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Freight Carrier · Port Allen, LA

L & B TRANSPORT LLC

Name: L & B TRANSPORT LLC
Address: 708 US HWY 190 W, PORT ALLEN, LA, 70767, US
Telephone: (225) 387-0894

708 US HWY 190 W · Port Allen, LA 70767

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #190118
USDOT #281216 USDOT Active

350
Power Units
350
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

L & B TRANSPORT LLC is a Port Allen, LA freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Louisiana. This company has 350 truck(s) in their fleet and 350 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-190118 and their USDOT number is 281216.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 06/11/2025 · last updated Jun 25, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 06/11/2025
MCS-150 Mileage 22,240,000 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber
Oilfield Equipment
Chemicals
Commodities Dry Bulk
Construction

Safety Record

43 Severe Violations Updated 1 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
11
Injury
14
Tow
25
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.35 12 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.06 15 Vehicle Maintenance 3.23 220 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.03 4

Inspection Summary

592
Total
344
Clean
248
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 174 unique codes

Critical 47

173.24(b)(1)Release of Hazardous Materials from package1× OOS×1 SW 10
392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone1× SW 10
393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS12× OOS×11 SW 8
393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak9× OOS×9 SW 8
396.3(a)(1)Tire in contact with another part of the vehicle2× OOS×1 SW 8
383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
383.23A2-LCDLEndorsements - (CDL) - Operate a CMV without proper endorsements on operators license1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75(a)(1)Tire-ply or belt material exposed1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove4× SW 8
393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth1× SW 8
178.345-8(a)(5)DOT406/407/412 minimum road clearance1× SW 8
178.345-8(d)DOT406/407/412 rear end protection1× SW 8
395.3(a)(3)(ii)Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty, or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes2× OOS×1 SW 7
393.207(a)Axle positioning parts defective/missing1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.207(c)Leaf spring assembly defective/missing1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on5× OOS×5 SW 6
393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.3× OOS×3 SW 6
393.9TSInoperative turn signal7× OOS×2 SW 6
393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps2× OOS×1 SW 6
393.209(d)Steering system components worn, welded, or missing1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.9B-LRLIWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
172.504(a)Vehicle not placarded as required1× OOS×1 SW 5
172.505(a)Not placarded for subsidiary poison inhalation hazard1× OOS×1 SW 5
177.823A-HMPMCNP50%HM (Placarding) - 50% or more of the required placards for a category of material (hazard class or division) are missing. CVSA Inspection Bulletin 2017-03 - Display of GHS Labels on Bulk Packages1× OOS×1 SW 5
393.47(b)Mis-matched brake chambers on same axle4× OOS×4 SW 4
393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle18× OOS×3 SW 4
393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes9× OOS×2 SW 4
393.47(a)Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition5× OOS×2 SW 4
393.45Brake tubing and hose adequacy2× OOS×2 SW 4
393.43(a)No/improper tractor protection valve1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.43A-TPVAir Brake - Inoperable or missing tractor protection valve1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45A-BHTBSAir Brake - Hose/tubing with a bulge/swelling when air pressure is applied1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45D-BHTBSAir Brake - Hose/tubing with a bulge/swelling when air pressure is applied1× OOS×1 SW 4
396.3A1BLBrake system pressure loss1× OOS×1 SW 4
396.3(a)(1)Brake - Hole in Spring Brake Housing1× OOS×1 SW 4
177.834(j)Manholes and valves not closed or leak free1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.75G-LOADWeight carried exceeds tire load limit1× OOS×1 SW 3
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp27× OOS×5 SW 2
396.5B-HWSLIWHubs - Wheel seal leaking - inner wheel2× OOS×1 SW 2
391.11(b)(4)Medical (Certificate) - Operating a CDL (passenger or property carrying) vehicle that is non-excepted and the driver has self-certified as excepted interstate or excepted intrastate with the state driver's licensing agency.1× OOS×1 SW 2
391.41B10-MCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate1× OOS×1 SW 2
393.205A-WRCCWheel/Rim - Circumferential crack1× OOS×1 SW 2
396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking1× OOS×1 SW 2
392.9Driver may not operate a CMV without proper load securement1× OOS×1 SW 1
392.9(a)(2)Failing to secure vehicle equipment1× 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/combination10× OOS×10 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 11

392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 7
392.10(a)(4)Failure to stop at railroad crossing - HM Cargo Tank vehicle1× SW 5
392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device1× SW 5
392.2LCImproper lane change1× SW 5
392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely1× SW 5
392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change1× SW 5
392.71A-DDriver - Using or equipping a CMV with a radar detector1× SW 5
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 4
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× SW 3
392.22A-DDriver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers1× SW 1

Hours of Service 13

395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× SW 7
395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number4× SW 1
395.24C2III-ELDSDNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number.2× SW 1
395.22GPortable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver1× SW 1
395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner1× SW 1
395.24C1IIIDriver failed to add file comment per safety officers request1× SW 1
395.24C2IIDriver failed to manually add the trailer number1× SW 1
395.24C2II-ELDTNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number.1× SW 1
395.30B1Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD1× SW 1
395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.1× SW 1
395.30B2-ELDDFC24HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period.1× SW 1
395.3A3HOSPRNPDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation1× SW 1
395.3A3-PROPNDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14 hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 85

393.207(e)Torsion bar cracked and/or broken1× SW 7
393.9HInoperable head lamps9× SW 6
393.209(e)Power steering violations8× SW 6
393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam7× SW 6
393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative7× SW 6
393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative5× SW 6
393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative4× SW 6
393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative3× SW 6
393.9TInoperable tail lamp3× SW 6
393.11A1-LCHLLighting - Lamps improper color, height, location.1× SW 6
393.19Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp1× SW 6
393.24(a)Non-compliance with headlamp requirements1× SW 6
393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative1× SW 6
393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× SW 6
393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit1× SW 6
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt23× SW 4
393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear17× SW 4
393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19988× SW 4
393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit6× SW 4
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection6× SW 4
393.45DLPCBrake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit6× SW 4
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured5× SW 4
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19985× SW 4
393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear4× SW 4
396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain:4× SW 4
393.55(c)(2)CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system.3× SW 4
393.55(d)(1)CMV not equipped with ABS malfunction circuit or signal (Truck-Tractor mfg on/after 3/1/1997; Straight Truck mfg on/after 3/1/1998)3× SW 4
393.55D1-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 and each single unit CMV on or after 1998.3× SW 4
393.55(d)(2)CMV manufactured on/after 3/1/2001 not equipped with ABS malfunction circuit / lamp from towed vehicle in cab3× SW 4
396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection3× SW 4
396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber3× SW 4
393.55(c)(1)Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system2× SW 4
393.55C2-BAir 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 a fault.2× SW 4
392.7A-DDriver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories1× SW 4
393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking1× SW 4
393.45B2-BAir brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
393.45C-BSGAir Brake - Missing or inadequate Nonmetallic tubing spring guard1× SW 4
393.45DCUVBrake Connections with Constrictions Under Vehicle1× SW 4
393.45DLUVBrake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle1× SW 4
393.45PCBrake Tubing and Hose Adequacy - Connections to Power Unit1× SW 4
393.47A-BCFSBDDrum Brake - Contaminated friction surface1× SW 4
393.47(d)All Brakes - Insufficient brake lining thickness1× SW 4
393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle1× SW 4
393.48A-BLMCBADAir Disc Brake - Loose chamber/caliper mounting bolt(s)1× SW 4
393.51C-BNVLAWDAir Brake - No visual low air warning device manufactured on or after 1975.1× SW 4
396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
396.3A1-ALBVAir Brake - Any leak from a brake valve1× SW 4
393.11TUTruck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 199710× SW 3
396.5(b)Oil and/or grease leak10× SW 3
393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required6× SW 3
393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 19974× SW 3
396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak2× SW 3
393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
393.13(c)(2)No Lower Rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material as required for vehicles manufactured before December 19931× SW 3
393.26Requirements for reflectors1× SW 3
393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher6× SW 2
396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories5× SW 2
393.203(c)Hood not securely fastened4× SW 2
393.201(a)Frame cracked / loose / sagging / broken2× SW 2
393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured2× SW 2
392.8Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment1× SW 2
393.203(a)Cab door missing/broken1× SW 2
393.203(e)Cab front bumper missing/unsecured/protrude1× SW 2
393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.1× SW 2
393.95(b)Emergency Equipment - A power unit requiring fuses - missing a spare fuse for a required part or accessory (e.g., lamps required by 393.11, ABS lights or low air warning light).1× SW 2
393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper1× SW 2
393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
393.9B-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) obscured1× SW 2
393.9B-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) obscured1× SW 2
396.5A-HNLOWHubs - No visible or measurable lubricant showing in the hub - outer wheel1× SW 2
396.5B-HLIWHubs - Oil and/or Grease Leaking from hub - inner wheel1× SW 2
396.5B-HWSLOWHubs - Wheel seal leaking - outer wheel1× SW 2
393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers11× SW 1
393.83(g)Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment7× SW 1
393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored6× SW 1
393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance5× SW 1
393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.4× SW 1
392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective2× SW 1
393.60EWSWindshield - Obstructed2× SW 1
393.79Defroster/Defogger - Inoperative or defective2× SW 1
393.100(a)No or improper load securement1× SW 1
393.60EWindshield - Obstructed1× SW 1
393.67(c)(7)Fuel tank fill pipe cap missing1× SW 1
393.67C7V-FFuel - Missing/improper filler cap1× SW 1

Hazardous Materials 18

177.823(a)No placards/markings when required3× SW 5
172.328(d)Fail to mark manual remote shutoff device with "Emergency Shutoff"2× SW 5
177.823A-HMPMCNP-L6-1HM (Placarding) - Any of the required placards for a category of material (hazard class or division) are missing. CVSA Inspection Bulletin 2017-03 - Display of GHS Labels on Bulk Packages2× SW 5
172.516(c)(6)Placard damaged, deteriorated, or obscured1× SW 5
172.516C6-HMPMCHM (Placarding) - Failure to maintain placard(s) in a condition so that the format, legibility, color, and visibility of the placard will not be substantially reduced due to damage, deterioration, or obscurement by dirt or other matter1× SW 5
177.823A-HMPMCMHM (Placarding) - A carrier may not move a transport vehicle containing a hazardous material unless the vehicle is marked and placarded in accordance with part 172 or as authorized in 171.12a of this subchapter, or unless, in an emergency1× SW 5
177.817(e)Shipping paper accessibility6× SW 3
172.202A7-HMSPSHM (Shipping Papers) - Shipper HM shipping paper does not list number and type of package as required.2× SW 3
172.328D-HMMHM (Markings) - Failing to mark a manual remote shut-off device as required2× SW 3
172.602(b)Form and manner of Emergency Response information2× SW 3
172.201A1-HMSPSHM (Shipping Papers) - Shipper HM shipping paper does not distinguish HM with non HM1× SW 3
172.203L-HMSPSHM (Shipping Papers) - Shipper HM shipping paper does not list marine pollutant as required.1× SW 3
172.602A-HMERHM (Emergency Response) - No emergency response information1× SW 3
172.602B3-HMERHM (Emergency Response) - Emergency response information not presented as required.1× SW 3
172.602(c)(1)Maintenance/accessibility of Emergency Response information1× SW 3
172.606B2-HMERHM (Emergency Response) - Failing to have the shipping paper and emergency response information readily available on the transport vehicle.1× SW 3
177.817E1-HMHCHM (Highway Carriage) - Failing to clearly distinguish HM shipping papers from other papers of any kind1× SW 3
177.801-HMHCNPHM (Highway Carriage) - Driver accepted/transported HM not prepared in accordance with this Subchapter. Explain1× SW 2

Locations

Physical Address

L & B TRANSPORT LLC
708 US HWY 190 W
PORT ALLEN, LA 70767

Mailing Address

L & B TRANSPORT LLC
PO BOX 74870
BATON ROUGE, LA 70874

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L & B TRANSPORT LLC

About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 174 unique codes

Critical 47

Unsafe Driving 11

Hours of Service 13

Vehicle Maintenance 85

Hazardous Materials 18

Locations

Location on Map

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