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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 8, 2026
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RIVER BIRCH RENEWABLE ENERGY LLC
USDOT 3356944 · EIN 83-4288855
2000 S KENNER AVE, AVONDALE, LA, 70094
(504) 867-2730 · DARIN BORDELON
85
Low risk
Risk factors
8 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
122 / 125
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
147 / 391
Crashes (24 mo)
8
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance335 pts
Unsafe Driving56 pts
Other23 pts
Not in SMS1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 396.3A1-TAOCV | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 60 |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 56 | |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 36 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 393.207A-STBW | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 27 |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 24 |
| 393.55D1-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 | |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 20 | |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.11A1-LCHL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 |
Most inspected states
LA147
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.27 | 0.20 | — | ▼ better |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1.70 | 1.76 | — | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-10-02 · 6 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 LA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from LA to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 31 inspections, 10 violations, 2 OOS, 23 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance8 viol · 2 OOS · 80%
393.55D1-B ×2, 393.207A-STBW, 393.9A-LSLIWR
✓ 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
2. Other2 viol · 20%
392.2-SLLEWA1 ×2
✓ Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension parts
✓ Include suspension in scheduled maintenance
Repeat offenders: 393.55D1-B ×2, 392.2-SLLEWA1 ×2
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Crash record — 8 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/27/2026 | RURAL, LA | ✓ | ||
| 11/06/2025 | RURAL, LA | 1 | ||
| 09/30/2025 | RURAL, LA | 1 | ✓ | |
| 07/11/2025 | RURAL, LA | ✓ | ||
| 01/16/2025 | RURAL, LA | 1 | ✓ | |
| 12/20/2024 | RURAL, LA | ✓ | ||
| 12/11/2024 | RURAL, LA | 1 | ||
| 10/30/2024 | RURAL, LA | ✓ |
Equipment — 40 vehicles seen in inspections
40 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
DARIN BORDELON
Annual mileage
2.0M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
125
Registered since
2019-11-12
Operation
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)
Connections — 2 carriers
Shares identifiers with 2 carriers (2 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| COASTAL ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES OF LOUISIANA LLC | 3127103 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
04/07/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
2.0M mi reported (2025)
11/12/2019 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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