Berard Transportation INC Safety Record
DOT# 238912 · New Iberia, LA 70560 · 3372296326
Good safety record — scored 20/100. Below-average out-of-service rates and few crashes.
Last inspected 02/08/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 20/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Berard Transportation INC (DOT# 238912) in New Iberia, Louisiana has 41 inspections on record with 18 violations and a 4.9% vehicle out-of-service rate and 5 crashes. Safety grade: B. Inactive 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 · 18 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 · 41 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/08/2026 | MS | 0 | 0 |
| 02/04/2026 | LA | 0 | 0 |
| 01/20/2026 | TX | 0 | 0 |
| 12/10/2025 | FL | 0 | 0 |
| 08/05/2025 | MO | 0 | 0 |
| 08/05/2025 | MO | 0 | 0 |
| 07/24/2025 | AR | 0 | 0 |
| 05/12/2025 | LA | 1 | 0 |
| 04/22/2025 | CA | 0 | 0 |
| 04/20/2025 | CA | 0 | 0 |
Crash History · 5 records
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29-JAN-25 | LA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 16-JUL-24 | TX | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 14-JUN-25 | AL | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 10-OCT-24 | LA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 04-MAY-24 | LA | 0 | 4 | 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 | The Gray Insurance Company | $1,000 |
| CARGO | Lexington Insurance Company | N/A |
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.