Established Carrier
40 years of continuous active authority with no revocations.
APPROVED
Low risk — no significant concerns identified.
GARY HATHORN is a well-established small exempt carrier (2 units, 1 drivers) based in SPRINGDALE, AR, operating since 1986. Safety record is strong, with a Satisfactory safety rating — placing them in the top 2% of FMCSA-rated carriers and a clean crash record over 40 years.
What's notable
Established Carrier
40 years of continuous active authority with no revocations.
Satisfactory Safety Rating
FMCSA Satisfactory rating since December 1992. Fewer than 2% of carriers achieve this.
Clean Crash Record
No DOT-reportable crashes over 40 years of operating history.
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