Custom Commodities Inc
USDOT 293238 · MC-187582 · Gilmer, Texas · Interstate for-hire carrier · 250–499 power units
Custom Commodities Inc (dba Custom Commodities Transport) is a corporation based in Gilmer, Texas, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 275 power units and 258 drivers, which ranks it #125 by fleet size among 910 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Texas. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 300 times – about 1.1 inspections per power unit. 11.5% of vehicle inspections and 1.3% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.3% and 2.0% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 15 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (12 injuries, 1 fatality, 15 tow-away), or 5.5 per 100 power units versus 4.2 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, building materials, liquids / gases, grain, feed, hay, coal / coke, chemicals, commodities dry bulk, agricultural / farm supplies and more.
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| Legal name | Custom Commodities Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | Custom Commodities Transport |
| USDOT number | 293238 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-187582 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 408 Trinity St, Gilmer, TX 75644 |
| Phone | (800) 345-3802 |
| First registered | May 21, 1987 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Aug 11, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 293238.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 275 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 600 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.94 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 2.2 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 20,036,802 miles reported for 2024 – about 72,861 miles per power unit vs a 41,335 median for 250–499-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 258 CDL drivers; 258 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 0 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 250–499-unit for-hire carriers nationally (792) and Texas carriers with 50+ units (910).
| Measure | Custom Commodities Inc | Same size, US | TX average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 11.5% | 18.3% | 18.6% | 37% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 1.3% | 2.0% | 3.5% | 34% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 5.5 | 4.2 | 3.9 | 31% higher than average |
| Inspections | 300 | 299 with a driver check, 200 with a vehicle check, 110 BASIC violations recorded, 56 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Jan 27, 2004) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: coal / coke (294 of 5,000 carriers); agricultural / farm supplies (734 of 5,000 carriers).
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Custom Commodities Inc?
Custom Commodities Inc is registered with USDOT number 293238 and operating authority MC-187582.
How many trucks does Custom Commodities Inc have?
It reports 275 power units (275 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 600 trailers, with 258 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Aug 11, 2025).
Where is Custom Commodities Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Gilmer, Texas 75644.
What is the out-of-service rate of Custom Commodities Inc?
Over 24 months, 11.5% of vehicle inspections and 1.3% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.3% vehicle, 2.0% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.