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A J TURNIPSEED TRUCKING INC
DBA: A J Turnipseed Trucking
Shreveport, 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 registration · no operating authority · DOT 799949
Active
Satisfactory
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Satisfactory
50.0% OOS · 25 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
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- Previously ordered out of service on September 7, 2021 (Unsatisfactory = Unfit) — no longer active
- Registered with FMCSA as a private carrier — not registered to haul other companies' freight for hire
- No active insurance filing found on record
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- 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
- 25 FMCSA inspections on record
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
799949
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
November 13, 2024
FMCSA Registration
March 12, 1999
Annual Mileage
100,000 mi (2021)
Contact Information
Address
7268 Joe Mae Lane, Shreveport, LA 71119
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Brenton Turnipseed
Cargo Types
Logs/Poles/BeamsMachinery/Large Objects
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
25
Driver Inspections
6
Vehicle Inspections
20
Out-of-Service Violations
30
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance103
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 14 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 11 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 14 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 14 inspections
Driver Fitness
2 of 14 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 14 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
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 29, 2026 | LA | — | — | Yes | 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
TX13
LA8
AR1
Fleet & Equipment (12)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~6
of 5 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~6
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
6
Pole / Pipe
5
Semi-trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ptrb | Tractor | 1NPXGGGG90D440192 | 8 | 7 |
| 2015 Viking Trailer | Pole / Pipe · 42 ft | 1V9PD4225FN062241 | 6 | 2 |
| 2016 Viking Trailer | Pole / Pipe · 42 ft | 1V9PD4228GN062283 | 6 | 6 |
| Ptrb | Tractor | 1NPXGGGGX0D456692 | 5 | 2 |
| Ptrb | Tractor | 1NPXGGGG70D415369 | 4 | 2 |
| Othr | Semi-trailer | 1B9PA4224DFBJ4565 | 2 | 1 |
| Peterbilt | Tractor | 1NPXGGGG30D456680 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Viking Trailer | Pole / Pipe · 42 ft | 1V9PD4220GN062312 | 2 | 2 |
| 2016 Viking Trailer | Pole / Pipe · 42 ft | 1V9PD4228GN062302 | 2 | — |
| 2018 Viking Trailer | Pole / Pipe · 42 ft | 1V9PD4229JN062445 | 2 | — |
Show all 12 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 Freightliner Columbia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJA6CV46LW19521 | 1 | 1 |
| Ptrb | Tractor | 1NPXGGGG00D409672 | 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 (25)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 20, 2026 | V262494273 | US-59 SB NACOGDOCHES, TX | II | 7 | 1 | LOG TRACT | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PTRB VIKING TRAILER |
1NPXGGGGX0D456692 1V9PD4225FN062241 |
LA P270717 LA J100482 |
| 393.116 | OOSNo/improper securement of logs | General Securement | ||||||||
| 393.75B | Tire-front tread depth less than 4/32 of inch on a major tread groove | Tires | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| 392.2W | Excessive Weight violation | |||||||||
| 392.2W | Excessive Weight violation | |||||||||
| May 21, 2026 | V262360393 | E WASKOM AVE AT TX15, TX | II | 4 | — | O'NEIL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PTRB VIKING TRAILER |
1NPXGGGGX0D456692 1V9PD4225FN062241 |
LA P270716 LA J100482 |
| 392.2W | Excessive Weight violation | |||||||||
| 392.2W | Excessive Weight violation | |||||||||
| 392.2W | Excessive Weight violation | |||||||||
| 392.2UCR | Failure to pay UCR Fee | |||||||||
| April 13, 2026 | V262299347 | US 96 PINELAND, TX | II | 9 | 4 | SABBATH TIMBER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PTRB OTHR |
1NPXGGGG70D415369 1B9PA4224DFBJ4565 |
LA P270715 LA L885977 |
| 383.23A2 | OOSOperating a CMV without a CDL | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 393.87A | OOSWarning flag required on projecting load | Warning Flags | ||||||||
| 393.9 | OOSInoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9TS | OOSInoperative turn signal | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.75A1 | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | Lighting | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| January 7, 2026 | V262176596 | 1212 US59 SB, TX | II | 9 | 3 | BRENNER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PTRB OTHR |
1NPXGGGG70D415369 — |
LA P270715 LA NONE |
| 383.23A2 | OOSOperating a CMV without a CDL | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 393.116 | OOSNo/improper securement of logs | General Securement | ||||||||
| 393.67 | OOSFuel tank requirement violations | Fuel Systems | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.53B | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| 392.2W | Excessive Weight violation | |||||||||
| 392.2W | Excessive Weight violation | |||||||||
| 392.2UCR | Failure to pay UCR Fee | |||||||||
| November 6, 2025 | V252100251 | 1652 US79, TX | II | 8 | 2 | BROOME | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PTRB VIKING TRAILER |
1NPXGGGG90D440192 1V9PD4228GN062283 |
LA P270717 LA L911310 |
| 393.11 | OOSNo or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 396.3A1 | OOSInspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| 392.2W | Excessive Weight violation | |||||||||
| 392.2W | Excessive Weight violation | |||||||||
| 392.2W | Excessive Weight violation | |||||||||
| 392.2UCR | Failure to pay UCR Fee | |||||||||
| September 4, 2025 | V251994291 | US HWY 96 NB PENTECO, TX | II | 15 | 3 | TURNIPSEED TRUCKING | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PTRB VIKING TRAILER |
1NPXGGGGX0D456692 1V9PD4228GN062283 |
LA P270716 LA L911310 |
| 393.51 | OOSNo or defective brake warning device or pressure gauge | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.75A3 | OOSTire-flat and/or audible air leak | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.9TS | OOSInoperative turn signal | Lighting | ||||||||
| 390.21A | Not marked in accordance with regulations | |||||||||
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.95A | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| 392.2UCR | Failure to pay UCR Fee | |||||||||
| June 4, 2025 | LANMS00299 | GREENWOOD LA | II | 9 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT VIKING TRAILER |
1NPXGGGG30D456680 1V9PD4229JN062445 |
LA P245730 LA J525084 |
| 392.2-SLLUCR | State/Local Laws - Failure to pay UCR fee | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LBL | Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| April 30, 2025 | V251847499 | 1279 US59 SB, TX | IV | 4 | 1 | NONE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PTRB VIKING TRAILER |
1NPXGGGG90D440192 1V9PD4225FN062241 |
LA P270717 LA J100482 |
| 393.9TS | OOSInoperative turn signal | Lighting | ||||||||
| 390.21A | Not marked in accordance with regulations | |||||||||
| 393.95A | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 392.2IRP | IRP Apportioned Tag or Registration Violation | |||||||||
| March 13, 2025 | LANMS00158 | GLOSTER LA | I | 18 | 3 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT VIKING TRAILER |
1NPXGGGG90D440192 1V9PD4228GN062283 |
LA P270716 LA L911310 |
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 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-SLLUCR | State/Local Laws - Failure to pay UCR fee | |||||||||
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.55C2-B | Air Brake - CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. System does not function or indicates | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.55C1-B | Air Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.201D-FR | Frame - Accessories improperly attached | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 393.87A-FPLA | Flag - Required flag(s) - any missing flag on a projecting load when more than one is required | Warning Flags | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BMBCBD | Drum Brake - Missing/broken component(s) | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| January 20, 2025 | LAPLS00068 | MANY LA | III | 5 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT VIKING TRAILER |
1NPXGGGGX0D456692 1V9PD4225FN062241 |
LA P270717 LA J100482 |
| 392.2-SLLEQP | State/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation. | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLUCR | State/Local Laws - Failure to pay UCR fee | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEQP | State/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation. | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag 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 |
|---|---|---|
| JOHNSON TRACT | 2 | May 21, 2024 |
| LOG TRACT | 1 | July 20, 2026 |
| O'NEIL | 1 | May 21, 2026 |
| SABBATH TIMBER | 1 | April 13, 2026 |
| BRENNER | 1 | January 7, 2026 |
| BROOME | 1 | November 6, 2025 |
| TURNIPSEED TRUCKING | 1 | September 4, 2025 |
| DAVLIN | 1 | November 20, 2024 |
| JR FAMILY | 1 | October 8, 2024 |
| JNR FAMILY TRACT | 1 | July 16, 2024 |
| JR TIMBER TRACT | 1 | July 16, 2024 |
| ROSS MILL | 1 | February 9, 2024 |
1 more shipper named at fewer inspections.
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