GMS SOUTHEAST INC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
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TruckCodex risk summary — GMS SOUTHEAST INC (USDOT 827524) 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 Officer(s): MICHAEL DEXTER (Company officer) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: (none) Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/827524/ As of: Jul 19, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade B
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 80/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 60% · 3/5 signals
Compliance grade B
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 80/100). 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 1.1% vs peer median 1.2% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 21.7% vs peer median 16.7% (worse). n=2025 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 compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
Fleet size changes
- Power Units +2 (397 → 399) · May 25, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
- Drivers +1 (477 → 478) · May 25, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
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.
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 11 | 14 | 0 |
| Trailers | 37 | 36 | 0 |
| Trucks | 146 | 228 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 28 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 427 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 280 | 280 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 6 | 26 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 2.14% | 9.29% | — |
| National average | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% |
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 SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
GMS SOUTHEAST INC is a motor carrier based in TAMPA, FL, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 827524. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 399 power units and 478 drivers, with 427 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 21.7%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.
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.
GMS SOUTHEAST INC is a large fleet, operating 397 power units and 477 drivers, based in Tampa, FL. Across 288 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded an 11.1% out-of-service rate, with 6 reportable crashes. no operating authority record was located.
288 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 155% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in NC (137) and FL (108), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
11.1% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (49.4% of violations); top code 392.2-SLLEWA3 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 13 times.
The fleet comprises 397 power units (large fleet) and 477 drivers; Freightliner, Western Star, and Peterbilt are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 2,025 ACTIVE carriers operating 199–599 power units (±50% of this carrier's 399 unit fleet).
Fleet History
Sourced from FMCSA daily imports; field-level change log. 2 tracked changes on record. · 1 driver-count change
Record Changes
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Drivers 477 478Seen 2 times · first May 25, 2026 · last May 25, 2026 FMCSA Company Census
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Power Units 397 399Seen 2 times · first May 25, 2026 · last May 25, 2026 FMCSA Company Census
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Power Units Over Time
Bar height reflects reported power-unit count after each FMCSA filing update.
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina (NC) | 128 | 15 | 11.7% | Jul 16, 2026 |
| Florida (FL) | 110 | 11 | 10.0% | Jul 1, 2026 |
| South Carolina (SC) | 34 | 5 | 14.7% | Jun 29, 2026 |
| Georgia (GA) | 8 | 1 | 12.5% | Feb 26, 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 | 5 | — | 0.21 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 1 | — | 0.05 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 7 | — | 0.11 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 46 | — | 3.66 | 4 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (427 rows) View all 427 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88428720 | Jul 16, 2026 | NC | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88304176 | Jul 2, 2026 | NC | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 88314156 | Jul 1, 2026 | FL | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 88300036 | Jun 30, 2026 | FL | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88299754 | Jun 30, 2026 | FL | 3 | — |
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLSIV | No |
| 88284091 | Jun 29, 2026 | SC | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.118D-CDL | Yes |
| 88225576 | Jun 23, 2026 | SC | 3 | — |
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 88208673 | Jun 22, 2026 | NC | 2 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 393.11A1-LTSM, 393.11A1-LSLMWR | Yes |
| 88182225 | Jun 18, 2026 | NC | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 88169672 | Jun 15, 2026 | SC | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 88140885 | Jun 12, 2026 | FL | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 88080542 | Jun 9, 2026 | NC | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 88052771 | Jun 4, 2026 | FL | 2 | — |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 88020484 | Jun 2, 2026 | NC | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 88003178 | May 29, 2026 | FL | 3 | — |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87999686 | May 28, 2026 | FL | 2 | — |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87966729 | May 27, 2026 | SC | 2 | — |
STERLING TRUCK STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Strg
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1 | 392.2-SLLEWA1 | No |
| 87966527 | May 27, 2026 | SC | 3 | — |
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87925969 | May 20, 2026 | NC | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87739134 | Apr 30, 2026 | NC | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 75A | Yes |
| 87739041 | Apr 30, 2026 | NC | 2 | VANCE COUNTY, US-1, N |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87738992 | Apr 30, 2026 | NC | 3 | US17 NEAR SR1184 |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87738754 | Apr 30, 2026 | NC | 2 | NC 16 |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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4 | 11B5-DNL, 41(a), 2FT | Yes |
| 87678588 | Apr 24, 2026 | SC | 2 | BATESBURG SC |
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 100B-C, 75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Yes |
| 87679138 | Apr 23, 2026 | FL | 3 | DUETTE FL |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 2-SLLEWG3, 2-SLLEWA3 | No |
Recent Crashes (28 rows) View all 28 →
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NC0108339317 | Nov 13, 2025 | NC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| FL2702957805 | Sep 2, 2025 | FL | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NC0108050963 | Feb 25, 2025 | NC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| FL2655131305 | Feb 4, 2025 | FL | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NC0107991908 | Jan 15, 2025 | NC | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| SC0024270281 | Dec 6, 2024 | SC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NC0107615206 | Jan 30, 2024 | NC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| FL2605925403 | Sep 7, 2023 | FL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| FL2584501803 | Jul 25, 2023 | FL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| FL8964858903 | Jun 28, 2023 | FL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| FL8822341109 | Oct 11, 2019 | FL | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| FL8896692009 | May 8, 2019 | FL | 0 | 3 | No | No | Injury |
| FL8771672808 | Aug 6, 2018 | FL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| FL8725377008 | Jul 19, 2018 | FL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| FL8722853708 | Jun 20, 2018 | FL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| FL8720106608 | May 9, 2018 | FL | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| FL8707811008 | Apr 4, 2018 | FL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| FL8535365906 | Sep 6, 2016 | FL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| FL8525671106 | Jul 26, 2016 | FL | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| FL8655907706 | Jun 29, 2016 | FL | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| FL8530625706 | Jun 13, 2016 | FL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| FL8655909706 | Jun 9, 2016 | FL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| FL8655794906 | May 5, 2016 | FL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| FL8378314004 | May 23, 2014 | FL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| FL7634321500 | Mar 19, 2010 | FL | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| OCALA FL | FL | 15 | 0 |
| SEFFNER FL | FL | 13 | 1 |
| PALM COAST FL | FL | 9 | 0 |
| OAKLAND FL | FL | 8 | 0 |
| I-40 | NC | 7 | 1 |
| ORLANDO FL | FL | 5 | 0 |
| PALMETTO FL | FL | 5 | 0 |
| WINTER GARDEN FL | FL | 5 | 0 |
| YULEE FL | FL | 5 | 0 |
| BRADENTON FL | FL | 4 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 34 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 16 | 3 |
| 393.100(a) | No or improper load securement | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 5 |
| 390.21(b) | Carrier name and/or USDOT Number not displayed as required | General/Admin | 4 | 0 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 |
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 393.95(a) | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 393.118 | No/improper lumber/building materials securement | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 393.75(a) | Flat tire or fabric exposed | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
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