FMCSA Carrier Profile
JAMES G GOBERT INC
DBA: Lake City Trucking
Lake Charles, LA
Active
Authority Active
Satisfactory
Active 25 yrs
Authority
Active
MC-211234 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$1,000,000 BIPD
Safety
Satisfactory
41.0% OOS · 50 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
41.0% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months ended in an out-of-service order — higher than 93% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 25 yrs
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 74.4% — above the 20.7% national average
- 50 FMCSA inspections on record
Operating Authority
MC211234
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $1,000,000 required
Insurance on File
Hartford Fire Insurance Company
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy 83UENOH7246
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Surety bond / trust fund · required
Not on file
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
319385
MC Number
MC-211234
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
MCS-150 Filed
February 23, 2026
FMCSA Registration
June 29, 1988
Authority Reinstated
August 7, 2001
Annual Mileage
219,312 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
5700 Bj Cement Road, Lake Charles, LA 70615
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Kristopher Johnson
Officer 2
James G Gobert
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Out-of-Service Rate
41.0% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
61 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
46.9%
Driver OOS Rate
4.3%
Ranks in the 93rd percentile among carriers with 25–99 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
50
Driver Inspections
19
Vehicle Inspections
39
Total OOS Orders
33
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance102
Unsafe Driving10
Hours of Service6
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate21.1% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (15.6pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate74.4% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (53.7pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
Inspection Records (50)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 20, 2026 | TX | Level II — Walk-Around | PTRB · 1XPXD49X8LD648563 | 7 | Passed |
| July 16, 2026 | LA | Level II — Walk-Around | PETERBILT · 1XPXD49X7JD487961 | 2 | 1 OOS |
| July 9, 2026 | LA | Level II — Walk-Around | PETERBILT · 1XPTD49X8DD195528 | 2 | Passed |
| June 30, 2026 | LA | Level III — Driver Only | PETERBILT · 1XPCD49X2TD809231 | 1 | Passed |
| June 8, 2026 | LA | Level III — Driver Only | KENWORTH · 1NKZX4TXXSJ157582 | 1 | Passed |
| May 25, 2026 | LA | Level II — Walk-Around | PETERBILT · 1XPXD49X8ND788115 | 5 | Passed |
| May 12, 2026 | LA | Level I — Full | PETERBILT · 1XPBD49X2JD472424 | 7 | 2 OOS |
| April 28, 2026 | TX | Level II — Walk-Around | KW · 1XK1DP9XXSJ135165 | 0 | Clean |
| April 14, 2026 | AR | Level I — Full | PETERBILT · 1XPXD49X8ND788115 | 4 | 2 OOS |
| April 9, 2026 | TX | Level II — Walk-Around | PTRB · 1XPCD49X2TD809231 | 3 | 1 OOS |
| April 7, 2026 | LA | Level I — Full | KENWORTH · 1NKZXPTX3RJ345081 | 6 | 3 OOS |
| March 25, 2026 | LA | Level II — Walk-Around | KENWORTH · 1NKZX4TX8SJ157581 | 1 | Passed |
Showing 12 of 50 inspection records
Crash History (4)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
4
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
4
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 4, 2026 | LA | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| November 3, 2025 | LA | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| June 6, 2025 | LA | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| April 13, 2025 | TX | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
LA37
TX7
MS2
OK2
AR1
TN1
Fleet & Equipment (43)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~29
of 42 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~14
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
17
Flatbed
8
Truck
8
Dump
5
Other Trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X2JD472424 | 9 | 6 |
| 2007 Great Dane Trailers | Flatbed · 96 ft | 1GRDM96287H705231 | 5 | 3 |
| 2013 Benson/wabash Aluminium Flatbed | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1TTF532A8D3763900 | 5 | 4 |
| 2025 Kenworth T880 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKZX4TXXSJ157582 | 3 | 1 |
| 2025 Peterbilt 567 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPCD49X4SD698891 | 3 | 3 |
| 2013 Peterbilt 367 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPTD49X8DD195528 | 3 | — |
| 2015 Dragon Esp | Other Trailer · 34 ft | 591SH3429FC116214 | 3 | 2 |
| 2014 Doonan Specialized Trailer | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1D9BV5324E1609711 | 2 | — |
| 2008 Great Dane Trailers | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1GRDM06298H710032 | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 Kenworth T880 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKZX4TX8SJ157581 | 2 | — |
Show all 43 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Kenworth T880 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKZXPTX3RJ345081 | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 Peterbilt 567 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPCX4TX5SD698893 | 2 | — |
| 2013 Benson/wabash Aluminium Flatbed | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1TTF532A3D3763870 | 2 | 2 |
| 2025 Kenworth W990 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XK1DP9XXSJ135165 | 2 | — |
| 2025 Peterbilt 567 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPCD49X2SD698890 | 2 | — |
| 2026 Peterbilt 567 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPCD49X2TD809231 | 2 | 1 |
| 2018 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X3JD498665 | 2 | 1 |
| 2018 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X7JD487961 | 2 | 1 |
| 2020 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X8LD648563 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X8ND788115 | 2 | 1 |
| 2020 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49XXLD648564 | 2 | 2 |
| 2013 Construction Trailer Specialists | Dump · 36 ft | 5TU343625DS001207 | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 Dorsey | Flatbed · 53 ft | 7KYDC5329SED43765 | 2 | — |
| Doon | — | 19DBG532XE1609691 | 1 | — |
| Doon | — | 1D9BV5322D1609710 | 1 | 1 |
| Mate Inc. | — | 1M9A30333LH036275 | 1 | 1 |
| 2026 Kenworth T880 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKZX4EX0TJ231980 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Peterbilt 567 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPCX4TXXND769025 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Peterbilt 367 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPTX4EX2GD320759 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Benson/wabash Aluminium Flatbed | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1TTF482A9G3947330 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Transcraft | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1TTF5320072019709 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 Dragon Esp | Dump · 34 ft | 1UNSH3427MD175650 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X0JD472325 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X3JD472254 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X1LD648243 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X2JD488290 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X5GD315419 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X6LD648562 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Peterbilt 348 | Truck · Class 8 | 2NP3LJ9X3FM284562 | 1 | — |
| Vanr | — | 5DMFABTB08C002529 | 1 | — |
| 2011 Construction Trailer Specialists | Dump · 30 ft | 5TU343024BS000281 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Construction Trailer Specialists | Dump · 36 ft | 5TU343627FS000384 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Construction Trailer Specialists | Dump · 38 ft | 5TU343827JS000195 | 1 | 1 |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| November 2, 2022 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 29, 2019 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 24, 2018 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 24, 2017 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 28, 2015 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 14, 2014 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 22, 2013 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 16, 2012 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 29, 2011 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 23, 2010 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancellation Pending | |
| October 30, 1998 | COMMON | On Record |
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