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DAMENGOS TRANSPORTATION LLC
Opelousas, LA
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 3524686 · MC 1171199
Active
Authority Active
No Safety Rating
Active 5 yrs, 9 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1171199 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$750,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
33.3% OOS · 9 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 5 yrs, 9 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 66.7% — above the 20.7% national average
- 9 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1171199
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
Trisura Specialty Insurance Company
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy MIT-UKNAP2300164-2083
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3524686
MC Number
MC-1171199
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
MCS-150 Filed
May 1, 2026
FMCSA Registration
November 19, 2020
Authority Granted
December 10, 2020
Annual Mileage
250,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
172 Plantation Rd, Opelousas, LA 70570-8920
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Shonia Pipes Bates
Officer 2
Terrance D Bates
Cargo Types
General FreightOther Cargo
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
33.3% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
9 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
66.7%
Driver OOS Rate
14.3%
Ranks in the 63rd percentile among carriers with 5–9 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
9
Driver Inspections
7
Vehicle Inspections
3
Total OOS Orders
3
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance9
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service8
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate14.3% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (8.8pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate66.7% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (46.0pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
Inspection Records (9)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2026 | MT | Level III — Driver Only | KENWORTH · 1XKYDP9X6NJ127177 | 2 | Passed |
| March 8, 2026 | AZ | Level II — Walk-Around | FREIGHTLIN · 3AKJGLDRXJSJM1990 | 9 | Passed |
| February 5, 2026 | NM | Level I — Full | 3AKJGLDRXJSJM1990 | 1 | 1 OOS |
| December 29, 2025 | MS | Level III — Driver Only | FRHT · 3AKJGLDRXJSJM1990 | 0 | Clean |
| July 25, 2025 | SC | Level III — Driver Only | FREIGHTLIN · 3AKJHHDRXMSMM0992 | 0 | Clean |
| June 26, 2025 | OR | Level III — Driver Only | FREIGHTLIN · 3AKJHHDRXMSMM0992 | 0 | Clean |
| April 23, 2025 | FL | Level III — Driver Only | FREIGHTLIN · 3AKJHHDR6MSMK1274 | 1 | 1 OOS |
| April 23, 2025 | MS | Level III — Driver Only | FRHT · 3AKJHHDR3LSLU1168 | 0 | Clean |
| February 20, 2025 | FL | Level II — Walk-Around | FREIGHTLIN · 3AKJHHDR6MSMK1274 | 5 | 1 OOS |
What Inspectors Found
Roadside findings from FMCSA's rolling 24-month window, grouped the way FMCSA groups them. This is separate from the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
3 of 3 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 9 inspections
Hours of Service
4 of 9 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 9 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 9 inspections
| Date | Category | Violation | Sev. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 20, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 8 | Out of service |
| February 5, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 8 | Out of service |
| April 23, 2025 | Hours-of-Service Compliance · False Log | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | 7 | Out of service |
| March 8, 2026 | Unsafe Driving · Seat Belt | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | 7 | Cited |
| February 20, 2025 | Hours-of-Service Compliance · Incomplete/Wrong Log | 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 | 5 | Cited |
| March 8, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Other Vehicle Defect | Battery - Not protected | 3 | Cited |
| March 8, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Emergency Equipment | Driver - Failed to inspect /use emergency equipment | 2 | Cited |
| February 20, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Emergency Equipment | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 2 | Cited |
| March 8, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Emergency Equipment | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 2 | Cited |
| March 8, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | 2 | Cited |
| March 8, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | 2 | Cited |
| June 30, 2026 | Hours-of-Service Compliance · Other Log/Form & Manner | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | Cited |
| February 20, 2025 | Hours-of-Service Compliance · EOBR Related | 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 | 1 | Cited |
| June 30, 2026 | Hours-of-Service Compliance · Other Log/Form & Manner | HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner | 1 | Cited |
| February 20, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | 1 | Cited |
Showing the 15 most serious of 18 recorded violations
Crash History (2)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
2
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
2
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 7, 2026 | LA | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Lighted · Dry |
| June 13, 2025 | MO | — | — | Yes | Rain · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
FL2
MS2
AZ1
MT1
NM1
OR1
and 1 more state
Fleet & Equipment (12)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~5
of 4 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~7
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
7
Tractor
5
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLDRXJSJM1990 | 3 | 1 |
| 2024 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D1RL462417 | 2 | 1 |
| 2021 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR6MSMK1274 | 2 | 2 |
| 2021 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDRXMSMM0992 | 2 | — |
| 1988 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAP0620JT108763 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X6NJ127177 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR3LSLU1168 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C0LR439559 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532CXLR440251 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K1NS887845 | 1 | — |
Show all 12 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K2TS097113 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K4NS031584 | 1 | 1 |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| December 10, 2020 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| December 10, 2020 | Active GRANTED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| February 13, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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