Protected Cargo Transport LLC
Woodworth, LA
Profile data updated Aug 29, 2025 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Mixed
FMCSA data ↓
82
Power Units
66
Drivers
FMCSA since 2002 (24 yrs)
Authority Age
S
Safety Rating
Company Overview
PROTECTED CARGO TRANSPORT LLC is an active carrier & broker registered with the FMCSA since May 2002. Based in Woodworth, LA, they operate a fleet of 82 power units with 66 CDL drivers. They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (beyond 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Flatbed, Box Truck and Doubles/Triples.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Protected Cargo Transport LLC operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 33 | 49 | 0 | 82 |
| Trailers | 94 | 12 | 0 | 106 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Protected Cargo Transport LLC is authorized to transport the following 4 cargo types:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 66
MCS-150 Mileage: 5,587,548 miles (2024)
Driver Information
66
Total Drivers
66
CDL Drivers
66
Interstate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by PROTECTED CARGO TRANSPORT LLC
70 trucks and 70 trailers identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: May 12, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Peterbilt, Kenworth, Freightliner. Equipment breakdown: 69 SEMI-TRAILER, 68 TRUCK TRACTOR, 2 STRAIGHT TRUCK. Out-of-service rate is 8.6% — about 1 in 8 inspections finds something serious enough to park the truck. Worth asking the carrier about their preventive-maintenance program. 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 | 69 | 49% |
| TRUCK TRACTOR | 68 | 49% |
| STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 1% |
| FULL TRAILER | 1 | 1% |
Trailers (70 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 | 69 |
| Full Trailer | 1 |
| Reitnouer | 15 |
| Transcraft | 10 |
| Benson Tru | 9 |
| Fontaine | 8 |
| Bens | 5 |
| East Manufacturing | 3 |
| Wilson | 2 |
| Othr | 2 |
| MAC | 2 |
| Dors | 1 |
| Great Dane | 1 |
| Easu | 1 |
| East So Tr | 1 |
| Rntr | 1 |
| UNK | 1 |
Vehicle makes (20 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Peterbilt | 23 | 18% |
| Kenworth | 18 | 14% |
| Freightliner | 12 | 10% |
| Reitnouer | 9 | 7% |
| Benson/wabash | 9 | 7% |
| International | 8 | 6% |
| Reitnouer Inc | 7 | 6% |
| Transcraft | 7 | 6% |
| Benson Tru | 7 | 6% |
| Fontaine | 4 | 3% |
| Fontaine Trailer Co. | 4 | 3% |
| East Manufacturing Corp. | 3 | 2% |
| Mac Trailer Manufacturing | 2 | 2% |
| Volvo Truck | 2 | 2% |
| Internatio | 2 | 2% |
| East Manufacturing | 2 | 2% |
| Bens | 2 | 2% |
| Wilson | 2 | 2% |
| Rnke | 1 | 1% |
| Volvo | 1 | 1% |
License plates on file (20 shown, most recent first)
| Plate | State | Vehicle | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L592399 | LA | Reitnouer SEMI-TRAILER | 4 | May 2026 |
| P259494 | LA | Kenworth TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | May 2026 |
| P285517 | LA | Peterbilt TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | Apr 2026 |
| E973068 | LA | Unknown SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | Apr 2026 |
| J569580 | LA | Reitnouer SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | Apr 2026 |
| P298947 | LA | Peterbilt TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Apr 2026 |
| J754638 | LA | Transcraft SEMI-TRAILER | 5 | Mar 2026 |
| P290940 | LA | Peterbilt TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | Mar 2026 |
| P281109 | LA | International TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | Mar 2026 |
| J534762 | LA | Transcraft SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Mar 2026 |
| J921145 | LA | Transcraft SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | Mar 2026 |
| P251196 | LA | International TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | Mar 2026 |
| P270318 | LA | Peterbilt TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | Mar 2026 |
| L634964 | LA | MAC SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | Mar 2026 |
| L686726 | LA | Othr SEMI-TRAILER | 4 | Mar 2026 |
| P281114 | LA | Kenworth TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | Mar 2026 |
| P285654 | LA | Volvo TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | Mar 2026 |
| L540561 | LA | Rnke SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | Mar 2026 |
| P285655 | LA | Volvo TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Mar 2026 |
| J147985 | LA | Fontaine SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Mar 2026 |
Plate registrations span 2 states: LA (139) · TX (1)
Recent active vehicles (12 shown of 140)
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
140
Inspections
24 months
70
Violations
Total found
12
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✓ Better than national average (-7.5%)
✓ Better than national average (-13.2%)
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/17/2026 | MS | Driver Only | 2 | ✓ |
| 07/15/2026 | TX | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/15/2026 | LA | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/13/2026 | LA | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/09/2026 | LA | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/08/2026 | LA | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/06/2026 | WV | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 06/26/2026 | AL | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 06/24/2026 | MS | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 06/22/2026 | MS | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 06/17/2026 | LA | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 06/17/2026 | LA | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 06/10/2026 | TX | Walk-Around | 2 | ✓ |
| 06/03/2026 | LA | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 06/02/2026 | CA | Walk-Around | 1 | ✓ |
Showing 15 of 140 inspections.
Inspection data from FMCSA (24-month window). Updated daily. View full inspection history on FMCSA →
Violation Breakdown
Insurance & Bonding
BIPD
$2 Million
NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
Cargo
Not on file
Bond
Not on file
| Type | Insurance Company | Form | Policy # | Coverage | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIPD | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | 91X | WPP 8200054-04 | $2 Million | 06/01/2021 |
View Insurance History (20 past records)
| Type | Company | Policy # | Effective | Cancelled | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | LTO100199 | 07/15/2003 | 10/01/2003 | CANCEL | |
| REPUBLIC WESTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | TRD0000007 | 03/19/2003 | 07/16/2003 | TERM/CANCL | |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | BDKU04637 | 07/15/2004 | 07/15/2005 | TERM/CANCL | |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | LTO100199-01 | 07/15/2004 | 07/15/2005 | CANCEL | |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | LTO100199 | 10/01/2003 | 07/15/2004 | CANCEL | |
| ESSEX INSURANCE COMPANY | IMD4467 | 07/16/2002 | 07/15/2004 | TERM/REPL | |
| REPUBLIC WESTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | TRD0000007 | 03/19/2003 | 07/15/2003 | TERM/REPL | |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT751927-1113-131 | 06/28/2013 | 06/28/2017 | CANCEL | |
| SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | SPP1009780 00 | 06/28/2012 | 06/28/2013 | CANCEL | |
| QBE SPECIALTY INSURANCE CORPORATION | QSILA0012608 | 06/28/2011 | 06/28/2012 | CANCEL | |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT751299-3607-071 | 06/28/2007 | 06/28/2011 | CANCEL | |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | LTO100329-01 | 06/28/2006 | 06/28/2007 | CANCEL | |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | TOC100329-01 | 06/28/2006 | 06/28/2007 | CANCEL | |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | TOC100329 | 06/28/2005 | 06/28/2006 | CANCEL | |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | LTO100329 | 06/28/2005 | 06/28/2006 | CANCEL | |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | BDKU04637 | 07/15/2004 | 06/28/2005 | TERM/REPL | |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | WPP 8200054-00 | 06/28/2017 | 06/01/2021 | TERM/REPL | |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT751299-3607-071 | 06/28/2007 | 04/25/2011 | CANCEL | |
| REPUBLIC WESTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | TRD0000007 | 01/11/2003 | 03/19/2003 | CANCEL | |
| REPUBLIC WESTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | TRD 0000 007 | 07/16/2002 | 01/11/2003 | CANCEL |
Insurance data sourced from FMCSA. Updated daily. Verify on FMCSA →
Crash History
5
Total Crashes
1
Fatalities
4
Injuries
3
Tow-Aways
5 FMCSA-recordable
| Date | State | Location | Fatal | Injuries | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/22/2026 | LA | RURAL, LA | 1 | 0 | Yes |
| 10/13/2025 | TX | CROWLEY, TX | 0 | 1 | No |
| 04/29/2025 | AR | RURAL(UNION COUNTY), AR | 0 | 2 | Yes |
| 04/22/2025 | LA | RURAL, LA | 0 | 1 | No |
| 08/08/2024 | LA | KINDER, LA | 0 | 0 | Yes |
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 PROTECTED CARGO TRANSPORT LLC operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, PROTECTED CARGO TRANSPORT LLC is inferred to operate: Flatbed, Box Truck and Doubles/Triples.
Is PROTECTED CARGO TRANSPORT LLC's authority currently active?
PROTECTED CARGO TRANSPORT LLC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has PROTECTED CARGO TRANSPORT LLC been in business?
PROTECTED CARGO TRANSPORT LLC has been registered with the FMCSA since May 2002, making their authority approximately 24 years, 1 month old.
Where is PROTECTED CARGO TRANSPORT LLC located?
PROTECTED CARGO TRANSPORT LLC is physically located at 2671 E COULEE CROSSING ROAD, WOODWORTH, LA 71485.
Roadside Inspection History 140 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
PROTECTED CARGO TRANSPORT LLC has been inspected 140 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in LA, MS, TX. Out of these, 8 inspections (about 6%) 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%. The most frequently cited violation is 393.47E (Clamp/brake out of adjustment) — 7 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-17 | MS | Level 3 · Driver-only | 2 | — |
| 2026-07-15 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-15 | LA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-13 | LA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-09 | LA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-08 | LA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-06 | WV | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-06-26 | AL | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-24 | MS | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-22 | MS | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-17 | LA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-17 | LA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-10 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 2 | — |
| 2026-06-03 | LA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-02 | CA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2026-06-01 | MS | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-05-27 | LA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-05-12 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 2 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-04-21 | CA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-04-21 | LA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-03-30 | MS | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-03-26 | LA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-03-20 | MS | Level 3 · Driver-only | 2 | — |
| 2026-03-18 | LA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-03-17 | LA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
Showing 25 of 140 inspections. View full history →
Most-Cited Violations
Top 10 violation types across this carrier's roadside inspections. Cards in red triggered an out-of-service order — the most serious outcome.
Roadside Violation Profile
Across FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months), PROTECTED CARGO TRANSPORT LLC was cited for 52 violations, of which 12 (23%) placed a driver or vehicle out of service.
| BASIC category | Violations | Out-of-service |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 39 | 12 |
| Unsafe Driving | 10 | 0 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 3 | 0 |
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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