GCU TRUCKING INC
USDOT 2849699 • DBA: BASIC TRANSPORT • 7819 CRANE RD, OAKDALE, CA, 95361
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
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Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
No insurance filings found for this carrier in FMCSA records.
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
1 state • 154 inspections
Violation Summary (145 violations from latest 100 of 154 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 27 | 2 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 10 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 8 | 4 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 7 | 7 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 7 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 5 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LBL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(b) | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 3 | 3 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(a) | Suspension defective | 3 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(a) | Oil/grease leak | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-OAL | Other - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LLPL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LHLM | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLNP | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV while not in possession of a CDL on person | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LTNRV | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TAOBETA | Tires - All others more than one ply is exposed in the sidewall and the area exceeds 2 square inches. | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LRLMWR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.95A-LCDL | Restriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.70C-CDTMUFB | Coupling devices defective | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209(e) | Power steering violations | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(d) | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21T(a) | 390.21T(a) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.28 | Wiring - improper/inadequate | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(3) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.19(a)(2) | 390.19(a)(2) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43 | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (154 inspections)
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Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2025 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | UNINCORPORATED | SR4 EB | ...076869 | GCU TRUCKING INC |
| May 7, 2025 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | UNINCORPORATED | 37.642841 / -120.646284 | ...HU0141 | GCU TRUCKING INC |
| Nov 18, 2024 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | MODESTO | 37.639179/-120.997568 | ...K01460 | BASIC TRANSPORT |
| Oct 11, 2024 | CA | FATAL | 1 | 1 | UNINCORPORATED | 37.217174/-120.852017 | ...672951 | GCU TRUCKING INC |
| Oct 25, 2023 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | 37.363172/ -120.653841 | ...454238 | GCU TRUCKING INC |
| Sep 7, 2023 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | UNINCORPORATED | 38.206513/-121.094299 | ...146570 | GCU TRUCKING INC |
| Aug 22, 2023 | CA | FATAL | 2 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | 37.788621/-120.863885 | ...054653 | GCU TRUCKING INC |
| Oct 14, 2022 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | ESCALON BELLOTA RD/MARIPOSA RD | ...306051 | GCU TRUCKING INC |
| Oct 10, 2022 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | GRAYSON RD/USTICK RD | ...454256 | GCU TRUCKING INC |
| Sep 7, 2022 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | SANTA FE DR/200ft S of SHAFFER RD | ...454228 | GCU TRUCKING INC |
| Sep 1, 2022 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | MERCED | RT99/190 FT S OF V ST | ...673516 | GCU TRUCKING INC |
| Feb 3, 2022 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | UNINCORPORATED | CRANE RD/800ft N PATTERSON RD | ...673522 | GCU TRUCKING INC |
| Oct 20, 2021 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | OBYRNES FERRY RD/300ft S CALAVERAS TUOLUMNE CO LN | ...101709 | GCU TRUCKING INC |
| Aug 21, 2021 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | MANTECA | E LATHROP/70ft W of CRESTWOOD AVE | ...184912 | GCU TRUCKING INC |
| Nov 12, 2020 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 26, 2020 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 7, 2020 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 15, 2020 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 1, 2020 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 11, 2020 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 6, 2020 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 2, 2020 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 13, 2019 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 22, 2019 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 9, 2019 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
25 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records