1ST COAST CARGO INC
39-unit mixed-freight carrier based in Jacksonville, FL. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 794760
- MC
- MC551868
- Based
- Jacksonville, FL
- Contact
- 9043285700 · mloux@1stcoastcargo.com
What this carrier is
1ST COAST CARGO INC is a mid-sized-fleet mixed-freight carrier based in Jacksonville, FL. Operating footprint: 39 power units, 42 drivers. The carrier runs over-the-road lanes and holds active MC551868 authority. Listed cargo classifications include general freight and other: military cargo.
Fleet composition on file: 1 owned truck, 1 owned tractor, 36 owned trailers, 28 term-leased tractors, 34 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: 927 motor carriers operating 39 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The key signal in this record is Hours-of-Service at 192.6% of peer cohort average — meaningfully above norm, which pulls the aggregate toward A. Main caution: hours-of-service 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 | 12 | 20.36 | 58.9% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 13 | 6.75 | 192.6% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 2.36 | 42.3% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.00 | — | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 35 | 57.19 | 61.2% | No |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0.67 | 0.0% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 39-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Unsafe Driving, Driver Fitness, and Vehicle Maintenance, and above cohort average in Hours-of-Service.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 794760: 78 inspections across 8 states. Most recent inspection: Apr 1, 2026 in CA.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 11 |
| Hours-of-Service | 12 |
| Driver Fitness | 2 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 22 |
| Total violations | 61 (8 out-of-service) |
Crash record (3 yr): 1 reportable crash , 1 with reported injuries . Most recent: May 10, 2024.
What this carrier likely fits
This is a mixed-freight carrier that runs over-the-road lanes, primarily interstate over 100 miles, at a mid-sized fleet scale, with general freight, and other: military cargo on the FMCSA cargo classification list. Trailer-heavy fleet composition (70 trailers against 29 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 927 peer carriers operating 39 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 57 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (1 driver OOS, 3 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 61 violations, 1 reportable crash.
- Hazmat is the strongest area — 0.0% of peer cohort average (well under norm).
- Operates as a mid-sized-fleet mixed-freight carrier running over-the-road lanes with 39 power units on file.
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