POTTS DISTRIBUTING CO

DOT 676300 MC 425117 Active

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Authority

Common Carrier

Active
Safety
3 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 0% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 0% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
1 units

Drivers: 1

Trailers: 1 (1 owned)

Insurance
BIPD $750,000
Cargo Cancelled
Bond —
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Company Details

Physical Address

129 BALL PARK RD, COLUMBIA, LA, 71418

Phone Number

(318) 649-6133

Mailing Address

PO BOX 179, COLUMBIA, LA, 71418

Cell Phone

(318) 237-2631

Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

(318) 649-5661

Business Organization

Not reported by FMCSA

Operational Classification

PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

Active
24 yrs, 5 mo

Contract Carrier

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Broker

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Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2022-08-05 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2017-08-11 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2016-08-08 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2015-08-11 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2014-08-08 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2013-08-09 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2012-08-09 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2011-08-05 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2010-08-09 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2009-08-25 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
2009-08-17 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER INACTIVE
2008-08-11 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2007-01-23 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER INACTIVE
2006-01-19 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2005-01-18 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE

Revocation History

Authority Type Order Docket # Effective Date
COMMON INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC425117 2009-08-17

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: $750,000
Required: $750,000
Cargo Insurance

Cargo Liability Coverage

Cancelled

Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.

Status: Cancelled
Required: Yes
Bond Coverage

Broker/Freight Forwarder Bond

—

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
2025-08-14 BIPD/Primary CA861371160 $750,000 BLUE HILL SPECIALTY INSURANCE… - - ACTIVE
2024-08-09 BIPD/Primary GAT0002263 $750,000 ACCEPTANCE INDEMNITY INSURANC… 2025-09-18 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2022-08-09 BIPD/Primary BA0725875 $750,000 WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY 2024-08-09 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2017-08-09 BIPD/Primary BA0719548 $750,000 WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY 2022-08-09 CANCEL CANCELLED
2016-08-09 BIPD/Primary CT00035676 $750,000 WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY 2017-08-09 CANCEL CANCELLED
2015-08-09 BIPD/Primary CT00035629 $750,000 WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY 2016-08-09 CANCEL CANCELLED
2014-08-09 BIPD/Primary CT00032035 $750,000 WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY 2015-08-09 CANCEL CANCELLED
2013-08-09 BIPD/Primary CT00031566 $750,000 WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY 2014-08-09 CANCEL CANCELLED
2012-08-09 BIPD/Primary BAP1502791-00 $750,000 PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY 2013-08-09 CANCEL CANCELLED
2011-08-09 BIPD/Primary LAA801155-01 $750,000 HALLMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE … 2012-08-09 CANCEL CANCELLED
2010-08-09 BIPD/Primary LAA801155 $750,000 HALLMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE … 2011-08-09 CANCEL CANCELLED
2010-08-09 CARGO PDA01180701 $750,000 CANAL INDEMNITY COMPANY 2011-04-29 CANCEL CANCELLED
2009-08-09 CARGO 270757 $750,000 ADMIRAL INSURANCE COMPANY 2010-08-09 CANCEL CANCELLED
2009-04-30 BIPD/Primary 270721 $750,000 ADMIRAL INSURANCE COMPANY 2009-08-09 CANCEL CANCELLED
2008-08-09 CARGO 270721 $750,000 ADMIRAL INSURANCE COMPANY 2009-08-09 CANCEL CANCELLED
2007-08-09 CARGO 270361 $750,000 ADMIRAL INSURANCE COMPANY 2008-08-09 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2006-01-22 BIPD/Primary L045774 $750,000 CANAL INDEMNITY COMPANY 2007-01-22 CANCEL CANCELLED
2006-01-22 CARGO M016679 $750,000 CANAL INDEMNITY COMPANY 2007-01-22 CANCEL CANCELLED
2005-01-22 BIPD/Primary L041664 $750,000 CANAL INDEMNITY COMPANY 2006-01-22 CANCEL CANCELLED
2005-01-22 CARGO M012853 $750,000 CANAL INDEMNITY COMPANY 2006-01-22 CANCEL CANCELLED
2004-01-22 BIPD/Primary L032889 $750,000 CANAL INDEMNITY COMPANY 2005-01-22 CANCEL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Not Rated

Vehicle OOS Rate

0.0%

National avg: 20.72%

Below average

3 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: 3 Last inspection: Jul 26, 2024 Total crashes: 1

FMCSA Inspection Records (3 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Jul 26, 2024

2013011686

Level 2 MS FRHT 3AKJHHDR...

Jun 26, 2024

3225009880

Level 3 FL FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHHDR...

Jun 24, 2024

LAFZ005943

Level 2 LA FRHT 3AKJHHDR...
Total Inspections

3

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

3

FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (1 total)

Detailed accident history and severity information

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Jun 29, 2010

NJ • NJ0010134791

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes
Fatal Crashes

0

Injury Crashes

1

Total Crashes

1

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

Compare this carrier's metrics against industry expectations

Inspections

Based on reported mileage

3
Expected: 20 - 200 Below Range

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

1
Expected: 50 - 250 Small Fleet

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

1

1 owned

Trailers

1

1 owned

Drivers

Total Drivers

1

CDL Drivers: 1
Interstate: 1
Intrastate: 0
Driver Inspections

0

Out of Service: 0
OOS Rate: 0%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 1
Interstate (<100 mi): 0
Intrastate (>100 mi): 0
Intrastate (<100 mi): 0

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

General Freight Metal Sheets/Coils Logs/Lumber Building Materials Machinery Oilfield Grain/Feed Paper Products Other

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

Not reported by FMCSA

Classification Categories

PRIVATE PROPERTY AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

1

Power Units

1

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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