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Freight Carrier · Tuscaloosa, AL

GLT EXPRESS

Name: GLT EXPRESS
Address: 4019 15TH ST NE, TUSCALOOSA, AL, 35404, US
Telephone: (205) 454-0989

4019 15TH ST NE · Tuscaloosa, AL 35404

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #1213476
USDOT #3586803 USDOT Active

6
Power Units
6
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

GLT EXPRESS is a Tuscaloosa, AL freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Alabama. This company has 6 truck(s) in their fleet and 6 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1213476 and their USDOT number is 3586803.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 03/20/2026 · last updated Jul 30, 2026.

Carrier Details

Legal Name GL TRAVIS EXPRESS INC
Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 03/20/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 66,565 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Inspection activity Inspected in 8 states over the past 24 months: AL (10), MS (3), GA (3), TN (2), SC (1), IN (1), AR (1), LA (1). Home base: Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

Safety Record

11 Severe Violations Updated 1 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
1
Injury
0
Tow
1
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 14.11 5 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 1.6 8 Vehicle Maintenance 10.75 14 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.15 1

Inspection Summary

22
Total
2
Clean
20
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 44 unique codes

Critical 14

393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS2× OOS×2 SW 8
393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth2× SW 8
393.75B-TFVTires - Front, less than 4/32 inch tread depth1× SW 8
393.75(a)(1)Tire-ply or belt material exposed1× SW 8
395.8E-HOSPDOOSHOS (Property) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain:2× OOS×2 SW 7
395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed1× OOS×1 SW 5
393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45A-BHTBSAir Brake - Hose/tubing with a bulge/swelling when air pressure is applied1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.110B2I-CCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo 5 feet or less and more than 1,100 lbs1× OOS×1 SW 3
393.110(b)Insufficient tiedowns to prevent forward movement for load not blocked by headerboard, bulkhead, or other cargo1× OOS×1 SW 3
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp2× OOS×1 SW 2
392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured1× OOS×1 SW 1
391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency when medical certification is required.1× OOS×1 SW 1

Unsafe Driving 5

392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
392.2-MLFailure to Maintain Lane1× SW 5
392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other1× SW 5
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 4
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× SW 3

Hours of Service 7

395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× SW 7
395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner2× SW 1
395.22GPortable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver1× SW 1
395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.1× SW 1
395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status and other related information for a minimum of 8 days.1× SW 1
395.30B2-ELDDFC24HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period.1× SW 1
395.3A3HOSPRNPDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 18

393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative2× SW 6
393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam1× SW 6
396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection2× SW 4
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19982× SW 4
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection2× SW 4
396.9D2-FTFFailing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report1× SW 4
393.55(d)(2)CMV manufactured on/after 3/1/2001 not equipped with ABS malfunction circuit / lamp from towed vehicle in cab1× SW 4
393.48A-BIADAir Disc Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle1× SW 4
396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber1× SW 4
396.3A1-OALOther - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system.1× SW 4
393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative2× SW 2
393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.2× SW 2
393.11A1-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) missing1× SW 2
393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher1× SW 2
393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.1× SW 1
392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

GLT EXPRESS
4019 15TH ST NE
TUSCALOOSA, AL 35404

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

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