Imperial Trading Co LLC
Elmwood, LA
Profile data updated Jul 26, 2026 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Mixed
FMCSA data ↓
82
Power Units
103
Drivers
FMCSA since 1988 (37 yrs)
Authority Age
S
Safety Rating
Company Overview
IMPERIAL TRADING CO LLC is an active motor carrier registered with the FMCSA since November 1988. Based in Elmwood, LA, they operate a fleet of 82 power units with 103 CDL drivers. They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (beyond 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Reefer, Hopper / Grain, Box Truck and Doubles/Triples.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Imperial Trading Co LLC operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 0 | 51 | 0 | 51 |
| Tractors | 0 | 31 | 0 | 31 |
| Trailers | 4 | 35 | 0 | 39 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Imperial Trading Co LLC is authorized to transport the following 5 cargo types:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 103
MCS-150 Mileage: 4,618,972 miles (2024)
Driver Information
103
Total Drivers
103
CDL Drivers
103
Interstate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by IMPERIAL TRADING CO LLC
60 trucks and 40 trailers identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Jun 23, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Vt Hackney, Freightliner, International. Equipment breakdown: 38 SEMI-TRAILER, 35 TRUCK TRACTOR, 25 STRAIGHT TRUCK. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (4 vehicle types)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| SEMI-TRAILER | 38 | 38% |
| TRUCK TRACTOR | 35 | 35% |
| STRAIGHT TRUCK | 25 | 25% |
| FULL TRAILER | 2 | 2% |
Trailers (40 on record)
Trailers recorded pulling under this carrier's DOT number in FMCSA roadside inspections. Individual trailer plates and VINs are listed in the plate and vehicle sections above.
| Semi-trailer | 38 |
| Full Trailer | 2 |
| Kidron | 8 |
| Hack | 6 |
| Hackney & | 5 |
| Trlr | 4 |
| Unpublishe | 3 |
| Great Dane | 3 |
| Othr | 2 |
| Utility Trailer | 2 |
| Hyundai Translead | 2 |
| Wanamaker | 1 |
| Kidr | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
| International | 1 |
| Commercial | 1 |
| Box or Van Enclosed Trailer | 7 |
| 53 ft | 4 |
| 48 ft | 2 |
| 28 ft | 1 |
| 2 axles | 6 |
| 1 axle | 1 |
Vehicle makes (10 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vt Hackney | 32 | 32% |
| Freightliner | 21 | 21% |
| International | 17 | 17% |
| Volvo Truck | 16 | 16% |
| Hino | 6 | 6% |
| Utility Trailer Manufacturer | 2 | 2% |
| Great Dane Trailers | 2 | 2% |
| Hyundai Translead Trailers | 2 | 2% |
| Wabash Vans | 1 | 1% |
| GMC | 1 | 1% |
Spec sheets, common recalls & complaints for the truck models this carrier operates.
License plates on file (20 shown, most recent first)
| Plate | State | Vehicle | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J686541 | LA | Unknown SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | Jun 2026 |
| 3549471 | IN | Freightliner STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Jun 2026 |
| 3079824 | IN | Volvo TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | Jun 2026 |
| XXP761 | GA | Hack SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Jun 2026 |
| 3753976 | IN | Hino STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Jun 2026 |
| PC84459 | IN | Kidron SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | Jun 2026 |
| 3553793 | IN | Volvo TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Jun 2026 |
| YDX665 | GA | Freightliner STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | Jun 2026 |
| 3813039 | IN | Internatio TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | Jun 2026 |
| 125218PT | SC | Kidron SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | Jun 2026 |
| 3455975 | IN | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | May 2026 |
| J307415 | LA | Trlr SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | May 2026 |
| 3337094 | IN | Freightliner STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | May 2026 |
| 3337094 | IN | Freightliner STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | May 2026 |
| 3880244 | IN | Volvo TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | May 2026 |
| J330311 | LA | Hackney & SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | May 2026 |
| 3192834 | LA | Volvo TRUCK TRACTOR | 5 | May 2026 |
| J307606 | LA | Kidron SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | May 2026 |
| 3199984 | IN | Volvo TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | Apr 2026 |
| J307607 | LA | Trlr SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Apr 2026 |
Plate registrations span 9 states: IN (60) · LA (21) · GA (7) · MS (3) · AL (2) · TX (2) · UK (2) · SC (2) · …
Recent active vehicles (12 shown of 100)
Showing the most recently active 12 vehicles. Full fleet records are available via direct VIN search.
Fleet data is aggregated from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling window). Vehicles inspected under this carrier's DOT number are listed. A VIN can appear under multiple carriers over its lifetime if leased, sold, or operated by different fleets at different times. Recall status is VIN-specific — use the NHTSA recall lookup linked on each vehicle above to see whether a given VIN has open (unremedied) recalls, or verify with the OEM dealer.
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Safety Performance
Average
Near national average
O Trucking Safety Grade
101
Inspections
24 months
71
Violations
Total found
14
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✗ Worse than national average (+0.8%)
✓ Better than national average (-7.9%)
Out-of-service rates follow FMCSA's definition: the share of relevant roadside inspections in which at least one out-of-service order was issued. Vehicle rates use level 1, 2 and 5 inspections; driver rates use level 1, 2, 3 and 6. National averages are computed from the same FMCSA inspection data.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/15/2026 | TN | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 06/30/2026 | AL | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 06/23/2026 | LA | Walk-Around | 1 | ✓ |
| 06/16/2026 | NC | Walk-Around | 1 | 1 |
| 06/15/2026 | AL | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 06/11/2026 | GA | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 06/10/2026 | NC | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 06/03/2026 | SC | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 05/27/2026 | SC | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 05/27/2026 | LA | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 05/25/2026 | MS | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 05/22/2026 | MS | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 05/19/2026 | LA | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 05/13/2026 | LA | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 04/29/2026 | MS | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
Showing 15 of 101 inspections.
Inspection data from FMCSA (24-month window). Updated daily. View full inspection history on FMCSA →
Violation Breakdown
A single inspection can produce more than one out-of-service order, so this is a count of orders, not a rate. See the FMCSA vehicle and driver out-of-service rates in Safety Performance above.
Crash History
2
Total Crashes
1
Fatalities
0
Injuries
2
Tow-Aways
2 FMCSA-recordable · 2 state-recordable
Of 2 reported crashes: 2 after dark.
| Date | State | Location | Vehicles | Fatal | Injuries | Tow | Vehicle | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/24/2024 | GA | GA | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Single-unit truck (2-axle) | No adverse conditions · Dry · Dark — unlit |
| 09/05/2024 | GA | GA | 3 | 1 | 0 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Dark — lit |
Crash data from FMCSA. Does not include driver information per federal privacy requirements. View full crash report on FMCSA →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does IMPERIAL TRADING CO LLC operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, IMPERIAL TRADING CO LLC is inferred to operate: Reefer, Hopper / Grain, Box Truck and Doubles/Triples.
Is IMPERIAL TRADING CO LLC's authority currently active?
IMPERIAL TRADING CO LLC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has IMPERIAL TRADING CO LLC been in business?
IMPERIAL TRADING CO LLC has been registered with the FMCSA since November 1988, making their authority approximately 37 years, 8 months old.
Where is IMPERIAL TRADING CO LLC located?
IMPERIAL TRADING CO LLC is physically located at 701 EDWARDS AVE, ELMWOOD, LA 70123.
Roadside Inspection History 101 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
IMPERIAL TRADING CO LLC has been inspected 101 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in MS, LA, TN. Out of these, 13 inspections (about 13%) resulted in an out-of-service order — meaning the truck or driver was held until a violation was fixed. The national average vehicle out-of-service rate is roughly 21%.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-15 | TN | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-30 | AL | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-23 | LA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2026-06-16 | NC | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-06-15 | AL | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-06-11 | GA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-06-10 | NC | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-03 | SC | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-05-27 | SC | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-05-27 | LA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-05-25 | MS | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-05-22 | MS | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-05-19 | LA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-05-13 | LA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-04-29 | MS | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-04-28 | AL | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 1 | — |
| 2026-03-18 | LA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-03-16 | MS | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-03-03 | AL | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-02-25 | MS | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-02-06 | TN | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2026-01-26 | LA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-01-19 | LA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-01-16 | SC | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-01-13 | AR | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
Showing 25 of 101 inspections. View full history →
Roadside Violation Profile
63 individual violations from FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months) are itemised for IMPERIAL TRADING CO LLC, of which 17 (27%) placed a driver or vehicle out of service. Itemised records can lag FMCSA's per-inspection totals shown in Violation Breakdown.
| BASIC category | Violations | Out-of-service |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 22 | 9 |
| Unsafe Driving | 20 | 0 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 14 | 4 |
| Driver Fitness | 6 | 3 |
| Controlled Substances/​Alcohol | 1 | 1 |
Source: FMCSA roadside-inspection violation records (rolling 24-month summary). Counts reflect citations across all inspections under this carrier's DOT number; see Inspection History for individual inspection events. Violation severity and CSA percentile scores are shown in the Safety & Compliance section.
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