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GRAND ISLE SHIPYARD LLC
Galliano, LA
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 617509 · MC 57594
Satisfactory
Active 3 yrs, 5 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-57594 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
The Gray Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
22.4% OOS · 63 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 3 yrs, 5 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 31.4% — above the 20.7% national average
- 63 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC057594
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
THE GRAY INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy XSAL-100060
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
617509
MC Number
MC-57594
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
August 21, 2024
FMCSA Registration
October 19, 1995
Authority Reinstated
March 28, 2023
Annual Mileage
775,000 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Address
18838 Hwy 3235, Galliano, LA 70354
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Brad Pregeant
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelMotor VehiclesLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsLiquids/GasesPassengersOilfield EquipmentGrain/FeedDry BulkConstruction MaterialsGarbage/Refuse
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
63
Driver Inspections
30
Vehicle Inspections
44
Out-of-Service Violations
29
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance71
Unsafe Driving3
Hours of Service1
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate31.4% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (10.7pp higher)
22.4% of 49 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
68th percentile among carriers with 25–99 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
18 of 37 inspections
Unsafe Driving
3 of 52 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 52 inspections
Driver Fitness
3 of 52 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 52 inspections
Crash History (2)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
2
Crashes
0
Fatalities
5
Injuries
2
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 14, 2026 | TX | — | 3 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| December 19, 2024 | LA | — | 2 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dawn · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
LA50
MS2
TX2
OH1
TN1
Fleet & Equipment (55)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~33
of 45 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~22
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
13
Semi-trailer
11
Truck
10
Flatbed
8
Chassis / Incomplete
4
Pickup
3
Not Applicable
2
Cargo Van
1
Other Trailer
1
Utility Trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Kenworth T880 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKZXPTX4SJ137829 | 5 | — |
| 2016 Kenworth T880 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKZX70X8GJ133729 | 4 | — |
| 2016 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZD49X0GJ118402 | 4 | 1 |
| 2013 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWP4TXXDJ357910 | 3 | 1 |
| 2024 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZD49X2RJ369859 | 3 | 1 |
| 2019 Dragon Esp | Other Trailer · 34 ft | 591SH3436KC175207 | 3 | 1 |
| 2012 Dragon Products | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1D9SF5339CC661942 | 2 | 1 |
| 2024 Chevrolet Silverado HD | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 1GB4YSEY6RF220164 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Kenworth T880 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKZX70X4GJ118399 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Kenworth T880 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKZX70X9GJ118401 | 2 | 2 |
Show all 55 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Kenworth T880 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKZXPTX0SJ398908 | 2 | — |
| 2025 Kenworth T880 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKZXPTXXSJ137821 | 2 | — |
| 2015 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X2FD257395 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Kenworth T3 Series | Truck · Class 7 | 2NKHHM7X2KM301217 | 2 | — |
| Fontaine T | Semi-trailer | 4LFM0510253527126 | 2 | — |
| 2014 Manac Trailers Usa Manac | Flatbed · 53 ft | 5MC125313E5139274 | 2 | — |
| Hefty | Semi-trailer | 5NKGU33258P004184 | 2 | 1 |
| 1993 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N248202P1562331 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 52 ft | 13NE52308D3560346 | 1 | 1 |
| Unpublishe | Semi-trailer | 16HGB20299U062533 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Big Tex | Utility Trailer · 40 ft | 16VGX4026J6014930 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Texas Bragg Enterprises | Flatbed · 40 ft | 17XFG4028D1032255 | 1 | — |
| Benlee | Semi-trailer | 1B9A13439SB180147 | 1 | — |
| Trlr | — | 1C9FS2926RM364007 | 1 | 1 |
| Custom Bui | Semi-trailer | 1C9WU4021CS678050 | 1 | — |
| Daco Trail | Semi-trailer | 1D0A48A20X1004677 | 1 | — |
| Unknown | Semi-trailer | 1D9R038354C232619 | 1 | — |
| Dunwright | Semi-trailer | 1D9R0383X4C232615 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Ford F-350 | Pickup · Class 3 | 1FT8W3DT7LEE16092 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Ford Transit | Cargo Van · Class 2 | 1FTBR1Y82NKA43037 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Chevrolet Silverado HD | Not Applicable · Class 2 | 1GB1YLE71RF462876 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Chevrolet Silverado | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 1GB4KYC82GF187782 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Chevrolet Silverado | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 1GB4KYC86GF192872 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Chevrolet Silverado HD | Pickup · Class 3 | 1GC4WLE7XPF212421 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 Chevrolet Silverado HD | Pickup · Class 3 | 1GC4YLE71PF229666 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Gmc Sierra HD | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 1GD4USEY6SF159763 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Ledwell & Sons Enterprises, Inc. | Flatbed · 44 ft | 1L9GV72A0NL033255 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Mack CHU (Pinnacle) | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN07Y4GM023186 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Kenworth T880 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKZL70X0JJ217529 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Kenworth T880 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKZX70X4GJ133727 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Kenworth T880 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKZX70X6GJ133728 | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 Transcraft | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1TTE5330761080120 | 1 | 1 |
| 2005 Kenworth W900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWDB0X95J126970 | 1 | — |
| 2008 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWPBTX08J220890 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZD49X0GJ133725 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZD49X0RJ369858 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZD49X2GJ118403 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZD49X5GJ133722 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZDP9X3JJ201752 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Peterbilt 367 | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 1XPTD49X6GD309000 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD40X0ND772889 | 1 | 1 |
| Dorsey Tra | Semi-trailer | 5JYFB4828JED06745 | 1 | 1 |
| Dors | Semi-trailer | 5JYFB5320EE085819 | 1 | 1 |
| Dorsey Tra | Semi-trailer | 5JYFB5329EE085821 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Maxey Trailers Mfg | Flatbed · 22 ft | 5R8BK2229RM112677 | 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 (63)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 24, 2026 | LARVS01363 | DES ALLEMANDS LA | I | 4 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
CHEVROLET CUSTOM BUI |
1GB4YSEY6RF220164 1C9WU4021CS678050 |
LA Z769079 TX 287912N |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| August 20, 2026 | LAPUS02367 | GRETNA LA | I | — | — | — | Truck Tractor |
KENWORTH |
1XKZD49X0GJ118402 |
LA Z537373 |
| August 9, 2026 | I01R960881 | ARDMORE TN | I | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
2NKHHM7X2KM301217 |
LA Z769697 |
| August 9, 2026 | 0700001619 | AMHERST OH | III | 3 | — | GRAND ISLAND SHIPYARD | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
CHEVROLET UNPUBLISHE |
1GB1YLE71RF462876 16HGB20299U062533 |
LA Z870581 LA J684369 |
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 395.8A | HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| August 6, 2026 | LAPWS02073 | SUNSET LA | I | 2 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT DUNWRIGHT |
1XPTD49X6GD309000 1D9R0383X4C232615 |
LA C819428 LA L902972 |
| 393.45D-BAAL | OOSAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.201A-FRCLS | Frame - Cracked/loose/sagging/broken frame or chassis | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| July 31, 2026 | LARXS00628 | DES ALLEMANDS LA | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UNKNOWN |
1XKZD49X2RJ369859 1D9R038354C232619 |
LA P286225 LA J278022 |
| July 21, 2026 | LARRS01935 | WESTWEGO LA | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH DRAGON ESP |
1XKWDB0X95J126970 591SH3436KC175207 |
LA Z843262 LA J278041 |
| July 14, 2026 | LANIS00817 | SCHRIEVER LA | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
1XKZDP9X3JJ201752 13N248202P1562331 |
LA Z495929 LA J174020 |
| July 7, 2026 | LAACS00021 | GRAY LA | I | 1 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor |
KENWORTH |
1XKZD49X0GJ118402 |
LA Z537373 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| June 18, 2026 | V262363248 | IH10 WB WINNIE SCALE, TX | II | 11 | 2 | GRAND ISLE SHIPYARD INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH DORS |
1XKZD49X0GJ133725 5JYFB5320EE085819 |
LA C385371 LA J278026 |
| 393.110B | OOSInsufficient tiedowns to prevent forward movement for load not blocked by headerboard, bulkhead, or other cargo | Tiedown | ||||||||
| 393.201A | OOSFrame cracked / loose / sagging / broken | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.201A | Frame cracked / loose / sagging / broken | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.201A | Frame cracked / loose / sagging / broken | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.45B2PC | Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.55E | No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 396.5B-HWSLIW | Hubs - Wheel seal leaking - inner wheel | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| GRAND ISLAND SHIPYARD | 1 | August 9, 2026 |
| CIS | 1 | May 8, 2025 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| March 28, 2023 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| December 12, 2022 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| April 19, 2021 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| November 20, 2022 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| November 9, 2022 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| March 16, 2021 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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