BIG 4 TRUCKING INC
USDOT 1466227 • 62194 COMMERCIAL ST, ROSELAND, LA, 70456
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-553899 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Unknown |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | 7269931 | ON FILE | Apr 30, 2020 | Apr 30, 2021 |
Insurance History (3 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CPP135067A | REPLACED | Apr 30, 2014 | Apr 30, 2020 |
| NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CPP135067A | CANCELLED | Apr 30, 2014 | Jun 3, 2020 |
| ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 5756125 | REPLACED | Feb 28, 2006 | Apr 30, 2014 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 7269931 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 30, 2021 | Apr 30, 2021 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO. | CPP135067A | BIPD/Primary | Jun 3, 2020 | Jun 3, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO. | CPP135067A | BIPD/Primary | Apr 30, 2020 | Apr 30, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | 5756125 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 30, 2014 | Apr 30, 2014 |
Authority Action History (1 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC553899 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 18, 2006 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Measures
BASIC measure values (lower = better). Percentile rankings not available for this carrier. Data from SMS snapshot Apr 5, 2026.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
27 states • 178 inspections
Violation Summary (99 violations from latest 100 of 178 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 5 | 5 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 5 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 4 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1 | Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | 4 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 4 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 3 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 3 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 3 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZ | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 2 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 2 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22A-D | Emergency warning devices not displayed | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22B-DFPWD | Driver - Failed to place warning devices on the road surface | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPRNC | Driving beyond 14 hour duty period at time of inspection. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A3-HOSPRNP | Driving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75A | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LIL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3AII | Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty off duty or sleeper berth period of at least 30 consecutive minutes | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.203A-CBP | Cab/body components defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45D | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203E | Cab front bumper missing/unsecured/protrude | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB | 390.21TB | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.11S | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.104F3 | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2C | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.11B5-DNL | Driver does not have a valid operator's license for the CMV being operated | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:391.41A | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.203C-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205A-WRTC | Wheel/rim defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D1 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24D | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.15I9 | Driver not adequately trained in the operation of the automatic on-board recording device | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11TU | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55C1 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLFC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.41B10-MC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.45PC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209(d) | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.67(c)(7)(v) | Tires - other defects | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (178 inspections)
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Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 6, 2025 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | NEW ORLEANS | CLARENCE HENRY | ...GM7843 | BIG 4 TRUCKING INC |
| Apr 21, 2025 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL | LA-91 | ...NZ4284 | BIG 4 TRUCKING INC |
| Sep 30, 2024 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL ST. CLAIR | I-20 | ...UN3430 | BIG 4 TRUCKING INC |
| Jan 12, 2024 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | ST JOSEPH TWP | I-94 | ...411187 | BIG 4 TRUCKING INC |
| Jan 6, 2024 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | MESQUITE | NOT REPORTED | ...570147 | BIG 4 TRUCKING INC |
| Oct 1, 2023 | NY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | Ref Marker: | ...UG5224 | BIG 4 TRUCKING INC |
| Jun 11, 2023 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | SR 316 E AT JIMMIE DANIEL RD | ...UG5220 | BIG 4 TRUCKING INC |
| May 31, 2023 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 2 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...590644 | BIG 4 TRUCKING INC |
| Apr 6, 2023 | MS | TOW | 0 | 0 | RANKIN | 55 | ...746611 | BIG 4 TRUCKING INC |
| Mar 10, 2023 | MS | INJURY | 0 | 2 | WARREN | 61 | ...UG5222 | BIG 4 TRUCKING INC |
| Feb 15, 2023 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | EAST RIDGE | I-75 | ...NP7903 | BIG 4 TRUCKING INC |
| Jan 31, 2023 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE | US 60 | ...GM7842 | BIG 4 TRUCKING INC |
| Jul 11, 2022 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL CALHOUN | I-20 | ...GM7843 | BIG 4 TRUCKING INC |
| Jun 13, 2022 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I-66 E | ...014255 | BIG 4 TRUCKING INC |
| Nov 30, 2021 | MS | TOW | 0 | 0 | LINCOLN | 55 | ...232392 | BIG 4 TRUCKING INC |
| Oct 27, 2021 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | MEMPHIS | NB I-65 @ 16.2MM | ...GS8415 | BIG 4 TRUCKING INC |
| Oct 12, 2021 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | HWY 40 AT HWY 287 | ...FY6282 | BIG 4 TRUCKING INC |
| Sep 15, 2021 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | 4600 | LA-38 | ...800530 | BIG 4 TRUCKING INC |
| Jun 9, 2020 | LA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 2, 2020 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 6, 2019 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 29, 2019 | LA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 9, 2019 | LA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 27, 2019 | SC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 12, 2019 | LA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Enforcement Actions
1 closed case — FMCSA civil penalties
1 Enforcement Case
| Case Number | Closed Date | Violation Code(s) | Settlement | Subject Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA-2023-0065-US1480 | Nov 28, 2023 | 382.305(b)(1); 382.305(b)(2); 396.17(a) | $21,220 | Carrier |
Compliance Timeline
30 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
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