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Carrier profile · USDOT 2042754 · MC-716332 · Updated 06/13/2026

GULF STATES TRANSPORT INC

9 power unitsavg 15.4 yrRegional · 6 statesOPELIKA, AL
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-716332 ACTIVE
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Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
9Power units
10 observed · MCS-150
11Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
15.4Avg age (yr)
1997–2024 · vPIC
Call dispatch(706) 978-6958Email dispatchgulfstatestrans@outlook.com

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13

Review before loading

Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.

Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate well above average
Operating authority16 yr active
since 2010
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo36.4%
▲ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal0
4 in 24mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Small fleet

9 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersOlder

15.4 yr

Model years 1997–2024 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

16 yr unchanged

Same registration since 2010 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readRegional operator, 16-yr authority, 36% vehicle OOS — review first.Full read

Is GULF STATES TRANSPORT INC safe to work with?

Is GULF STATES TRANSPORT INC safe to load? GULF STATES TRANSPORT INC (USDOT 2042754, MC-716332) is an active small-fleet motor carrier based in OPELIKA, AL, operating 9 power units and 9 drivers. Operating authority has been active 16 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 42 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 36.4% (above the 22.26% national average), with 4 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA has not assigned a safety rating. Vektor rates it review before loading (80/100), with the leading concern: vehicle out-of-service rate well above average. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-13.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-13
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Frequently asked

What is GULF STATES TRANSPORT INC's USDOT number?

GULF STATES TRANSPORT INC's USDOT number is 2042754, and its motor carrier number is MC-716332.

Is GULF STATES TRANSPORT INC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-13, GULF STATES TRANSPORT INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is GULF STATES TRANSPORT INC's safety record?

GULF STATES TRANSPORT INC has a 36.4% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 42 roadside inspections, with 4 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 80/100 (tier: review).

How big is GULF STATES TRANSPORT INC's fleet?

GULF STATES TRANSPORT INC operates 9 power units and 9 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is GULF STATES TRANSPORT INC based?

GULF STATES TRANSPORT INC is based in OPELIKA, AL, with roadside inspections recorded across 6 states.