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DUNAVANT TRANS GULF TRANSPORTATION LLC

437 INDEPENDENCE PKWY S · La Porte, TX 77571

Authorized: Property
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  • MC #203312
  • USDOT #551712 USDOT Active
  • 141
    Power Units
  • 141
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

DUNAVANT TRANS GULF TRANSPORTATION LLC is a La Porte, TX freight carrier that is authorized for property in the state of Texas. This company has 141 truck(s) in their fleet and 141 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-203312 and their USDOT number is 551712.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 01/24/2025 · last updated May 4, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
  • MCS-150 Filed 01/24/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 7,297,140 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Intermodal Containers
  • Chemicals
  • Beverages

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Texas — 181 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 181 inspections (past 24 months) Louisiana — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Oklahoma — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 4 states over the past 24 months: TX (181), US (3), LA (2), OK (1). Home base: La Porte, Texas.

Safety Record

19 Severe Violations Updated 20 hr ago

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 4
    Injury
  • 5
    Tow
  • 9
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.4 3 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.02 2 Vehicle Maintenance 4.55 93 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.02 1

Inspection Summary

  • 187
    Total
  • 91
    Clean
  • 96
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 68 unique codes

Critical 21

  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 10
  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak6× OOS×6 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed3× OOS×3 SW 8
  • 393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove2× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75(b)Tire-front tread depth less than 4/32 of inch on a major tread groove1× SW 8
  • 393.207(c)Leaf spring assembly defective/missing1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps7× OOS×7 SW 6
  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal10× OOS×6 SW 6
  • 393.209(d)Steering system components worn, welded, or missing1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.51No or defective brake warning device or pressure gauge4× OOS×3 SW 4
  • 396.3A1BLBrake system pressure loss3× OOS×3 SW 4
  • 393.47(b)Mis-matched brake chambers on same axle2× OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle8× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45Brake tubing and hose adequacy2× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required10× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp29× OOS×4 SW 2
  • 393.23PTAll required lamps on towed vehicle inoperative due to no electrical connection3× OOS×3 SW 2
  • 391.11(b)(4)Medical (Certificate) - Operating a CDL (passenger or property carrying) vehicle that is non-excepted and the driver has self-certified as excepted interstate or excepted intrastate with the state driver's licensing agency.1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.126Failure to ensure intermodal container securement4× OOS×4 SW 1
  • 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination1× OOS×1 SW 0

Vehicle Maintenance 39

  • 393.207(a)Axle positioning parts defective/missing2× SW 7
  • 393.9HInoperable head lamps5× SW 6
  • 393.9TInoperable tail lamp2× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt9× SW 4
  • 393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear6× SW 4
  • 393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19986× SW 4
  • 393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit5× SW 4
  • 393.45DLPCBrake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit5× SW 4
  • 393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes4× SW 4
  • 393.55(d)(1)CMV not equipped with ABS malfunction circuit or signal (Truck-Tractor mfg on/after 3/1/1997; Straight Truck mfg on/after 3/1/1998)3× SW 4
  • 393.47(a)Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition3× SW 4
  • 393.55(d)(3)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator for towed vehicles on vehicles manufactured after February 20012× SW 4
  • 393.55(d)(2)CMV manufactured on/after 3/1/2001 not equipped with ABS malfunction circuit / lamp from towed vehicle in cab2× 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
  • 396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain:2× SW 4
  • 393.55(c)(2)CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system.1× SW 4
  • 396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
  • 393.45UVBrake Tubing and Hose Adequacy Under Vehicle1× SW 4
  • 393.45DLUVBrake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle1× SW 4
  • 393.43No/improper breakaway or emergency braking1× SW 4
  • 396.5(b)Oil and/or grease leak6× SW 3
  • 393.28Improper or no wiring protection as required2× SW 3
  • 393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 19972× SW 3
  • 393.30Improper battery installation1× SW 3
  • 393.70Fifth wheel1× SW 3
  • 396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories6× SW 2
  • 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper3× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.203(e)Cab front bumper missing/unsecured/protrude1× SW 2
  • 393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher1× SW 2
  • 393.201(d)Frame accessories improperly attached1× SW 2
  • 393.203(c)Hood not securely fastened1× SW 2
  • 393.205(c)Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing1× SW 2
  • 393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers5× SW 1
  • 393.83(g)Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment4× SW 1
  • 392.2WCWheel (Mud) Flaps missing or defective1× SW 1
  • 393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance1× SW 1
  • 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 2

  • 392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7

Hours of Service 5

  • 395.24(d)ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically1× SW 3
  • 395.22H1Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual2× SW 1
  • 395.22H3Driver failed to maintain instruction sheet for ELD malfunction reporting requirements1× SW 1
  • 395.22H2Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet1× SW 1
  • 395.22GPortable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver1× SW 1

Hazardous Materials 1

  • 177.801Accepting or Transporting Hazardous Materials not prepared in accordance with regulations1× SW 2

Locations

Physical Address
DUNAVANT TRANS GULF TRANSPORTATION LLC
437 INDEPENDENCE PKWY S
LA PORTE, TX 77571
Mailing Address
DUNAVANT TRANS GULF TRANSPORTATION LLC
959 RIDGEWAY LOOP RD SUITE 205
MEMPHIS, TN 38120

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CompanyStatusPower UnitsDriversMC#USDOT#
TRANS GULF TRANSPORTATION LLC
La Porte, TX
USDOT Active Not Authorized0—4284062229023

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