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BARBA TRANSPORTATION LLC
Louisville, KY
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Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
100.0% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 99% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 2987692 · MC 17447
No Safety Rating
Active 5 yrs, 8 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-17447 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Canal Insurance Co.
Safety
Not Rated
100.0% OOS · 6 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
100.0% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 99% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 5 yrs, 8 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 100.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 6 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC017447
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy CT200018001
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2987692
MC Number
MC-17447
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
January 25, 2025
FMCSA Registration
March 21, 2017
Authority Reinstated
January 12, 2021
Annual Mileage
17,676 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Location
Louisville, KY
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelMotor VehiclesLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsUtility EquipmentConstruction Materials
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
6
Driver Inspections
6
Vehicle Inspections
6
Out-of-Service Violations
9
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance21
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service5
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate50.0% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (44.5pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate100.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (79.3pp higher)
100.0% of 6 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
99th percentile among carriers with 5–9 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
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
6 of 6 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 6 inspections
Hours of Service
3 of 6 inspections
Driver Fitness
3 of 6 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 6 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
KY5
IN1
Fleet & Equipment (6)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~3
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~3
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Pickup
3
Car Hauler
1
Full Trailer
1
Semi-trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2028 Take 3 Trailers Inc | Car Hauler · 48 ft | 1T9AS483XWB540158 | 3 | 3 |
| 2020 Ram 3500 | Pickup · Class 3 | 3C63RRGL8LG247457 | 3 | 3 |
| 2007 Dodge Ram | Pickup · Class 3 | 3D7ML48A57G792980 | 2 | 2 |
| Kauf | Full Trailer | 5VGFW5029ML007106 | 2 | 2 |
| 2022 Ram 3500 | Pickup · Class 3 | 3C63RRGL2NG113756 | 1 | 1 |
| Unpublishe | Semi-trailer | 4T9TG3423JH008195 | 1 | 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 (6)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 14, 2025 | L749000160 | LEXINGTON, KY | I | 12 | 2 | — | Straight Truck Trailer |
DODGE KAUF |
3D7ML48A57G792980 5VGFW5029ML007106 |
KY R3M552 KY R8R027 |
| 396.3A1-BOS | OOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 391.41APC | OOSMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LHLI | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-HLLH | Lighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BIHE | Hydraulic/Electric Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BIHE | Hydraulic/Electric Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 395.34A1-ELDDFN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failed to note the malfunction of the ELD and provide written notice of the malfunction to the motor carrier within 24 hours | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a | EOBR Related | ||||||||
| 396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| October 31, 2025 | S149000234 | LAWRENCEBURG, KY | I | 3 | 1 | BARBA TRANSPORTATION LLC | Truck Tractor Trailer |
RAM TAKE 3 TRAILERS INC |
3C63RRGL8LG247457 1T9AS483XWB540158 |
KY K132793 KY B1N407 |
| 396.3A1-BOS | OOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 393.60D | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| October 9, 2025 | S149000218 | LAWRENCEBURG, KY | I | 1 | 1 | BARBA TRANSPORTATION LLC | Straight Truck Trailer |
DODGE KAUF |
3D7ML48A57G792980 5VGFW5029ML007106 |
KY R3M552 KY R8R027 |
| 396.3A1-BOS | OOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| March 21, 2025 | 7582003340 | PERRYSVILLE IN | I | 11 | 2 | BROTHERS AUTO MART, INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
RAM UNPUBLISHE |
3C63RRGL2NG113756 4T9TG3423JH008195 |
KY A3Z112 KY H8Z261 |
| 393.43DBMA | OOSBrake - Breakaway not attached to the towing vehicle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 391.41A-MCPC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial motor vehicle without showing proof of a valid medical certification upon request, but presents proof prior to com | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 393.104B-C | Cargo - Damaged securement devices/tiedowns | Securement Device | ||||||||
| 393.104B-C | Cargo - Damaged securement devices/tiedowns | Securement Device | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 390.21TB1-MC | Operating a CMV without legal name or trade name displayed | |||||||||
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| February 28, 2025 | S194000195 | SHELBYVILLE, KY | I | 8 | 2 | MOTORUSH AUTO LLC | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM TAKE 3 TRAILERS INC |
3C63RRGL8LG247457 1T9AS483XWB540158 |
TX K132753 KY B1N407 |
| 395.8A-ELD | OOSELD - No record of duty status (ELD Required) | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 393.48A | OOSInoperative/defective brakes | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 390.21TB | Carrier name and/or USDOT Number not displayed as required | |||||||||
| 391.11B2 | Driver cannot read or speak the English language sufficiently to respond to official inquiries | General Driver Qualification | ||||||||
| 391.41A | Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency. History of either fail | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| 387.303B4 | No copy of certificate of registration | |||||||||
| 395.34A1 | Failing to note malfunction that requires use of paper log | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| November 1, 2024 | CV43782971 | LAWRENCEBURG, KY | I | 2 | 1 | COPART | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
RAM TAKE 3 TRAILERS INC |
3C63RRGL8LG247457 1T9AS483XWB540158 |
KY K132753 KY B1N407 |
| 393.43 | OOSNo/improper breakaway or emergency braking | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 390.21TB | Carrier name and/or USDOT Number not displayed as required | |||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| BROTHERS AUTO MART, INC | 1 | March 21, 2025 |
| MOTORUSH AUTO LLC | 1 | February 28, 2025 |
| COPART | 1 | November 1, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| November 30, 2022 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 12, 2021 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| January 4, 2021 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| August 19, 2020 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| May 13, 2019 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| May 4, 2018 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 2, 2018 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| November 29, 2023 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| November 30, 2020 | COMMON | On Record |
| July 17, 2020 | COMMON | On Record |
| April 8, 2019 | COMMON | On Record |
| November 29, 2017 | COMMON | On Record |
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