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MARDI GRAS WRECKER SERVICE INC
DBA: Mardi Gras Towing
Jefferson, LA
CarrierChk vetting signal
Review recommended
Recently Reinstated Authority
Authority reinstated October 27, 2026 following a voluntary suspension effective October 27, 2026. Continuous authority: 0 months. First granted September 9, 1997 (29 yrs, 1 mo ago).
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 701759 · MC 324688
Conditional
Active 0 months · first granted 1997
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-324688 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Amguard Insurance Company
Safety
Conditional
3 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Recently Reinstated Authority
Authority reinstated October 27, 2026 following a voluntary suspension effective October 27, 2026. Continuous authority: 0 months. First granted September 9, 1997 (29 yrs, 1 mo ago).
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 0 months since reinstatement on October 27, 2026; first granted September 9, 1997 (29 yrs, 1 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Conditional
- 3 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC324688
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $1,000,000 required
Insurance on File
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy K2GP735257
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
701759
MC Number
MC-324688
Safety Rating
Conditional
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
June 26, 2025
FMCSA Registration
August 14, 1997
Authority First Granted
September 9, 1997
Authority Reinstated
October 27, 2026
Annual Mileage
163,259 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
505 River Road, Jefferson, LA 70121
Phone
Owner / Officer
Gilbert J Simonson
Cargo Types
Motor VehiclesMachinery/Large Objects
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
3
Driver Inspections
2
Vehicle Inspections
2
Out-of-Service Violations
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance0
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
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
0 of 1 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
LA3
Fleet & Equipment (1)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~1
of 7 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Peterbilt 378 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPFL4TX77N643467 | 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 (3)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2025 | LALGS00050 | JEFFERSON LA | V | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
PETERBILT |
1NPFL4TX77N643467 |
LA P185395 |
| March 27, 2024 | LALG000788 | FIXED, LA | I | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
PETERBILT |
1NPFL4TX77N643467 |
LA P185395 |
| March 27, 2024 | LALG000786 | FIXED, LA | I | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
PTRB |
1XP5DB9X1PN335611 |
LA B013878 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| October 27, 2026 | Active Reinstated | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| October 27, 2026 | Inactive Voluntary Suspension | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| January 16, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| December 29, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| December 26, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| November 24, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| July 25, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| June 30, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| January 21, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| December 23, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| January 17, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| October 26, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Term/repl · Amguard Insurance Co; 21873; 42390 |
| August 15, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Term/repl · AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY |
| October 27, 2026 | Notice Of Operating Authority Voluntary Suspension | On Record |
| March 30, 2017 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| March 31, 2014 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| March 30, 2012 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| May 25, 2004 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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