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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 9, 2026
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OTWELL'S TRUCKING LLC
USDOT 3075646 · MC68697 · EIN 80-0977139 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
10387 RIVER ROAD, AMA, LA, 70031
(318) 245-9995 · STEVEN OTWELL
88
Low risk
Risk factors
6 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
37 / 35
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
118 / 713
Crashes (24 mo)
6
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
Active
Texas Insurance Company — $1M BIPD · policy BRPCBLTLA011600_08A600_01 · eff 10/04/2026
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate21.3% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate1.8% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance655 pts
Unsafe Driving50 pts
Other39 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance12 pts
Driver Fitness8 pts
Not in SMS4 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.100B-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 10 | 228 |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 56 |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 54 | |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 54 | |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 52 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 50 |
| 393.19 | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 36 | |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 24 | |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 21 | |
| 393.9A-LRLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 |
Most inspected states
LA109
MS8
TN1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.49 | 0.49 | ≈12–19% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.05 | 0.05 | — | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.05 | 0.04 | — | ▼ better |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3.84 | 4.05 | ≈47–51% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-10-06 · 9 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 Warren County, MS · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Warren County, MS to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Speeding 90% · Following / lane / reckless 10%
• Coach the drivers with speeding violations directly — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
• Set and enforce a governed road speed; review telematics/dashcam speed events weekly
Projected: could improve up to 7 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
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Lighting / lamps 37% (3 OOS) · Load securement 36% (11 OOS) · Inspection / repair / DVIR 8%
• 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 30 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: 32 inspections, 55 violations, 11 OOS, 12 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance35 viol · 9 OOS · 64%
393.100B-C ×6, 396.17C-PI ×4, 393.9A-LSLI ×3
✓ Carry extra straps/chains and know the working-load-limit math
✓ Re-check securement in the first 50 miles and at every stop
≈ 20 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.88).
2. Other17 viol · 2 OOS · 31%
392.2-SLLEWA1 ×5, 393.60C ×3, 392.2-SLLEWG1 ×3
✓ Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension parts
✓ Include suspension in scheduled maintenance
3. Unsafe Driving3 viol · 5%
392.2-SLLS2 ×2, 392.2-SLLS3
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 26 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.368).
Repeat offenders: 393.100B-C ×6, 392.2-SLLEWA1 ×5, 396.17C-PI ×4, 393.9A-LSLI ×3, 393.9A-LFTSI ×3, 393.60C ×3, 392.2-SLLEWG1 ×3, 393.19 ×2
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Crash record — 6 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/29/2026 | RURAL, LA | 1 | ✓ | |
| 11/24/2025 | RURAL, LA | ✓ | ||
| 04/23/2025 | NEW ORLEANS, LA | ✓ | ||
| 02/18/2025 | RURAL, LA | ✓ | ||
| 01/17/2025 | BAKER, LA | ✓ | ||
| 01/09/2025 | HAMMOND, LA | 1 |
Equipment — 46 vehicles seen in inspections
19 incomplete vehicle13 trailer12 truck2 other
Company profile
Officer
STEVEN OTWELL
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
2.0M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
35
Registered since
2017-12-07
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 1 carriers
Shares identifiers with 1 carrier.
Activity history (recent)
10/04/2026 — Insurance filed — Texas Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy BRPCBLTLA011600_08A600_01
10/04/2026 — Insurance ended — Timber Creek Casualty Insurance Company Inc A Risk Retention Group
policy TCC-LA00025823
05/20/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
2.0M mi reported (2024)
11/04/2024 — BROKER — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/05/2024)
07/18/2023 — Insurance filed — Timber Creek Casualty Insurance Company Inc A Risk Retention Group
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy TCC-LA00025823
07/18/2023 — Insurance replaced — NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy AU202100017065
08/27/2022 — Insurance replaced — UNITED CASUALTY AND SURETY INSURANCE COMPANY
SURETY · policy UCSX400X1319
08/27/2022 — Insurance cancelled — HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
SURETY · policy 0762731
08/01/2022 — BROKER — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/09/2022)
08/26/2021 — Insurance cancelled — INTERNATIONAL FIDELITY INSURANCE COMPANY
SURETY · policy 0762731
07/18/2021 — Insurance replaced — NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy AU202000017065
07/18/2020 — Insurance replaced — NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy AU201900017065
09/20/2019 — PROPERTY BROKER — GRANTED
07/18/2019 — Insurance cancelled — CLEAR BLUE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy AQ2YLA000387-00
06/21/2019 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/11/2019)
07/18/2018 — Insurance cancelled — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy SDX-LA000454-00
06/21/2018 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/18/2018)
02/01/2018 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
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/3075646.