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40/100
✗ Do Not Tender
No active for-hire authority. Cannot legally haul freight for hire.
Gilco Group
DOT 3218646 · Merced, CA
Report generated: June 8, 2026 at 6:28 PM
✗Authorized for hire?
✗Active insurance?
✗Safety record clean?
✓No fraud flags?
✓No prior revocations?
Carrier Summary

Gilco Group (DOT 3218646) is a California-based intrastate carrier headquartered in Merced, CA. As of June 8, 2026 at 6:28 PM, operating authority is active but without for-hire authority. TruckGraph has detected 3 risk signals on this carrier, including: elevated vehicle out-of-service rate; unsafe driving violation on record. TruckGraph rates this carrier "Do Not Tender" based on FMCSA compliance data, inspection history, insurance status, and network connection analysis. Last synced: June 8, 2026 at 6:28 PM.

FMCSA Public Record
Gilco Group
DOT Number3218646
MC Number—
Street935 W 18TH STREET
City / StateMerced, CA 95340
Phone2092014519
Operation typeIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
Authority age7 yr 6 mo
MCS-150 filed07/16/2024
Company officerKenneth Gilgenberg Jr
Power units17
Total drivers20
Authority Status
Common (for-hire)—
Contract (for-hire)—
Broker—
TruckGraph Intelligence
Risk Signals
●Elevated vehicle out-of-service rate
●Unsafe driving violation on record
●No active insurance filing on record
✓ OFAC Sanctions: Clear
Connection Chain
OOS rate 40.0% vs. national avg 22.26% — above average
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Power Units
17
Fleet
Drivers
20
Total
Inspections
5
On record
Crashes
0
On record
OOS Rate
40.0%
↑ Avg 22.26%
Authority Age
7 yr 6 mo
Since 2018
Violation Categories — Last 24 Months
Hours of Service
5 insp (100%)
Unsafe Driving
5 insp (100%)· 1 viol
Driver Fitness
5 insp (100%)
Controlled Substances
5 insp (100%)
Vehicle Maintenance
4 insp (80%)· 3 viol
Inspection History
5 total · OOS rate 40.0%
DateStateLevelDriver OOSVehicle OOSResult
3/26/2025CAII00Pass
9/18/2024CAII00Pass
4/15/2025CAII00Pass
10/9/2025CAII05OOS
6/4/2025CAIII01OOS
Crash History
0 total on record

No crash records on file.

Insurance Status
⚠ No active insurance filing on record
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Location
935 W 18TH STREET, Merced, CA, 95340 · Open in Maps →
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Authority Timeline
Authority GrantedDec 2018
FMCSA issued operating authority
Active USDOT — No for-hire authorityCurrent
USDOT record is active but no for-hire operating authority is currently granted

Source: FMCSA compliance records, inspection data, crash records, insurance filings, and TruckGraph analysis. View methodology

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gilco Group authorized to operate?

Gilco Group'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 Gilco Group's safety record?

Gilco Group has 5 roadside inspections on record with an out-of-service rate of 40.0%. Crash history shows 0 incidents. Review the full safety profile above before making a freight decision.

How many trucks does Gilco Group operate?

Gilco Group operates 17 power units with approximately 20 drivers.

Is Gilco Group insured?

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

Has Gilco Group had any risk indicators?

Gilco Group has a risk score of 40/100 (Caution) with 3 active risk signals. Review the risk section above and verify independently before tendering.

What is the DOT number for Gilco Group?

Gilco Group's DOT number is 3218646. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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Truck Graph. (2026). Gilco Group Safety Record, DOT 3218646. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/3218646
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"Gilco Group Safety Record, DOT 3218646." Truck Graph, Jun 8, 2026, https://truckgraph.com/carriers/3218646
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