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Carrier profile · USDOT 779553 · MC-348817 · Updated Aug 20, 2026
Luther Barnes
DBA L & L TRANSPORTATION
4 power unitsavg 16 yrRegional · 3 statesWHITWELL, TN84/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-348817 ACTIVEHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
4Power units
4 observed · MCS-150
5Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
16.0Avg age (yr)
2000–2025 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Aug 20, 2026
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Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
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USDOT registration2727 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$1M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo100.0%
Crashes · fatal00
1 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersOlder
16 yr
Model years 2000–2025 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
27 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1998 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
LUTHER BARNES (USDOT 779553) has a Vektor safety score of 84/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
The carrier holds active contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Aug 20, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. effective Jun 19, 2023 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Aug 20, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 100.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
The carrier received 7 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 2 vehicle-level and 7 driver-level — across 3 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
The carrier has 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Aug 20, 2026.
It reports 4 power units and 4 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Apr 22, 2024.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is LUTHER BARNES's USDOT number?
LUTHER BARNES's USDOT number is 779553, and its motor carrier number is MC-348817.
Is LUTHER BARNES authorized to operate?
As of Aug 20, 2026, LUTHER BARNES is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is LUTHER BARNES's safety record?
LUTHER BARNES has a 100.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 12 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 84/100 (tier: review).
How big is LUTHER BARNES's fleet?
LUTHER BARNES operates 4 power units and 4 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is LUTHER BARNES based?
LUTHER BARNES is based in WHITWELL, TN, with roadside inspections recorded across 3 states.
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