PROGRESSIVE TRACTOR & IMPLEMENT CO LLC
62-unit flatbed / open-deck operator based in Opelousas, LA. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 497644
- MC
- MC8396
- Based
- Opelousas, LA
- Contact
- 3375802314 · blainel@ptieq.com
What this carrier is
PROGRESSIVE TRACTOR & IMPLEMENT CO LLC is a mid-sized-fleet flatbed / open-deck operator based in Opelousas, LA. Operating footprint: 62 power units, 16 drivers. The carrier runs local lanes and holds active MC8396 authority. Listed cargo classifications include machinery, large objects and farm supplies. FMCSA safety rating on file: Conditional (Jan 27, 1993).
Fleet composition on file: 46 owned trucks, 16 owned tractors, 21 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: 432 motor carriers operating 62 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The strongest signal is Hours-of-Service at 56.1% of peer cohort average — below norm and a contributor to the A grade. Main caution: nothing stands out as disqualifying on this record.
| BASIC | Carrier (3yr, weighted) | Cohort avg | vs. cohort | Acute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 19 | 33.11 | 57.4% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 7 | 12.49 | 56.1% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 1.92 | 104.2% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.00 | — | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 58 | 63.25 | 91.7% | No |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0.74 | 0.0% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 62-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Unsafe Driving, Hours-of-Service, and Vehicle Maintenance.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 497644: 26 inspections across 4 states. Most recent inspection: Apr 17, 2026 in LA.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 14 |
| Hours-of-Service | 7 |
| Driver Fitness | 2 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 39 |
| Total violations | 62 (16 out-of-service) |
Crash record (3 yr): 1 reportable crash , 1 with reported injuries . Most recent: Apr 20, 2024.
What this carrier likely fits
This is a flatbed / open-deck operator that runs local lanes, primarily intrastate, at a mid-sized fleet scale, with machinery, large objects, and farm supplies on the FMCSA cargo classification list.
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 432 peer carriers operating 62 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 15 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (2 driver OOS, 6 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 62 violations, 1 reportable crash.
- Hazmat is the strongest area — 0.0% of peer cohort average (well under norm).
- Operates as a mid-sized-fleet flatbed / open-deck operator running local lanes with 62 power units on file.
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