Jim's South Butane Propane INC Safety Record
DOT# 1586667 · Alexandria, LA 71303 · 3184454561
Excellent safety record — scored 5/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.
Last inspected 03/06/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 5/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Jim's South Butane Propane INC (DOT# 1586667) in Alexandria, Louisiana has 23 inspections on record with 5 violations and a 8.7% vehicle out-of-service rate and 1 crash. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Active common authority.
Out-of-Service Rates vs. National Average
An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.
Violation Categories · 5 total violations
FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.
Inspection History · 23 records
FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.
| Date | State | Veh OOS | Drv OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/06/2026 | LA | 0 | 0 |
| 12/30/2025 | LA | 0 | 0 |
| 12/03/2025 | LA | 0 | 0 |
| 10/22/2025 | LA | 0 | 0 |
| 09/09/2025 | LA | 0 | 0 |
| 08/14/2025 | LA | 0 | 0 |
| 08/08/2025 | LA | 0 | 0 |
| 08/06/2025 | LA | 0 | 0 |
| 05/20/2025 | LA | 0 | 0 |
| 12/17/2024 | LA | 0 | 0 |
Crash History · 1 record
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20-FEB-25 | LA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Authority & Insurance
FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.
| Type | Insurer | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| BIPD/Primary | National Union Fire Ins. Co. of Pitsbgh. Pa | $1,000 |
Fleet Profile
Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.