Palto Logistics LLC Safety Record

DOT# 4300254 · Lafayette, LA 70501 · 3373392373

C

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

Last inspected 02/11/2026

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, Palto Logistics LLC (DOT# 4300254) in Lafayette, Louisiana has 11 inspections on record with 33 violations and a 63.6% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: C. Active common authority.

11 Inspections
63.6% Vehicle OOS Rate
0 Crashes
7 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 63.6%
Carrier: 63.6% (7 of 11) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 27.3%
Carrier: 27.3% (3 of 11) National: 6.4%
10% OOS rate better than 10% 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.

33 total violations across 11 inspections
10 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (30%)
Vehicle Maintenance
18
Unsafe Driving
2
Hours of Service
12
Driver Fitness
1

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 4 states: FL, LA, MS, TX
Level 1: 2 (18%) Level 2: 6 (55%) Level 3: 3 (27%)
2 of 5 recent inspections had vehicle out-of-service violations
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
02/11/2026 LA 2 0 1
02/10/2026 LA 2 0 1
02/09/2026 TX 3 0 0
02/07/2026 TX 2 1 1
02/02/2026 LA 1 1 0
01/05/2026 LA 2 1 0
12/11/2025 LA 2 3 0
12/08/2025 LA 1 1 0
12/04/2025 MS 3 0 0
11/26/2025 LA 3 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 MC1674628
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 Southwind Risk Retention Group INC $750 11/06/2025

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 7
Drivers 7
Fleet Size Small Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat No
Operating Since 09/24/2024
MCS-150 Filed 20251114 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 110,766
Address 107 Mercer Lane, Lafayette, LA 70501