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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 12, 2026
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STRANCO LLC
USDOT 232793 · MC179415 · EIN 72-0954341 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
70459 HIGHWAY 59, ABITA SPRINGS, LA, 70420
(985) 893-5308 · WILLIAM STRAIN
67
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Vehicle OOS 44.4% — well above the 22% national average4 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$3M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
35 / 34
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
64 / 774
Crashes (24 mo)
4
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
Inactive
UPLAND SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY — $3M BIPD · policy USXTL1246326 · eff 03/01/2026
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate44.4% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate1.5% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance644 pts
Unsafe Driving75 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance35 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance32 pts
Other19 pts
Driver Fitness5 pts
Not in SMS2 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | 14 | 250 |
| 393.134B-CRHLC | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 63 |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 36 |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 32 |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 24 | |
| 396.3A1-STLN | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 24 |
| 393.75A1-TEPBM | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 24 | |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 24 | |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 21 | |
| 393.47A-BCLMBD | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 20 |
Most inspected states
LA41
MS11
TX6
KY3
MI1
AR1
OH1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.68 | 1.68 | ≈21–28% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.34 | 0.37 | ≈39–46% | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.08 | 0.04 | — | ▼ better |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 7.29 | 7.21 | ≈84–88% (over 75) | ▼ better |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.48 | 0.39 | — | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-09-02. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · high impact
Tires 43% (14 OOS) · Brakes 28% (7 OOS) · Load securement 10% (5 OOS)
• Gauge and thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
• Replace before tread hits the limit; correct low pressure immediately
Projected: could improve up to 43 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Vehicle out-of-service rate exceeds the national average · high impact
• Review recent inspections with out-of-service violations and fix the root causes with equipment and drivers
• Run a preventative-maintenance program; periodically inspect tires, brakes and lights
A high share of violations are occurring in Chambers County, TX · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Chambers County, TX to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 37% · Speeding 35% · Seat belt 28%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 16 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
False log / RODS violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
False log / RODS 69% (1 OOS) · Following / lane / reckless 20% · Log / ELD device 11%
• Audit ELD edits and duty-status annotations weekly; a false log is a high-severity, high-visibility violation
• Retrain on correct logging and never letting a load pressure a driver into a false entry
Projected: could improve up to 20 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 6 inspections, 4 violations, 1 OOS, 4 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance4 viol · 1 OOS · 100%
393.9A-LTSI, 393.47A-BCLMBD, 393.45D-B
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 10 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 5.468).
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 4 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/28/2026 | LAKE CHARLES, LA | ✓ | ||
| 11/07/2025 | RURAL, LA | ✓ | ||
| 07/10/2025 | RURAL, LA | ✓ | ||
| 07/07/2025 | RURAL, LA | ✓ |
Equipment — 62 vehicles seen in inspections
28 trailer27 truck4 incomplete vehicle3 other
Company profile
Officer
WILLIAM STRAIN
Annual mileage
3.7M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
34
Registered since
1983-06-07
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 4 carriers
Shares identifiers with 4 carriers (2 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| BLACK STALLION INC | 286577 | 3 VINs | strong |
| MADER PETROLEUM DISTRIBUTORS INC | 451520 | officer | strong |
| STRAIN CATTLE COMPANY LLC | 3048363 | mailing, email | strong |
Activity history (recent)
05/13/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
3.7M mi reported (2025)
03/01/2026 — Insurance filed — UPLAND SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy USXTL1246326
03/01/2026 — Insurance cancelled — UPLAND SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy USXTL0881725
02/02/2026 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/25/2026)
02/02/2026 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/25/2026)
03/02/2025 — Insurance cancelled — UPLAND SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy USXTL0564424
03/01/2025 — Insurance filed — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy UXT 0011575-00
03/01/2025 — Insurance cancelled — AXIS SURPLUS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy P-001-000876014
03/01/2025 — Insurance replaced — UPLAND SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy USXTL0564424
03/01/2025 — Insurance replaced — ENDURANCE AMERICAN SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO
BIPD/Excess · policy EXT30019825202
02/03/2025 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/28/2025)
02/03/2025 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/28/2025)
05/31/2024 — Insurance replaced — ENDURANCE AMERICAN SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO
BIPD/Excess · policy EXT30019825201
03/27/2024 — Insurance cancelled — AXIS SURPLUS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy P-001-000876014- 02
03/02/2024 — Insurance cancelled — UPLAND SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy USXTL0362823
03/01/2024 — Insurance replaced — UPLAND SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy USXTL0362823
03/01/2024 — Insurance replaced — AXIS SURPLUS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy P-001-000876014- 02
02/05/2024 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/26/2024)
Generated by VioCodes from current public FMCSA data (Census, Licensing & Insurance, SMS/MCMIS, QCMobile). VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. Informational only — verify current coverage and status directly before making a vetting decision. Full interactive profile at viocodes.yuriance.net/carrier/232793.