CALCASIEU RENTALS INC
USDOT 653454 • 233 HWY 397, LAKE CHARLES, LA, 70615
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals2 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-446484 | REVOKED | Oct 11, 2023 | Oct 11, 2023 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZACAT9303801 | ON FILE | Oct 1, 2024 | Oct 1, 2025 |
| ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | VK04200031 | ON FILE | Jun 12, 2002 | Jan 3, 2019 |
Insurance History (9 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZACAT9303800 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2023 | Oct 1, 2024 |
| HOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRHS18-00823-04 | CANCELLED | Oct 5, 2022 | Oct 5, 2023 |
| HOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRHS18-00823-03 | CANCELLED | Oct 5, 2021 | Oct 5, 2022 |
| HOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRHS18-00823-02 | CANCELLED | Oct 5, 2020 | Oct 5, 2021 |
| HOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRHS18-00823-01 | CANCELLED | Oct 5, 2019 | Oct 5, 2020 |
| HOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRHS18-00823-00 | CANCELLED | Oct 5, 2018 | Oct 5, 2019 |
| CLEAR BLUE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AQ2YLA000333-00 | REPLACED | Jun 12, 2018 | Oct 5, 2018 |
| ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | VK04200031 | REPLACED | Jun 12, 2002 | Jun 12, 2002 |
| ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | VK04200031 | REPLACED | Jun 12, 2002 | Jun 12, 2018 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT9303801 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2025 | Oct 1, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT9303800 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2024 | Oct 1, 2024 |
| CANCEL | HOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TRHS18-00823-04 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 5, 2023 | Oct 5, 2023 |
| CANCEL | HOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TRHS18-00823-03 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 5, 2022 | Oct 5, 2022 |
| CANCEL | HOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TRHS18-00823-02 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 5, 2021 | Oct 5, 2021 |
| CANCEL | HOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TRHS18-00823-01 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 5, 2020 | Oct 5, 2020 |
| CANCEL | HOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TRHS18-00823-00 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 5, 2019 | Oct 5, 2019 |
| CANCEL | ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | VK04200031 | CARGO | Jan 3, 2019 | Jan 3, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | CLEAR BLUE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | AQ2YLA000333-00 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 5, 2018 | Oct 5, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | VK04200031 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 12, 2018 | Jun 12, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | VK04200031 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 12, 2002 | Jun 12, 2002 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-446484 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (6 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC446484 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Oct 17, 2023 | — | Unknown |
| MC446484 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 8, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 5, 2022 |
| MC446484 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 8, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 4, 2021 |
| MC446484 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 8, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 5, 2020 |
| MC446484 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 9, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 25, 2019 |
| MC446484 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 20, 2002 | REVOKED | Oct 11, 2023 |
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
4 states • 33 inspections
Violation Summary (86 violations from 33 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 11 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 9 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 6 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(a) | Suspension defective | 4 | 4 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 3 | 2 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 3 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 2 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203(c) | Hood not securely fastened | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95B | Emergency equipment - warning devices missing | 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:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 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 | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-TFCV | Tires - Front in contact with a part of the vehicle | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.93B-SBA | Seatbelts - Trucks and truck-tractors not equipped/defective | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.82(a)(1) | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
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 (33 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
20 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (20 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 24, 2026 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL | I-10 | ...FW7850 | CALCASIEU RENTALS INC |
| Jun 17, 2025 | LA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | RURAL | LA-397 | ...FW7850 | CALCASIEU RENTALS INC |
| Mar 26, 2025 | LA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | RURAL | US-165 | ...592686 | CALCASIEU RENTALS INC |
| Jul 25, 2024 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | HOUMA | LA-24 | ...029940 | CALCASIEU RENTALS INC |
| Feb 21, 2024 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | NEW IBERIA | LA-14 | ...537330 | CALCASIEU RENTALS INC |
| Jul 3, 2023 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL | I-10 | ...Z77221 | CALCASIEU RENTALS INC |
| May 9, 2023 | LA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | PORT ALLEN | I-10 | ...054496 | CALCASIEU RENTALS INC |
| Aug 2, 2020 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 15, 2019 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 9, 2019 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 2, 2015 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 25, 2014 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 17, 2010 | LA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 13, 2009 | LA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 1, 2006 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 27, 2006 | LA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 4, 2006 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 7, 2006 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 28, 2006 | LA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 25, 2006 | LA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
32 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 32 events