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COVINGTON CO., INC.
Haughton, LA
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New Authority
Authority granted August 4, 2026 — less than 6 months of continuous operating history.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 196384 · MC 96445136
Satisfactory
Active 1 month
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-96445136 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Zurich American Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
5 inspections on record
Flags · 1
New Authority
Authority granted August 4, 2026 — less than 6 months of continuous operating history.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 1 month
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- 5 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC96445136
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $1,000,000 required
Insurance on File
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy BAP3537904
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
196384
MC Number
MC-96445136
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
March 27, 2026
FMCSA Registration
June 1, 1974
Authority Granted
August 4, 2026
Annual Mileage
96,749 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
747 Covington Road, Haughton, LA 71037
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Kenny Covington
Officer 2
Michael Covington
Cargo Types
Logs/Poles/BeamsMachinery/Large ObjectsOilfield Equipment
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
5
Driver Inspections
4
Vehicle Inspections
2
Out-of-Service Violations
3
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance8
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Unsafe Driving
2 of 2 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 2 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 2 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 2 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
LA3
Fleet & Equipment (5)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~2
of 6 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~3
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dump
2
Chassis / Incomplete
1
Flatbed
1
Tractor
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Western Star 49X Chassis | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJBWD18PPUH1639 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Big Tex | Flatbed · 41 ft | 16V3F4129L6083503 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 Gmc Sierra | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 1GD49SEY5MF222291 | 1 | 1 |
| 2001 Clement Industries Clement | Dump · 26 ft | 5C2BB26B31M003252 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Clement Industries Clement | Dump · 26 ft | 5C2BB26B57M006257 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (5)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 3, 2026 | LAPCS01487 | BOYCE LA | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN ST E. D. ETNY |
5KJNBWD1XNLMT1475 1E9303860AE111109 |
LA P285701 LA L417133 |
| August 14, 2026 | LARKS01358 | HAUGHTON LA | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR CLEMENT INDUSTRIES |
5KJJBWD18PPUH1639 5C2BB26B57M006257 |
LA P285838 LA L788873 |
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| October 10, 2024 | LARH000843 | LA, LA | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR CLEMENT INDUSTRIES |
5KJJBWD18PPUH1639 5C2BB26B31M003252 |
LA P285838 LA J557266 |
| 392.16 | Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| July 10, 2024 | LAPK003732 | ROADSIDE, LA | I | 6 | 3 | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
GMC BIG TEX |
1GD49SEY5MF222291 16V3F4129L6083503 |
LA Z596491 LA J763977 |
| 393.9TS | OOSInoperative turn signal | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.43 | OOSNo/improper breakaway or emergency braking | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.70D8 | OOSImproper safety chain attachment | Coupling Devices | ||||||||
| 393.95A | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.9BRKLAMP | Inoperative Brake Lamps | Lighting | ||||||||
| January 18, 2024 | LANM004216 | ROADSIDE, LA | II | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FRHT ETNY |
1FUNALCK59DAH7218 1E9303860AE111109 |
LA P197523 LA L417133 |
| 392.2WC | Wheel (Mud) Flaps missing or defective | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 392.2WC | Wheel (Mud) Flaps missing or defective | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| August 4, 2026 | Active Granted | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| July 15, 2026 | Pending Initial Status | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
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Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: September 20, 2026.
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