Utility Construction Services LLC
Houma, LA
Trust Score
Mixed
FMCSA data ↓
73
Power Units
22
Drivers
Est. 2006 (19 yrs)
Authority Age
C
Safety Rating
Company Overview
UTILITY CONSTRUCTION SERVICES LLC is an active carrier & broker registered with the FMCSA since September 2006. Based in HOUMA, LA, They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (beyond 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Step Deck / RGN, Dump Truck and Box Truck.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Utility Construction Services LLC operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 57 | 13 | 0 | 70 |
| Tractors | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Trailers | 112 | 3 | 0 | 115 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Utility Construction Services LLC is authorized to transport the following 3 cargo types:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 22
MCS-150 Mileage: 364,753 miles (2024)
Driver Information
22
Total Drivers
22
CDL Drivers
22
Interstate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by UTILITY CONSTRUCTION SERVICES LLC
31 trucks identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: May 5, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Peterbilt, Freightliner, Fontaine Trailer Co.. Equipment breakdown: 12 SEMI-TRAILER, 10 TRUCK TRACTOR, 9 STRAIGHT TRUCK. Critical out-of-service rate. More than 1 in 4 inspections is finding park-it issues. FMCSA intervention is likely. No open NHTSA recalls identified on vehicles in this fleet. (Last cross-reference: Jul 2026.) Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (3 vehicle types)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| SEMI-TRAILER | 12 | 39% |
| TRUCK TRACTOR | 10 | 32% |
| STRAIGHT TRUCK | 9 | 29% |
Vehicle makes (18 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Peterbilt | 6 | 19% |
| Freightliner | 5 | 16% |
| Fontaine Trailer Co. | 2 | 6% |
| Kenworth | 2 | 6% |
| Othr | 2 | 6% |
| Chevrolet | 2 | 6% |
| Ram | 1 | 3% |
| Trail King | 1 | 3% |
| Trail King Industries | 1 | 3% |
| Western Star | 1 | 3% |
| Load King | 1 | 3% |
| Fontaine T | 1 | 3% |
| Texs | 1 | 3% |
| Big Tex | 1 | 3% |
| Trao | 1 | 3% |
| GM | 1 | 3% |
| Crgo | 1 | 3% |
| Dodge | 1 | 3% |
License plates on file (20 shown of 31 plates)
| Plate | State | Vehicle | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z206876 | MS | RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | May 2026 |
| P282747 | LA | PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | Apr 2026 |
| J271731 | LA | FONA SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | Apr 2026 |
| P282574 | LA | PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | Apr 2026 |
| J129379 | LA | TRAIL KING SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Apr 2026 |
| J129380 | IL | TRAIL KING SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | Apr 2026 |
| J202417 | LA | OTHR SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | Jan 2026 |
| R416914 | TX | WSTR TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Jan 2026 |
| P261138 | LA | PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR | 5 | Nov 2025 |
| 74M8GY | MO | LOAD KING SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | Nov 2025 |
| 3850780 | IN | KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Oct 2025 |
| J271729 | LA | FONTAINE T SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Oct 2025 |
| P282305 | LA | FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Sep 2025 |
| 75M2BZ | MO | OTHR SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Sep 2025 |
| R416916 | TX | PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Aug 2025 |
| 3697195 | IN | CHEV TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Jul 2025 |
| J202458 | LA | TEXS SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Jul 2025 |
| 3480207 | IN | CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | May 2025 |
| J202437 | LA | BIG TEX SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | May 2025 |
| P282304 | LA | FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Mar 2025 |
Plate registrations span 6 states: LA (19) · IN (4) · TX (3) · IL (2) · MO (2) · MS (1)
Recent active vehicles (12 shown of 31)
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. For VIN-specific recall service status, verify directly with the OEM dealer or NHTSA.gov/recalls.
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Safety Performance
Below Average
Above average OOS rates
O Trucking Safety Grade
21
Inspections
24 months
86
Violations
Total found
24
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✗ Worse than national average (+6.9%)
✗ Worse than national average (+78.3%)
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/05/2026 | MS | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 04/28/2026 | AR | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 04/26/2026 | MS | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 04/16/2026 | OK | Walk-Around | 8 | ✓ |
| 04/06/2026 | LA | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 01/08/2026 | TX | Full | 4 | 1 |
| 11/13/2025 | TX | Walk-Around | 1 | 1 |
| 10/08/2025 | LA | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 09/30/2025 | TX | Walk-Around | 3 | 1 |
| 09/19/2025 | LA | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 08/25/2025 | CO | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/28/2025 | LA | Walk-Around | 8 | 3 |
| 07/09/2025 | MS | Full | 1 | ✓ |
| 07/07/2025 | MS | Full | 9 | 3 |
| 05/14/2025 | LA | Full | 5 | 4 |
Showing 15 of 21 inspections.
Inspection data from FMCSA (24-month window). Updated daily. View full inspection history on FMCSA →
Violation Breakdown
Crash History
2
Total Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
2
Tow-Aways
| Date | State | Location | Fatal | Injuries | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/01/2025 | LA | RURAL, LA | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 12/23/2024 | TN | LEBANON, TN | 0 | 0 | Yes |
Crash data from FMCSA. Does not include driver information per federal privacy requirements. View full crash report on FMCSA →
Is Utility Construction Services LLC Legitimate? Safety & Fraud Check
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does UTILITY CONSTRUCTION SERVICES LLC operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, UTILITY CONSTRUCTION SERVICES LLC is inferred to operate: Step Deck / RGN, Dump Truck and Box Truck.
Is UTILITY CONSTRUCTION SERVICES LLC's authority currently active?
UTILITY CONSTRUCTION SERVICES LLC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has UTILITY CONSTRUCTION SERVICES LLC been in business?
UTILITY CONSTRUCTION SERVICES LLC has been registered with the FMCSA since September 2006, making their authority approximately 19 years, 9 months old.
Where is UTILITY CONSTRUCTION SERVICES LLC located?
UTILITY CONSTRUCTION SERVICES LLC is physically located at 233 EQUITY DRIVE, HOUMA, LA 70360.
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Roadside Inspection History 21 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
UTILITY CONSTRUCTION SERVICES LLC has been inspected 21 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in TX, LA, MS. Out of these, 10 inspections (about 48%) 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 393.9 — 8 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-05 | MS | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-04-28 | AR | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-04-26 | MS | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-04-16 | OK | Level 2 · Walk-around | 8 | — |
| 2026-04-06 | LA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-01-08 | TX | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 4 | OOS · 1 |
| 2025-11-13 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | OOS · 1 |
| 2025-10-08 | LA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-09-30 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 3 | OOS · 1 |
| 2025-09-19 | LA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-08-25 | CO | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-07-28 | LA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 8 | OOS · 3 |
| 2025-07-09 | MS | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 1 | — |
| 2025-07-07 | MS | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 9 | OOS · 3 |
| 2025-05-14 | LA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 5 | OOS · 4 |
| 2025-04-29 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2025-03-26 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 6 | OOS · 1 |
| 2024-12-23 | TN | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2024-12-09 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 8 | OOS · 2 |
| 2024-12-03 | TX | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 15 | OOS · 2 |
| 2024-12-03 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 15 | OOS · 6 |
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.
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Other USDOT Registrations Sharing Officer Names (2)
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