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STRANCO LLC
Abita Springs, LA
CarrierChk vetting signal
Elevated concerns
Broker Bond Not On File
This broker is required to maintain a surety bond or trust fund, and FMCSA has no active filing on record. Carriers have no financial recourse if they are not paid.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 232793 · MC 179415
Broker (Inactive)
Satisfactory
Active 6 yrs, 8 mo · first granted 1985
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-179415 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Upland Specialty Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
34.4% OOS · 102 inspections on record
Flags · 3
Broker Bond Not On File
This broker is required to maintain a surety bond or trust fund, and FMCSA has no active filing on record. Carriers have no financial recourse if they are not paid.
Broker Authority Inactive
Broker authority is on record but not currently active. This entity may not legally arrange freight for compensation.
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
34.4% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 88% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Broker Authority
Broker Authority
Inactive
Docket
MC179415
Surety Bond
No surety bond on file
Authority Age
6 yrs, 8 mo
Revocation Filings
6
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 6 yrs, 8 mo since reinstatement on February 21, 2020; first granted May 10, 1985 (41 yrs, 6 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 46.5% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 2.9% — below the 5.5% national average
- 102 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC179415
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
UPLAND SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy USXTL1246326
NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $3,000,000 · Policy UXT 0011575-00
HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy 83UENOH7188
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$5,000,000
Surety bond / trust fund · required
Not on file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
232793
MC Number
MC-179415
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
May 13, 2026
FMCSA Registration
June 7, 1983
Authority First Granted
May 10, 1985
Authority Reinstated
February 21, 2020
Annual Mileage
3,735,410 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
70459 Highway 59, Abita Springs, LA 70420
Phone
Email
Website
Owner / Officer
William Strain
Officer 2
Jj Barnes
Cargo Types
Machinery/Large ObjectsLiquids/GasesChemicalsGarbage/Refuse
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
102
Driver Inspections
59
Vehicle Inspections
67
Out-of-Service Violations
42
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance92
Unsafe Driving12
Hours of Service11
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate2.9% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate46.5% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (25.8pp higher)
34.4% of 61 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
88th percentile among carriers with 25–99 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
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.
Vehicle Maintenance
29 of 44 inspections
Unsafe Driving
9 of 65 inspections
Hours of Service
5 of 65 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 65 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 65 inspections
Crash History (3)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
3
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
3
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 7, 2025 | LA | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| July 10, 2025 | LA | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| July 7, 2025 | LA | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
LA60
MS12
TX9
KY3
AL1
AR1
and 3 more states
Fleet & Equipment (77)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~37
of 35 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~40
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
27
Dump
14
Tank
11
Semi-trailer
8
Truck
8
Other Trailer
5
Not Applicable
2
Flatbed
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mate Inc. | Semi-trailer | 1M9A39429RH036583 | 7 | — |
| 2022 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXDP9X2ND828562 | 5 | — |
| 2023 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXDP9X2PD878980 | 5 | — |
| 2023 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXDP9X7PD828561 | 5 | — |
| 2022 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXDP9X9ND828557 | 5 | 1 |
| 2018 Peterbilt 348 | Truck · Class 8 | 2NP3XJ0X5JM477211 | 5 | 1 |
| 2023 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXDP9X2PD878977 | 4 | 1 |
| 2023 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXDP9X4PD878981 | 4 | 3 |
| 2022 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXDP9X7ND828556 | 4 | 1 |
| 1999 Travis Body & Trailer, Inc. | Dump · 30 ft | 1T91C3033X1247535 | 3 | 2 |
Show all 77 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Dragon Esp | Dump · 48 ft | 1UNSH4820PD190088 | 3 | — |
| 2023 Dragon Esp | Dump · 48 ft | 1UNSH4829PD190090 | 3 | — |
| 2019 Dragon Esp | Tank · 42 ft | 1UNST4221KL153556 | 3 | — |
| 2025 Peterbilt 567 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPCDP9X9SD739453 | 3 | 2 |
| 2023 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXDP9X4PD878978 | 3 | 2 |
| 2023 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXDP9X5PD828560 | 3 | 2 |
| 2023 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXDP9X6PD878979 | 3 | 3 |
| 2023 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXDP9X9PD878975 | 3 | 1 |
| 2022 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 43 ft | 3H6KF4323N3117616 | 3 | 2 |
| 2022 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 43 ft | 3H6KF432XN3117614 | 3 | 1 |
| Mate Inc. | Semi-trailer | 1M9A38529VH036229 | 2 | 1 |
| 1997 Transcraft | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1TTF48209V2000928 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Dragon Esp | Dump · 34 ft | 1UNSH3431PD190254 | 2 | 2 |
| 2023 Dragon Esp | Dump · 48 ft | 1UNSH4829PD190087 | 2 | 1 |
| Util | Semi-trailer | 1UYVS25030J324500 | 2 | — |
| 2025 Peterbilt 567 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPCDP9X8SD698894 | 2 | — |
| 2026 Peterbilt 589 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPEDP9X2TD808610 | 2 | — |
| 2026 Peterbilt 589 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPEDP9X6TD808609 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXDP9X0LD647523 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXDP9X0PD878976 | 2 | 1 |
| 2024 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXDP9X4RD878983 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXDP9X6PD878982 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXDP9X9LD647522 | 2 | 1 |
| 2018 Peterbilt 348 | Truck · Class 8 | 2NP3XJ0X0JM465192 | 2 | 2 |
| 2015 Dragon Esp | Other Trailer · 34 ft | 591SH3436FC141175 | 2 | 1 |
| Trlr | Semi-trailer | 1A9114220P1005084 | 1 | — |
| Acro | Semi-trailer | 1A9114225R1005021 | 1 | 1 |
| Not yet decoded | Semi-trailer | 1E1Z2Z284LR071245 | 1 | — |
| Othr | — | 1E1Z2Z286LR071814 | 1 | — |
| Mate | Semi-trailer | 1M9A39427RH036582 | 1 | — |
| 1997 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 42 ft | 1PMS34227V1018367 | 1 | 1 |
| Polar Mfg. | Semi-trailer | 1PMS34321J1049381 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Smithco Manufacturing | Dump · 42 ft | 1S9SS4235FL476065 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 Travis Body & Trailer, Inc. | Dump · 39 ft | 1T91F3923P1247021 | 1 | 1 |
| 2011 Trail King Industries | Tank · 42 ft | 1TKP04226BW013106 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Dragon Esp | Dump · 34 ft | 1UNSH3433LD175264 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Dragon Esp | Dump · 34 ft | 1UNSH3435LD175265 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Dragon Esp | Dump · 34 ft | 1UNSH3437LD175266 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Dragon Esp | Dump · 48 ft | 1UNSH4823LD175384 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 Dragon Esp | Dump · 48 ft | 1UNSH4825PD190085 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Dragon Esp | Dump · 48 ft | 1UNSH4827PD190086 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Dragon Esp | Dump · 48 ft | 1UNSH482XLD175382 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X4JD476508 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 Peterbilt 567 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPCDP9X6SD739457 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 Peterbilt 567 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPCDP9X7SD739452 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Peterbilt 589 | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 1XPEDP9X2TD808607 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXDP9X0ND828558 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXDP9X2LD647524 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Peterbilt 389 | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 1XPXDP9X2ND828559 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXDP9X4ND828563 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXDP9X7PD878974 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Peterbilt 348 | Truck · Class 8 | 2NP3LN0XXDM196304 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Peterbilt 348 | Truck · Class 8 | 2NP3XJ0X0GM357907 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Peterbilt 348 | Truck · Class 8 | 2NP3XJ0X5LM674768 | 1 | 1 |
| 2005 Peterbilt 335 | Truck · Class 8 | 2NPLLZ0X05M881274 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Bulk Tank International | Tank | 3B9TS71E9DG007127 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Peterbilt 520 | Truck · Class 8 | 3BPDLK0X9NF113536 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Peterbilt 520 | Truck · Class 8 | 3BPDLK0XXRF115642 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Bulk Tank International | Tank | 3E1FB7237FSV21323 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Bulk Tank International | Tank | 3E1FB7237FSV21337 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 43 ft | 3H6KF4324N3117611 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 43 ft | 3H6KF4326N3117612 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Dragon Esp | Other Trailer · 34 ft | 591SH3433HC158230 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 Dragon Esp | Other Trailer · 34 ft | 591SH3435HC158231 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 Dragon Esp | Other Trailer · 34 ft | 591SH3438FC141176 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Dragon Esp | Other Trailer · 48 ft | 591SH4825GC141547 | 1 | — |
| 2008 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 42 ft | 5HTSN422885T36439 | 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 (102)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 18, 2026 | 337C000424 | IA, IA | I | — | — | MARATHON | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT HEIL CO., |
1XPEDP9X2TD808607 1HLK1B7B5G9D39664 |
LA P296955 SC PV99375 |
| September 2, 2026 | LARXS00741 | DONALDSONVILLE LA | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT POLAR TANK TRAILER |
1XPXDP9X2ND828559 3H6KF4324N3117611 |
LA P265157 LA J917354 |
| August 17, 2026 | LARVS01333 | VACHERIE LA | I | 3 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT TRAVIS BODY & TRAILER, INC. |
1XPCDP9X9SD739453 1T91C3033X1247535 |
LA Z731699 LA L194584 |
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.47A-BCLMBD | Drum Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| August 11, 2026 | V262503746 | 12273 IH10 EB SVC RD, TX | II | — | — | REPUBLIC LANDFILL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTIL |
1XPXDP9X2PD878977 1UYVS25030J324500 |
LA P280629 LA J725857 |
| August 10, 2026 | LAABS01078 | KROTZ SPRINGS LA | I | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT MATE, INC. |
1XPEDP9X2TD808607 1M9A39429RH036583 |
LA P296955 LA J221531 |
| August 10, 2026 | LAQAS02431 | BELLE ROSE LA | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT TRAVIS BODY & TRAILER, INC. |
1XPCDP9X9SD739453 1T91C3033X1247535 |
LA Z731699 LA L194584 |
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| July 29, 2026 | LASKS00221 | SLIDELL LA | I | — | — | — | Truck Tractor |
PETERBILT |
1XPXDP9X7ND828556 |
LA P273526 |
| July 14, 2026 | CV41884470 | SCOTTSVILLE, KY | III | 2 | — | MARATHON PETROLEUM | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT TRLR |
1XPEDP9X2TD808610 1A9114220P1005084 |
LA P296957 SC 54812PT |
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| 390.9-SLL | Violation of State Motor Carrier Laws or Regulations | |||||||||
| July 10, 2026 | HADZM05285 | MI, MI | I | 3 | 2 | MARATHON | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT ACRO |
1XPXDP9X4PD878978 1A9114225R1005021 |
LA P280630 SC 117447PT |
| 396.3A1-STLN | OOSSteering - Loose nuts on tie rods/pitman arm/drag link/steering arm/tie rod | Steering Mechanism | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-BHTD | OOSAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| July 9, 2026 | V262363341 | IH10 WB WINNIE SCALE, TX | II | — | — | NONE | Truck Tractor |
PETERBILT |
1XPEDP9X6TD808609 |
LA P296958 |
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| TT BARGE | 3 | March 19, 2026 |
| ERGON | 3 | October 17, 2025 |
| MARATHON | 2 | October 18, 2026 |
| MARATHON PETROLEUM | 2 | July 14, 2026 |
| REPUBLIC LANDFILL | 1 | August 11, 2026 |
| CALUMET SHREVEPORT REFINERY LLC | 1 | March 31, 2026 |
| FIRST SOLAR | 1 | January 7, 2026 |
| RED HILLS | 1 | December 12, 2025 |
| ECOMATERIAL TECH | 1 | November 14, 2025 |
| BASF | 1 | November 4, 2025 |
| WASTE MANAGEMENT | 1 | June 27, 2025 |
| RED HILL | 1 | June 19, 2025 |
7 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| February 25, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| February 2, 2026 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| February 28, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| February 3, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| February 26, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| February 5, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 6, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| May 4, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| February 21, 2020 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| February 10, 2020 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2023 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| March 1, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| March 1, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| January 6, 2020 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| January 28, 2014 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| June 6, 2002 | BROKER | On Record |
| August 10, 2000 | COMMON | On Record |
| BROKER | On Record |
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