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KENNETH ASHMORE TRUCKING LLC
Opelousas, LA
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Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
50.0% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 90% 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 4243028 · MC 1643414
No Safety Rating
Active 2 yrs, 4 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1643414 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Timber Creek Casualty Insurance Company, Inc
Safety
Not Rated
50.0% OOS · 13 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
50.0% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 90% 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 2 yrs, 4 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 60.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 13 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1643414
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
TIMBER CREEK CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY, INC
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy TCC-LA00098600
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
4243028
MC Number
MC-1643414
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
October 14, 2025
FMCSA Registration
May 20, 2024
Authority Granted
June 7, 2024
Annual Mileage
72,035 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
421 Plantation Rd, Opelousas, LA 70570
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Kayla N. Ashmore
Officer 2
Kenneth James Ashmore Ii
Cargo Types
General FreightLogs/Poles/BeamsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
13
Driver Inspections
4
Vehicle Inspections
11
Out-of-Service Violations
11
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance34
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate60.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (39.3pp higher)
50.0% of 12 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
90th percentile among carriers with 10–24 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
10 of 10 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 12 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 12 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 12 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 12 inspections
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
1
Injuries
0
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 16, 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
LA11
TX2
Fleet & Equipment (8)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~3
of 3 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~5
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
3
Crib Log Trailer
1
Flatbed
1
Grain / Hopper
1
Other Trailer
1
Pole / Pipe
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Freightliner SD122 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGNDR7NDNH0215 | 7 | 3 |
| 2021 Peerless | Grain / Hopper · 45 ft | 1PLE04527MPG62200 | 6 | 2 |
| Western St | Tractor | 5KKXAFCG5FPGN1715 | 5 | 2 |
| 2016 Magnolia Trailers, Inc. | Other Trailer · 40 ft | 1M9BA4024G1435006 | 3 | — |
| Viking | Crib Log Trailer | 1V9PD4228XN062458 | 2 | 2 |
| 2028 Viking Trailer | Pole / Pipe · 42 ft | 1V9PD4222WN062374 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 Freightliner SD122 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGNDV1MDML3707 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Pitts Trailers | Flatbed · 40 ft | 5JYLT4022GP160851 | 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 (13)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 7, 2026 | LABQS07069 | IOWA LA | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER PEERLESS |
3AKJGNDR7NDNH0215 1PLE04527MPG62200 |
LA Z217410 LA J244196 |
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| July 21, 2026 | LAABS01040 | EUNICE LA | II | 4 | 2 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN ST PEERLESS |
5KKXAFCG5FPGN1715 1PLE04527MPG62200 |
LA P285559 LA J244196 |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | OOSAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BIBD | Drum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| June 3, 2026 | LARES01500 | RAGLEY LA | II | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER PEERLESS |
3AKJGNDR7NDNH0215 1PLE04527MPG62200 |
LA Z217410 LA J244196 |
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| May 15, 2026 | LAABS00875 | LEBEAU LA | II | 3 | 2 | — | Truck Tractor Crib Log Trailer |
FREIGHTLINER VIKING |
3AKJGNDR7NDNH0215 1V9PD4228XN062458 |
LA Z217410 LA J351343 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWG1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
| April 29, 2026 | LAABS00822 | LEBEAU LA | II | 6 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER MAGNOLIA TRAILERS, INC. |
3AKJGNDR7NDNH0215 1M9BA4024G1435006 |
LA Z217410 LA J194010 |
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.95A4-EENA | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible or filled | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWG1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
| March 17, 2026 | LAFIS04375 | OPELOUSAS LA | II | 2 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER PEERLESS |
3AKJGNDR7NDNH0215 1PLE04527MPG62200 |
LA Z217410 LA J244196 |
| 393.100B-C | OOSCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| February 9, 2026 | LAFIS04356 | LEBEAU LA | II | 5 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER PITTS TRAILERS |
3AKJGNDV1MDML3707 5JYLT4022GP160851 |
LA J051665 LA L901817 |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | OOSLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on | Lighting | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| October 31, 2025 | V252090275 | 12192 TX62 NB, TX | II | 3 | 1 | SITE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WSTR VIKI |
5KKXAFCG5FPGN1715 1V9PD4228XN062458 |
LA P285559 LA J351343 |
| 393.9 | OOSInoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| August 31, 2025 | LAABS00207 | EUNICE LA | II | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN ST PEERLESS |
5KKXAFCG5FPGN1715 1PLE04527MPG62200 |
LA P285559 LA J244196 |
| 393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves | Tires | ||||||||
| July 8, 2025 | LARTS00288 | BUNKIE LA | I | 8 | 4 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER VIKING TRAILER |
3AKJGNDR7NDNH0215 1V9PD4222WN062374 |
LA Z217410 LA J858783 |
| 393.45D-BAAL | OOSAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BALR | OOSAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BARS | OOSAir Brake - Air reservoir separated from its original attachment points or moving more than 1 inch | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BIBD | Drum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| January 23, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| December 26, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 22, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| January 13, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 7, 2024 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| January 22, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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