Pelican Transportation INC Safety Record

DOT# 494065 · Marrero, LA 70072 · 5043412871

C

Average safety record — scored 40/100. This carrier's inspection results are typical for the industry.

Last inspected 03/22/2026

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

Vehicle OOS Rate 20/30 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, Pelican Transportation INC (DOT# 494065) in Marrero, Louisiana has 15 inspections on record with 41 violations and a 33.3% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: C. Active common authority.

15 Inspections
33.3% Vehicle OOS Rate
0 Crashes
22 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 33.3%
Carrier: 33.3% (5 of 15) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 33.3%
Carrier: 33.3% (5 of 15) National: 6.4%
28% OOS rate better than 28% 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.

41 total violations across 15 inspections
10 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (24%)
Vehicle Maintenance
26
Unsafe Driving
7
Hours of Service
4
Driver Fitness
4

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: AR, IA, LA, MN, MO, MT, SD, TX
Level 1: 2 (13%) Level 2: 7 (47%) Level 3: 6 (40%)
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/22/2026 LA 2 0 0
03/04/2026 LA 3 0 0
11/05/2025 LA 3 0 1
10/22/2025 TX 2 0 0
07/18/2025 MT 2 0 2
05/29/2025 MO 3 0 0
05/05/2025 LA 2 0 1
09/17/2024 IA 3 0 0
08/20/2024 SD 3 0 1
06/08/2024 IA 1 2 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 MC1145952
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 Everest National Insurance Company $1,000 04/17/2020

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 22
Drivers 11
Fleet Size Small Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat Yes
Operating Since 08/11/1992
MCS-150 Filed 20250114 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 204,760
Address 4951 River Road, Marrero, LA 70072