GULF COAST INTERMODAL INC
90-unit intermodal drayage operator based in Theodore, AL. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 549189
- MC
- MC271338
- Based
- Theodore, AL
- Contact
- 2516531931
What this carrier is
GULF COAST INTERMODAL INC is a mid-sized-fleet intermodal drayage operator based in Theodore, AL. Operating footprint: 90 power units, 72 drivers. The carrier runs regional lanes and holds active MC271338 authority. Listed cargo classifications include general freight, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, logs, poles, beams, lumber, building materials, machinery, large objects, intermodal containers, paper products, and construction materials. FMCSA safety rating on file: Satisfactory (Apr 25, 2014).
Fleet composition on file: 90 term-leased tractors, 90 term-leased trailers.
For shippers and brokers: this carrier reads as low-risk on peer-cohort measures with no acute or critical flags in the current window.
At a glance
Safety record
Grade shown here is ProHRHQ analysis based on public FMCSA data. It is not an official FMCSA safety rating. The authoritative federal record is on FMCSA SAFER/SMS.
Current peer-cohort snapshot based on public FMCSA BASIC measures. Peer cohort: 264 motor carriers operating 90 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The strongest signal is Controlled Substances/Alcohol at 0.0% of peer cohort average — well under norm. Combined with a clean acute-flag picture, that supports the A grade. Main caution: nothing stands out as disqualifying on this record.
| BASIC | Carrier (3yr, weighted) | Cohort avg | vs. cohort | Acute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 24 | 52.34 | 45.9% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 8 | 19.45 | 41.1% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 4.55 | 22.0% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.01 | 0.0% | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 59 | 100.88 | 58.5% | No |
| Hazmat | 0 | 2.76 | 0.0% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 90-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Unsafe Driving, Hours-of-Service, Driver Fitness, Controlled Substances/Alcohol, and Vehicle Maintenance.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 549189: 181 inspections across 7 states. Most recent inspection: Apr 14, 2026 in SC.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 18 |
| Hours-of-Service | 10 |
| Driver Fitness | 1 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 86 |
| Total violations | 117 (14 out-of-service) |
Crash record (3 yr): 2 reportable crashes , 1 with reported injuries . Most recent: Apr 8, 2026.
What this carrier likely fits
This is an intermodal drayage operator that runs regional lanes, primarily interstate inside a 100-mile radius, at a mid-sized fleet scale, with general freight, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, logs, poles, beams, lumber, and other listed classes on the FMCSA cargo classification list.
Drawn from FMCSA-reported cargo classifications, route profile, and fleet composition. Not a substitute for direct confirmation of equipment and lane capability with the carrier.
Key takeaways
- Grade A (strong) against 264 peer carriers operating 90 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 96 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (2 driver OOS, 8 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 117 violations, 2 reportable crashes.
- Controlled Substances/Alcohol is the strongest area — 0.0% of peer cohort average (well under norm).
- Operates as a mid-sized-fleet intermodal drayage operator running regional lanes with 90 power units on file.
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