HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/435985-b-and-s-equipment-company-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 02:10 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
B AND S EQUIPMENT COMPANY INC
Review before booking · 1 signal
How risk signals workFacts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average60.0% 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, (504) 340-2091, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC462136.
- 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) | MC462136 | Primary | Arch Insurance Company Policy ZACAT6551401 · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Apr 1, 2026 | 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
3 of 5 · Louisiana avg 25.1%
2 of 8 · Louisiana avg 5.1%
8 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2026 | LA | 2 | 0 | No |
| Aug 23, 2026 | KY | 3 | 1 | No |
| Apr 23, 2026 | NM | 2 | 0 | No |
| Oct 25, 2025 | PA | 1 | 8 | Yes |
| May 20, 2025 | PA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Apr 23, 2025 | PA | 2 | 6 | Yes |
| Mar 24, 2025 | TN | 1 | 1 | Yes |
| Feb 25, 2025 | KY | 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
9 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 5 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 17 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 | 5 | 3 | 55.6% | 78.9% |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | 22.2% | 7.0% |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 11.1% | 4.1% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 | 11.1% | 7.9% |
9 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency Medical Certificate · Driver Fitness · code 39141APC | 1 | 1 |
| HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed Incomplete/Wrong Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958A1HOSP | 1 | 1 |
| Brake - Breakaway not attached to the towing vehicle Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39343DBMA | 1 | 1 |
| Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured General Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3929A2C | 1 | 1 |
| Heavy Vehicles/Equipment - Improper securement of accessory equipment or articulated vehicles Improper Load Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393130BCHVE | 1 | 1 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 1 | 0 |
| Driver - Using or equipping a CMV with a radar detector Speeding Related · Unsafe Driving · code 39271AD | 1 | 0 |
| Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395A4EEUS | 1 | 0 |
| Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection Inspection Reports · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39617CPI | 1 | 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
No reportable crashes in this period.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 435985 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC462136 |
| Legal name | B AND S EQUIPMENT COMPANY INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 41 |
| Drivers | 54 |
| Annual mileage | 814,437 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Jun 27, 2005) |
| USDOT number added | Feb 8, 1991 · 35 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Aug 27, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsOilfield EquipmentConstructionOtherSand
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 B AND S EQUIPMENT COMPANY INC
What does B AND S EQUIPMENT COMPANY INC's operating authority allow?
MC462136: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about B AND S EQUIPMENT COMPANY INC 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 B AND S EQUIPMENT COMPANY INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 435985. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (504) 340-2091, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC462136, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies using (504) 340-2091
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B AND S EQUIPMENT CO INC High risk Carrier |
Belle Chasse, LA | 4452807 | MC1754951 | 8 | Not authorized Last known · May 14, 2026 |
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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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