PELICAN TRANSPORTATION INC
AUTHORIZEDUSDOT
494065
MC Number
1145952
Fleet Size
22
Total Drivers
11
FMCSA-derived snapshot updated: August 23, 2026. This is not a real-time record; verify critical authority, insurance and safety details directly with FMCSA.
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Safety overview
PELICAN TRANSPORTATION INC is a mid-size interstate motor carrier based in MARRERO, Louisiana, operating 22 power units with 11 drivers. CarrierOwl is currently validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal; use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data below as the primary public safety indicators on this page. Their driver out-of-service rate of 38.5% runs above the national average of 6.7%. The current imported FMCSA crash snapshot returned no matching crash rows for this carrier; this is not proof that no crash occurred. FMCSA records show 13 inspections for this carrier.
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BASIC scores
Under reviewCarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile calculations against the official FMCSA SMS portal. Until that review is complete, use FMCSA directly for current BASIC percentiles and use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data on this page as supporting indicators.
BASIC percentile display is temporarily paused while we validate CarrierOwl's methodology against the official FMCSA SMS portal.
Out-of-service rates vs. national average
An out-of-service order means the driver or vehicle was pulled from operation during a roadside inspection.
For reference, the average driver OOS rate in Louisiana is 9.8% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 27.8% across 11,726 carriers.
Company details
- Entity Type
- N/A
- Carrier Operation
- Interstate
- Operation Classification
- Authorized For Hire, Private (Property)
- Cargo Carried
- N
- Hazmat
- No
- Safety Rating Date
- N/A
Inspections
13
Total
65%
Driver %
Insurance on file
Liability (BIPD)
EVEREST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY — eff. Apr 17, 2020
Cargo
Not on file
Surety Bond
Not on file
Trust Fund
Not on file
Source: Legacy FMCSA. Verify current filings directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
Crash history
0
Total Crashes
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Frequently asked questions
Is PELICAN TRANSPORTATION INC authorized to operate?
CarrierOwl's FMCSA-derived snapshot for PELICAN TRANSPORTATION INC (USDOT #494065) shows "AUTHORIZED" status. The snapshot lists them as an interstate carrier. Verify the current official record with FMCSA before booking a load.
What is PELICAN TRANSPORTATION INC's safety record?
PELICAN TRANSPORTATION INC has 13 inspections in CarrierOwl's current imported snapshot; the snapshot returned no matching crash rows. They do not show a formal FMCSA safety rating in CarrierOwl's current data. A zero result is limited to the dataset and snapshot window. Verify current BASIC percentiles and crash information directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
How many trucks does PELICAN TRANSPORTATION INC operate?
PELICAN TRANSPORTATION INC operates 22 power units with 11 drivers on file. That puts them in the mid-size range.
Does PELICAN TRANSPORTATION INC transport hazardous materials?
No. PELICAN TRANSPORTATION INC does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.
Where is PELICAN TRANSPORTATION INC located?
PELICAN TRANSPORTATION INC is based in MARRERO, Louisiana at 4951 RIVER ROAD, 70072. Phone: (504) 341-2871.
What are PELICAN TRANSPORTATION INC's out-of-service rates?
PELICAN TRANSPORTATION INC's driver out-of-service rate is 38.5%, compared with the 6.7% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 28.6%, compared with the 23.4% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record.