Wayne Sanderson Farms Safety Record
DOT# 79127 · Laurel, MS 39440 · 6016494030
Legal name: Sanderson Farms LLC
Average safety record — scored 45/100. This carrier's inspection results are typical for the industry.
Last inspected 01/21/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 45/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Wayne Sanderson Farms (DOT# 79127) in Laurel, Mississippi has 131 inspections on record with 82 violations and a 25.2% vehicle out-of-service rate and 43 crashes, including 6 fatal. Safety grade: C. 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 · 82 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 · 100 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/21/2026 | MS | 0 | 0 |
| 01/12/2026 | TX | 0 | 0 |
| 01/06/2026 | TX | 0 | 0 |
| 12/31/2025 | NC | 0 | 0 |
| 12/31/2025 | MS | 2 | 0 |
| 12/26/2025 | NC | 0 | 0 |
| 12/26/2025 | TX | 0 | 0 |
| 12/24/2025 | MS | 0 | 0 |
| 12/24/2025 | TX | 0 | 0 |
| 12/23/2025 | MS | 0 | 0 |
Crash History · 43 records
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30-SEP-24 | GA | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 30-JUN-25 | TX | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 30-AUG-25 | MS | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 29-JUL-24 | MS | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 28-AUG-25 | NC | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 28-AUG-24 | NC | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 27-AUG-25 | TX | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 26-JUL-24 | NC | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 26-DEC-24 | MS | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 25-SEP-25 | TX | 0 | 1 | 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 | Greenwich Insurance Company | $2,000 |
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.