Gulf States Transport INC Safety Record
DOT# 2042754 · Opelika, AL 36801 · 7069786958
Average safety record — scored 47/100. This carrier's inspection results are typical for the industry.
Last inspected 03/04/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 47/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Gulf States Transport INC (DOT# 2042754) in Opelika, Alabama has 37 inspections on record with 72 violations and a 32.4% vehicle out-of-service rate and 4 crashes. Safety grade: C. Active common authority.
Out-of-Service Rates vs. National Average
An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.
Violation Categories · 72 total violations
FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.
Inspection History · 37 records
FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.
| Date | State | Veh OOS | Drv OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/04/2026 | AL | 0 | 0 |
| 01/26/2026 | FL | 0 | 0 |
| 01/12/2026 | AL | 1 | 0 |
| 01/02/2026 | GA | 0 | 0 |
| 12/11/2025 | FL | 0 | 0 |
| 11/05/2025 | AL | 0 | 0 |
| 09/08/2025 | FL | 0 | 0 |
| 08/25/2025 | GA | 0 | 0 |
| 08/06/2025 | AL | 0 | 0 |
| 07/09/2025 | FL | 2 | 0 |
Crash History · 4 records
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27-AUG-24 | GA | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 17-FEB-25 | AL | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 11-DEC-25 | GA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 07-MAY-25 | AL | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Authority & Insurance
FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.
| Type | Insurer | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| BIPD/Primary | Progressive Specialty Ins. Co. | $750 |
Fleet Profile
Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.