HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/3075646-otwells-trucking-llc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 04:48 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
OTWELL'S TRUCKING LLC
Carrier & Broker
Broker & Motor carrier under MC68697
Do not book until these are resolved · 1 signal
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.
- No broker bond or trust fund on fileBrokers must keep $75,000 of financial security (BMC-84 or BMC-85) on file.
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) 245-9995, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC68697.
- Ask for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load; if it brokers your load, ask for proof of its BMC-84/85 bond or trust instead.
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) | MC68697 | — | Texas Insurance Company Policy BRPCBLTLA011600_08A600_01 · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Oct 4, 2026 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC68697 | Primary | Timber Creek Casualty Insurance Company Inc A Risk Retention Group Policy TCC-LA00025823 · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Jul 18, 2023 | 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
15 of 85 · Louisiana avg 25.1%
3 of 116 · Louisiana avg 5.1%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2026 | MS | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 12, 2026 | LA | 1 | 0 | No |
| Oct 8, 2026 | MS | 2 | 1 | No |
| Oct 6, 2026 | LA | 1 | 0 | No |
| Oct 6, 2026 | LA | 2 | 2 | No |
| Oct 6, 2026 | LA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 5, 2026 | LA | 1 | 0 | No |
| Oct 2, 2026 | LA | 3 | 1 | Yes |
| Oct 1, 2026 | LA | 1 | 0 | No |
| Sep 24, 2026 | LA | 3 | 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
68 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 21 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 95 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 | 61 | 19 | 89.7% | 78.9% |
| Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | 5.9% | 7.0% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 1 | 2.9% | 7.9% |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 1.5% | 4.1% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Windshield - Damaged or Discolored Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39360C | 13 | 0 |
| Cargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV Improper Load Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393100BC | 11 | 10 |
| Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALTSI | 3 | 3 |
| Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection Inspection Reports · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39617CPI | 3 | 0 |
| Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALFTSI | 3 | 0 |
| Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALSLI | 3 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3922SLLMF | 3 | 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 | 2 | 2 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 2 | 0 |
| Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395A1 | 2 | 0 |
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
6 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 29, 2026 | Rural, LA | 0 | 1 |
| Nov 24, 2025 | Rural, LA | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 23, 2025 | New Orleans, LA | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 18, 2025 | Rural, LA | 0 | 0 |
| Jan 17, 2025 | Baker, LA | 0 | 0 |
| Jan 9, 2025 | Hammond, LA | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 3075646 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC68697 |
| Legal name | OTWELL'S TRUCKING LLC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 37 |
| Drivers | 35 |
| Annual mileage | 2,025,384 (2024) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Dec 7, 2017 · 8 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | May 20, 2025 |
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsOilfield EquipmentConstructionOtherOther
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.
to see it on your watchlist when something changes.
Questions about OTWELL'S TRUCKING LLC
Is OTWELL'S TRUCKING LLC a broker or a carrier?
Both. OTWELL'S TRUCKING LLC holds active broker authority and active authority to haul freight. Check which role it is acting in on your load: as a broker it arranges another carrier; as a carrier it hauls with its own trucks.
What does OTWELL'S TRUCKING LLC's operating authority allow?
MC68697: Broker (may arrange transportation by other authorized carriers, but may not haul the freight itself under this authority); Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about OTWELL'S TRUCKING LLC is old or missing?
FMCSA has not issued a safety rating, which means no compliance review is on record, not that the carrier is unsafe.
What should I verify before booking OTWELL'S TRUCKING LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 3075646. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (318) 245-9995, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC68697, and ask for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load; if it brokers your load, ask for proof of its BMC-84/85 bond or trust instead.
Other companies using (318) 245-9995
A shared number is common for related companies, dispatch services and family businesses. It is not proof of fraud, but it is worth knowing which company you are dealing with.
1 company
| Company | Location | USDOT | Docket | Trucks | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OTWELL LOGISTICS LLC Review Broker |
Ama, LA | 9207474 | MC87896762 | — | Active Current · Motus |
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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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