Is Gilchrist Construction Company Safe? DOT 428501 – Safety Rating, Crashes & Violations

This carrier is active. Review the inspection and crash data below.

Gilchrist Construction Company is a registered motor carrier with the FMCSA under USDOT number 428501. The company operates from Alexandria, LA and maintains an active operating status with 40 power units and 56 drivers on record.

Safety Rating

FMCSA Safety Rating

— Not Rated

No formal safety rating has been assigned to Gilchrist Construction Company by the FMCSA. View official FMCSA record →

Inspection Summary

All-time Inspections

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Vehicle OOS

15 inspections — relatively low volume, which may indicate a smaller or newer carrier.

OOS Rate33.33%

The out-of-service (OOS) rate represents the percentage of inspections that resulted in the carrier being placed out of service. 33.3% — above the national vehicle OOS average of ~21%. Review BASICS scores below.

Crash History

Crash Records

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Tow-Away

6 crashes on record. This is within a common range for active carriers — assess relative to fleet size and inspection volume.

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Carrier Insight

Gilchrist Construction Company is a medium-sized motor carrier operating in Louisiana. With 15 total inspections on record, the carrier has an out-of-service rate of 33.3%, which exceeds the national average of approximately 21%. 6 crashes have been reported. Review crash details alongside fleet size and inspection history before making hiring decisions.

Gilchrist Construction Company has not received a formal safety rating from the FMCSA. This is common for smaller or newer carriers and does not necessarily indicate a safety problem.

The company operates 40 power units and employs 56 drivers. This is a mid-sized operation relative to the broader carrier market.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is USDOT Number 428501?

USDOT number 428501 is assigned to Gilchrist Construction Company, an active motor carrier registered with the FMCSA, based in Alexandria, LA.

How many inspections has Gilchrist Construction Company had?

Gilchrist Construction Company has recorded 15 total inspections with 5 out-of-service orders, representing an OOS rate of 33.33%.

Where is Gilchrist Construction Company located?

Gilchrist Construction Company is headquartered at 5709 New York Ave, Alexandria, LA 71302.

What does "Not Rated" mean?

"Not Rated" means the FMCSA has not conducted a formal compliance review for this carrier. It does not indicate a safety problem — many active carriers operate without a formal rating.

Is zero crashes always a good sign?

Generally yes, but context matters. A carrier with zero crashes and very few inspections may simply have limited road exposure. Always review crash data alongside inspection volume and fleet size.

What is a normal OOS rate?

The national average vehicle out-of-service rate is approximately 21%. Driver OOS averages around 5%. Rates significantly above these thresholds may indicate recurring compliance issues.

How often is FMCSA data updated?

FMCSA publishes updated carrier data monthly. This page reflects the most recent available snapshot, updated on the date shown above.

Data sourced from the FMCSA Open Data Portal. Updated monthly. DOT# 428501 · Last updated: 2026-03-09. View official FMCSA record →

Gilchrist Construction Company (DOT# 428501) – FMCSA Carrier Profile