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DANIEL E DIDDON
DBA: Diddon Trucking
Kentwood, LA
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 578083 · MC 281563
No Safety Rating
Active 8 yrs, 6 mo · first granted 1995
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-281563 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Blue Hill Specialty Insurance Company Inc
Safety
Not Rated
7 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 8 yrs, 6 mo since reinstatement on April 9, 2018; first granted December 14, 1995 (30 yrs, 10 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- 7 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC281563
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
BLUE HILL SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY INC
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA964846638
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Surety bond / trust fund · required
Not on file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
578083
MC Number
MC-281563
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
February 2, 2026
FMCSA Registration
October 19, 1994
Authority First Granted
December 14, 1995
Authority Reinstated
April 9, 2018
Annual Mileage
80,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Location
Kentwood, LA
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsOilfield EquipmentGrain/FeedConstruction Materials
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
7
Driver Inspections
5
Vehicle Inspections
3
Out-of-Service Violations
3
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance6
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
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
1 of 1 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 4 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 4 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 4 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 4 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
LA2
AR1
MI1
MO1
MS1
Fleet & Equipment (4)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~2
of 2 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~2
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
2
Flatbed
1
Semi-trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NB9EH2NN609222 | 5 | 2 |
| Trlr | Semi-trailer | 5MC245327CK013604 | 5 | 2 |
| 2004 Great Dane Trailers | Flatbed · 96 ft | 1GRDM96264M701584 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH5PN619596 | 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 (7)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 21, 2026 | LANNS00949 | NATCHITOCHES LA | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
4V4NC9EH5PN619596 1GRDM96264M701584 |
LA P296992 LA J304167 |
| July 4, 2026 | 7632010134 | PIKE COUNTY, MS | III | — | — | SOUTHLAND GRID STRUCTURES | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK TRLR |
4V4NB9EH2NN609222 5MC245327CK013604 |
LA P275147 LA J600066 |
| November 6, 2025 | LALOS00338 | PORT ALLEN LA | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK UNKNOWN |
4V4NB9EH2NN609222 5MC245327CK013604 |
LA P275147 LA J600066 |
| September 9, 2025 | OOSTA01025 | COLDWATER SCALE, MI | I | 5 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK MNTR |
4V4NB9EH2NN609222 5MC245327CK013604 |
LA P275147 LA J600066 |
| 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-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
| 393.11A1-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) missing | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| June 17, 2024 | W114003427 | STEELE MO | II | 5 | 2 | SOLAR PILE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK MANAC |
4V4NB9EH2NN609222 5MC245327CK013604 |
LA P275147 LA J600066 |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | OOSAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-BHTD | OOSAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 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 | |||||||||
| May 8, 2024 | 7990000125 | WEST MEMPHIS AR | III | 1 | — | SOUTHLAND INDUSTRIAL COATINGS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK MANAC TRAI |
4V4NB9EH2NN609222 5MC245327CK013604 |
LA P275147 LA J600066 |
| 392.2-SLLEWA3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| November 14, 2023 | V231217834 | IH 20 LORAINE, TX | II | — | — | SUPERIOR STEEL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK MANA |
4V4NB9EH2NN609222 5MCZ245327CK01360 |
LA P275147 LA J60066 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| SOUTHLAND GRID STRUCTURES | 1 | July 4, 2026 |
| SOLAR PILE | 1 | June 17, 2024 |
| SOUTHLAND INDUSTRIAL COATINGS | 1 | May 8, 2024 |
| SUPERIOR STEEL | 1 | November 14, 2023 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| April 9, 2018 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| May 20, 1999 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| December 20, 1995 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| December 14, 1995 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| October 28, 1995 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 15, 1995 | DISMISSED | Property Broker |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| February 22, 2023 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| April 15, 1999 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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