GAINSBOROUGH CORPORATION
DBA: GAINSBOROUGH WASTE
GAINSBOROUGH CORPORATION is a mid-sized fleet, operating 57 power units and 35 drivers, based in Houston, TX. Across 144 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet's 2.1% out-of-service rate sits below the 19.4% national average, with no reportable crashes on file. An active insurance filing is on record, and no operating authority record was located.
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — GAINSBOROUGH CORPORATION (USDOT 1963449) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS mixed vs peers — Driver 0.50% (worse, peer 0.00%) · Vehicle 4.00% (better, peer 16.7%) — one mixed line, not dual better/worse claims. • 1 fatality on crash record — 15 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. On file: (none) Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/1963449/ As of: Sep 20, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · filing & peer scorecard
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · B
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 80/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 60% · 3/5 signals · expand
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · B
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 80/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
Driver OOS 0.5% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 4% vs peer median 16.7% (better). n=18100 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not a booking verdict and not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
No authority breakdown on file.
No active policies on file.
No BOC-3 filing on file.
Company profile
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.
No active broker surety bond or trust fund on file.
BMC-84 is a surety bond; BMC-85 is a trust-fund agreement. Required for property brokers / freight forwarders — not motor-carrier BIPD liability insurance.
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 45 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 300 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 144 | 144 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 2.08% | — |
| National average | 6.7% | 23.4% | 4.4% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context Status notes, risk intelligence, and safety profiles
Carrier is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
GAINSBOROUGH WASTE had 144 roadside inspections over the past 24 months with an out-of-service rate of 2.1%, which is below the national average of 19.4%. Their highest FMCSA BASIC percentile is vehicle_maint at 1.0.
144 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, most heavily in TX (144 stops).
2.1% out-of-service rate, well below the 19.4% national average; led by Vehicle Maintenance (6.1% of violations); top code 393.45(b)(2) (Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking) cited 18 times.
The fleet comprises 57 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 35 drivers; Mack, Peterbilt, and Other are the most-inspected makes.
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 18,100 ACTIVE carriers operating 28–86 power units (±50% of this carrier's 57 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (32 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas (TX) | 144 | 3 | 2.1% | Apr 15, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 3 | — | 0.35 | 0 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 35 | — | 0.78 | 1 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (300 rows) View all 300 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87609806 | Apr 15, 2026 | TX | 2 | 7400 LYONS AVE |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87609392 | Apr 13, 2026 | TX | 1 | 13500 EAST FWY |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87503001 | Apr 2, 2026 | TX | 2 | SH288 AT CR101 |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87466451 | Mar 26, 2026 | TX | 2 | tx-ih-0045-in-galveston-co.-(0-23 |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87396754 | Mar 20, 2026 | TX | 2 | tx-9300--katy-fwy-servi |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87344355 | Mar 19, 2026 | TX | 1 | — |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87334477 | Mar 16, 2026 | TX | 2 | tx-ih-0010-in-harris-co.-(742-797 |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Mckt
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1 | 392.2W | No |
| 87263800 | Mar 6, 2026 | TX | 2 | IH10 WB MM 791 |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87275572 | Mar 5, 2026 | TX | 1 | tx-9800--south-fwy |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87215908 | Feb 28, 2026 | TX | 2 | tx-6500--greens-rd |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87151716 | Feb 23, 2026 | TX | 2 | tx-ih-0010-in-harris-co.-(742-797 |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87102134 | Feb 18, 2026 | TX | 1 | tx-8000--east-fwy |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 396.3A1 | No |
| 87102187 | Feb 17, 2026 | TX | 1 | tx-8000--east-fwy |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87090445 | Feb 17, 2026 | TX | 1 | tx-8000--east-fwy-north |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 393.45B2UV | No |
| 86947898 | Jan 28, 2026 | TX | 2 | 400 E LOOP N |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86907146 | Jan 23, 2026 | TX | 2 | — |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86865158 | Jan 15, 2026 | TX | 2 | tx-ih-0010-in-harris-co.-(742-797 |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86841700 | Jan 14, 2026 | TX | 1 | tx-ih-0045-in-harris-co.-(24-72) |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86780598 | Jan 9, 2026 | TX | 2 | tx-9900--south-fwy |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86751357 | Jan 7, 2026 | TX | 2 | tx-400--mccarty |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86780382 | Jan 6, 2026 | TX | 3 | tx-ih-0045-in-galveston-co.-(0-23 |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86708943 | Dec 23, 2025 | TX | 2 | tx-8000--east-fwy |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.9A2 | Yes |
| 86632379 | Dec 18, 2025 | TX | 1 | tx-8000--east-fwy |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86694649 | Dec 16, 2025 | TX | 1 | tx-ih-0045-in-galveston-co.-(0-23 |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86665238 | Dec 16, 2025 | TX | 3 | tx-8000--east-fwy |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (15 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TX6YQDHQE1SD | Sep 10, 2024 | TX | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| TX6JR7HQE1X0 | Mar 16, 2023 | TX | 1 | 0 | No | No | Fatal |
| TX6B0BHQE1AP | May 4, 2022 | TX | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| TX6AT8HQE1VU | May 3, 2022 | TX | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| TX67DCHQE15Z | Dec 27, 2021 | TX | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| TX5Y07HQE1DD | Jan 5, 2021 | TX | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| TX5U6DHQE1UK | Sep 3, 2020 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX5J6DHQE1OC | Aug 12, 2019 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX595AHQE197 | Aug 13, 2018 | TX | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| TX4R88HQE1NV | Nov 5, 2016 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX4HWEHQE1GZ | Nov 24, 2015 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX3OICHQE1GK | Dec 7, 2012 | TX | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| TX3IIGHQE134 | May 31, 2012 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX3IJ9HQE18F | Jul 29, 2011 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX3CG8HQE1VM | Feb 25, 2010 | TX | 0 | 5 | Yes | No | Injury |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 200 E SAM HOUSTON PK | TX | 2 | 0 |
| 400 E LOOP N | TX | 2 | 0 |
| 13500 EAST FWY | TX | 1 | 0 |
| 300 E LOOP N FWY | TX | 1 | 0 |
| 300 E LOOP NORTH WES | TX | 1 | 1 |
| 3500 E CROSSTIMBERS | TX | 1 | 0 |
| 500 N WAYSIDE | TX | 1 | 0 |
| 6200 S LAKE HOUSTON | TX | 1 | 0 |
| 6400 S LAKE HOUSTON | TX | 1 | 0 |
| 7400 LYONS AVE | TX | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Vehicle Maintenance | 18 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 0 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 7 | 0 |
| 390.21(a) | Not marked in accordance with regulations | General/Admin | 6 | 0 |
| 393.134 | No/improper securement of roll/hook container | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 6 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 1 |
| 393.104(f)(3) | Loose or unfastened tiedown. | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 |
| 393.203(c) | Hood not securely fastened | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 |
| 393.45(d) | Brake connections with leaks or constrictions | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 |
| 393.60(c) | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 |
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