Dunavant Trans Gulf Transportation LLC
USDOT 551712 · MC-203312 · La Porte, Texas · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Dunavant Trans Gulf Transportation LLC is a corporation based in La Porte, Texas, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 141 power units and 141 drivers, which ranks it #266 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 204 times – about 1.4 inspections per power unit. 24.1% of vehicle inspections and 0.5% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.8% and 2.6% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 9 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (5 injuries, 0 fatalities, 6 tow-away), or 6.4 per 100 power units versus 4.5 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, intermodal containers, chemicals, beverages.
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| Legal name | Dunavant Trans Gulf Transportation LLC |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 551712 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-203312 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 437 Independence Pkwy S, La Porte, TX 77571 |
| Phone | (281) 470-0500 |
| First registered | Feb 28, 1994 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jan 24, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 551712.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 9 | 132 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 397 | 0 |
- 1.00 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 2.8 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 7,297,140 miles reported for 2024 – about 51,753 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 2% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 132 CDL drivers; 87 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 54 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 100–249-unit for-hire carriers nationally (2,611) and Texas carriers with 50+ units (910).
| Measure | Dunavant Trans Gulf Transpor | Same size, US | TX average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 24.1% | 18.8% | 18.6% | 28% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.5% | 2.6% | 3.5% | 81% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 6.4 | 4.5 | 3.9 | 42% higher than average |
| Inspections | 204 | 204 with a driver check, 199 with a vehicle check, 221 BASIC violations recorded, 5 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Feb 10, 2015) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: intermodal containers (980 of 5,000 carriers).
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Dunavant Trans Gulf Transportation LLC?
Dunavant Trans Gulf Transportation LLC is registered with USDOT number 551712 and operating authority MC-203312.
How many trucks does Dunavant Trans Gulf Transportation LLC have?
It reports 141 power units (141 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 397 trailers, with 141 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Jan 24, 2025).
Where is Dunavant Trans Gulf Transportation LLC located?
Its registered physical address is in La Porte, Texas 77571.
What is the out-of-service rate of Dunavant Trans Gulf Transportation LLC?
Over 24 months, 24.1% of vehicle inspections and 0.5% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.8% vehicle, 2.6% 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.