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OTWELL'S TRUCKING LLC
Ama, LA
CarrierChk vetting signal
Review recommended
Recently Reinstated Authority
Authority reinstated September 1, 2026 following a voluntary suspension effective August 3, 2026. Continuous authority: 1 month. First granted February 1, 2018 (8 yrs, 8 mo ago).
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 3075646 · MC 68697
Broker
No Safety Rating
Active 1 month · first granted 2018
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-68697 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Texas Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
17.0% OOS · 150 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Recently Reinstated Authority
Authority reinstated September 1, 2026 following a voluntary suspension effective August 3, 2026. Continuous authority: 1 month. First granted February 1, 2018 (8 yrs, 8 mo ago).
Broker Authority
Broker Authority
Active
Docket
MC068697
Surety Bond
Bond on file
Authority Age
1 month
Revocation Filings
3
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 1 month since reinstatement on September 1, 2026; first granted February 1, 2018 (8 yrs, 8 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 20.3% — below the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 4.3% — below the 5.5% national average
- 150 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC68697
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
MC068697
Common Carrier, Broker
Insurance on File
Texas Insurance Company
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy BRPCBLTLA011600_08A600_01
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3075646
MC Number
MC-68697
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
May 20, 2025
FMCSA Registration
December 7, 2017
Authority First Granted
February 1, 2018
Authority Reinstated
September 1, 2026
Annual Mileage
2,025,384 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
10387 River Road, Ama, LA 70031
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Steven Otwell
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsOilfield EquipmentConstruction MaterialsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
150
Driver Inspections
72
Vehicle Inspections
103
Out-of-Service Violations
24
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance79
Unsafe Driving9
Hours of Service2
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate4.3% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate20.3% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
17.0% of 106 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
68th percentile among carriers with 100 or more 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
33 of 82 inspections
Unsafe Driving
4 of 112 inspections
Hours of Service
2 of 112 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 112 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 112 inspections
Crash History (6)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
6
Crashes
0
Fatalities
2
Injuries
5
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 29, 2026 | LA | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| November 24, 2025 | LA | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Not Lighted · Dry |
| April 23, 2025 | LA | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| February 18, 2025 | LA | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| January 17, 2025 | LA | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| January 9, 2025 | LA | — | 1 | — | 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
LA126
MS8
TN1
Fleet & Equipment (70)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~49
of 37 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~21
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Truck
27
Tractor
16
Flatbed
7
Not Applicable
6
Semi-trailer
5
Grain / Hopper
4
Dump
3
Dolly
1
Other Trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Peterbilt 567 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPCX4TX1RD689781 | 8 | 1 |
| 2024 Kenworth T880 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKZX4TX4RJ351955 | 7 | 2 |
| 2024 Kenworth T880 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKZX4TX2RJ351954 | 6 | 1 |
| 2019 Kenworth T880 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKZX7EX5KJ250041 | 5 | 2 |
| 2022 Peterbilt 567 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPCL4TX3ND773980 | 5 | — |
| 2019 Mack Granite | Truck · Class 8 | 1M2GR2GC5KM008229 | 4 | — |
| 2024 Kenworth T880 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKZX4TX9RJ351952 | 4 | 1 |
| 2023 Peterbilt 567 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPCL4EX5PD856357 | 4 | — |
| 2022 Peterbilt 567 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPCL4TX3ND774174 | 4 | — |
| 2020 Kenworth W990 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XK1D40X3LJ388115 | 4 | — |
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| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Peterbilt 567 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPCP4EX6LD658388 | 4 | — |
| 2026 Clement Industries Clement | Grain / Hopper · 37 ft | 5C2BF37B2TM013881 | 4 | — |
| 2025 Western Star 49X Chassis | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJBWDR9SLVN4748 | 4 | — |
| 2025 Western Star 47X Chassis | Truck · Class 8 | 5KKSBPDV1SLWB8621 | 4 | 1 |
| 2021 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 53 ft | 13N1532C0M1543598 | 3 | 2 |
| 2021 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 53 ft | 13N1532C9M1543597 | 3 | 1 |
| 2018 Kenworth T880 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKZX7EX4JJ206790 | 3 | — |
| 2023 Peterbilt 567 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPCL4EX3PD856356 | 3 | — |
| 2020 Peterbilt 567 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPCL4TX4LD670256 | 3 | — |
| 2022 Peterbilt 567 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPCL4TX4ND795860 | 3 | 1 |
| 2024 Peterbilt 567 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPCX4TX3RD689782 | 3 | — |
| 2024 Peterbilt 567 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPCX4TX4RD691525 | 3 | — |
| 2020 Peterbilt 567 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPCDP9X5LD658385 | 3 | 1 |
| 2026 Clement Industries Clement | Grain / Hopper · 37 ft | 5C2BF37B3TM013405 | 3 | — |
| 2025 Western Star 49X Chassis | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJBWDR1SLWE9204 | 3 | 1 |
| 2025 Western Star 49X Chassis | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJBWDR8SLWE9202 | 3 | 1 |
| 2026 Western Star 47X Chassis | Truck · Class 8 | 5KKSBPDV1TLWR3342 | 3 | 1 |
| 2025 Western Star 47X Chassis | Truck · Class 8 | 5KKSBPDV9SLVH5694 | 3 | — |
| 2021 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 53 ft | 13N1532C2M1543599 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 53 ft | 13N2532CXK1536823 | 2 | — |
| Unpublishe | Semi-trailer | 1A9AA1G35J11A9944 | 2 | 1 |
| 1999 Mack CH | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M2AA13Y7XW103623 | 2 | 1 |
| 2024 Kenworth T880 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKZX4TX0RJ351953 | 2 | 1 |
| 2019 Kenworth T880 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKZX7EX3KJ250040 | 2 | — |
| 2021 Peterbilt 567 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPCL4EXXMD750675 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Peterbilt 567 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPCL4TX6LD670257 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Peterbilt 567 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPCL4TX9ND773983 | 2 | — |
| 2025 Peterbilt 567 | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 1NPCX4TX3SD757696 | 2 | — |
| 2025 Peterbilt 567 | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 1NPCX4TXXSD757694 | 2 | 1 |
| 2020 Benson/wabash Aluminium Flatbed | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1TTF532A8L3202708 | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 Peterbilt 589 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPED49XXSD754423 | 2 | — |
| 2015 International LF687 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDJAPR3FN667001 | 2 | 2 |
| 2018 X-l Specialized Trailers Inc | Dolly · 5 ft | 4U3S00510JL016926 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Kalyn Siebert | Other Trailer · 53 ft | 5DDKM5333N1069729 | 2 | 1 |
| 2015 Great Dane Trailers | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1GRDM9620FH725018 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Great Dane Trailers | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1GRDM9624FH724941 | 1 | — |
| Hill Mfg. | Semi-trailer | 1H9A3A5E9W1015131 | 1 | 1 |
| Mate Inc. | Semi-trailer | 1M9A30337PH036455 | 1 | — |
| Mate Inc. | Semi-trailer | 1M9A30338NH036378 | 1 | — |
| Mate Inc. | Semi-trailer | 1M9A3033XPH036434 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Peterbilt 567 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPCX4TX4SD757691 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 Peterbilt 567 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPCX4TX6SD757692 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Peterbilt 567 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPCX4TX7SD703513 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Peterbilt 567 | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 1NPCX4TX8SD757693 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZD49XXPJ265147 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner SD122 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGNDR6LDMA6824 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR4SSWC2034 | 1 | — |
| 2027 Western Star 49X Chassis | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 3BHJBWDR5VDXD9984 | 1 | — |
| 2027 Western Star 47X Chassis | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 3BJSBPDV1VDXC8471 | 1 | — |
| 2018 International LT625 | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR0JN438213 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3WKZD49X6PF263867 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Travis Body & Trailer, Inc. | Dump · 30 ft | 48X1F3031K1013075 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Travis Body & Trailer, Inc. | Dump · 30 ft | 48X1F303XJ1012523 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Travis Body & Trailer, Inc. | Dump · 30 ft | 48X1F303XJ1012571 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Clement Industries Clement | Grain / Hopper · 37 ft | 5C2BF37B1TM013404 | 1 | — |
| 2027 Clement Industries Clement | Grain / Hopper · 45 ft | 5C2BR45B9VM013993 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Western Star 49X Chassis | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJBWD15SPVJ7733 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Western Star 49X Chassis | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJBWDR6TPWJ5919 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Western Star 49X Chassis | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJBWDRXSLWC0803 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Western Star 47X Chassis | Truck · Class 8 | 5KKSBPDV3SLVU2811 | 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 (150)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 16, 2026 | LAOUS02525 | METAIRIE LA | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
3AKJHHDR4SSWC2034 13N1532C2M1543599 |
LA P294076 LA J807358 |
| October 13, 2026 | 0303006142 | NORRELL RD CLINTON MS | III | — | — | GAINEY'S CONCRETE PRODUCTS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR BENSON/WABASH |
5KJJBWDR8SLWE9202 1TTF532A8L3202708 |
LA P294074 LA J770984 |
| October 12, 2026 | LAQBS01271 | BRIDGE CITY LA | I | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
PETERBILT |
1NPCX4TX3RD689782 |
LA P286183 |
| October 8, 2026 | N112000044 | RANKIN COUNTY MS | II | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
WESTERN STAR |
5KKSBPDV3SLVU2811 |
LA P294204 |
| 392.2-SLLMF | State/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| October 6, 2026 | LAPUS02602 | HARVEY LA | III | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
WESTERN ST |
3BJSBPDV4VDXC8481 |
LA P300485 |
| October 6, 2026 | LAQAS02552 | RACELAND LA | II | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN ST KALYN SIEBERT |
5KJJBWDR8TPWP9864 5DDKM5333N1069729 |
LA P300474 OK AZ9596 |
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLMF | State/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| October 6, 2026 | LARIS02514 | METAIRIE LA | I | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT CLEMENT INDUSTRIES |
1XPED49XXSD754423 5C2BF37B1TM013404 |
LA P290138 LA J260214 |
| October 5, 2026 | LAALS00001 | NEW ORLEANS LA | I | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
WESTERN STAR |
3BJSBPDV1VDXC8471 |
LA P300386 |
| October 2, 2026 | LAPUS02579 | METAIRIE LA | III | 1 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR CLEMENT INDUSTRIES |
5KJJBWDR9SLVN4748 5C2BF37B3TM013405 |
LA P290219 LA J260213 |
| 392.2-LCDLR | OOSRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction. | License-related: High | ||||||||
| October 1, 2026 | LADWS00225 | WESTWEGO LA | I | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
1NKZX4TX2RJ351954 |
LA P286071 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| GAINEY'S CONCRETE PRODUCTS | 1 | October 13, 2026 |
| GAINEY"S CONCRETE | 1 | September 22, 2026 |
| WARREN PAVING | 1 | August 4, 2026 |
| ARCOSA AGGREGATES | 1 | June 17, 2025 |
| METALS USA | 1 | March 25, 2025 |
| SMITH TANK | 1 | January 26, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| September 1, 2026 | Active Reinstated | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| August 3, 2026 | Inactive Voluntary Suspension | Broker of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| July 24, 2026 | Inactive Involuntary Suspension - insurance cancellation effective; no active insurance meeting minimum coverage on file | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| November 5, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Broker |
| November 4, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Broker |
| August 9, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Broker |
| August 1, 2022 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Broker |
| September 20, 2019 | GRANTED | Property Broker |
| September 20, 2019 | Active Discontinued Revocation | Broker of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| July 11, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| July 18, 2023 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| August 27, 2022 | Broker's Surety Bond | On file |
| October 5, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Term/repl · Texas Insurance Company |
| August 27, 2026 | Broker's Surety Bond | Cancel · United Casualty and Surety Insurance Company |
| July 23, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancel · Timber Creek Casualty Insurance Company Inc A Risk Retention Group |
| September 5, 2026 | Operating Authority Involuntary Suspension Notice | Effective October 5, 2026 |
| August 3, 2026 | Notice Of Operating Authority Voluntary Suspension | On Record |
| June 23, 2026 | Operating Authority Involuntary Suspension Notice | Effective July 23, 2026 |
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