HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/238912-berard-transportation-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 13:30 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
BERARD TRANSPORTATION INC
No risk signals in the last-known data
How risk signals workNothing in the FMCSA record matched our risk signals. That is not a guarantee, and it does not confirm who you are talking to; follow the checks below. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
Cargo cover filed: amount not published
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
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) 229-6326, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC206337.
- 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. Cargo cover filed: amount not published.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo | MC206337 | — | LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY Policy 012944829 · 34 | — | May 7, 2010 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC206337 | Primary | THE GRAY INSURANCE COMPANY Policy XSAL100244 · 91X | $1,000,000 | May 7, 2024 | Active |
Source: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 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.
Last known filings. Insurance for this carrier comes from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026. Policies may have been cancelled or replaced since. Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
3 of 20 · Louisiana avg 25.1%
0 of 27 · Louisiana avg 5.1%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2026 | LA | 1 | 0 | No |
| Jul 26, 2026 | LA | 2 | 0 | No |
| Jul 6, 2026 | LA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jun 13, 2026 | LA | 2 | 0 | No |
| May 20, 2026 | AZ | 3 | 0 | No |
| May 18, 2026 | MS | 2 | 0 | No |
| May 1, 2026 | LA | 2 | 0 | No |
| Apr 7, 2026 | TX | 2 | 1 | Yes |
| Apr 4, 2026 | LA | 1 | 0 | No |
| Feb 8, 2026 | MS | 3 | 0 | No |
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
6 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 7 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 | 6 | 3 | 100.0% | 78.9% |
6 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DBAAL | 1 | 1 |
| Damaged securement system/tiedowns Securement Device · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393104B | 1 | 1 |
| 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 | 1 | 1 |
| Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39353BB | 1 | 0 |
| Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1 1998 Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355EB | 1 | 0 |
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 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
2 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 14, 2025 | Mobile, AL | 0 | 1 |
| Jan 29, 2025 | Rural, LA | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 238912 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC206337 |
| Legal name | BERARD TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 25 |
| Drivers | 23 |
| Annual mileage | 721,698 (2024) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Dec 9, 2025) |
| USDOT number added | Oct 20, 1983 · 42 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Nov 13, 2025 |
Cargo carried
Metal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberMachinery, Large ObjectsLiquids/GasesOilfield EquipmentChemicalsOtherSpecialized Cargo
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 BERARD TRANSPORTATION INC
What does BERARD TRANSPORTATION INC's operating authority allow?
MC206337: Contract carrier (may haul regulated property for hire under continuing contracts with specific shippers).
Which information about BERARD TRANSPORTATION INC is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. Insurance filings are from the same May 14, 2026 snapshot.
What should I verify before booking BERARD TRANSPORTATION INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 238912. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (337) 229-6326, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC206337, 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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