HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/319385-james-g-gobert-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 23:58 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
JAMES G GOBERT INC
Doing business as LAKE CITY TRUCKING
Review before booking · 1 signal
How risk signals workFacts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average42.6% vs Louisiana average 25.1%.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (337) 494-6900, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC211234.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC211234 | Primary | Hartford Fire Insurance Company Policy 83UENOH7246 · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Sep 1, 2025 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
23 of 54 · Louisiana avg 25.1%
4 of 66 · Louisiana avg 5.1%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 12, 2026 | LA | 2 | 0 | No |
| Oct 6, 2026 | LA | 2 | 2 | No |
| Oct 1, 2026 | LA | 2 | 0 | No |
| Sep 16, 2026 | LA | 2 | 8 | Yes |
| Aug 18, 2026 | TX | 2 | 0 | No |
| Aug 17, 2026 | LA | 2 | 0 | No |
| Aug 11, 2026 | TX | 2 | 6 | Yes |
| Aug 3, 2026 | LA | 2 | 0 | No |
| Jul 20, 2026 | TX | 2 | 7 | No |
| Jul 16, 2026 | LA | 2 | 2 | Yes |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The Louisiana average covers 14,007 vehicle and 19,601 driver inspections of all Louisiana-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
143 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 40 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 188 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Louisiana share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 122 | 34 | 85.3% | 78.9% |
| Unsafe Driving | 10 | 0 | 7.0% | 7.0% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 8 | 4 | 5.6% | 7.9% |
| Driver Fitness | 3 | 2 | 2.1% | 4.1% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| State/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3922SLLMF | 9 | 0 |
| Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395A1 | 8 | 0 |
| Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOL | 7 | 7 |
| Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection Inspection Reports · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39617CPI | 7 | 0 |
| Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV Seat Belt · Unsafe Driving · code 39216D | 6 | 0 |
| Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39378 | 5 | 0 |
| Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALTSI | 4 | 4 |
| Inoperable Required Lamp Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939 | 4 | 0 |
| Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination Brake Out Of Service · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BOS | 3 | 3 |
| Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395F | 3 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Louisiana column is the mix across all Louisiana-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
4 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 4, 2026 | Rural, LA | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 3, 2025 | Sulphur, LA | 0 | 0 |
| Jun 6, 2025 | Lake Charles, LA | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 13, 2025 | Baytown, TX | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 319385 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC211234 |
| Legal name | JAMES G GOBERT INC |
| DBA name | LAKE CITY TRUCKING |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 42 |
| Drivers | 33 |
| Annual mileage | 219,312 (2025) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Sep 8, 2010) |
| USDOT number added | Jun 29, 1988 · 38 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Feb 23, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsFresh ProduceIntermodal ContainersOilfield EquipmentGrain, Feed, HayCoal/CokeGarbage/RefuseChemicalsCommodities Dry BulkBeveragesPaper ProductsAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstructionOtherWaste
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
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Questions about JAMES G GOBERT INC
What does JAMES G GOBERT INC's operating authority allow?
MC211234: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about JAMES G GOBERT INC is old or missing?
Nothing notable: authority and insurance come from current Motus data and there is enough inspection history to compare.
What should I verify before booking JAMES G GOBERT INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 319385. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (337) 494-6900, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC211234, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies using (337) 494-6900
A shared number is common for related companies, dispatch services and family businesses. It is not proof of fraud, but it is worth knowing which company you are dealing with.
1 company
| Company | Location | USDOT | Docket | Trucks | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MG INCORPORATED High risk Carrier · DBA LAKE CITY LOGISTICS |
Lake Charles, LA | 2227316 | MC399946 | 0 | Inactive Last known · May 14, 2026 |
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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