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PETERSON CONTRACTORS INC
Homer, LA
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Fatal Crash on Record
1 fatality across 1 crash reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A reported crash is not a finding of fault.
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 241808
Active
Conditional
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Conditional
5 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Fatal Crash on Record
1 fatality across 1 crash reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A reported crash is not a finding of fault.
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- Registered with FMCSA as a private carrier — not registered to haul other companies' freight for hire
- No active insurance filing found on record
- FMCSA safety rating: Conditional
- 5 FMCSA inspections on record
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
241808
Safety Rating
Conditional
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
June 10, 2024
FMCSA Registration
January 24, 1984
Annual Mileage
132,600 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Address
10417 Hwy 9, Homer, LA 71040
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Julius P Peterson
Officer 2
James W Buckner
Cargo Types
Machinery/Large ObjectsDry BulkOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
5
Driver Inspections
3
Vehicle Inspections
5
Out-of-Service Violations
2
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance7
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
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
4 of 5 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 5 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 5 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 5 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 5 inspections
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
1
Fatalities
1
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 14, 2025 | LA | 1 | 1 | 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
LA5
Fleet & Equipment (2)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~2
of 5 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Kenworth T8 Series | Truck · Class 8 | 3BKDLU0X77F172461 | 3 | 1 |
| 2025 Kenworth T880 | Truck · Class 8 | 3BKZL40X4SF351832 | 2 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 23, 2026 | LARKS01273 | MINDEN LA | I | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
3BKZL40X4SF351832 |
LA P282822 |
| February 16, 2026 | LASIS01115 | RUSTON LA | I | 3 | — | — | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
3BKZL40X4SF351832 |
LA P282822 |
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWG1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| February 12, 2026 | LASHS00893 | HOMER LA | I | 4 | — | — | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
3BKDLU0X77F172461 |
LA P192486 |
| 393.203C-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.5B-L | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| May 29, 2025 | LANMS00281 | GIBSLAND LA | II | 3 | — | — | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
3BKDLU0X77F172461 |
LA P192486 |
| 392.2-SLLEWG1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 393.9A-LHLI | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| September 4, 2024 | LAEU005376 | ROADSIDE, LA | II | 5 | 2 | — | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
3BKDLU0X77F172461 |
LA P192486 |
| 393.100B | OOSLeaking/spilling/blowing/falling cargo | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| 383.23A2 | OOSOperating a CMV without a CDL | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 392.2W | Excessive Weight violation | |||||||||
| 392.2W | Excessive Weight violation | |||||||||
| 391.41A1-NPH | Operating a property-carrying vehicle without possessing a valid medical certificate - no previous history | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
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