BERARD TRANSPORTATION INC
USDOT 238912 • 3214 WEST ADMIRAL DOYLE DR, NEW IBERIA, LA, 70560
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE GRAY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | XSAL-100027 | ON FILE | May 7, 2021 | May 7, 2024 |
| LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 6854779 | ON FILE | May 7, 2009 | May 7, 2010 |
Insurance History (23 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRHS18-00223-04 | CANCELLED | May 7, 2020 | May 7, 2021 |
| HOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRHS18-00223-03 | REPLACED | May 7, 2019 | May 7, 2020 |
| HOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRHS18-00223-02 | CANCELLED | May 7, 2018 | May 7, 2019 |
| HOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRHS18-00223-01 | CANCELLED | May 7, 2017 | May 7, 2018 |
| HOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRHS18-00223-00 | REPLACED | May 7, 2016 | May 7, 2016 |
| HOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRHS18-00223-00 | CANCELLED | May 7, 2016 | May 7, 2017 |
| AMERICAN FAMILY HOME INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 2LA5CA0000039-01 | REPLACED | May 7, 2016 | May 7, 2016 |
| AMERICAN FAMILY HOME INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 2LA5CA0000039-00 | REPLACED | May 7, 2015 | May 7, 2016 |
| AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | BIPD/Primary | 2LA5CA0000039-00 | REPLACED | May 7, 2015 | May 7, 2015 |
| HOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | HSLR18-00503-03 | CANCELLED | May 7, 2014 | May 7, 2015 |
| HOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | HSLR18-00503-02 | CANCELLED | May 7, 2013 | May 7, 2014 |
| HOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | HSLR18-00503-01 | CANCELLED | May 7, 2012 | May 7, 2013 |
| HOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | HSLR18-00503-00 | CANCELLED | May 7, 2011 | May 7, 2012 |
| HOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | NLR18-00145-00 | CANCELLED | May 7, 2010 | May 7, 2011 |
| QBE SPECIALTY INSURANCE CORPORATION | BIPD/Primary | QSILA0004388 | CANCELLED | May 7, 2009 | May 7, 2010 |
| TORUS SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PSILA0005528 | CANCELLED | May 7, 2008 | May 7, 2009 |
| TORUS SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PSILA0001914 | CANCELLED | May 7, 2007 | May 7, 2008 |
| CLARENDON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | DSA018221 | CANCELLED | May 7, 2006 | May 7, 2007 |
| CLARENDON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | DSA014634 | CANCELLED | May 7, 2005 | May 7, 2006 |
| FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 7350-54-56 | REPLACED | Apr 7, 2001 | May 7, 2005 |
| FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 3576-35-76 | CANCELLED | Apr 7, 2001 | Dec 31, 2009 |
| TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY | CARGO | YK660451J1045IND91 | CANCELLED | Apr 7, 1991 | Jun 13, 2001 |
| TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 660-451J104-5-COF-89 | CANCELLED | Apr 7, 1989 | Jun 13, 2001 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | THE GRAY INSURANCE COMPANY | XSAL-100027 | BIPD/Primary | May 7, 2024 | May 7, 2024 |
| CANCEL | HOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TRHS18-00223-04 | BIPD/Primary | May 7, 2021 | May 7, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | HOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TRHS18-00223-03 | BIPD/Primary | May 7, 2020 | May 7, 2020 |
| CANCEL | HOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TRHS18-00223-02 | BIPD/Primary | May 7, 2019 | May 7, 2019 |
| CANCEL | HOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TRHS18-00223-01 | BIPD/Primary | May 7, 2018 | May 7, 2018 |
| CANCEL | HOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TRHS18-00223-00 | BIPD/Primary | May 7, 2017 | May 7, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN FAMILY HOME INSURANCE COMPANY | 2LA5CA0000039-00 | BIPD/Primary | May 7, 2016 | May 7, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN FAMILY HOME INSURANCE COMPANY | 2LA5CA0000039-01 | BIPD/Primary | May 7, 2016 | May 7, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | HOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TRHS18-00223-00 | BIPD/Primary | May 7, 2016 | May 7, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | 2LA5CA0000039-00 | BIPD/Primary | May 7, 2015 | May 7, 2015 |
| CANCEL | HOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | HSLR18-00503-03 | BIPD/Primary | May 7, 2015 | May 7, 2015 |
| CANCEL | HOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | HSLR18-00503-02 | BIPD/Primary | May 7, 2014 | May 7, 2014 |
| CANCEL | HOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | HSLR18-00503-01 | BIPD/Primary | May 7, 2013 | May 7, 2013 |
| CANCEL | HOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | HSLR18-00503-00 | BIPD/Primary | May 7, 2012 | May 7, 2012 |
| CANCEL | HOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | NLR18-00145-00 | BIPD/Primary | May 7, 2011 | May 7, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | 6854779 | CARGO | May 7, 2010 | May 7, 2010 |
| CANCEL | QBE SPECIALTY INSURANCE CORPORATION | QSILA0004388 | BIPD/Primary | May 7, 2010 | May 7, 2010 |
| CANCEL | FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. | 3576-35-76 | CARGO | Dec 31, 2009 | Dec 31, 2009 |
| CANCEL | TORUS SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | PSILA0005528 | BIPD/Primary | May 7, 2009 | May 7, 2009 |
| CANCEL | TORUS SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | PSILA0001914 | BIPD/Primary | May 7, 2008 | May 7, 2008 |
| CANCEL | CLARENDON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY | DSA018221 | BIPD/Primary | May 7, 2007 | May 7, 2007 |
| CANCEL | CLARENDON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY | DSA014634 | BIPD/Primary | May 7, 2006 | May 7, 2006 |
| TERM/REPL | FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. | 7350-54-56 | BIPD/Primary | May 7, 2005 | May 7, 2005 |
| CANCEL | TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY | YK660451J1045IND91 | CARGO | Jun 13, 2001 | Jun 13, 2001 |
| CANCEL | TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY | 660-451J104-5-COF-89 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 13, 2001 | Jun 13, 2001 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-206337 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (23 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC206337 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 12, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 10, 2021 |
| MC206337 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 10, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 23, 2019 |
| MC206337 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 10, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 2, 2018 |
| MC206337 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 10, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 1, 2017 |
| MC206337 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 10, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 30, 2015 |
| MC206337 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 10, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 2, 2014 |
| MC206337 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 10, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 3, 2013 |
| MC206337 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 10, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 3, 2012 |
| MC206337 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 11, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 6, 2011 |
| MC206337 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 12, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 4, 2010 |
| MC206337 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 10, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 4, 2009 |
| MC206337 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 10, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 4, 2009 |
| MC206337 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 10, 2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 6, 2008 |
| MC206337 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 10, 2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 6, 2008 |
| MC206337 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 10, 2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 7, 2007 |
| MC206337 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 10, 2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 7, 2007 |
| MC206337 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 10, 2006 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 8, 2006 |
| MC206337 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 10, 2006 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 8, 2006 |
| MC206337 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 10, 2001 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 26, 2001 |
| MC206337 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 10, 2001 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 26, 2001 |
| MC206337 | PROPERTY BROKER | DISMISSED | Sep 5, 1996 | — | Unknown |
| MC206337 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 4, 1988 | REVOKED | Jan 6, 2010 |
| MC206337 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 4, 1988 | — | 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
13 states • 42 inspections
Violation Summary (18 violations from 42 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | 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:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | 1 | 1 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
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 (42 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
18 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (18 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 14, 2025 | AL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | MOBILE | I-65 | ...179838 | BERARD TRANSPORTTION INC |
| Jan 29, 2025 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL | I-10 | ...766095 | BERARD TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Oct 10, 2024 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL | US-90 | ...788374 | BERARD TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Jul 16, 2024 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | ORANGE | 2800 SIMMONS DR | ...019138 | BERARD TRANSPORTATION INC |
| May 4, 2024 | LA | INJURY | 0 | 4 | NEW IBERIA | US-90 | ...C05331 | BERARD TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Feb 15, 2022 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | 1000 | I-10 | ...A89503 | BERARD TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Jan 19, 2021 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | HOUSTON | E 12000 EAST SER S FWY | ...304866 | BERARD TRANSPORTATION INC |
| May 22, 2020 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 6, 2019 | LA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 20, 2019 | LA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 10, 2017 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 5, 2017 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 22, 2016 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 3, 2016 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 11, 2013 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 27, 2009 | LA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 20, 2007 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 24, 2006 | OK | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
45 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 45 events