CREEL BROTHERS INC

USDOT 182876 • 26400 BUFORD CREEL RD, FRANKLINTON, LA, 70438

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:2 active
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:S
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
182,876
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
Phone
9858394372
Power Units (MCS-150)
56
Drivers (MCS-150)
56
Safety Rating
S
MCS-150 Mileage
546,407
Physical Address
26400 BUFORD CREEL RD, FRANKLINTON, LA, 70438
Contact

Risk Signals1 flagged

MEDIUM
Elevated driver OOS rate: 18.8%
National average is 6.7%. This carrier's driver OOS rate is 12.0 percentage points above average.

Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Common Carrier — Active
Contract Carrier — Active
Active Authority
2
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
2
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Jun 1, 2024
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-1048305ACTIVEUnknownJul 15, 2021
Contract CarrierMC-1048305ACTIVEUnknownJul 15, 2021

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
ARCH INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryZACAT9275803ON FILEJun 1, 2024Jun 1, 2025

Insurance History (5 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (5 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
ARCH INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryZACAT9275802REPLACEDJun 1, 2023Jun 1, 2024
ARCH INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryZACAT9275801REPLACEDJun 1, 2022Jun 1, 2023
ARCH INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryZACAT9275800REPLACEDJul 1, 2021Jun 1, 2022
THE GRAY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryXSAL-075360REPLACEDJul 1, 2019Jul 1, 2021
THE GRAY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryXSAL-075360CANCELLEDJul 1, 2019Aug 5, 2021

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/REPLARCH INSURANCE COMPANYZACAT9275803BIPD/PrimaryJun 1, 2025Jun 1, 2025
TERM/REPLARCH INSURANCE COMPANYZACAT9275802BIPD/PrimaryJun 1, 2024Jun 1, 2024
TERM/REPLARCH INSURANCE COMPANYZACAT9275801BIPD/PrimaryJun 1, 2023Jun 1, 2023
TERM/REPLARCH INSURANCE COMPANYZACAT9275800BIPD/PrimaryJun 1, 2022Jun 1, 2022
TERM/CANCLTHE GRAY INSURANCE COMPANYXSAL-075360BIPD/PrimaryAug 5, 2021Aug 5, 2021
TERM/REPLTHE GRAY INSURANCE COMPANYXSAL-075360BIPD/PrimaryJul 1, 2021Jul 1, 2021

Authority Action History (4 events)

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Authority Action History (4 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC1048305COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJul 9, 2021DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJul 15, 2021
MC1048305CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJul 9, 2021DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJul 15, 2021
MC1048305MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDJul 12, 2019Unknown
MC1048305MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTEDJul 12, 2019Unknown

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness
N/A
Hours of Service
15%

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
16
Violations
47
12 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
25.0%
Above nat'l avg (23.4%)
Driver OOS %
18.8%
Above nat'l avg (6.7%)
Power Units (MCS-150)
56
Drivers (MCS-150)
56
Crash Records
15

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

May
Jun
Jul
1
Aug
2
Sep
Oct
Nov
1
Dec
Jan
1
Feb
Mar
Apr
1
May
Jun
Jul
1
Aug
1
Sep
Oct
Nov
2
Dec
1
Jan
1
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 16 of 16 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

7 states16 inspections

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None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (47 violations from 16 inspections)

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Violation Summary (47 violations from 16 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued608Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.11Lighting devices/reflectors503Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak42Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(b)(2)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate217Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17(c)No proof of periodic inspection203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45Brake tubing/hoses inadequate217Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRPOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4Speeding 15+ mph over limit1010Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed11Hours Of Service
FMCSR:390.19A2390.19A210General/Admin
FMCSR:393.45D-BBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.134B-CRHLCCargo securement - large boulders117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17C-PINo proof of periodic inspection103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.16ADFailing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3Speeding 11-14 mph over limit107Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:390.21TB390.21TB10General/Admin
FMCSR:393.75(a)Tires/tubes - general defects116Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.201(d)Frame accessories improperly attached10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.201(a)Frame - cracked/loose/broken118Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general115Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.104(f)(4)Cargo securement - tiedown damaged106Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(d)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8(a)(1)Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service11Hours Of Service
FMCSR:390.21T(a)390.21T(a)10General/Admin
FMCSR:393.43Brake - relay emergency valve117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.87(a)Warning flags on projecting loads missing103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55(e)Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:383.23(a)(2)CDL - wrong class118Driver Fitness
FMCSR:391.41(a)Physical qualification - general107Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.95(a)Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95(b)Emergency equipment - warning devices missing104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78Windshield condition defective104Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
25.0%vs nat'l 23.4%
+1.6 pts above avg
Driver OOS Rate
18.8%vs nat'l 6.7%
+12.0 pts above avg
Violations / Inspection
2.94vs nat'l 1.80
+1.14 above avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

13 total · 30.8% OOS
2024-042026-02
InspectionsOOS

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

15 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
15
Fatalities
0
Injuries
12
Across 8 crashes
Tow-Aways
15

Crash History (15 records)

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Crash History (15 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Feb 6, 2026LATOW00BOGALUSAE 6TH...898328CREEL BROTHERS INC
Jan 27, 2025LAINJURY03BOGALUSALA-21...421613CREEL BROTHERS INC
Mar 25, 2023FLTOW00FORT MYERSTHREE OAKS PKWY...317246CREEL BROTHERS INC
Jan 17, 2023ALINJURY01RURAL WILCOXAL-21...023779CREEL BROTHERS INC
Oct 7, 2021LATOW005900LA-25...595884CREEL BROTHERS INC
Sep 25, 2019LAINJURY01
Apr 23, 2018LATOW00
Oct 26, 2017LATOW00
Jun 14, 2016LATOW00
Oct 5, 2015LAINJURY01
Jun 25, 2013LAINJURY01
Feb 8, 2012LAINJURY02
Sep 21, 2007LATOW00
Mar 28, 2007LAINJURY02
Oct 24, 1997LAINJURY01

Compliance Timeline

23 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Feb 6, 2026
Crash
Tow-away crash in LA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jun 1, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jan 27, 2025
Crash
Injury crash in LA
0 fatalities, 3 injuries
Jun 1, 2024
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jun 1, 2023
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Mar 25, 2023
Crash
Tow-away crash in FL
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jan 17, 2023
Crash
Injury crash in AL
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Jun 1, 2022
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Oct 7, 2021
Crash
Tow-away crash in LA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Aug 5, 2021
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
THE GRAY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jul 15, 2021
Authority
Jul 15, 2021
Authority
Jul 1, 2021
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
THE GRAY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Sep 25, 2019
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Apr 23, 2018
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Oct 26, 2017
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jun 14, 2016
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Oct 5, 2015
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Jun 25, 2013
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Feb 8, 2012
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 2 injuries
Sep 21, 2007
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Mar 28, 2007
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 2 injuries
Oct 24, 1997
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury

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