GAVILAN TRANSPORT
Legal name: GAVILAN TRANSPORT & LOGISTICS LLC
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Before you book GAVILAN TRANSPORT
What the federal record confirms — and what it can't tell you.
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Registered with the FMCSA
USDOT 4308271 is listed as Active.
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No MC operating authority record
Normal for in-state-only carriers. If they are moving you to another state, ask which authority covers them.
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Licensed to cross state lines
Registered as an interstate carrier.
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Not a hazmat carrier
Not flagged for hazardous materials.
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The truck matches this record
Federal rules require an interstate mover's truck to show its name and USDOT number. Look for "GAVILAN TRANSPORT" and 4308271.
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State rules for moves inside Iowa
Iowa requires state authority for in-state household moves (Iowa Department of Transportation). The FMCSA record doesn't show it — ask for the state license or certificate number.
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The estimate is in writing
Get it on paper with the same legal name and USDOT number. For interstate moves, the mover must give you the FMCSA booklet "Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move".
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Insurance and valuation
Ask what liability coverage is included and what full-value protection costs. The federal record shows filings, not your coverage.
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About GAVILAN TRANSPORT
GAVILAN TRANSPORT is a moving company based in Carter Lake, IA that operates a fleet of 1 power unit and 1 driver on file with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier.
GAVILAN TRANSPORT is classified as "Authorized For Hire" with the FMCSA.
Federal cargo records list GAVILAN TRANSPORT as authorized to transport general freight, household goods, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, motor vehicles, logs, poles, beams, lumber, building materials, machinery, large objects, commodities dry bulk, utility, farm supplies, construction, and other: asphalt, dirt, sand, gravel.
This listing is built entirely from GAVILAN TRANSPORT's public FMCSA registration — USDOT #4308271, MC #MC-1678898 — so you can verify it yourself before booking.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is GAVILAN TRANSPORT a licensed moving company?
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GAVILAN TRANSPORT's FMCSA registration is listed as Active (USDOT #4308271). No separate MC operating authority record was found for this carrier — that's normal for intrastate-only or private carriers, which aren't required to hold one.
What is GAVILAN TRANSPORT's USDOT number?
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GAVILAN TRANSPORT's USDOT number is 4308271, and its MC number is MC-1678898. You can look this number up directly on the FMCSA's SAFER system to confirm it matches.
How large is GAVILAN TRANSPORT's fleet?
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GAVILAN TRANSPORT has 1 power unit and 1 driver on file with the FMCSA.
Does GAVILAN TRANSPORT operate locally or across state lines?
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GAVILAN TRANSPORT is registered as an interstate carrier with the FMCSA.
Does GAVILAN TRANSPORT transport hazardous materials?
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No, GAVILAN TRANSPORT is not flagged as a hazardous materials carrier in FMCSA records.
How do I contact GAVILAN TRANSPORT?
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Call GAVILAN TRANSPORT at (531) 215-6887 or email [email protected].
How can I verify GAVILAN TRANSPORT's information myself?
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Search USDOT #4308271 on the FMCSA's SAFER system to see the same federal registration record this page is built from.
Information is sourced from public FMCSA registration records and may change over time. FindTheMovers is not affiliated with the FMCSA or with GAVILAN TRANSPORT. Truck illustration shows the markings federal rules require, not a photo of this company's vehicle.