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PELICAN TRANSPORTATION INC
Marrero, LA
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Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
46.2% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 88% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. Drivers were put out of service on 22.2% of 9 driver inspections — higher than 86% of carriers with a comparable number of driver inspections (national average 5.5%). This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 494065 · MC 1145952
Conditional
Active 6 yrs
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1145952 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Everest National Insurance Company
Safety
Conditional
46.2% OOS · 19 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
46.2% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 88% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. Drivers were put out of service on 22.2% of 9 driver inspections — higher than 86% of carriers with a comparable number of driver inspections (national average 5.5%). This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 6 yrs
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Conditional
- Driver out-of-service rate 22.2% — above the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 37.5% — above the 20.7% national average
- 19 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1145952
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
EVEREST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy SI8ML01488-201
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
494065
MC Number
MC-1145952
Safety Rating
Conditional
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
March 28, 2026
FMCSA Registration
August 11, 1992
Authority Granted
October 2, 2020
Annual Mileage
279,630 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
4951 River Road, Marrero, LA 70072
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Jessica Bessette
Officer 2
Mike Featherston
Cargo Types
Machinery/Large ObjectsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
19
Driver Inspections
13
Vehicle Inspections
11
Out-of-Service Violations
17
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance46
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service6
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate22.2% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (16.7pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate37.5% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (16.8pp higher)
46.2% of 13 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
88th 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
7 of 8 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 13 inspections
Hours of Service
4 of 13 inspections
Driver Fitness
3 of 13 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 13 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
LA5
IA4
MO2
AR1
MN1
MT1
and 2 more states
Fleet & Equipment (21)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~12
of 22 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~9
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
9
Semi-trailer
6
Dry Van
2
Chassis / Incomplete
1
Not Applicable
1
Truck
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 Peterbilt 385 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPGDU9X0WN457539 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010 Peterbilt 386 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPHD49X6AD797331 | 3 | 1 |
| Chce | — | 1C9FQW0T8TW275224 | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 Freightliner Columbia | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 1FUJA6CKX6LU46206 | 1 | 1 |
| 1998 Gmc C6 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 1GDJ6H1C4WJ521487 | 1 | 1 |
| 2001 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 56 ft | 1GRAA56141K240615 | 1 | 1 |
| Unknown | Semi-trailer | 1H2V02813EE026303 | 1 | 1 |
| 2003 International MA025 | Truck · Class 7 | 1HTMMAAN23H569530 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Kentucky Electronics Trailer | Dry Van · 50 ft | 1KKVE5020RL099152 | 1 | — |
| Scha | Semi-trailer | 1S9M12123DH402016 | 1 | — |
Show all 21 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 Peterbilt 385 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPGDE8X5TN412454 | 1 | 1 |
| 1997 Peterbilt 385 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPGDU8X1VN430155 | 1 | 1 |
| 1999 Peterbilt 385 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPGDU9X4XD484881 | 1 | — |
| 1999 Peterbilt 385 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPGDU9X6XD484882 | 1 | — |
| Peterbilt | Tractor | 1XPGDUBX1VN430155 | 1 | 1 |
| 2010 Peterbilt 386 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPHD49X9AD797338 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9GH77N446385 | 1 | 1 |
| Cargotrl | Semi-trailer | 5J3HD22265A017654 | 1 | 1 |
| Great Dane | Semi-trailer | A307H74166 | 1 | — |
| Homette Ho | Semi-trailer | NCX1117657 | 1 | 1 |
| Trim | Semi-trailer | V60226 | 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 (19)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 22, 2026 | 7639003016 | PIKE COUNTY MS | III | — | — | NO SHIPPER | Truck Tractor |
PETERBILT |
1XPHD49X5AD797319 |
MN PAR5434 |
| September 28, 2026 | 1618001140 | CLARKS GROVE MN | II | 5 | — | — | Truck Tractor |
PETERBILT |
1XPGDE8X5TN412454 |
MN PAH7535 |
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 396.5B-L | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LBL | Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| September 23, 2026 | 508R000174 | IA, IA | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor |
PETERBILT |
1XPHD49X6AD797331 |
MN PAR5436 |
| September 23, 2026 | W141000301 | ST GENEVIEVE MO | I | 12 | 2 | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UNKNOWN |
1FUJA6CKX6LU46206 1H2V02813EE026303 |
MN PAV6299 TX Y90915 |
| 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 | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.11B-CSLRR | Conspicuity Systems - Trailers, lower rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | 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 | ||||||||
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSIR | Lighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-CSURR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 396.5B-L | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| July 7, 2026 | 0485001098 | CLARKS GROVE MN | I | 5 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor |
VOLVO TRUCK |
4V4NC9GH77N446385 |
MN PAN1804 |
| 393.45A-BHTIJ | OOSAir Brake - Improperly joined such as a splice made by sliding the hose ends over a piece of tubing and clamping the hose to the tube | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEQP | State/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation. | |||||||||
| 393.11A1-LBL | Lighting - Backup lamp missing | Lighting | ||||||||
| June 5, 2026 | 4420000105 | HIGGINSON AR | I | 3 | — | — | Truck Tractor |
PETERBILT |
1XPHD49X6AD797331 |
MN PAR5436 |
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLMF | State/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.209E-SPSLA | Steering - Power steering leaking anywhere. | Steering Mechanism | ||||||||
| May 26, 2026 | 000P16C51X | HWY 218, DONNELLSON,IOWA, IA | I | 14 | 4 | PELICAN TRANSPORTATION | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
GMC CARGOTRL |
1GDJ6H1C4WJ521487 5J3HD22265A017654 |
MN YAW0312 MN 2093CRT |
| 383.23A2 | OOSOperating a CMV without a CDL | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 393.9TS | OOSInoperative turn signal | Lighting | ||||||||
| 396.3A1BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 391.11B2-Q | OOSDriver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) in accordance with the current corresponding FMCSA enforcement guidance (391. | General Driver Qualification | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
| 392.2IRP | IRP Apportioned Tag or Registration Violation | |||||||||
| 395.24D | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | Fail to transfer ELD records | ||||||||
| 393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.81 | Horn inoperative | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2Y | Failure to yield right of way | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| 393.95A | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 392.8 | Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| April 7, 2026 | LAPUS01810 | KENNER LA | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor |
PETERBILT |
1XPGDU9X6XD484882 |
MN PAA4620 |
| March 22, 2026 | LALDS01226 | BRIDGE CITY LA | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor |
PETERBILT |
1XPGDU9X0WN457539 |
MN PAH7536 |
| March 4, 2026 | LARVS00890 | DES ALLEMANDS LA | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT GREAT DANE |
1XPGDU9X4XD484881 A307H74166 |
MN PAA4621 LA E314341 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| THOMAS CARNIVAL INC | 1 | October 22, 2025 |
| GOLD STAR AMUSEMENTS | 1 | June 8, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| October 2, 2020 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| April 17, 2020 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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