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WET BANDITS ENERGY SERVICES AND RENTAL LLC

Choudrant, LA

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Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized  ·  DOT 4084508 · MC 1565936
No Safety Rating Active 3 yrs, 1 mo
4
Power Units
4
Drivers
11
Inspections
40%
Vehicle OOS
$750,000
Insurance

Broker Vetting Summary

Key signals from current FMCSA records

Authority
Active
MC-1565936 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Houston Specialty Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
40.0% OOS · 11 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
  • Operating authority active for 3 yrs, 1 mo
  • Insurance on file: $750,000
  • Vehicle out-of-service rate 40.0% — above the 20.7% national average
  • 11 FMCSA inspections on record

Authority & Compliance

Authority, insurance and required filings

Operating Authority

MC1565936
Common Carrier
Active

Insurance on File

HOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy TRHS18-01878-01
On File

Required Filings

Liability (BIPD)
$750,000

Company Information

Registration, contact and cargo details

FMCSA Registration

DOT Number
4084508
MC Number
MC-1565936
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
June 21, 2024
FMCSA Registration
June 1, 2023
Authority Granted
August 28, 2023
Annual Mileage
500,000 mi (2023)

Contact Information

Address
780 Anderson Rd, Choudrant, LA 71227
Owner / Officer
Leslie Thomas
Officer 2
David Thomas

Cargo Types

Oilfield EquipmentOther Cargo

Safety Snapshot

Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes

Safety & Inspection Summary

Total Inspections
11
Driver Inspections
4
Vehicle Inspections
10
Out-of-Service Violations
21

Violations by Category

Vehicle Maintenance64
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0

OOS Rates vs. National Average

Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate40.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (19.3pp higher)
40.0% of 5 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — 72nd 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

2026
3 insp · 1 OOS
2025
2 insp · 14 OOS
2024
5 insp · 2 OOS

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 0 of 5 inspections
Controlled Substances 0 of 5 inspections

Fleet & Operating Areas

Observed roadside activity and equipment

Where This Carrier Operates

States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
LA5
TX2
OK1

Fleet & Equipment (12)

Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Tractor-Trailer Power units Class 8 · trailers up to 42 ft
Power units
~6
of 4 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~6
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
6
Tank
3
Semi-trailer
2
Units on record
VehicleTypeVINInspectionsWith OOS
2015 Mack CHU (Pinnacle) Tractor · Class 8 1M2AN07Y5FM018881 2 1
Gali — 1G9VT40258H016816 1 —
2021 Mack Pinnacle Tractor · Class 8 1M1PN4GY3MM007705 1 —
Troxell Tr Semi-trailer 1T9TA432XR1867003 1 —
2011 Dragon Products Tank · 42 ft 1UNST4224BL094342 1 —
2019 Dragon Esp Tank · 42 ft 1UNST4224KL153552 1 1
2012 Dragon Products Tank · 42 ft 1UNST4228CL114383 1 —
2007 Peterbilt 379 Tractor · Class 8 1XP5D49X07D746208 1 —
2005 Peterbilt 379 Tractor · Class 8 1XP5DB9X35D850788 1 —
2007 International L9427 Tractor · Class 8 2HSCNAPR47C431878 1 1
Show all 12 units
VehicleTypeVINInspectionsWith OOS
C. Galleg Semi-trailer 3DG2A21A2BG000241 1 —
2013 International LF687 Tractor · Class 8 3HSDJSJRXDN126913 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 (11)

DateReport #LocationLevelViolOOSShipperUnit TypeMakeVINLicense
April 23, 2026 LANLS00429 MINDEN LA II 3 — —
Truck Tractor
Semi-trailer
MACK
TROXELL TR
1M1PN4GY3MM007705
1T9TA432XR1867003
LA Z713993
LA J397739
393.95A1 Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. Emergency Equipment
393.95F Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper Emergency Equipment
393.9A-LHLI Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative Lighting
March 14, 2026 V262179461 IH 20 WB 604, TX II 1 1 NONE
Truck Tractor
INTERNATIONAL
2HSCNAPR47C431878
LA P295967
393.9TS OOSInoperative turn signal Lighting
February 20, 2026 V262243580 SH 64, TX II 2 — STEWART LOCATION
Truck Tractor
Trailer
PETERBILT
GALI
1XP5D49X07D746208
1G9VT40258H016816
TX 1N23048
TX 258C953
390.21A Not marked in accordance with regulations
393.9T Inoperable tail lamp Lighting
October 22, 2025 PE05100122 LOVE PORT ENTRY, OK I 30 14 CLEMENTS FLUIDS
Truck Tractor
Semi-trailer
MACK
DRAGON ESP
1M2AN07Y5FM018881
1UNST4224KL153552
LA Z821712
MN STB8310
393.209C-STSCL OOSSteering - Steering column has looseness in the u-bolt or positioning part Steering Mechanism
393.45D-BAAL OOSAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection Brakes All Others
393.75A3-TAOL OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires
396.3A1-DLDSCBBP OOSDriveline/Driveshaft - More than 1/2 inch (12.7mm) vertical movement (with hand pressure only) of the shaft in the center bearing carrier. Other Vehicle Defect
396.3A1-DLDSUJM OOSDriveline/Driveshaft - Any independent vertical movement between opposing yoke ends greater than 1/8 inch, with hand pressure only. Other Vehicle Defect
393.207F-SDAS OOSSuspension - Deflated air suspension Suspension
393.207F-SDAS OOSSuspension - Deflated air suspension Suspension
393.207F-SDAS OOSSuspension - Deflated air suspension Suspension
393.207F-SDAS OOSSuspension - Deflated air suspension Suspension
393.48A-BI-SA OOSBrake - Inoperative on a steering axle Brakes All Others
393.75A1-TAORETA OOSTires - All others, has more than one ply exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches. Tires
393.207A-STBW OOSSuspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly missing the rubber bushing or the rubber bushing is worn to the extent that the component ca Suspension
393.207A-STBW OOSSuspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly missing the rubber bushing or the rubber bushing is worn to the extent that the component ca Suspension
393.207C-SBML OOSSuspension - Broken main leaf spring Suspension
390.21TB1-MC Operating a CMV without legal name or trade name displayed
393.9A-HLLH Lighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam Lighting
393.9A-LFTSI Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative Lighting
393.9A-LRLI Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative Lighting
393.55C1-B Air Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault. Brakes All Others
393.78 Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers Windshield/ Glass/ Markings
393.65C-FIS Fuel - Improper securement of fuel tank. Fuel Systems
390.19TA Motor Carrier or Intermodal Equipment Provider must file Form MCS-150, Form MCS-150B or Form MCS-150C with FMCSA before beginning operations
387.301A Carrier -Motor carrier shall not engage in interstate or foreign commerce without proof of public liability and property damage insurance as required in 49 CFR 38
171.2F-HMGRMC HM (General Requirements) - Transporting Hazardous Materials not in accordance with this part HM Other
177.817E1-HMHC HM (Highway Carriage) - Failing to clearly distinguish HM shipping papers from other papers of any kind Documentation - HM
172.516C1-HMPMC HM (Placarding) - Failure to securely affix/attach placard(s). Markings - HM
172.516C2-HMPMC HM (Placarding) - Failure to display placard(s) clear of appurtenances Markings - HM
393.75A1-TEPBM Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area Tires
396.3A1-TAOCV Tires - All others, in contact with a part of the vehicle Tires
396.17C-PI Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection Inspection Reports
May 28, 2025 LANMS00278 COUSHATTA LA II 1 — —
Truck Tractor
Semi-trailer
PETERBILT
C. GALLEG
1XP5DB9X35D850788
3DG2A21A2BG000241
LA P276949
LA J192969
392.2-SLLEQP State/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation.
July 20, 2024 LACG011943 ROADSIDE, LA III 4 — —
Truck Tractor
Semi-trailer
MACK
DRAGON PRODUCTS
1M2AN07Y5FM018881
1UNST4228CL114383
LA P283169
TX 195B208
392.2IRP IRP Apportioned Tag or Registration Violation
396.17C Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection Inspection Reports
396.17C Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection Inspection Reports
396.9D2 Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report Inspection Reports
May 31, 2024 LANM004416 ROADSIDE, LA II 9 — —
Truck Tractor
Semi-trailer
INTERNATIONAL
DRAGON PRODUCTS
3HSDJSJRXDN126913
1UNST4224BL094342
LA Z5889958
LA J164910
392.2W Excessive Weight violation
392.2W Excessive Weight violation
393.9H Inoperable head lamps Lighting
393.9TS Inoperative turn signal Lighting
393.9T Inoperable tail lamp Lighting
393.9BRKLAMP Inoperative Brake Lamps Lighting
393.9 Inoperable Required Lamp Clearance Identification Lamps/Other
393.75C Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove Tires
393.55C1 Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system Brakes All Others
March 27, 2024 LACO008861 ROADSIDE, LA I 8 2 —
Truck Tractor
Semi-trailer
MACK
DRAGON PRODUCTS
1M2AN07Y5FM018881
1UNST4228CL114383
LA Z463488
TX 195B208
393.43A OOSNo/improper tractor protection valve Brakes All Others
393.9TS OOSInoperative turn signal Lighting
393.95A No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher Emergency Equipment
393.75C-OOS Tire-other tread depth less than 1/32 of inch measured in 2 adjacent major tread grooves 3 separate locations 8 inches apart Tires
396.17C Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection Inspection Reports
393.47E Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment
393.53B CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear Brakes All Others
393.9TS Inoperative turn signal Lighting
January 30, 2024 LANL006816 ROADSIDE, LA II 3 — —
Truck Tractor
Semi-trailer
PETERBILT
OTHR
1XPXD49X7JD489371
1P9VN3622EK359174
LA P262909
LA J962381
393.95A No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher Emergency Equipment
393.60D Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance Windshield/ Glass/ Markings
393.9T Inoperable tail lamp Lighting
January 29, 2024 LALN007434 ROADSIDE, LA II 1 — —
Truck Tractor
Semi-trailer
FRHT
OTHR
1FUJGLDR1HLHX1387
1T9TA432981867783
LA P272467
TX 210B709
392.2 Violation of Local Laws - Explain

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.

ShipperInspectionsMost recent
STEWART LOCATION 1 February 20, 2026
CLEMENTS FLUIDS 1 October 22, 2025

History & Filings

Authority, insurance and process-agent records

Authority History

DateStatusType
November 14, 2025INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONCommon
June 27, 2024INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONCommon
August 28, 2023GRANTEDCommon Carrier

Insurance & Revocation Filings

DateTypeStatus
June 12, 2026BI&PD Primary/ExcessCancellation Filed

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