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Generated Oct 3, 2026
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MURPHY BROS TRUCKING & CONSTRUCTION LLC
USDOT 259642 · EIN 72-0989948
3500 SECOND STREET, ARCADIA, LA, 71001
(318) 263-3530 · KEN MURPHY
85
Low risk
Risk factors
10 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
77 / 63
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
113 / 866
Crashes (24 mo)
10
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate22.5% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance637 pts
Unsafe Driving232 pts
Other38 pts
Not in SMS13 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 9 | 180 |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 11 | 140 | |
| 392.82DUMT | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 90 | |
| 393.9A-LBL | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 54 | |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 52 | |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 48 | |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 36 | |
| 393.100B-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 27 |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 24 | |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 24 |
Most inspected states
LA96
AR11
TX5
MS1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 3.33 | 3.40 | ≈50–57% | ▲ worse |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4.65 | 4.58 | ≈58–62% | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-09-15 · 1 new since the Sep 2026 run. “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
A high share of violations are occurring in De Soto Parish, LA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from De Soto Parish, LA to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Seat belt violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Seat belt 60% · Phone / texting 39% · Lighting / lamps 1%
• Zero-tolerance belt policy; verify with in-cab camera or spot checks
Projected: could improve up to 35 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Hours-of-Service Compliance needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Driver Fitness needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Lighting / lamps 35% (7 OOS) · Tires 32% (9 OOS) · Brakes 22% (3 OOS)
• Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses; clean lenses and check the trailer plug
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 34 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 12 inspections, 10 violations, 1 OOS, 5 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance6 viol · 1 OOS · 60%
393.45D-B ×2, 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.9A-LBL
✓ Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip
✓ Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch; put brakes on the PM schedule
≈ 17 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 3.488).
2. Unsafe Driving3 viol · 30%
392.82DUMT ×2, 392.16-D
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 22 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.498).
3. Other1 viol · 10%
392.2-SLLEWG3
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
Repeat offenders: 392.82DUMT ×2, 393.45D-B ×2
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Crash record — 10 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/20/2026 | RURAL, LA | ✓ | ||
| 06/15/2026 | RURAL, LA | ✓ | ||
| 12/15/2025 | ATHENS, LA | 1 | ✓ | |
| 11/07/2025 | SHREVEPORT, LA | ✓ | ||
| 08/28/2025 | SHREVEPORT, LA | ✓ | ||
| 06/27/2025 | JACKSON, MS | ✓ | ||
| 03/27/2025 | RUSTON, LA | ✓ | ||
| 12/23/2024 | RURAL, LA | 1 | ||
| 10/28/2024 | RURAL, LA | 1 | ✓ | |
| 10/07/2024 | RURAL, LA | ✓ |
Equipment — 85 vehicles seen in inspections
43 trailer39 truck3 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
KEN MURPHY
Annual mileage
4.3M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
63
Registered since
1985-05-14
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 11 carriers
Shares identifiers with 11 carriers (8 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEN MURPHY | 1524854 | officer | strong |
| NORTH SECOND STREET SMITHFIELD LLC | 1913073 | officer | strong |
| TILLER SCHOOL OF CARTERET COUNTY | 1829337 | officer | strong |
Activity history (recent)
01/19/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
4.3M mi reported (2025)
05/14/1985 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE;EXEMPT FOR HIRE
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