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Carrier profile · USDOT 1228509 · MC-866821 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Gils Contracting Inc

Cowen, WV · Intrastate (Non-Hazmat) for-hire carrier · Since 2004
No MC authorityNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsGrain, Feed, HayConstruction
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (304) 226-5874
12
Power units
5
Drivers
1
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
50K
Annual miles
22 yr
Registered
95
/ 100
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MCS-150 not updated in over 2 years: FMCSA requires a biennial update.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity15/20

Composite of public FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection and crash records weighted against the national fleet. Decision support, not an official FMCSA safety rating.

Safety

FMCSA inspections & crashes · 24 mo · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Vehicle out-of-service
—
National 22.26% · 1 of 1 inspections · needs 3+
Driver out-of-service
—
National 6.67% · 0 of 1 inspections · needs 3+
Crashes
0
0 fatal0 injury0 tow-away
Crash rate 0.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
1
Driver inspections
1
Vehicle inspections
1
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Not rated

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026

No operating authority (MC/FF docket) on file. Private and intrastate carriers don't need one; interstate for-hire carriers and brokers do.

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
12
Power units
12
Trucks
3
Tractors owned
16
Trailers owned
5
Drivers
5
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)Authorized for HireExempt for Hire
Cargo carried
Logs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsGrain, Feed, HayConstruction
Annual mileage
50,000 mi (2023)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
1228509
MC / docket
MC-866821
Legal name
Gils Contracting Inc
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)
First registered
Mar 28, 2004
Last MCS-150
Sep 3, 2024
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
5 (5)
Hazmat
No
Business type
—

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Shared phone number
Same phone number as 2 other active USDOTs.
Shared email address
Same email address as 2 other active USDOTs.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
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Frequently asked

What is Gils Contracting Inc's USDOT number?

Gils Contracting Inc's USDOT number is 1228509 and its docket number is MC-866821.

Is Gils Contracting Inc authorized to operate?

It does not hold MC operating authority, which private and intrastate carriers do not need.

What is Gils Contracting Inc's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 1 roadside inspections, and 0 reportable crashes (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Gils Contracting Inc's fleet?

12 power units and 5 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Sep 3, 2024.

Where is Gils Contracting Inc located?

Gils Contracting Inc is located at 223 Old Birch Road, Cowen, WV, 26206-8639. Phone: (304) 226-5874.

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