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Freight Carrier/shipper/cargo Tank · Port Allen, LA

SAFEWAY TRANSPORTATION LLC

Name: SAFEWAY TRANSPORTATION LLC
Address: 3499 I-10 FRONTAGE RD SUITE A, PORT ALLEN, LA, 70767, US
Telephone: (225) 387-6623

3499 I-10 FRONTAGE RD SUITE A · Port Allen, LA 70767

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #218253
USDOT #348508 USDOT Active

341
Power Units
140
Drivers
Carrier/shipper/cargo Tank
Entity Type

About this carrier

SAFEWAY TRANSPORTATION LLC is a Port Allen, LA freight carrier/shipper/cargo tank that is authorized for: in the state of Louisiana. This company has 341 truck(s) in their fleet and 140 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-218253 and their USDOT number is 348508.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 04/16/2026 · last updated Oct 19, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 04/16/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 7,895,340 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Intermodal Containers
Chemicals

Safety Record

38 Severe Violations Updated 1 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
3
Injury
6
Tow
9
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.67 13 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.5 25 Vehicle Maintenance 5.29 97 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.16 2

Inspection Summary

218
Total
98
Clean
120
With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 144 unique codes

Critical 41

392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 10
393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS7× OOS×7 SW 8
393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak5× OOS×5 SW 8
383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL2× OOS×2 SW 8
393.75(a)(1)Tire-ply or belt material exposed1× OOS×1 SW 8
395.3A3I-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time1× 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
393.207(a)Axle positioning parts defective/missing1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.207A-SUBLSuspension - U-bolt, u-bolt bottom plate, or other axle clamp bolt loose/cracked/broken/missing.1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.9TSInoperative turn signal10× OOS×4 SW 6
393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.2× OOS×2 SW 6
393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps2× OOS×2 SW 6
393.11A1-LSLMWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both missing when required to be on.1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.11A1-LTSMLighting - Turn signal - Any missing on the rearmost vehicle.1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.209(c)Loose steering column1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.209(d)Steering system components worn, welded, or missing1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.9B-LSLOWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both obscured when required to be on.1× OOS×1 SW 6
177.823(a)No placards/markings when required2× 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
393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.4× OOS×4 SW 4
393.45Brake tubing and hose adequacy3× OOS×2 SW 4
393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes4× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit3× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45(d)Brake connections with leaks or constrictions1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.47A-BCFSBD-SADrum Brake - Contaminated friction surface on a steering axle1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.47C-BSALMBD-SADrum Brake - Slack adjuster length mismatched on a steering axle1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.51C-BAPGAir Brake - Inoperative/defective primary or secondary pressure gauge1× OOS×1 SW 4
396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test1× OOS×1 SW 4
396.3(a)(1)Brake - Hole in Spring Brake Housing1× OOS×1 SW 4
177.817(a)No or improper shipping papers (carrier)1× OOS×1 SW 3
396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking3× OOS×3 SW 2
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp25× OOS×2 SW 2
393.205(c)Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing1× OOS×1 SW 2
396.5A-HNLHubs - No visible or measurable lubricant showing in the hub1× OOS×1 SW 2
392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured2× OOS×2 SW 1
395.3A2HOSPRNCDriving beyond 14 hour duty period at time of inspection. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation1× OOS×1 SW 1
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
393.126Failure to ensure intermodal container securement1× 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/combination5× OOS×5 SW 0

Hours of Service 15

395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS4× SW 7
395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time2× SW 7
395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time2× SW 7
395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× SW 7
395.8F01Drivers record of duty status not current2× SW 5
395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner6× SW 1
395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.6× SW 1
395.22GPortable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver1× SW 1
395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.1× SW 1
395.22H4Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids1× SW 1
395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status and other related information for a minimum of 8 days.1× SW 1
395.24C2III-ELDSDNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number.1× SW 1
395.3A2-PROPNDriving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation1× SW 1
395.3A3HOSPRNPDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation1× SW 1
395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 7

392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV3× SW 7
392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
392.16ADDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV.1× SW 7
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit3× SW 4
392.2LVLane Restriction violation1× SW 3
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× SW 3
392.22A-DDriver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers2× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 68

393.207(f)Air suspension pressure loss2× SW 7
393.207F-SLASSuspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes1× SW 7
393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative4× SW 6
393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit3× SW 6
393.209(e)Power steering violations2× SW 6
393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative2× SW 6
393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative2× SW 6
393.9HInoperable head lamps2× SW 6
393.11A1-LSLMLighting - Stop lamps - Any missing.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
393.9TInoperable tail lamp1× SW 6
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured8× SW 4
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt8× SW 4
393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19988× SW 4
393.45DLPCBrake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit6× SW 4
393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle5× SW 4
393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear5× 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
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19984× SW 4
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection3× SW 4
393.45DLUVBrake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle3× SW 4
393.47A-BCFSBDDrum Brake - Contaminated friction surface3× 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
393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle2× SW 4
393.48A-BMBCBDDrum Brake - Missing/broken component(s)2× SW 4
396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection2× SW 4
396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain:2× SW 4
393.43D-BIPBSBrake - Inoperative or missing trailer Spring Brake1× SW 4
393.45DCUVBrake Connections with Constrictions Under Vehicle1× SW 4
393.55(c)(1)Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system1× 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
396.9D2-FTFFailing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report1× SW 4
393.11TUTruck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 19977× SW 3
393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required5× SW 3
393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 19973× SW 3
396.5(b)Oil and/or grease leak3× SW 3
393.11LRNo Lower rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective materials as required for vehicles manufactured after December 19932× 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
393.11TTTruck-Tractor with No retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material on vehicle manufactured after July 19971× SW 3
393.11URUpper Rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflecting material requirements for vehicles manufactured after December 19931× SW 3
393.28Improper or no wiring protection as required1× SW 3
393.81-HHorn - Inoperative or defective1× SW 3
396.3A1DSYEDrive Shaft Yoke Ends Cracked / Loose / Broken / Missing1× SW 3
393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher3× SW 2
393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.3× SW 2
393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured3× SW 2
393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative3× SW 2
393.203(e)Cab front bumper missing/unsecured/protrude2× SW 2
396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories2× SW 2
393.11A1-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) missing1× SW 2
393.203(a)Cab door missing/broken1× SW 2
393.203(c)Hood not securely fastened1× SW 2
393.93(b)Failure to equip truck with seatbelts1× 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
393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
396.5B-HLOWHubs - oil and/or Grease Leaking from hub - outer wheel1× SW 2
396.5B-HWSLIWHubs - Wheel seal leaking - inner wheel1× SW 2
393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored3× SW 1
393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers3× SW 1
393.83(g)Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment3× SW 1
392.2WCWheel (Mud) Flaps missing or defective1× SW 1
393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance1× SW 1
393.83D-ELNGPBExhaust System - Other than Gasoline - Exhaust system leaking or discharging under the chassis more than 15 inches (38.1 cm) forward of the rear-most part of the bus or rear of opening doors or windows.1× SW 1

Hazardous Materials 12

180.415(b)Cargo tank test or inspection markings1× SW 7
172.301(a)No ID number on side/ends of non-bulk package - large quantity of single HM1× SW 5
172.302Marking requirements bulk packagings1× SW 5
172.328(d)Fail to mark manual remote shutoff device with "Emergency Shutoff"1× SW 5
172.332(a)Failure to display ID Numbers when required1× SW 5
172.504(a)Vehicle not placarded as required1× SW 5
172.504A-HMPSHM (Placarding) - Bulk package/freight container/unit load device/transport vehicle not placarded as required.1× SW 5
172.516(c)(1)Placard not securely affixed or attached1× SW 5
172.516C1-HMPMCHM (Placarding) - Failure to securely affix/attach placard(s).1× 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 accessibility3× SW 3

Driver Fitness 1

391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency when medical certification is required.1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

SAFEWAY TRANSPORTATION LLC
3499 I-10 FRONTAGE RD SUITE A
PORT ALLEN, LA 70767

Mailing Address

SAFEWAY TRANSPORTATION LLC
P O BOX 147
PORT ALLEN, LA 70767

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SAFEWAY TRANSPORTATION LLC

About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 144 unique codes

Critical 41

Hours of Service 15

Unsafe Driving 7

Vehicle Maintenance 68

Hazardous Materials 12

Driver Fitness 1

Locations

Location on Map

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