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Freight Carrier · Melvindale, MI

GOLDEN GATE TRANSPORT LLC

Name: GOLDEN GATE TRANSPORT LLC
Address: 3345 GREENFIELD RD, MELVINDALE, MI, 48122, US
Telephone: (313) 782-5017

3345 GREENFIELD RD · Melvindale, MI 48122

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #1385720
USDOT #3825402 USDOT Active

32
Power Units
32
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

GOLDEN GATE TRANSPORT LLC is a Melvindale, MI freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Michigan. This company has 32 truck(s) in their fleet and 32 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1385720 and their USDOT number is 3825402.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 02/10/2026 · last updated Jun 17, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 02/10/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 2,865,576 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Fresh Produce

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Inspection activity Inspected in 12 states over the past 24 months: AR (13), MI (12), IN (7), TX (5), MO (4), IL (3), WI (2), AZ (1), TN (1), OK (1), IA (1), OH (1). Home base: Melvindale, Michigan.

Safety Record

19 Severe Violations Updated Jul 18, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
1
Injury
6
Tow
7
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 3.6 14 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 1.04 7 Vehicle Maintenance 8.6 16 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

51
Total
22
Clean
29
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 52 unique codes

Critical 19

392.3-FFatigue - Operating a commercial motor vehicle while impaired, through fatigue.1× OOS×1 SW 10
392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone1× SW 10
392.82(a)1Using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a CMV1× SW 10
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)(1)Tire-ply or belt material exposed1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75C-OOSTire-other tread depth less than 1/32 of inch measured in 2 adjacent major tread grooves 3 separate locations 8 inches apart1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth2× SW 8
393.75(a)(2)Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation1× SW 8
395.3A3-PROPDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit. (Property Carrying Vehicle)1× OOS×1 SW 7
395.8(e)False report of drivers record of duty status1× OOS×1 SW 7
395.8E-HOSPDELDTHOS (Property) - Tampering with an ELD so that the device does not accurately record and retain required data. Explain:1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.207B-AALPME-OOSMore than 25% of the locking pins are missing or not engaged1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.207A-SAPPCBLMSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing.1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45A-BHTIJAir Brake - Improperly joined such as a splice made by sliding the hose ends over a piece of tubing and clamping the hose to the tube1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.75G-TAOWTires - All others, weight carried exceeds tire load limit1× OOS×1 SW 1
392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured1× OOS×1 SW 1
396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination3× OOS×3 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 7

392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 7
392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely3× SW 5
392.2SLIMPTState/Local Laws - General impeding traffic.2× SW 5
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-SLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane.1× SW 5
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit4× SW 4

Vehicle Maintenance 21

393.207(f)Air suspension pressure loss1× SW 7
393.25E-LLighting - Lamps (other than headlamps), not steady burning as required1× SW 6
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt3× SW 4
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19982× SW 4
393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear2× SW 4
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured2× SW 4
396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection2× SW 4
393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit1× SW 4
393.45DLPCBrake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit1× SW 4
396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber1× SW 4
393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× SW 4
393.55D3-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction, trailers manufactured after March 1, 2001 unable to transmit ABS malfunction signal to towing vehicle.1× SW 4
393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19981× SW 4
393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19972× SW 3
393.11A1-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
393.28-WS-6Wiring Systems - Bare, loose, dangling, chafing or poorly connected wires1× SW 3
393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured2× SW 2
393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
393.205A-WRBHWheel/Rim - Cracks between stud holes/hand holes1× SW 2
392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective2× SW 1
393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored1× SW 1

Hours of Service 5

395.3(a)(3)(ii)Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty, or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes1× SW 7
395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× SW 7
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
395.22H1-ELDNUMHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic)1× SW 1
395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

GOLDEN GATE TRANSPORT LLC
3345 GREENFIELD RD
MELVINDALE, MI 48122

Mailing Address

GOLDEN GATE TRANSPORT LLC
3433 MELWOOD DR
MELVINDALE, MI 48122

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GOLDEN GATE TRANSPORT LLC

About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 52 unique codes

Critical 19

Unsafe Driving 7

Vehicle Maintenance 21

Hours of Service 5

Locations

Location on Map

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Same physical address 2

Same legal or DBA name 1

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