BERARD TRANSPORTATION INC
25-unit flatbed / open-deck operator based in New Iberia, LA. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 238912
- MC
- MC206337
- Based
- New Iberia, LA
- Contact
- 3372296326 · cruzstansbury@berardtrans.com
What this carrier is
Hauling metal: sheets, coils, rolls, logs, poles, beams, lumber, machinery, large objects, oilfield equipment, and other: specialized cargo, BERARD TRANSPORTATION INC operates as a small-fleet flatbed / open-deck operator from New Iberia, LA. 25 power units, 23 drivers. The carrier runs over-the-road lanes and holds active MC206337 authority. FMCSA safety rating on file: Satisfactory (Dec 9, 2025).
Fleet composition on file: 2 owned trucks, 23 owned tractors, 83 owned trailers.
For shippers and brokers: this carrier reads as low-risk on peer-cohort measures with no acute or critical flags in the current window.
At a glance
Safety record
Grade shown here is ProHRHQ analysis based on public FMCSA data. It is not an official FMCSA safety rating. The authoritative federal record is on FMCSA SAFER/SMS.
Current peer-cohort snapshot based on public FMCSA BASIC measures. Peer cohort: 3,822 motor carriers operating 25 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The strongest signal is Unsafe Driving at 0.0% of peer cohort average — well under norm. Combined with a clean acute-flag picture, that supports the A grade. Main caution: nothing stands out as disqualifying on this record.
| BASIC | Carrier (3yr, weighted) | Cohort avg | vs. cohort | Acute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | 17.62 | 0.0% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 0 | 8.98 | 0.0% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 2.18 | 0.0% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.00 | 0.0% | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 16 | 46.79 | 34.2% | No |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0.46 | 0.0% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 25-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Unsafe Driving, Hours-of-Service, Driver Fitness, Controlled Substances/Alcohol, and Vehicle Maintenance.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 238912: 41 inspections across 13 states. Most recent inspection: Apr 7, 2026 in TX.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 2 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 13 |
| Total violations | 16 (3 out-of-service) |
Crash record (3 yr): 6 reportable crashes , 10 with reported injuries . Most recent: Jun 14, 2025.
What this carrier likely fits
This is a flatbed / open-deck operator that runs over-the-road lanes, primarily interstate over 100 miles, at a small fleet scale, with metal: sheets, coils, rolls, logs, poles, beams, lumber, machinery, large objects, and other listed classes on the FMCSA cargo classification list. Trailer-heavy fleet composition (83 trailers against 23 tractors) is consistent with drop-and-hook or dedicated lane operation.
Drawn from FMCSA-reported cargo classifications, route profile, and fleet composition. Not a substitute for direct confirmation of equipment and lane capability with the carrier.
Key takeaways
- Grade A (strong) against 3,822 peer carriers operating 25 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 27 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (2 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 16 violations, 6 reportable crashes.
- Unsafe Driving is the strongest area — 0.0% of peer cohort average (well under norm).
- Operates as a small-fleet flatbed / open-deck operator running over-the-road lanes with 25 power units on file.
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