ROBERT L GAST INC is a motor carrier based in MATTHEWS, NC registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration under USDOT number 706981 and MC number 326661. The company has been registered with the FMCSA since September 1997, a span of roughly 28 years. ROBERT L GAST INC reports a fleet of 252 power units and 252 drivers to the FMCSA. Cargo carried includes General Freight. Over the past 24 months, FMCSA records show 477 inspections with a driver out-of-service rate of 13.21% and 11 reported crashes. Recent inspections have been recorded in AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, and FL. The FMCSA assigned a Satisfactory safety rating as of June 2020. Operating authority is active for: common carrier.
FMCSA inspection and crash data recorded for ROBERT L GAST INC over the most recent 24 months. Out-of-service rates reflect the percentage of inspections that resulted in a driver or vehicle being placed out of service.
Source: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. View the full inspection history for individual inspection records.
Authority granted by the FMCSA defines what type of freight a motor carrier or broker is legally permitted to haul or arrange. The records below reflect the most recent authority filings on record for ROBERT L GAST INC.
| Docket | Common | Contract | Broker | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC 326661 | Active | None | None | 2026-04-21 00:00:00 |
FMCSA-filed insurance policies on record. Carriers are required to maintain minimum liability coverage to legally operate in interstate commerce.
| Type | Coverage | Insurer | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|
| BI&PD | — | — | 2026-07-23 00:00:00 |
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