A Better Way Communications LLC Safety Record

DOT# 4181778 · New Iberia, LA 70563 · 3372248453

C

Average safety record — scored 50/100. This carrier's inspection results are typical for the industry.

Last inspected 02/02/2026

Grade based on FMCSA inspection, crash, and violation data. See methodology →

Vehicle OOS Rate 30/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 20/20 pts
Crash Rate 0/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, A Better Way Communications LLC (DOT# 4181778) in New Iberia, Louisiana has 13 inspections on record with 38 violations and a 76.9% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: C. Active common authority.

13 Inspections
76.9% Vehicle OOS Rate
0 Crashes
3 Power Units

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.

Vehicle OOS Rate 76.9%
Carrier: 76.9% (10 of 13) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 15.4%
Carrier: 15.4% (2 of 13) National: 6.4%
6% OOS rate better than 6% of carriers in Louisiana
38% crash rate better than 38% of carriers in Louisiana

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.

38 total violations across 13 inspections
12 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (32%)
Vehicle Maintenance
28
Unsafe Driving
7
Driver Fitness
3

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.

Inspected across 8 states: AZ, CA, IA, LA, NC, OK, TX, WA
Level 1: 2 (15%) Level 2: 6 (46%) Level 3: 4 (31%) Level 4: 1 (8%)
3 of 5 recent inspections had vehicle out-of-service violations
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
02/02/2026 TX 4 0 0
12/31/2025 TX 2 1 0
11/29/2025 NC 2 6 1
11/27/2025 LA 2 1 0
11/09/2025 OK 1 0 1
09/04/2025 LA 1 0 0
03/31/2025 LA 3 0 0
01/31/2025 LA 3 0 0
12/18/2024 AZ 3 0 0
11/21/2024 CA 2 0 0

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.

MC/MX Number MC1610170
Common Authority Active
Contract Authority N
Broker Authority N
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance Not On File
Surety Bond Not On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Primary Trisura Specialty Insurance Company $750 02/22/2026

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.

Power Units 3
Drivers 5
Fleet Size Small Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat No
Operating Since 01/18/2024
MCS-150 Filed 20251008 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 115,000
Address 506 Grand Pre Blvd Unit C5, New Iberia, LA 70563