Gopher Express

White Plains, NY

DOT 893211

Company Profile

Years in Business: 24 years - First Registered in Jul. 2000

Last Report Filed with FMCSA: 1 year ago

Company Information

Legal Name

gopher express inc

DOT Number

893211

Registration Date

13/07/2000

Business Type

corporation

Entity Type

Carrier

Company Officers

Officer 1

peter s watson

Filling Information

MSC-150 Date

24/01/2024

Added Date

13/07/2000

Cargo Types

Household Goods

Key Metrics

High-level performance indicators to quickly assess the company's scale and activity.

Annual Miles (2023)

70,000

Filled: 24/01/2024

Driver Statistics

Total drivers registered with the FMCSA.

2

Total Drivers

0

CDL

Fleet Size:
B
- 2-3

2

Total Trucks

Safety Information

Detailed safety guidelines and procedures to ensure compliance and minimize risks.

Violations

Total
Severe (Out of Service)
Driver Unfit to Drive
Unsafe Driving
Tired Driver
Vehicle Not Well Maintained

Violations explained

These are all the recorded violations for Gopher Express

Total: All recorded violations.
Severe (Out of Service): Critical violations halting operations until fixed. (The truck or the driver cannot drive and it would be illegal for them to do so.)
Driver Unfit to Drive: Violations regarding driver qualifications (medical, CDL, documents). For example, they are supposed to wear eyeglasses but are found driving without them.
Unsafe Driving: Violations like speeding, improper lane changes, ignoring traffic signs.
Tired Driver: Violations of driving/rest period rules preventing fatigue.
Vehicle Not Well Maintained: Vehicle-related violations (brakes, lights, cargo security, mechanical).

Monthly Risk Score

5 measures combined monthly score

The Risk Score evaluates each carrier's safety performance, combining key factors to provide a comprehensive safety assessment.

Purpose of the Risk Score: The score identifies carriers with higher safety risks by analyzing critical safety factors and providing actionable insights for improvement.

Factors Included in the Score: Combines unsafe driving, hours of service, driver fitness, substance use, and vehicle maintenance measures into a single metric.

Weight Distribution: Each factor is weighted based on its impact on safety, with unsafe driving and compliance having the highest influence.

Data Sources: Derived from regulatory records, inspection results, and carrier-reported data, ensuring a robust and accurate evaluation.

Use of the Risk Score: Helps stakeholders identify high-risk carriers, prioritize interventions, and promote safer practices across the transportation industry.

Drivers

Overview of vehicle assets and their allocation for operational needs.

Driver & Distance Allocation

Breakdown of driver assignments by route type and trip distance.

Local(< 100 mi)

Long-Distance(> 100 mi)

Total

Out-of-State202

No in-state trips recorded for this period.

Inspections

This is a list of FMCSA inspections from highway stops, conducted either randomly by highway patrol or at weigh stations.

REPORT #
STATE
DATE↓
DRIVER VIOLATIONS
VEHICLE VIOLATIONS
UNSAFE DRIVING VIOLATIONS
DRIVER FATIGUE VIOLATIONS
SUBSTANCES OR ALCOHOL VIOLATIONS
VEHICLE MAINT. VIOLATIONS
8L29000583NY2024-08-29000004
3119I00281CT2019-05-17000000

Safety Inspection and Failures Results

Inspections per year

Inspections

2

Total Inspections

3

Inspections per 100k miles

Inspections

0

Failed Inspections

0

Driver Failures

0

Vehicle Failures

Violations

This is a list of violations that occurred during FMCSA inspections.

Insp Date

Category

Severe Failure

Violation Details

2024-08-29Vehicle MaintenanceNoLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative.
2024-08-29Vehicle MaintenanceNoLighting - Reflex reflector(s) missing or improper
2024-08-29Vehicle MaintenanceNoExhaust - System discharging from a truck or truck-tractor at a location other than at the rear of the cab
2024-08-29Vehicle MaintenanceNoExhaust - Not securely fastened to the vehicle
2024-08-29Vehicle MaintenanceNoLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative
2024-08-29Vehicle MaintenanceNoLighting - Reflex reflector(s) missing or improper.
2024-08-29Vehicle MaintenanceNoExhaust - System discharging from a truck or truck-tractor at a location other than at the rear of the cab.
2024-08-29Vehicle MaintenanceNoExhaust - Not securely fastened to the vehicle.

Violations

9

Total Violations

13

Violations per 100k miles