CREEL BROTHERS INC
USDOT 182876 • 26400 BUFORD CREEL RD, FRANKLINTON, LA, 70438
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-1048305 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jul 15, 2021 |
| Contract Carrier | MC-1048305 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jul 15, 2021 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZACAT9275803 | ON FILE | Jun 1, 2024 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Insurance History (5 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZACAT9275802 | REPLACED | Jun 1, 2023 | Jun 1, 2024 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZACAT9275801 | REPLACED | Jun 1, 2022 | Jun 1, 2023 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZACAT9275800 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2021 | Jun 1, 2022 |
| THE GRAY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | XSAL-075360 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2019 | Jul 1, 2021 |
| THE GRAY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | XSAL-075360 | CANCELLED | Jul 1, 2019 | Aug 5, 2021 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT9275803 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2025 | Jun 1, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT9275802 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2024 | Jun 1, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT9275801 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2023 | Jun 1, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT9275800 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2022 | Jun 1, 2022 |
| TERM/CANCL | THE GRAY INSURANCE COMPANY | XSAL-075360 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 5, 2021 | Aug 5, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | THE GRAY INSURANCE COMPANY | XSAL-075360 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2021 | Jul 1, 2021 |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1048305 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 9, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 15, 2021 |
| MC1048305 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 9, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 15, 2021 |
| MC1048305 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 12, 2019 | — | Unknown |
| MC1048305 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 12, 2019 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
7 states • 16 inspections
Violation Summary (47 violations from 16 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 6 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 5 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 4 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:390.19A2 | 390.19A2 | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.134B-CRHLC | Cargo securement - large boulders | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16AD | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TB | 390.21TB | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201(d) | Frame accessories improperly attached | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201(a) | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.104(f)(4) | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:390.21T(a) | 390.21T(a) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.43 | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.87(a) | Warning flags on projecting loads missing | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 1 | 1 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(b) | Emergency equipment - warning devices missing | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | 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 (16 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
15 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (15 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 6, 2026 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | BOGALUSA | E 6TH | ...898328 | CREEL BROTHERS INC |
| Jan 27, 2025 | LA | INJURY | 0 | 3 | BOGALUSA | LA-21 | ...421613 | CREEL BROTHERS INC |
| Mar 25, 2023 | FL | TOW | 0 | 0 | FORT MYERS | THREE OAKS PKWY | ...317246 | CREEL BROTHERS INC |
| Jan 17, 2023 | AL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | RURAL WILCOX | AL-21 | ...023779 | CREEL BROTHERS INC |
| Oct 7, 2021 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | 5900 | LA-25 | ...595884 | CREEL BROTHERS INC |
| Sep 25, 2019 | LA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 23, 2018 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 26, 2017 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 14, 2016 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 5, 2015 | LA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 25, 2013 | LA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 8, 2012 | LA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 21, 2007 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 28, 2007 | LA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 24, 1997 | LA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
23 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records