Gold State Transportation INC
Pinole, CA
Profile data updated Jul 1, 2026 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Mixed
FMCSA data ↓
1
Power Units
1
Drivers
FMCSA since 2025 (1 yr)
Authority Age
Not Rated
Safety Rating
Company Overview
GOLD STATE TRANSPORTATION INC is an active carrier & broker registered with the FMCSA since February 2025. Based in Pinole, CA, they operate a fleet of 1 power unit. They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (beyond 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Box Truck, Dry Van and Hotshot.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Gold State Transportation INC operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Gold State Transportation INC is authorized to transport the following 1 cargo type:
Operations Scope
Driver Information
1
Total Drivers
1
Interstate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by GOLD STATE TRANSPORTATION INC
1 truck and 1 trailer identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Jun 16, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Ram, Big Tex. Equipment breakdown: 1 STRAIGHT TRUCK, 1 SEMI-TRAILER. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (2 vehicle types)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 50% |
| SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 50% |
Trailers (1 on record)
Trailers recorded pulling under this carrier's DOT number in FMCSA roadside inspections. Individual trailer plates and VINs are listed in the plate and vehicle sections above.
| Semi-trailer | 1 |
| Big Tex | 1 |
| Flatbed or Platform Trailer | 1 |
| 48 ft | 1 |
| 2 axles | 1 |
Vehicle makes (2 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ram | 1 | 50% |
| Big Tex | 1 | 50% |
Spec sheets, common recalls & complaints for the truck models this carrier operates.
License plates on file (2 shown)
Recent active vehicles (2 shown)
Fleet data is aggregated from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling window). Vehicles inspected under this carrier's DOT number are listed. A VIN can appear under multiple carriers over its lifetime if leased, sold, or operated by different fleets at different times. Recall status is VIN-specific — use the NHTSA recall lookup linked on each vehicle above to see whether a given VIN has open (unremedied) recalls, or verify with the OEM dealer.
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Safety Performance
Below Average
Above average OOS rates
O Trucking Safety Grade
3
Inspections
24 months
3
Violations
Total found
1
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✓ Better than national average (-6.2%)
✗ Worse than national average (+27.2%)
Out-of-service rates follow FMCSA's definition: the share of relevant roadside inspections in which at least one out-of-service order was issued. Vehicle rates use level 1, 2 and 5 inspections; driver rates use level 1, 2, 3 and 6. National averages are computed from the same FMCSA inspection data.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/16/2026 | CA | Walk-Around | 1 | 1 |
| 03/11/2026 | CA | Driver Only | 2 | ✓ |
| 02/12/2026 | CA | Full | 0 | ✓ |
Inspection data from FMCSA (24-month window). Updated daily. View full inspection history on FMCSA →
Violation Breakdown
A single inspection can produce more than one out-of-service order, so this is a count of orders, not a rate. See the FMCSA vehicle and driver out-of-service rates in Safety Performance above.
Insurance & Bonding
BIPD
$750,000
ASCOT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
Cargo
Not on file
Bond
Not on file
| Type | Insurance Company | Form | Policy # | Coverage | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIPD | ASCOT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 91X | ASC-2723173-00 | $750,000 | 08/01/2025 |
View Insurance History (2 past records)
| Type | Company | Policy # | Effective | Cancelled | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASCOT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | ASC-2723173-00 | 08/01/2025 | 10/30/2025 | TERM/CANCL | |
| ASCOT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | ASC-2723173-00 | 08/01/2025 | 08/01/2025 | TERM/REPL |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does GOLD STATE TRANSPORTATION INC operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, GOLD STATE TRANSPORTATION INC is inferred to operate: Box Truck, Dry Van and Hotshot.
Is GOLD STATE TRANSPORTATION INC's authority currently active?
GOLD STATE TRANSPORTATION INC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has GOLD STATE TRANSPORTATION INC been in business?
GOLD STATE TRANSPORTATION INC has been registered with the FMCSA since February 2025, making their authority approximately 1 year, 5 months old.
Where is GOLD STATE TRANSPORTATION INC located?
GOLD STATE TRANSPORTATION INC is physically located at 3500 SAVAGE AVE, PINOLE, CA 94564.
Roadside Inspection History 3 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
GOLD STATE TRANSPORTATION INC has been inspected 3 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in CA. Out of these, 1 inspections (about 33%) resulted in an out-of-service order — meaning the truck or driver was held until a violation was fixed. The national average vehicle out-of-service rate is roughly 21%. The most frequently cited violation is 392.2-SLLSOA — 1 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-16 | CA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-03-11 | CA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 2 | — |
| 2026-02-12 | CA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
Most-Cited Violations
Top 3 violation types across this carrier's roadside inspections. Cards in red triggered an out-of-service order — the most serious outcome.
Roadside Violation Profile
1 individual violation from FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months) is itemised for GOLD STATE TRANSPORTATION INC, of which 1 (100%) placed a driver or vehicle out of service. Itemised records can lag FMCSA's per-inspection totals shown in Violation Breakdown.
| BASIC category | Violations | Out-of-service |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
Source: FMCSA roadside-inspection violation records (rolling 24-month summary). Counts reflect citations across all inspections under this carrier's DOT number; see Inspection History for individual inspection events. Violation severity and CSA percentile scores are shown in the Safety & Compliance section.
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