JAMES G GOBERT INC

AUTHORIZED

DBA: LAKE CITY TRUCKING

5700 BJ CEMENT ROAD, LAKE CHARLES, LA, 70615|(337) 494-6900

USDOT

319385

MC Number

211234

Fleet Size

42

Total Drivers

33

FMCSA-derived snapshot updated: August 30, 2026. This is not a real-time record; verify critical authority, insurance and safety details directly with FMCSA.

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Safety overview

JAMES G GOBERT INC is a mid-size interstate motor carrier based in LAKE CHARLES, Louisiana, operating 42 power units with 33 drivers. CarrierOwl is currently validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal; use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data below as the primary public safety indicators on this page. They have 4 crashes on file. FMCSA records show 63 inspections for this carrier.

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BASIC scores

Under review

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Out-of-service rates vs. national average

An out-of-service order means the driver or vehicle was pulled from operation during a roadside inspection.

Driver OOS rate6.3%
National average6.7%
Vehicle OOS rate48.0%
National average23.4%

For reference, the average driver OOS rate in Louisiana is 9.8% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 27.8% across 11,726 carriers.

Company details

Entity Type
N/A
Carrier Operation
Interstate
Operation Classification
Authorized For Hire, Exempt For Hire
Cargo Carried
N
Hazmat
No
Safety Rating Date
N/A

Inspections

63

Total

56%

Driver %

Driver Inspections63
Vehicle Inspections50
Driver OOS Rate6.3%
Vehicle OOS Rate48.0%

Insurance on file

Liability (BIPD)

Hartford Fire Insurance Company — eff. Sep 1, 2025

$1,000,000ACTIVE

Cargo

Not on file

Surety Bond

Not on file

Trust Fund

Not on file

Source: FMCSA Motus. Imported Aug 4, 2026. Verify current filings directly with FMCSA before relying on them.

Crash history

4

Total Crashes

Fatal Crashes0
Injury Crashes0
Tow Crashes4

Frequently asked questions

Is JAMES G GOBERT INC authorized to operate?

CarrierOwl's FMCSA-derived snapshot for JAMES G GOBERT INC (USDOT #319385) shows "AUTHORIZED" status. The snapshot lists them as an interstate carrier. Verify the current official record with FMCSA before booking a load.

What is JAMES G GOBERT INC's safety record?

JAMES G GOBERT INC has 63 inspections in CarrierOwl's current imported snapshot and 4 matching crashes. They do not show a formal FMCSA safety rating in CarrierOwl's current data. A zero result is limited to the dataset and snapshot window. Verify current BASIC percentiles and crash information directly with FMCSA before relying on them.

How many trucks does JAMES G GOBERT INC operate?

JAMES G GOBERT INC operates 42 power units with 33 drivers on file. That puts them in the mid-size range.

Does JAMES G GOBERT INC transport hazardous materials?

No. JAMES G GOBERT INC does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.

Where is JAMES G GOBERT INC located?

JAMES G GOBERT INC is based in LAKE CHARLES, Louisiana at 5700 BJ CEMENT ROAD, 70615. Phone: (337) 494-6900.

What are JAMES G GOBERT INC's out-of-service rates?

JAMES G GOBERT INC's driver out-of-service rate is 6.3%, compared with the 6.7% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 48.0%, compared with the 23.4% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record.