HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/1812125-penn-transport-llc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 22:37 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
PENN TRANSPORT LLC
Review before booking · 2 signals
How risk signals workFacts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing.
- Liability insurance below the required minimum$750,000 on file; $1,000,000 required.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average37.9% vs Louisiana average 25.1%.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (318) 686-3263, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC658272.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC658272 | Primary | Imperium Insurance Company Policy TRHS18-01976-00 · BMC-91X | $750,000 | Dec 20, 2025 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
22 of 58 · Louisiana avg 25.1%
4 of 69 · Louisiana avg 5.1%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | LA | 1 | 0 | No |
| Oct 7, 2026 | TX | 2 | 4 | No |
| Oct 2, 2026 | LA | 2 | 1 | Yes |
| Sep 8, 2026 | LA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Sep 6, 2026 | TX | 2 | 1 | Yes |
| Aug 20, 2026 | LA | 1 | 1 | No |
| Aug 14, 2026 | TN | 1 | 5 | Yes |
| Jul 29, 2026 | LA | 1 | 2 | No |
| Jul 29, 2026 | TX | 2 | 3 | Yes |
| Jul 28, 2026 | LA | 1 | 0 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 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 14,007 vehicle and 19,601 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
101 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 39 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 181 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 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 | 85 | 34 | 84.2% | 78.9% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 7 | 3 | 6.9% | 7.9% |
| Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 1 | 2.0% | 4.1% |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 2 | 1 | 2.0% | 1.6% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Tire-flat and/or audible air leak Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3 | 6 | 6 |
| Inoperable Required Lamp Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939 | 6 | 2 |
| Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395A4EEUS | 4 | 0 |
| Windshield - Damaged or Discolored Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39360C | 4 | 0 |
| Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOL | 3 | 3 |
| Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV Seat Belt · Unsafe Driving · code 39216D | 3 | 0 |
| Oil and/or grease leak Other Vehicle Defect · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3965B | 3 | 0 |
| Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39378 | 3 | 0 |
| Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination Brake Out Of Service · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BOS | 2 | 2 |
| BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination Brake Out Of Service · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BOS | 2 | 2 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 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 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
10 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2026 | Rural, LA | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 4, 2026 | Not Listed, TX | 0 | 1 |
| Aug 24, 2026 | Shreveport, LA | 0 | 2 |
| Jul 31, 2026 | Shreveport, LA | 0 | 1 |
| Jun 25, 2026 | Houston, TX | 0 | 1 |
| Jun 15, 2026 | Rural, LA | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 23, 2026 | Waskom, TX | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 4, 2026 | Not Listed, TX | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 4, 2025 | Shreveport, LA | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2025 | Rural, LA | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 1812125 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC658272 |
| Legal name | PENN TRANSPORT LLC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 50 |
| Drivers | 53 |
| Annual mileage | 1,894,000 (2025) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Jul 2, 2025) |
| USDOT number added | Sep 17, 2008 · 18 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Mar 16, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightMachinery, Large ObjectsLiquids/GasesOilfield EquipmentChemicalsOtherWater
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
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Questions about PENN TRANSPORT LLC
What does PENN TRANSPORT LLC's operating authority allow?
MC658272: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about PENN TRANSPORT LLC is old or missing?
Nothing notable: authority and insurance come from current Motus data and there is enough inspection history to compare.
What should I verify before booking PENN TRANSPORT LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 1812125. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (318) 686-3263, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC658272, 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 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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