INC is a mid-sized-fleet flatbed / open-deck operator based in Upland, CA. Operating footprint: 51 power units, 50 drivers. The carrier runs regional lanes and holds active MC1476797 authority. Listed cargo classifications include building materials, construction materials, and other: fuel.
Fleet composition on file: 50 owned tractors.
For shippers and brokers: this carrier reads as low-risk on peer-cohort measures with no acute or critical flags in the current window.
At a glance
Safety record
Grade shown here is ProHRHQ analysis based on public FMCSA data. It is not an official FMCSA safety rating. The authoritative federal record is on FMCSA SAFER/SMS.
Current peer-cohort snapshot based on public FMCSA BASIC measures. Peer cohort: 579 motor carriers operating 51 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The strongest signal is Hours-of-Service at 0.0% of peer cohort average — well under norm. Combined with a clean acute-flag picture, that supports the A grade. Main caution: nothing stands out as disqualifying on this record.
| BASIC | Carrier (3yr, weighted) | Cohort avg | vs. cohort | Acute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 19 | 29.13 | 65.2% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 0 | 11.95 | 0.0% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 3.08 | 0.0% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.00 | 0.0% | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 21 | 78.70 | 26.7% | No |
| Hazmat | 12 | 1.10 | 1,093.0% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 51-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Unsafe Driving, Hours-of-Service, Driver Fitness, Controlled Substances/Alcohol, and Vehicle Maintenance.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 2705834: 16 inspections across 1 state. Most recent inspection: Jan 14, 2026 in CA.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 10 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 15 |
| Hazmat | 9 |
| Total violations | 39 (14 out-of-service) |
Crash record (3 yr): 3 reportable crashes , 3 with reported injuries . Most recent: Oct 24, 2025.
What this carrier likely fits
This is a flatbed / open-deck operator that runs regional lanes, primarily interstate inside a 100-mile radius, at a mid-sized fleet scale, with building materials, construction materials, and other: fuel on the FMCSA cargo classification list.
Drawn from FMCSA-reported cargo classifications, route profile, and fleet composition. Not a substitute for direct confirmation of equipment and lane capability with the carrier.
Key takeaways
- Grade A (strong) against 579 peer carriers operating 51 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 14 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (1 driver OOS, 5 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 39 violations, 3 reportable crashes.
- Hazmat is the weakest area — 1093.0% of peer cohort average (roughly double the norm).
- Operates as a mid-sized-fleet flatbed / open-deck operator running regional lanes with 51 power units on file.
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