Gulf Relay LLC
Clinton, MS
Profile data updated Jul 25, 2026 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Caution
FMCSA data ↓
249
Power Units
247
Drivers
FMCSA since 2010 (15 yrs)
Authority Age
Not Rated
Safety Rating
Company Overview
GULF RELAY LLC is an active carrier & broker registered with the FMCSA since August 2010. Based in Clinton, MS, they operate a fleet of 249 power units with 247 CDL drivers. They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (beyond 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Reefer, Flatbed, Movers, Box Truck and Doubles/Triples.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Gulf Relay LLC operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tractors | 248 | 0 | 0 | 248 |
| Trailers | 600 | 25 | 0 | 625 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Gulf Relay LLC is authorized to transport the following 7 cargo types:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 247
MCS-150 Mileage: 20,968,205 miles (2024)
Driver Information
247
Total Drivers
247
CDL Drivers
247
Interstate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by GULF RELAY LLC
210 trucks and 271 trailers identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: May 12, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Utility Trailer Manufacturer, Freightliner, Mack. Equipment breakdown: 270 SEMI-TRAILER, 206 TRUCK TRACTOR, 4 STRAIGHT TRUCK. Out-of-service rate is 12.1% — about 1 in 8 inspections finds something serious enough to park the truck. Worth asking the carrier about their preventive-maintenance program. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (4 vehicle types)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| SEMI-TRAILER | 270 | 56% |
| TRUCK TRACTOR | 206 | 43% |
| STRAIGHT TRUCK | 4 | 1% |
| FULL TRAILER | 1 | 0% |
Trailers (271 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 | 270 |
| Full Trailer | 1 |
| Utility Trailer | 166 |
| Vanguard National | 53 |
| Great Dane | 18 |
| Wabash | 7 |
| Vang | 4 |
| Cimc Vehic | 3 |
| Trlr | 2 |
| Comm | 2 |
| Unpublishe | 2 |
| Comr | 2 |
| Dorsey Tra | 1 |
| Ute Traile | 1 |
| Brewer Uti | 1 |
| Utit | 1 |
| Van Art. I | 1 |
Vehicle makes (15 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Utility Trailer Manufacturer | 177 | 37% |
| Freightliner | 96 | 20% |
| Mack | 68 | 14% |
| Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | 65 | 14% |
| Peterbilt | 27 | 6% |
| Great Dane Trailers | 18 | 4% |
| International | 9 | 2% |
| Wabash Vans | 7 | 1% |
| Volvo Truck | 6 | 1% |
| Kenworth | 3 | 1% |
| Reitnouer Inc | 1 | 0% |
| Stoughton Trailers | 1 | 0% |
| Utility Trailer | 1 | 0% |
| Pitts Trailers | 1 | 0% |
| Vanguard National | 1 | 0% |
License plates on file (20 shown, most recent first)
| Plate | State | Vehicle | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V0752HY | TN | Internatio TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | May 2026 |
| 053063T | TN | Vanguard National SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | May 2026 |
| 116559A | MS | Comr SEMI-TRAILER | 4 | May 2026 |
| A535951 | MS | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | May 2026 |
| 120513A | MS | Utility Trailer SEMI-TRAILER | 5 | May 2026 |
| A536072 | MS | Peterbilt TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | May 2026 |
| A536086 | MS | Mack Truck TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | May 2026 |
| 19157A | MS | Utility Trailer SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | May 2026 |
| A524248 | MS | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 5 | May 2026 |
| A535908 | MS | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | May 2026 |
| 113084A | MS | Utility Trailer SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | May 2026 |
| 149503A | MS | Utility Trailer SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | May 2026 |
| A536003 | MS | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 5 | May 2026 |
| 120510A | MS | Utility Trailer SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | May 2026 |
| A536091 | UK | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 6 | Apr 2026 |
| 101848A | MS | Wabash SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | Apr 2026 |
| A530026 | MS | Peterbilt TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | Apr 2026 |
| A535928 | MS | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 5 | Apr 2026 |
| 129254A | MS | Vanguard National SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | Apr 2026 |
| 129253A | MS | Vanguard National SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | Apr 2026 |
Plate registrations span 9 states: MS (443) · TN (28) · UK (4) · NJ (1) · VA (1) · MO (1) · IL (1) · LA (1) · …
Recent active vehicles (12 shown of 481)
Showing the most recently active 12 vehicles. Full fleet records are available via direct VIN search.
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
Good
Below national average OOS rates
O Trucking Safety Grade
442
Inspections
24 months
296
Violations
Total found
59
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✓ Better than national average (-6.1%)
✓ Better than national average (-9.7%)
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/21/2026 | MS | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/21/2026 | MS | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/17/2026 | TN | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 07/16/2026 | MS | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/15/2026 | IL | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/14/2026 | TX | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/14/2026 | AR | Full | 2 | ✓ |
| 07/14/2026 | GA | Driver Only | 4 | ✓ |
| 07/13/2026 | VA | Full | 1 | ✓ |
| 07/13/2026 | MS | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/11/2026 | MS | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/07/2026 | MD | Walk-Around | 2 | 1 |
| 07/01/2026 | MS | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 06/30/2026 | TN | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 06/30/2026 | MS | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
Showing 15 of 442 inspections.
Inspection data from FMCSA (24-month window). Updated daily. View full inspection history on FMCSA →
Violation Breakdown
Insurance & Bonding
BIPD
Self-Insured / N/A
PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO.
Cargo
Not on file
Bond
Not on file
| Type | Insurance Company | Form | Policy # | Coverage | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIPD | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | 82 | B-13659 | Self-Insured / N/A | 09/01/2021 |
View Insurance History (20 past records)
| Type | Company | Policy # | Effective | Cancelled | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. | PK2013MCA00531 | 09/07/2013 | 11/29/2013 | TERM/CANCL | |
| NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. | PK2014MCA00531 | 09/07/2014 | 11/26/2014 | TERM/CANCL | |
| NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. | PK2013MCA00531 | 09/07/2013 | 10/31/2013 | TERM/REPL | |
| NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. | PK2014MCA00531 | 09/07/2014 | 10/23/2014 | TERM/REPL | |
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | HMU200117-02 | 04/10/2020 | 09/24/2021 | TERM/CANCL | |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BA0712830 | 09/07/2015 | 09/21/2016 | TERM/CANCL | |
| HALLMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 77HR1954D8 | 04/10/2020 | 09/11/2021 | TERM/CANCL | |
| STARR INDEMNITY & LIABILITY INSURANCE COMPANY | 1000072687171 | 09/07/2017 | 09/07/2018 | CANCEL | |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA08579301 | 09/07/2016 | 09/07/2017 | TERM/REPL | |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BA0712830 | 09/07/2015 | 09/07/2016 | TERM/REPL | |
| NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. | PK2014MCA00531 | 10/23/2014 | 09/07/2015 | CANCEL | |
| NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. | PK2013MCA00531 | 01/24/2014 | 09/07/2014 | TERM/REPL | |
| NOVA CASUALTY COMPANY | STU-CL-0010544-1 | 09/07/2012 | 09/07/2013 | CANCEL | |
| NOVA CASUALTY COMPANY | STU-CL-0010544-0 | 09/07/2011 | 09/07/2012 | CANCEL | |
| GRAMERCY INSURANCE COMPANY | GIC 23-1921-00516 | 09/07/2010 | 09/06/2011 | NAMECHG | |
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | HMU200117-02 | 04/10/2020 | 09/01/2021 | TERM/REPL | |
| HALLMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 77HR1954D8 | 04/10/2020 | 09/01/2021 | TERM/REPL | |
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | HMB200123 | 09/07/2018 | 04/10/2020 | TERM/REPL | |
| NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. | PK2013MCA00531 | 10/31/2013 | 02/25/2014 | TERM/CANCL | |
| NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. | PK2013MCA00531 | 10/31/2013 | 01/24/2014 | TERM/REPL |
Insurance data sourced from FMCSA. Updated daily. Verify on FMCSA →
Crash History
18
Total Crashes
0
Fatalities
2
Injuries
18
Tow-Aways
18 FMCSA-recordable
| Date | State | Location | Fatal | Injuries | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/07/2026 | AR | LITTLE ROCK, AR | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 05/12/2026 | TX | CANTON, TX | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 04/17/2026 | GA | GA | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 02/25/2026 | VA | Not Reported, VA | 0 | 1 | Yes |
| 01/07/2026 | MS | TUPELO, MS | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 12/17/2025 | MS | JACKSON, MS | 0 | 1 | Yes |
| 11/08/2025 | AL | FAIRHOPE, AL | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 11/07/2025 | MS | MAGEE, MS | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 09/17/2025 | NC | CONCORD, NC | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 08/21/2025 | MS | CORINTH, MS | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 08/08/2025 | IL | CHICAGO, IL | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 06/23/2025 | GA | Unknown, GA | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 05/26/2025 | TX | HOUSTON, TX | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 05/12/2025 | NC | FRANKLIN, NC | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 04/07/2025 | AL | TUSCALOOSA, AL | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 12/03/2024 | VA | VA | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 10/31/2024 | MS | WARREN, MS | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 09/23/2024 | GA | UNINCORPORATED, GA | 0 | 0 | Yes |
Crash data from FMCSA. Does not include driver information per federal privacy requirements. View full crash report on FMCSA →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does GULF RELAY LLC operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, GULF RELAY LLC is inferred to operate: Reefer, Flatbed, Movers, Box Truck and Doubles/Triples.
Is GULF RELAY LLC's authority currently active?
GULF RELAY LLC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has GULF RELAY LLC been in business?
GULF RELAY LLC has been registered with the FMCSA since August 2010, making their authority approximately 15 years, 11 months old.
Where is GULF RELAY LLC located?
GULF RELAY LLC is physically located at 1021 CLINTON INDUSTRIAL PARK ROAD, CLINTON, MS 39056.
Roadside Inspection History 442 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
GULF RELAY LLC has been inspected 442 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in MS, LA, TN. Out of these, 47 inspections (about 11%) 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 395.24 — 15 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-21 | MS | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-21 | MS | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-17 | TN | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-07-16 | MS | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-15 | IL | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-14 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-14 | AR | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 2 | — |
| 2026-07-14 | GA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 4 | — |
| 2026-07-13 | VA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 1 | — |
| 2026-07-13 | MS | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-11 | MS | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-07 | MD | Level 2 · Walk-around | 2 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-07-01 | MS | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-30 | TN | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-30 | MS | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-30 | GA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-06-26 | MS | Level 2 · Walk-around | 2 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-06-26 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-25 | MS | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-25 | TN | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 3 | OOS · 2 |
| 2026-06-22 | AR | Level 2 · Walk-around | 2 | — |
| 2026-06-18 | LA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-17 | WA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-06-16 | TX | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-16 | AR | Level 2 · Walk-around | 2 | — |
Showing 25 of 442 inspections. View full history →
Most-Cited Violations
Top 10 violation types across this carrier's roadside inspections. Cards in red triggered an out-of-service order — the most serious outcome.
Roadside Violation Profile
Across FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months), GULF RELAY LLC was cited for 215 violations, of which 53 (25%) placed a driver or vehicle out of service.
| BASIC category | Violations | Out-of-service |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 118 | 49 |
| Unsafe Driving | 55 | 0 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 37 | 0 |
| Driver Fitness | 5 | 4 |
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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