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5R HEAVY HAUL LLC
Morgan City, LA
CarrierChk vetting signal
Elevated concerns
No Active Operating Authority
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 3541968 · MC 1182961
Active
No Safety Rating
Active 9 months
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-1182961 · Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
75.0% OOS · 14 inspections on record
Flags · 3
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
75.0% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 95% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
No Active Operating Authority
FMCSA does not show active operating authority for this carrier. A carrier without it cannot legally haul interstate for-hire freight.
No Insurance Filing On Record
No active insurance filing appears in FMCSA records for this carrier. Confirm coverage directly with the insurer before booking.
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- No active insurance filing found on record
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 40.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 14 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1182961
Common Carrier
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3541968
MC Number
MC-1182961
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
October 7, 2024
FMCSA Registration
December 30, 2020
Authority Reinstated
December 15, 2025
Annual Mileage
10,000 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Address
8471 La 182, Morgan City, LA 70392
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Joseph Ramagos
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsConstruction Materials
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
14
Driver Inspections
5
Vehicle Inspections
10
Out-of-Service Violations
19
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance25
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service12
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate66.7% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (61.2pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate40.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (19.3pp higher)
75.0% of 8 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
95th 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
2023
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
5 of 6 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 9 inspections
Hours of Service
5 of 9 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 9 inspections
Controlled Substances
1 of 9 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
LA5
AL2
AR1
MS1
TN1
Fleet & Equipment (11)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~4
of 4 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~7
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Semi-trailer
4
Tractor
4
Flatbed
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXP4EX0ND782161 | 4 | 3 |
| 2015 Peterbilt 567 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPCP4EX9FD258085 | 3 | 2 |
| Wilson | — | 1C9J24209N1476083 | 2 | 2 |
| 2018 X-l Specialized Trailers Inc | Flatbed · 54 ft | 4U3J05433JL016740 | 2 | 2 |
| 2015 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N148206F1510758 | 1 | — |
| Unk | Semi-trailer | 1A9SB5034A0482665 | 1 | — |
| Cozad Trai | Semi-trailer | 1C9P122C5N1476082 | 1 | 1 |
| 2004 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X64N832519 | 1 | — |
| 2001 Peterbilt 378 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPFPBEX91D568974 | 1 | 1 |
| Xlsp | Semi-trailer | 4US00517JL016969 | 1 | 1 |
Show all 11 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pitts | Semi-trailer | 5JYLB5535KPP12510 | 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 (14)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 18, 2025 | 6606172240 | HANCOCK COUNTY, MS | II | 2 | — | EMR | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UNK |
1XPCP4EX9FD258085 1A9SB5034A0482665 |
LA P294390 LA N/A |
| 393.75A2-TAOBB-6 | Tires - Any tire with observable bumps, bulge or knots | Tires | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| October 8, 2025 | 1056006763 | CREOLA AL | II | 12 | 3 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT X-L SPECIALIZED TRAILERS INC |
1XPXP4EX0ND782161 4U3J05433JL016740 |
LA NO TAG LA NO TAG |
| 392.9A2-C | OOSCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | General Securement | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | OOSLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-CSLRR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 395.8A | HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| September 23, 2025 | I031R20071 | PIONEER TN | III | 3 | 1 | NONE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT X-L SPECIALIZED TRAILERS INC |
1XPXP4EX0ND782161 4U3J05433JL016740 |
LA P273164 LA L967630 |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 3 | ||||||||
| August 21, 2025 | 5100000566 | FORREST CITY AR | III | 2 | 1 | NATIONWIDE TRANSPORT | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT COZAD TRAI |
1XPCP4EX9FD258085 1C9P122C5N1476082 |
TX 8352C50 LA J798413 |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| August 12, 2025 | LANVS03146 | LACASSINE LA | II | 10 | 2 | — | Truck Tractor Trailer Semi-trailer Trailer |
PETERBILT WILSON COZAD TRAI WILSON |
1XPCP4EX9FD258085 1C9J24209N1476083 1C9D48309N1476081 1C9P12205N1476082 |
TX 8352C50 LA J798415 LA J798414 LA J798413 |
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLED | State/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length) | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLED | State/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length) | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLED | State/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length) | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWG1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
| July 14, 2025 | LADRS09150 | SULPHUR LA | II | 6 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT XLSP |
1XPXP4EX0ND782161 4US00517JL016969 |
LA P273164 LA J580834 |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLED | State/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length) | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWG1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
| July 10, 2025 | LAPGS00222 | LIVINGSTON LA | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT PITTS |
1XP5DB9X64N832519 5JYLB5535KPP12510 |
LA P290434 ME 423898Y |
| 392.22B-DFPWD | Driver - Failed to place warning devices on the road surface | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| June 26, 2025 | LADRS09129 | LAKE CHARLES LA | II | 12 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Trailer Semi-trailer Trailer |
PETERBILT COZAD COZAD TRAI COZAD |
1XPFPBEX91D568974 1C9J24209N1476083 1C9D48309N1476081 1C9P12205N1476082 |
LA P280102 LA J798415 LA J798414 LA J798413 |
| 383.23A2-LCDL | OOSEndorsements - (CDL) - Operate a CMV without proper endorsements on operators license | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWG1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLED | State/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length) | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLED | State/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length) | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| January 29, 2025 | 1405001283 | ROADSIDE, AL | II | 11 | 5 | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT X-L SPECIALIZED TRAILERS INC |
1XPXP4EX0ND782161 4U3J05433JL016740 |
LA P273164 LA L967630 |
| 395.8A-ELD | OOSELD - No record of duty status (ELD Required) | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 393.201A | OOSFrame cracked / loose / sagging / broken | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.207A | OOSAxle positioning parts defective/missing | Suspension | ||||||||
| 396.5B-HLIW | OOSHubs - Oil and/or Grease Leaking from hub - inner wheel | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 392.15 | OOSDriver Prohibited from Performing Safety Sensitive Functions per 382.501(a) in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse | Alcohol Jumping OOS | ||||||||
| 392.2IRP | IRP Apportioned Tag or Registration Violation | |||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| 396.3A1 | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 396.9D2 | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2FT | State or International Fuel Tax (IFTA) Violation | |||||||||
| June 14, 2024 | LARI000574 | ROADSIDE, LA | II | 5 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
1XPXP4EX0ND782161 13N148206F1510758 |
LA P273164 LA J851691 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain | |||||||||
| 392.2IRP | IRP Apportioned Tag or Registration Violation | |||||||||
| 392.2W | Excessive Weight violation | |||||||||
| 392.2W | Excessive Weight violation | |||||||||
| 396.9D2 | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| EMR | 1 | November 18, 2025 |
| NATIONWIDE TRANSPORT | 1 | August 21, 2025 |
| THOMPSON TRACTOR CO | 1 | October 24, 2023 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| December 15, 2025 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| September 9, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| December 11, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 13, 2022 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| November 12, 2025 | COMMON | On Record |
| May 11, 2022 | COMMON | On Record |
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