Defiance Energy Services LLC Safety Record
DOT# 1774183 · Shreveport, LA 71101 · 3183775755
Below-average safety record — scored 54/100. Elevated out-of-service rates or crash history.
Last inspected 02/19/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 54/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Defiance Energy Services LLC (DOT# 1774183) in Shreveport, Louisiana has 57 inspections on record with 171 violations and a 50.9% vehicle out-of-service rate and 7 crashes. Safety grade: D (below-average 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 · 171 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 · 57 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/19/2026 | LA | 6 | 0 |
| 01/01/2026 | LA | 0 | 0 |
| 12/17/2025 | TX | 0 | 0 |
| 11/16/2025 | TX | 0 | 0 |
| 11/04/2025 | LA | 3 | 0 |
| 10/04/2025 | TX | 0 | 1 |
| 10/02/2025 | LA | 0 | 0 |
| 09/12/2025 | LA | 0 | 0 |
| 08/11/2025 | TX | 0 | 0 |
| 06/25/2025 | LA | 1 | 0 |
Crash History · 7 records
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19-NOV-25 | LA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 17-DEC-24 | LA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 12-AUG-24 | LA | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 11-JAN-26 | LA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 11-JAN-25 | LA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 02-MAY-25 | LA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 01-SEP-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 | Everest National Insurance Company | $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.