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Carrier Profile · DOT 2187033

Edward Gatson

Private Carrier · Not For HireLake Charles, LA 70611
Updated 2026-05-29T12:34:25.215Z·By Sarah Chen, Lead Safety Analyst·Reviewed by James Rodriguez·Methodology v2.1

Edward Gatson has a fleet of 1 power units and 1 drivers. It does not hold for-hire operating authority and may operate as a private carrier. No roadside inspection history is on record.

Identity
Legal nameEdward Gatson
DBA
DOT #2187033
MC #
CityLake Charles
StateLouisiana
ZIP70611
Authority age14.8y
StatusActive (No Auth)
Common authorityNot authorized
Contract authorityNot authorized
Broker authorityNot authorized
OperationIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
MCS-150 filed08/29/2011
Company officerEdward Gatson
FMCSA SAFER →FMCSA Safety Scores (SMS) →
Fleet size
1
Power units
Drivers
1
Total drivers
Inspections
0
On record
Crashes
0
On record
OOS Rate
No inspections on record

Source: FMCSA compliance records, Truck Graph analysis. View methodology

Location

1200 YOU WINN ROAD, Lake Charles, LA, 70611

1200 YOU WINN ROAD, LAKE CHARLES, LA, 70611Open in Maps →

Inspection history

0 total inspections. OOS rate: N/A%. Showing last 5.

No inspection records found.

Source: FMCSA inspection records. View methodology

Crash history

0 crashes on record. Showing last 3.

No crash records found.

Source: FMCSA crash records. View methodology

Insurance status

Current insurance filing on record with FMCSA.

No active insurance filing found. Verify directly with carrier.

Source: FMCSA insurance filings. View methodology

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Authority timeline

Key events in this carrier's operating authority history.

Authority Granted
Aug 2011
FMCSA issued operating authority
Active
Current
Authority currently active

Source: FMCSA authority records and revocation orders. View methodology

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Frequently asked

Edward Gatson

Answers from verified compliance records.

Is Edward Gatson authorized to operate?

Edward Gatson's USDOT number is active but it does not hold operating authority for for-hire interstate operations. It may operate as a private carrier. Verify status before tendering.

What is Edward Gatson's safety record?

Edward Gatson does not have a substantial inspection history on record. This may indicate limited interstate operations.

How many trucks does Edward Gatson operate?

Edward Gatson operates 1 power units with approximately 1 drivers.

Is Edward Gatson insured?

Insurance filing details are not available in the current dataset. Verify directly with the carrier before tendering.

Has Edward Gatson had any risk indicators?

No risk indicators have been detected for Edward Gatson as of the most recent data sync.

What is the DOT number for Edward Gatson?

Edward Gatson's DOT number is 2187033. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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Sarah Chen
Lead Safety Analyst · 12 years freight intelligence
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James Rodriguez
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