VARNADO & SONS LLC

DOT 471226 MC 345792 Active

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Authority

Common Carrier

Active
Safety
10 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 0% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 0% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
9 units

Drivers: 9

Trailers: 2 (2 owned)

Insurance
BIPD $1,000,000
Cargo Cancelled
Bond —
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Company Details

Physical Address

2500 FLORIDA BLVD SW, DENHAM SPRINGS, LA, 70726

Phone Number

(225) 664-2869

Mailing Address

2500 FLORIDA BLVD SW, DENHAM SPRINGS, LA, 70726

Cell Phone

(225) 620-7272

Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

(225) 665-5508

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Operational Classification

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

Active
27 yrs, 8 mo

Contract Carrier

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Broker

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Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2024-12-12 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2024-05-20 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2023-05-18 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2017-12-20 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
2017-06-27 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER INACTIVE
2016-05-18 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2015-05-18 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2014-05-19 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2013-05-17 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2011-05-23 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER INACTIVE
2006-08-29 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2004-01-02 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER INACTIVE
2002-04-16 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE

Revocation History

Authority Type Order Docket # Effective Date
COMMON INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC345792 2017-06-26
COMMON INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC345792 2011-05-23
COMMON INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC345792 2003-10-15

Insurance & Bond Information

Current insurance coverage and bond requirements by authority type

BIPD Insurance

Bodily Injury & Property Damage

Active

Required for carriers transporting goods. Covers accidents and property damage.

On File: $1,000,000
Required: $1,000,000
Cargo Insurance

Cargo Liability Coverage

Cancelled

Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.

Status: Cancelled
Required: Yes
Bond Coverage

Broker/Freight Forwarder Bond

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Required for brokers/freight forwarders ($75K minimum).

Status: Not Required
Required: No (Carriers exempt)
Insurance Requirements by Authority Type

For Profit Carrier

  • BIPD: $750,000 - $5,000,000 (varies by cargo)
  • Cargo: Varies by commodity
  • Bond: Not required

Broker/Freight Forwarder

  • BIPD: May be required
  • Cargo: Not typically required
  • Bond: $75,000 minimum

Insurance Filing History

Effective Date Type Policy # Coverage Insurer Cancel Date Method Status
2025-10-29 BIPD/Primary 149 TTS LA 100429-01 $1,000,000 TRISURA INSURANCE COMPANY - - ACTIVE
2024-12-11 BIPD/Primary 149 TTS LA 100429-00 $1,000,000 TRISURA INSURANCE COMPANY 2025-10-29 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2024-05-14 BIPD/Primary 149 TTS LA 100429-00 $1,000,000 TRISURA INSURANCE COMPANY 2025-01-01 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2023-05-17 BIPD/Primary K2GP424846 $1,000,000 AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY 2024-05-17 CANCEL CANCELLED
2019-10-23 BIPD/Primary AXSAT-000248-02 $1,000,000 AXIS SURPLUS INSURANCE COMPANY 2023-05-17 CANCEL CANCELLED
2017-05-17 BIPD/Primary AXSA-00248-00 $1,000,000 AXIS INSURANCE COMPANY 2019-10-23 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2016-05-17 BIPD/Primary CTS0058132 $1,000,000 SCOTTSDALE INSURANCE COMPANY 2017-06-16 CANCEL CANCELLED
2015-05-17 BIPD/Primary CTS0056447 $1,000,000 SCOTTSDALE INSURANCE COMPANY 2016-05-17 CANCEL CANCELLED
2014-05-17 BIPD/Primary CAS0100024 $1,000,000 SCOTTSDALE INSURANCE COMPANY 2014-05-17 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2014-05-17 BIPD/Primary CAS0100025 $1,000,000 SCOTTSDALE INSURANCE COMPANY 2015-05-17 CANCEL CANCELLED
2013-05-17 BIPD/Primary CAS0098455 $1,000,000 SCOTTSDALE INSURANCE COMPANY 2014-05-17 CANCEL CANCELLED
2012-11-16 BIPD/Primary QSILA0014469 $1,000,000 QBE SPECIALTY INSURANCE CORPO… 2013-05-17 CANCEL CANCELLED
2012-05-17 BIPD/Primary QSILA0014469 $1,000,000 QBE SPECIALTY INSURANCE CORPO… 2012-11-16 CANCEL CANCELLED
2011-05-17 BIPD/Primary QSILA0012194 $1,000,000 QBE SPECIALTY INSURANCE CORPO… 2012-05-17 CANCEL CANCELLED
2010-08-06 CARGO QSILA0008575 $1,000,000 QBE SPECIALTY INSURANCE CORPO… 2011-05-17 CANCEL CANCELLED
2010-05-17 CARGO QSILA0008575 $1,000,000 QBE SPECIALTY INSURANCE CORPO… 2010-09-07 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2009-08-27 BIPD/Primary TRPL090012 $1,000,000 TOWING & RECOVERY PROFESSION… 2010-05-17 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2008-08-27 BIPD/Primary TRPL080012 $1,000,000 TOWING & RECOVERY PROFESSION… 2009-08-27 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2007-08-27 CARGO TRPL070012 $1,000,000 TOWING & RECOVERY PROFESSION… 2008-08-27 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2006-08-27 CARGO TRPL060012 $1,000,000 TOWING & RECOVERY PROFESSION… 2007-08-27 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2005-08-27 BIPD/Primary TRPL050012 $1,000,000 TOWING & RECOVERY PROFESSION… 2005-08-27 TERM/REPL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Conditional

Vehicle OOS Rate

0.0%

National avg: 20.72%

Below average

10 inspections · 0 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

None%

National avg: 5.51%

Below average

0 inspections · 0 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

-

No hazmat inspections

Total inspections: 10 Last inspection: Oct 7, 2025 Total crashes: 6

FMCSA Inspection Records (10 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Oct 7, 2025

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Oct 7, 2025

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Sep 24, 2024

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Sep 24, 2024

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Sep 26, 2023

LAMI000945

Level 1 LA FRHT 1FVMCYFE...

Sep 26, 2023

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Sep 26, 2023

LAMI000942

Level 1 LA KW 1XKDDB0X...

Sep 26, 2023

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Sep 26, 2023

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Sep 26, 2023

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Total Inspections

10

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

10

FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (6 total)

Detailed accident history and severity information

A portion of FMCSA crash records are reported without a carrier identifier and cannot be attributed to a specific company, so they are not shown on individual profiles. The figures below reflect only the crashes FMCSA links to this carrier.

Mar 8, 2019

LA • LA5083538575

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

3

Tow

Yes

May 1, 2018

LA • LA0180021218

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Oct 10, 2016

LA • LA0232527605

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Jan 29, 2014

LA • LA0140010351

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

3

Tow

Yes

Jun 9, 2009

LA • LA8103238843

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

No

Sep 23, 2005

LA • LA0008559483

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

2

Tow

Yes
Fatal Crashes

0

Injury Crashes

10

Total Crashes

6

SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

No SMS violation data available

This carrier has no recorded BASIC violations

Industry Benchmark

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Inspections

Based on reported mileage

10
Expected: 20 - 200 Below Range

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

9
Expected: 50 - 250 Small Fleet

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

9

2 owned

Trailers

2

2 owned

Drivers

Total Drivers

9

CDL Drivers: 4
Interstate: 5
Intrastate: 4
Driver Inspections

0

Out of Service: 0
OOS Rate: 0%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 5
Interstate (<100 mi): 0
Intrastate (>100 mi): 0
Intrastate (<100 mi): 4

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

Motor Vehicles Drive/Tow Away

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Classification Categories

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

9

Power Units

9

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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