Robert L Gast INC Safety Record

DOT# 706981 · Columbus, OH 43220 · 6307161600

C

Average safety record — scored 35/100. This carrier's inspection results are typical for the industry.

Last inspected 03/25/2026

Grade based on FMCSA inspection, crash, and violation data. See methodology →

Safety Score Breakdown · 35/100 points

Vehicle OOS Rate 10/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 20/20 pts
Crash Rate 5/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Robert L Gast INC (DOT# 706981) in Columbus, Ohio has 226 inspections on record with 547 violations and a 22.6% vehicle out-of-service rate and 3 crashes. Safety grade: C. Inactive common authority.

226 Inspections
22.6% Vehicle OOS Rate
3 Crashes
233 Power Units

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.

Vehicle OOS Rate 22.6%
Carrier: 22.6% (51 of 226) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 14.2%
Carrier: 14.2% (32 of 226) National: 6.4%
33% OOS rate better than 33% of carriers in Ohio
38% crash rate better than 38% of carriers in Ohio

Violation Categories · 547 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.

547 total violations across 226 inspections
86 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (16%)
Vehicle Maintenance
179
Unsafe Driving
111
Hours of Service
243
Driver Fitness
9
Other
5

Inspection History · 100 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.

Inspected across 44 states
Level 1: 31 (14%) Level 2: 81 (36%) Level 3: 114 (50%)
2 of 5 recent inspections had vehicle out-of-service violations
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/25/2026 AL 2 1 0
03/25/2026 CA 1 1 0
03/24/2026 US 3 0 0
03/23/2026 OR 3 0 1
03/23/2026 CA 2 0 0
03/23/2026 UT 1 1 1
03/22/2026 WA 2 1 0
03/19/2026 TN 2 1 0
03/19/2026 OH 2 0 0
03/17/2026 CA 1 0 0

Crash History · 3 records

1 injury crash
17-FEB-26 most recent crash on record
Date State Fatalities Injuries Tow-Aways
17-FEB-26 OR 0 1 0
11-DEC-25 NY 0 0 0
07-JAN-26 MO 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.

MC/MX Number MC326661
Common Authority N
Contract Authority Active
Broker Authority N
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance Not On File
Surety Bond Not On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Primary Progressive Preferred Insurance Co. $1,000 03/06/2026

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.

Power Units 233
Drivers 232
Fleet Size Large Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat No
Operating Since 09/25/1997
MCS-150 Filed 20260310 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 100,000
Address 1515 Bethel Rd Suite 200, Columbus, OH 43220

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Resources

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