DUNAVANT TRANS GULF TRANSPORTATION LLC
141-unit tanker operator based in La Porte, TX. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 551712
- MC
- MC203312
- Based
- La Porte, TX
- Contact
- 2814700500 · chris.mcmahan@dunavant.com
What this carrier is
DUNAVANT TRANS GULF TRANSPORTATION LLC is a large-fleet tanker operator based in La Porte, TX. Operating footprint: 141 power units, 141 drivers. The carrier runs over-the-road lanes and holds active MC203312 authority. Listed cargo classifications include general freight, intermodal containers, chemicals, beverages, and other: plastics, rubber. FMCSA safety rating on file: Satisfactory (Feb 10, 2015).
Fleet composition on file: 9 owned tractors, 132 term-leased tractors, 397 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: 56 motor carriers operating 141 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The key signal in this record is Vehicle Maintenance at 314.1% of peer cohort average — roughly double the norm and the dominant reason for the A grade. Main caution: vehicle maintenance is the weakest area of the record and warrants direct confirmation with the carrier.
| BASIC | Carrier (3yr, weighted) | Cohort avg | vs. cohort | Acute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 15 | 42.19 | 35.6% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 6 | 25.77 | 23.3% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 3.42 | 58.4% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.04 | 0.0% | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 418 | 133.08 | 314.1% | No |
| Hazmat | 2 | 2.38 | 83.9% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 141-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Unsafe Driving, Hours-of-Service, Driver Fitness, and Controlled Substances/Alcohol, and above cohort average in Vehicle Maintenance.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 551712: 265 inspections across 5 states. Most recent inspection: Apr 6, 2026 in TX.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 13 |
| Hours-of-Service | 13 |
| Driver Fitness | 1 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 313 |
| Hazmat | 4 |
| Total violations | 345 (69 out-of-service) |
Crash record (3 yr): 9 reportable crashes , 4 with reported injuries . Most recent: Mar 20, 2026.
What this carrier likely fits
This is a tanker operator that runs over-the-road lanes, primarily interstate over 100 miles, at a large fleet scale, with general freight, intermodal containers, chemicals, and other listed classes on the FMCSA cargo classification list. Trailer-heavy fleet composition (397 trailers against 141 tractors) is consistent with drop-and-hook or dedicated lane operation.
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 56 peer carriers operating 141 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 188 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (1 driver OOS, 42 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 345 violations, 9 reportable crashes.
- Vehicle Maintenance is the weakest area — 314.1% of peer cohort average (roughly double the norm).
- Operates as a large-fleet tanker operator running over-the-road lanes with 141 power units on file.
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