HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/706981-robert-l-gast-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 11:02 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026
ROBERT L GAST INC
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 average38.7% vs Florida average 25.6%.
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, (630) 716-1600, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC326661.
- 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) | MC326661 | — | TRAILBLAZERS INSURANCE COMPANY, INC. RRG Policy TB00000659-01 · BMC-91X | $750,000 | Sep 26, 2026 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 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 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
108 of 279 · Florida avg 25.6%
70 of 548 · Florida avg 10.0%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2026 | NE | 1 | 3 | Yes |
| Oct 13, 2026 | AR | 3 | 5 | No |
| Oct 12, 2026 | NM | 2 | 0 | No |
| Oct 9, 2026 | NM | 2 | 2 | Yes |
| Oct 9, 2026 | CA | 2 | 1 | Yes |
| Oct 9, 2026 | WI | 1 | 6 | Yes |
| Oct 9, 2026 | TX | 2 | 0 | No |
| Oct 8, 2026 | PA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Oct 7, 2026 | CO | 1 | 10 | Yes |
| Oct 6, 2026 | MI | 2 | 2 | Yes |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 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 Florida average covers 72,706 vehicle and 135,715 driver inspections of all Florida-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
909 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 212 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 1,508 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 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 | Florida share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 472 | 132 | 51.9% | 61.8% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 320 | 60 | 35.2% | 20.6% |
| Unsafe Driving | 91 | 0 | 10.0% | 11.9% |
| Driver Fitness | 20 | 14 | 2.2% | 5.1% |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 6 | 6 | 0.7% | 0.3% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain False Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958EHOSPD | 47 | 8 |
| 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 | 44 | 44 |
| HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39524 | 38 | 0 |
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 37 | 0 |
| HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39530B1ELDDFR | 35 | 0 |
| Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39353BB | 28 | 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 | 21 | 21 |
| State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLLR | 21 | 0 |
| HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period. Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39530B2ELDDFC24 | 15 | 0 |
| Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375CTAOTDLT232 | 15 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 18, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Florida column is the mix across all Florida-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 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
10 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2026 | Marion Township, PA | 0 | 0 |
| Jul 21, 2026 | Concord, NC | 0 | 1 |
| Jun 29, 2026 | Marion, NC | 0 | 0 |
| Jun 20, 2026 | Nashville, TN | 0 | 0 |
| May 7, 2026 | West Whiteland Township, PA | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 24, 2026 | Richburg, SC | 0 | 1 |
| Mar 3, 2026 | Not Reported, GA | 0 | 3 |
| Feb 17, 2026 | 5.37 S Ashland, OR | 0 | 1 |
| Feb 17, 2026 | China Twp, IL | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 13, 2026 | Spanish Fork, UT | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 706981 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC326661 |
| Legal name | ROBERT L GAST INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Individual |
| Power units | 8 |
| Drivers | 8 |
| Annual mileage | 100,000 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Aug 20, 2026) |
| USDOT number added | Sep 25, 1997 · 29 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 21, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightFresh ProduceMeatRefrigerated FoodPaper Products
Questions about ROBERT L GAST INC
What does ROBERT L GAST INC's operating authority allow?
MC326661: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about ROBERT L GAST 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 ROBERT L GAST INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 706981. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (630) 716-1600, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC326661, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 18, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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