WILLIAMS EQUIPMENT SERVICES LLC
USDOT 2412406 • 7065 SHREVEPORT HWY, LEESVILLE, LA, 71446
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-1389078 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Sep 15, 2023 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE GRAY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | XSAL-100051 | ON FILE | Mar 22, 2023 | Sep 1, 2023 |
Insurance History (1 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE GRAY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | XSAL-100051 | CANCELLED | Mar 22, 2023 | Oct 5, 2023 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | THE GRAY INSURANCE COMPANY | XSAL-100051 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 5, 2023 | Oct 5, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | THE GRAY INSURANCE COMPANY | XSAL-100051 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2023 | Sep 1, 2023 |
Authority Action History (2 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1389078 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 8, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 15, 2023 |
| MC1389078 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 26, 2023 | — | Unknown |
Out-of-Service Orders (2)
| OOS Date | Reason | Status | Rescinded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2014 | New Entrant Revoked - Expedited Actions | ACTIVE | Jan 5, 2015 |
| Aug 4, 2014 | New Entrant Revoked - Failure of Safety Audit | ACTIVE | Aug 13, 2014 |
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
2 states • 53 inspections
Violation Summary (93 violations from 53 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 11 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 9 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 7 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 7 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 6 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 6 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 4 | 0 | 3 | 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 | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 3 | 2 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 3 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203C-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:383.51A-NSIN | CDL disqualification - major offense | 1 | 0 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:172.519D3-HMPMC | HM (Placarding) - Upon visual examination a color on a placard must fall within the color tolerances displayed on the appropriate Hazardous Materials Label and P | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.3(e) | Driver prohibited from performing safety sensitive functions per 382.501(a) in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse | 1 | 1 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:391.45(b) | Expired medical examiner's certificate | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100(b) | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.9(d)(2) | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | 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 (53 inspections)
Showing 50 of 53
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 15, 2025 | LA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | RURAL | US-171 | ...NK7929 | WILLIAMS EQUIPMENT SERVICES LLC |
| Jan 16, 2025 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | LEESVILLE | US-171 | ...168765 | WILLIAMS EQUIPMENT SERVICES LLC |
| Feb 12, 2024 | LA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | RURAL | US-190 | ...059091 | WILLIAMS EQUIPMENT SERVICES LLC |
| Dec 28, 2023 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | DERIDDER | US-171 | ...U63120 | WILLIAMS EQUIPMENT SERVICES LLC |
| Sep 3, 2021 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | 4300 | LA-6 | ...562387 | WILLIAMS EQUIPMENT SERVICES LLC |
| Jul 30, 2021 | LA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | 5800 | US-171 | ...039197 | WILLIAMS EQUIPMENT SERVICES LLC |
| Jul 29, 2020 | LA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 12, 2019 | LA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 24, 2018 | LA | FATAL | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 7, 2017 | LA | INJURY | 0 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 3, 2016 | LA | INJURY | 0 | 4 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 18, 2016 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 28, 2013 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 29, 2013 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 28, 2013 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Enforcement Actions
1 closed case — FMCSA civil penalties
1 Enforcement Case
| Case Number | Closed Date | Violation Code(s) | Settlement | Subject Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA-2022-0034-US1824 | Mar 30, 2022 | 382.303(a); 382.303(b) | $12,060 | Carrier |
Compliance Timeline
23 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records