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Freight Carrier · Baton Rouge, LA

FERRARA TRANSPORT SERVICES LLC

Name: FERRARA TRANSPORT SERVICES LLC
Address: 8999 ANTIOCH RD, BATON ROUGE, LA, 70817, US
Telephone: (225) 757-5268

8999 ANTIOCH RD · Baton Rouge, LA 70817

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #698068
USDOT #1972988 USDOT Active

57
Power Units
54
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

FERRARA TRANSPORT SERVICES LLC is a Baton Rouge, LA freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Louisiana. This company has 57 truck(s) in their fleet and 54 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-698068 and their USDOT number is 1972988.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 02/13/2026 · last updated Jun 25, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 02/13/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 1,825,000 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
Motor Vehicles
Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber
Machinery, Large Objects
Liquids/Gases
Oilfield Equipment

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Inspection activity Inspected in 14 states over the past 24 months: LA (51), MS (21), TX (10), GA (3), MO (3), AR (1), NV (1), KY (1), NC (1), TN (1), NM (1), FL (1), +2 more. Home base: Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Safety Record

17 Severe Violations Updated 16 hr ago

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
2
Injury
2
Tow
4
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.28 9 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.34 8 Vehicle Maintenance 4.98 29 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.11 1

Inspection Summary

97
Total
54
Clean
43
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 60 unique codes

Critical 20

392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 10
392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone1× SW 10
393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak2× OOS×2 SW 8
393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS2× OOS×2 SW 8
393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
383.95A-LCDLRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth1× SW 8
393.207A-STCBSuspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly (including spring leaves used as a suspension connecting rod) or any part used for attaching the same to the vehicle frame or axle is cracked, loose, broken or missing1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.130C-CHVEHeavy Vehicles/Equipment - Improper securement of heavy vehicles, equipment or machinery with crawler tracks or wheels1× OOS×1 SW 7
395.8E-HOSPDOOSHOS (Property) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain:1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.3× OOS×3 SW 6
393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.9TSInoperative turn signal1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.75G-LOADWeight carried exceeds tire load limit1× OOS×1 SW 3
396.5B-HWSLIWHubs - Wheel seal leaking - inner wheel1× OOS×1 SW 2
393.130No/improper heavy vehicle/machine securement1× OOS×1 SW 1
395.3A2HOSPRNCDriving beyond 14 hour duty period at time of inspection. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation1× OOS×1 SW 1
395.3A3HOSPRNCDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period at time of inspection. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation1× OOS×1 SW 1
396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination1× OOS×1 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 4

392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV3× SW 7
392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV2× SW 7
392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other1× SW 5
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× SW 3

Vehicle Maintenance 31

393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.4× SW 6
393.9HInoperable head lamps1× SW 6
393.209(e)Power steering violations1× SW 6
393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative1× SW 6
393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam1× SW 6
393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative1× SW 6
393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative1× SW 6
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured2× SW 4
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection2× SW 4
396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19981× SW 4
393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes1× SW 4
393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection1× SW 4
392.7A-DDriver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories1× SW 4
393.47(a)Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition1× SW 4
393.11SSide retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflector requirements for vehicles manufactured after December 19931× SW 3
393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 19971× SW 3
393.11TUTruck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 19971× SW 3
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp3× SW 2
393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
393.9B-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) obscured1× SW 2
393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
393.201D-FRFrame - Accessories improperly attached1× SW 2
393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured1× SW 2
393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.1× SW 2
393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper1× SW 2
393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored3× SW 1
392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective2× SW 1
393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance2× SW 1
393.87A-FPLAFlag - Required flag(s) - any missing flag on a projecting load when more than one is required1× SW 1
393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers1× SW 1

Hours of Service 5

395.8Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner)2× SW 1
395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.2× SW 1
395.24C2III-ELDSDNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number.1× SW 1
395.24C2II-ELDTNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number.1× SW 1
395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

FERRARA TRANSPORT SERVICES LLC
8999 ANTIOCH RD
BATON ROUGE, LA 70817

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

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