Active carrier authority since 2017 · insured · 3 prior revocations — Grade A
VARNADO & SONS, LLC
DOT 00471226 · MC# 345792 · DENHAM SPRINGS, LA
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History & Compliance
Carrier (trucking) authority
Carrier authority — Active
CurrentLiability insurance ($1,000,000) — 27 years 7 months of 28 years 4 months covered
✓ Currently insured (since Jul 2004)
⚠ Gap: Oct 2003 → Jul 2004 (~274 days without filings)
Reinstated
Common carrier authority
Dec 20, 2017ArchiveAuthority Revoked
Jun 27, 2017ArchiveRevocation ordered — Involuntary Revocation
effective 06/26/2017
May 22, 2017ArchiveReinstated
Common carrier authority
Jan 3, 2013ArchiveAuthority Revoked
May 23, 2011ArchiveRevocation ordered — Involuntary Revocation
effective 05/23/2011
Apr 20, 2011ArchiveReinstated
Common carrier authority
Aug 17, 2004ArchiveAuthority Revoked
Dec 29, 2003ArchiveRevocation ordered — Involuntary Revocation
effective 10/15/2003
Nov 10, 2003ArchiveGranted
Common carrier authority
Nov 6, 1998Archive
Active carrier authority
5-10 years in business
BIPD liability insurance on file, current
3 revocation(s), all over 2 years ago — no recent issues
Safety bonus earned for: below-average vehicle out-of-service rate, no crashes in 24 months. Remaining bonus would need: more driver inspections on record; an official FMCSA Satisfactory rating (most carriers are never rated).
Data synced daily from FMCSA. Trust Scores are calculated automatically.
Safety data: last updated 2026-07-17 (source feed delayed)
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Frequently Asked
Does VARNADO & SONS, LLC have active FMCSA authority?
VARNADO & SONS, LLC (DOT 00471226) has active carrier operating authority with the FMCSA. Their Trust Score is A (91/100). They've held active authority 8 years, 7 months.
What is their insurance status?
Per current records, VARNADO & SONS, LLC has financial-responsibility (BIPD) insurance on file.
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