LOUIE'S TRENCHING SERVICE INC
20-unit flatbed / open-deck operator based in Galena, IL. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 433251
- MC
- MC1434725
- Based
- Galena, IL
- Contact
- 8157770865 · louiestrenching@sbcglobal.net
What this carrier is
Hauling building materials and construction materials, LOUIE'S TRENCHING SERVICE INC operates as a small-fleet flatbed / open-deck operator from Galena, IL. 20 power units, 4 drivers. The carrier runs over-the-road lanes and holds active MC1434725 authority. FMCSA safety rating on file: Conditional (Dec 30, 1991).
Fleet composition on file: 19 owned trucks, 1 owned tractor, 13 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: 6,870 motor carriers operating 20 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The strongest signal is Hours-of-Service at 0.0% of peer cohort average — well under norm. Combined with a clean acute-flag picture, that supports the A grade. Main caution: inspection volume is light for this fleet size — see the data-confidence note below.
| BASIC | Carrier (3yr, weighted) | Cohort avg | vs. cohort | Acute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 4 | 14.85 | 26.9% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 0 | 6.97 | 0.0% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 2.00 | 0.0% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.00 | 0.0% | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 38.16 | 26.2% | No |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0.46 | 0.0% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 20-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 433251: 1 inspection across 1 state. Most recent inspection: Aug 12, 2025 in WI.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 2 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5 |
| Total violations | 8 |
What this carrier likely fits
This is a flatbed / open-deck operator that runs over-the-road lanes, at a small fleet scale, with building materials, and construction materials on the FMCSA cargo classification list. Trailer-heavy fleet composition (13 trailers against 1 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 6,870 peer carriers operating 20 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 1 inspection in the 24-month SMS window.
- Three-year public record: 8 violations.
- Hours-of-Service 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 20 power units on file.
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