CARPENTER POLE AND PILING INC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
- 1 fatality on crash record 19 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
- Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — CARPENTER POLE AND PILING INC (USDOT 382130) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Organization: CORPORATION Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. • 1 fatality on crash record — 19 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. On file: • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/382130/ As of: Jul 18, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 22.2% vs peer median 14.3% (worse). n=43089 same-size ACTIVE peers.
Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
No authority breakdown on file.
No active policies on file.
No BOC-3 filing on file.
Company profile
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 7 | 15 | 0 |
| Trailers | 17 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 19 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 33 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 7.69% | 15.38% | — |
| National average | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
CARPENTER POLE AND PILING INC is a corporation based in WIGGINS, MS, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 382130. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 22 power units and 18 drivers, with 33 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 22.2%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.
CARPENTER POLE AND PILING INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 22 power units and 18 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Wiggins, MS. Across 15 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 20.0% out-of-service rate, with 3 reportable crashes. no operating authority record was located.
15 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, down 12% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in LA (7) and TX (3), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
20.0% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (45.0% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 2 times.
The fleet comprises 22 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 18 drivers; Freightliner, Western Star, and Frye are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 43,089 ACTIVE carriers operating 11–33 power units (±50% of this carrier's 22 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana (LA) | 5 | 1 | 20.0% | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Arkansas (AR) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 17, 2025 |
| Mississippi (MS) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Mar 13, 2026 |
| Texas (TX) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Apr 11, 2025 |
| Alabama (AL) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 9, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 19 | |
| Other | 8 | |
| Frye | 4 | |
| Western Star | 4 | |
| Coml | 2 | |
| Commercial | 2 | |
| Comr | 2 | |
| Magn | 2 | |
| Magnolia T | 2 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 2 | — | 2.57 | 3 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 6 | — | 2.59 | 3 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | — | 4.25 | 4 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (33 rows) View all 33 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88091721 | Jun 9, 2026 | AL | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
8 | 395.8A, 395.24, 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 87300646 | Mar 13, 2026 | MS | 3 | — |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
|
4 | 395.8E1PC-OOS, 395.8E-HOSPD, 392.2-SLLS3 | Yes |
| 87061342 | Feb 17, 2026 | LA | 2 | METAIRIE LA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 86206002 | Oct 31, 2025 | LA | 3 | MADISONVILLE LA |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 84813014 | May 28, 2025 | MS | 3 | COVINGTON COUNTY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2-SLLS3 | No |
| 84407506 | Apr 11, 2025 | TX | 2 | tx-sh-0146-in-chambers-co.-(472-4 |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
|
4 | 393.75A3, 393.9, 393.95A | Yes |
| 83928817 | Feb 21, 2025 | LA | 2 | BRIDGE CITY LA |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 83902564 | Feb 17, 2025 | AR | 3 | LAMAR AR |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
|
3 | 392.2-SLLTL, 392.2SLIMPT | No |
| 83779119 | Jan 27, 2025 | TX | 2 | SH 105 MM 716 |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Wese
|
0 | — | No |
| 83422301 | Dec 16, 2024 | LA | 1 | LAFAYETTE LA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
3 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.45B2-BHTD, 393.45B2-B-AIR | Yes |
| 83413009 | Dec 13, 2024 | AR | 1 | WEST MEMPHIS AR |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 83015524 | Oct 25, 2024 | LA | 3 | LA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2-SLLS4 | No |
| 82700705 | Sep 16, 2024 | AR | 3 | NORTH LITTLE ROCK AR |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2 | No |
| 82093512 | Jul 9, 2024 | LA | 3 | ROADSIDE |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 81640599 | May 16, 2024 | LA | 3 | ROADSIDE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
3 | 392.22(a), 392.2, 392.22(b) | No |
| 81678202 | May 15, 2024 | TX | 2 | — |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Other
|
0 | — | No |
| 81445334 | Apr 18, 2024 | LA | 3 | ROADSIDE |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2 | No |
| 81362251 | Apr 12, 2024 | LA | 3 | ROADSIDE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 81116116 | Mar 14, 2024 | LA | 1 | ROADSIDE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 81038835 | Mar 5, 2024 | LA | 2 | ROADSIDE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 80988475 | Feb 28, 2024 | LA | 3 | ROADSIDE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 395.32(b), 392.2 | No |
| 80192053 | Nov 16, 2023 | LA | 2 | ROADSIDE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 395.22(g) | No |
| 80091812 | Nov 3, 2023 | LA | 2 | ROADSIDE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 80037211 | Oct 27, 2023 | LA | 3 | ROADSIDE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 80036208 | Oct 24, 2023 | AR | 3 | CRITTENDEN COUNTY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2 | No |
Recent Crashes (19 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL0005671273 | Jul 10, 2025 | AL | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MS9110252819 | Feb 27, 2025 | MS | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| LA2024080741 | Jul 3, 2024 | LA | 0 | 5 | Yes | No | Injury |
| LA2023069277 | Jun 15, 2023 | LA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MS9055220005 | Jun 14, 2022 | MS | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MS9025210005 | Oct 1, 2021 | MS | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| LA4071205724 | Sep 23, 2020 | LA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| LA0200033503 | Sep 1, 2020 | LA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| LA1701013148 | Oct 2, 2018 | LA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MS9066180006 | Jul 16, 2018 | MS | 1 | 2 | Yes | No | Fatal |
| MS2403183831 | Feb 28, 2018 | MS | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| LA0110808758 | Nov 30, 2017 | LA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| LA0160004500 | Feb 19, 2016 | LA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| LA0130033503 | Aug 19, 2013 | LA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| LA0123156359 | Apr 10, 2013 | LA | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| MS9055110003 | Oct 11, 2011 | MS | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MS906607005B | Jul 23, 2007 | MS | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| LA0009049330 | Jul 19, 2006 | LA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| LA0009006372 | Nov 9, 2005 | LA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROADSIDE | LA | 12 | 1 |
| CRITTENDEN COUNTY | AR | 3 | 1 |
| LAMAR AR | AR | 1 | 0 |
| NORTH LITTLE ROCK AR | AR | 1 | 0 |
| WEST MEMPHIS AR | AR | 1 | 0 |
| BRIDGE CITY LA | LA | 1 | 0 |
| LA | LA | 1 | 0 |
| LAFAYETTE LA | LA | 1 | 1 |
| MADISONVILLE LA | LA | 1 | 0 |
| METAIRIE LA | LA | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 8 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 1 |
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 392.22(a) | Failing to use hazard warning flashers | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 392.22(b) | Failure to place or improper placement of warning devices on the road surface | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
| 395.32(b) | Driver failed to assume or decline unassigned driving time | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
| 395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | Hours of Service | 1 | 1 |
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