HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/1282573-paul-n-trahan/ · Checked 2026-10-19 10:13 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
PAUL N TRAHAN
Doing business as PT ENTERPRISE
Do not book until these are resolved · 2 signals
How risk signals workAt least one fact in the FMCSA record should stop a booking until it is cleared up. Confirm the current record on Motus first; it is not a finding of wrongdoing. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
- Operating authority is inactive (last known)Without active authority the company may not haul or broker interstate freight for hire.
- Conditional FMCSA safety ratingRated Apr 17, 2012. FMCSA found safety controls that needed correcting.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Not a live check. FMCSA has not published a Motus record for this carrier, so authority and insurance show the last known status from May 14, 2026. Confirm on Motus ↗ before booking.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗: our copy is the last known status from May 14, 2026. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (337) 212-3188, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC540347.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
No insurance filings were found in the public FMCSA data for this carrier.
Roadside inspections Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
1 of 2 · Louisiana avg 25.1%
1 of 2 · Louisiana avg 5.1%
2 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 26, 2025 | GA | 2 | 5 | No |
| Apr 29, 2025 | TX | 1 | 16 | Yes |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The Louisiana average covers 14,001 vehicle and 19,605 driver inspections of all Louisiana-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
14 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 3 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 21 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Louisiana share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 1 | 57.1% | 78.9% |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 0 | 14.3% | 4.1% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 2 | 14.3% | 7.9% |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | 14.3% | 7.0% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Expired medical examiner's certificate Medical Certificate · Driver Fitness · code 39145B | 2 | 0 |
| Drivers record of duty status not current Incomplete/Wrong Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958F01 | 1 | 1 |
| Driver failing to retain previous 7 days records of duty status Incomplete/Wrong Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958K2 | 1 | 1 |
| No or defective automatic trailer brake Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39343D | 1 | 1 |
| Failure to obey traffic control device Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922C | 1 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone Texting · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLCP | 1 | 0 |
| Inoperable Required Lamp Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939 | 1 | 0 |
| No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395A | 1 | 0 |
| Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395F | 1 | 0 |
| Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment Exhaust Discharge · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39383G | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 18, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Louisiana column is the mix across all Louisiana-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
No reportable crashes in this period.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 1282573 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC540347 |
| Legal name | PAUL N TRAHAN |
| DBA name | PT ENTERPRISE |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 1 |
| Drivers | 1 |
| Annual mileage | 1 (2024) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Conditional (Apr 17, 2012) |
| USDOT number added | Sep 3, 2004 · 22 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Mar 18, 2025 |
Cargo carried
General FreightMotor VehiclesBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsOilfield EquipmentConstruction
Questions about PAUL N TRAHAN
What does PAUL N TRAHAN's operating authority allow?
FMCSA records show no active operating authority for PAUL N TRAHAN (MC540347), so it may not haul regulated interstate freight for hire or broker loads under these dockets.
Which information about PAUL N TRAHAN is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. No insurance filings were found in the public data. There are too few vehicle inspections in the last 24 months to judge the out-of-service rate.
What should I verify before booking PAUL N TRAHAN?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 1282573. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (337) 212-3188, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC540347, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 18, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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