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Freight Carrier · Houston, TX

GORILLA TRUCKING LLC

Name: GORILLA TRUCKING LLC
Address: 174 OATES RD, HOUSTON, TX, 77013, US
Telephone: (713) 454-3936

174 OATES RD · Houston, TX 77013

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #952468
USDOT #2842866 USDOT Active

4
Power Units
5
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

GORILLA TRUCKING LLC is a Houston, TX freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Texas. This company has 4 truck(s) in their fleet and 5 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-952468 and their USDOT number is 2842866.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 06/26/2024 · last updated Jun 25, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 06/26/2024
MCS-150 Mileage 190,541 (2023)

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 9 states over the past 24 months: TX (3), AR (3), MO (2), IL (2), KS (1), MS (1), NM (1), TN (1), CO (1). Home base: Houston, Texas.

Safety Record

3 Severe Violations Updated 3 days ago

Out of Service Rates (24 mo)

TypeThis carrierNational avg Vehicle 33.3% 23.4% Driver 14.3% 6.7% Hazmat — 4.4%

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
0
Injury
1
Tow
1
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.25 1 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 1.25 4 Vehicle Maintenance 8 5 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.85 2

Inspection Summary

15
Total
6
Clean
9
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 32 unique codes

Critical 8

383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove1× SW 8
393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps1× OOS×1 SW 6
395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed1× OOS×1 SW 5
393.51No or defective brake warning device or pressure gauge1× OOS×1 SW 4
396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking1× OOS×1 SW 2
392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured1× OOS×1 SW 1
391.41(a)Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency. History of either failing to produce a medical certificate or having an expired medical certificate.1× OOS×1 SW 1

Hours of Service 3

395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× SW 7
395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.1× SW 1
395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 19

393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative1× SW 6
393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× SW 6
393.9TSInoperative turn signal1× SW 6
393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit1× SW 6
393.19Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp1× SW 6
393.47A-BCFSBDDrum Brake - Contaminated friction surface1× SW 4
393.55D1-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 and each single unit CMV on or after 1998.1× SW 4
393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19981× SW 4
396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
393.11TUTruck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 19971× SW 3
393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 19971× SW 3
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp3× SW 2
393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher1× SW 2
393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured1× SW 2
393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative1× SW 2
393.203C-CBPCab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened1× SW 2
393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers1× SW 1
392.2WCWheel (Mud) Flaps missing or defective1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 1

392.2SLIMPTState/Local Laws - General impeding traffic.1× SW 5

Driver Fitness 1

391.11B2-QDriver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the Interview.1× SW 4

Locations

Physical Address

GORILLA TRUCKING LLC
174 OATES RD
HOUSTON, TX 77013

Mailing Address

GORILLA TRUCKING LLC
8000 RESEARCH FOREST DR. SUITE 115-306
THE WOODLANDS, TX 77382

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GORILLA TRUCKING LLC

About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Out of Service Rates (24 mo)

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 32 unique codes

Critical 8

Hours of Service 3

Vehicle Maintenance 19

Unsafe Driving 1

Driver Fitness 1

Locations

Location on Map

Related Companies

Same physical address 1

Same legal or DBA name 3

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