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A & B GROUP INC

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Company CheckA & B GROUP INC · DOT 593657

DBA: A & B TRANSPORT

1401 E NAPOLEON ST, SULPHUR, LA, 70663

DOT# 593657 MC# MC-287022 Sulphur, Louisiana

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Power Units

Drivers

Crashes (24-Month)

Not reported

Insurance

Satisfactory

Safety Rating

159

Inspections

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Public record

7 events tracked · latest Jan 22, 2026 ↓ Show details ↓

Safety & compliance 7

Jan 22, 2026
Crash reported (no fatalities).
Jul 25, 2025
REINSTATED MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER.
Jul 24, 2025
REINSTATED MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER.
Jul 14, 2025
REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER.
Jul 11, 2025
Registered with FMCSA.
Apr 23, 2025
Crash reported (no fatalities).
Dec 23, 2024
Crash reported (no fatalities).

Public FMCSA record · blue clean · orange change · red risk.

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Physical Address1401 E NAPOLEON ST, SULPHUR, LA, 70663

Operating Authorities

Carrier OperationA - Interstate

DocketMC287022

CommonNot Active

ContractActive

BrokerNot Active

Operation Classification

Authorized For Hire Hazardous Materials

SMS BASIC Scores

FMCSA safety categories, last 24 months. Above Cutoff = FMCSA flags a problem · Below cutoff = within limits · Clean = no violations.

Unsafe Driving

measure .27 · 4 insp with violations

Below cutoff

Hours-of-Service Compliance

measure .03 · 2 insp with violations

Below cutoff

Driver Fitness

measure .07 · 1 insp with violations

Below cutoff

Controlled Substances / Alcohol

measure 0 · 0 insp with violations

Clean

Vehicle Maintenance

measure 2.94 · 28 insp with violations

Below cutoff

Source: FMCSA SMS, updated monthly.

Mileage

Annual Mileage3,486,525 miles

Mileage Year2024

VMT SourceMCS-150 Form

Drivers

Interstate

Intrastate

CDL

Total

Interstate >100mi0

Interstate <100mi0

Intrastate >100mi0

Intrastate <100mi0

Equipment

No equipment breakdown on file with FMCSA.

HazMatYes

Safety Summary

Safety RatingSatisfactory

Total Crashes (24-mo)4

Fatal0

Driver OOS1.2% avg 5.5%

Vehicle OOS11.8% avg 20.7%

SmartWay PartnerNo

Last Review09/08/2015

Quick Facts

StatusActive

TypeCarrier

Fleet70 units

Drivers65

Mileage3,486,525 mi

MCS-15007/2025

Safety & Inspection Data

Crash Summary

Total Crashes (24-mo)4

Fatal0

Injury1

Tow-Away3

Safety RatingSatisfactory

Driver Inspections

Total83

Out of Service1

OOS Rate1.2%

National Avg5.5%

Below National Average

Vehicle Inspections

Total76

Out of Service9

OOS Rate11.8%

National Avg20.7%

Below National Average

HazMat Inspections

Total53

OOS1

OOS Rate1.9% (avg 4.5%)

Last FMCSA Review: 09/08/2015 | Rated: 09/11/2015

Safety Trends by Year

Roadside inspections and crashes on file, year over year. The red portion of each inspection bar is the out-of-service share; ▲/▼ compares to the prior year.

Inspections · red = OOS

No roadside inspections on record.

Crashes

2024

3 crashes -

2025

1 crash ▼

2026

1 crash =

Based on FMCSA crash and roadside inspection records (rolling 3-year window). The latest year may be partial.

Crash Records (5)

Full crash history on file (all years), newest first. This list may show more than the headline Crashes figure above, because that figure follows the official FMCSA 24-month SMS window used for the Trust Score, older crashes still appear here for transparency.

Date	Location	State	Injuries	Tow	Vehicles	Weather	Road	Light
01/22/2026	MESQUITE	TX	0	1	2	Clear	Dry	Daylight
04/23/2025	RURAL	LA	1	1	2	Clear	Dry	Daylight
12/23/2024	BEAUMONT	TX	0	1	2	Clear	Dry	Daylight
10/03/2024	BAYTOWN	TX	0	1	2	Clear	Dry	Daylight
03/08/2024	LAKE CHARLES	LA	0	1	2	Rain	Wet	Daylight

Safety Performance Percentiles

FMCSA SMS percentile rankings. Higher percentile = worse performance relative to peers.

Total Inspections77

Unsafe Driving 4 viols

HOS Compliance 2 viols

Driver Fitness 1 viols

Vehicle Maintenance 28 viols

Licensing & Insurance

Form	Type	Insurance Company	Policy	Coverage	Effective	Cancel Date	Method
91X	BIPD/Primary	CLARENDON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY	DSA010695	$1,000,000	12/07/2004	03/03/2005	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Excess	ENDURANCE AMERICAN SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO	EXT30063310000	$2,000,000	07/01/2024	07/01/2025	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Excess	UPLAND SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY	USXTL0675024	$1,000,000	07/01/2024	07/04/2025	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Excess	GEMINI INSURANCE COMPANY	GVE100175006	$3,000,000	07/01/2022	07/01/2024	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Excess	ADMIRAL INSURANCE COMPANY	FEI-EXS-13427-00	$4,000,000	06/26/2013	03/03/2018	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	CLARENDON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY	DSA014047	$1,000,000	05/05/2005	03/03/2006	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Excess	GEMINI INSURANCE COMPANY	GVE100175005	$3,000,000	03/03/2021	07/01/2022	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Excess	GEMINI INSURANCE COMPANY	GVE100175005	$3,000,000	03/03/2021	08/10/2022	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Excess	GEMINI INSURANCE COMPANY	GVE100175004	$3,000,000	03/03/2020	03/07/2021	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Excess	GEMINI INSURANCE COMPANY	GVE100175004	$3,000,000	03/03/2020	03/03/2021	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY	MWTB 314634	$1,000,000	03/03/2019	03/03/2020	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Excess	GEMINI INSURANCE COMPANY	GVE100175002	$2,000,000	03/03/2018	03/07/2021	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Excess	ENDURANCEAMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY	EXS20000013100	$5,000,000	03/03/2015	03/03/2020	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	XL SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY	AEC0040088	$1,000,000	03/03/2013	03/03/2019	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	HOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY	HSLR18-02206-00	$1,000,000	03/03/2012	02/25/2013	Name Changed
91X	BIPD/Primary	HOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY	HSLR18-02206-00	$1,000,000	03/03/2012	01/17/2013	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	HOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY	NLR18-01310-00	$1,000,000	03/03/2011	03/03/2012	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY	BAP 9033497	$1,000,000	03/03/2008	03/03/2011	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Excess	ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY	SEO 9033500	$4,000,000	03/03/2008	02/25/2013	Name Changed
91X	BIPD/Excess	ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY	SEO 9033500	$4,000,000	03/03/2007	03/03/2008	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY	BAP 9033497	$1,000,000	03/03/2007	03/03/2008	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	CLARENDON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY	DSA017459	$1,000,000	03/03/2006	02/02/2007	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO.	DS0000025745	$1,000,000	03/03/2002	12/07/2004	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	THE CONNECTICUT INDEMNITY CO.	USH001565	$1,000,000	03/03/2001	03/03/2002	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	FIRE & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. OF CONNECTICUT	USP 1000 11	$1,000,000	03/03/2000	03/03/2001	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Excess	THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA	4600-6989	$4,000,000	03/03/2000	03/03/2007	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Excess	LEGION INDEMNITY COMPANY	UM10925531	$4,000,000	03/03/1999	03/03/2000	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	LEGION INSURANCE COMPANY	CP3-001975	$1,000,000	03/03/1999	03/03/2000	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	LEGION INSURANCE COMPANY	CP1 001954	$1,000,000	03/03/1998	03/03/1999	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	CANAL INDEMNITY COMPANY	L015822	$1,000,000	03/03/1997	03/03/1998	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO.	DS0000005612	$1,000,000	03/03/1996	03/03/1997	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO.	DS0000002188	$1,000,000	03/03/1995	03/03/1996	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO.	DS0000002188	$1,000,000	03/03/1995	03/03/1996	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	CLARENDON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY	DSA017459	$1,000,000	02/02/2007	03/03/2007	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	HOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY	HSLR18-02206-00	$1,000,000	01/17/2013	03/03/2013	Cancelled

No active insurance policies.

Docket	Type	Action	Served	Disposition	Disp Date
MC287022	MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER	REINSTATED	07/25/2025	-	-
MC287022	MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER	REINSTATED	07/24/2025	-	-
MC287022	CONTRACT	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	07/01/2013	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	07/12/2013
MC287022	MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER	REINSTATED	05/06/2005	REVOKED	07/14/2025
MC287022	CONTRACT	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	03/29/2000	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	05/09/2000
MC287022	MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER	GRANTED	03/20/1995	REVOKED	03/09/2005
MC287022	CONTRACT	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	03/02/2012	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	03/05/2012
MC287022	CONTRACT	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	02/08/2021	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	03/03/2021
MC287022	CONTRACT	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	02/06/2012	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	03/01/2012
MC287022	CONTRACT	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	02/06/2006	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	03/06/2006
MC287022	CONTRACT	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	02/04/2013	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	03/04/2013
MC287022	CONTRACT	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	02/01/2007	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	03/06/2007
MC287022	CONTRACT	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	01/23/2013	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	01/29/2013

No revocation records.

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96/100

Excellent

VERIFIED

Every carrier starts at 100. We subtract points for each missing requirement or risk factor below. Verified means all four core requirements pass.

Score breakdown, from 100 to 96

Starts at 100−4 totalFinal 96

Operating history unknown−3

Crashes on record (rate-adjusted)−1

Verification, 4 core requirements

Active operating authority

FMCSA shows the USDOT registration and authority are active.

Authorized for hire

Holds active for-hire (common or contract) authority.

Active insurance on file

Active for-hire authority on file, FMCSA requires insurance to keep it active.

Safety rating not Unsatisfactory

Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating.

What's lowering this score

-3

Operating history unknown

No authority grant date on file.

-1

Crashes on record (rate-adjusted)

Crash rate: 4 crash(es) across 70 vehicles (~0.06 per vehicle); none fatal. Scaled to fleet size and fatal severity.

Where this company lands, risk scales

Crash history (rate-adjusted)−1 of 28

0 pts · low risk−28 pts · high risk

Crash rate: 4 crash(es) across 70 vehicles (~0.06 per vehicle); none fatal. Scaled to fleet size and fatal severity.

How we calculate the Trust Score

Every company starts at 100

We subtract points for each missing requirement or risk factor. Verified means all the core requirements for that company's type pass. Nothing is added back, the score is a deduction model built only on public FMCSA data. No pay-to-play, no opinions.

Requirements differ by company type

Each company is judged fairly on its own FMCSA obligations. Anything that doesn't apply shows as a grey N/A, not required, never a penalty.

Carrier (for-hire)

Operating authority, authorized-for-hire, insurance on file, safety rating.

Broker

Broker authority + $75k surety bond (BMC-84/85). MCS-150 not required (no fleet).

Freight forwarder

FF authority + $75k bond + BOC-3. MCS-150 not required (no trucks).

Private carrier

Active USDOT + MCS-150 + safety. No operating authority / for-hire / insurance filing required (hauls its own goods).

Crashes are scaled, not flat

Crash history is proportional. We don't apply a flat penalty, we scale it to (a) crashes per vehicle in the fleet and (b) the share of those crashes that were fatal. So a big, safe fleet barely moves; a small fleet with many (and fatal) crashes takes a large hit.

0 pts deductedscaled by rate & severityup to −28 pts

Low end

50,000 vehicles + 1 crash → ~0 pts. A huge fleet with very few crashes per vehicle is almost untouched.

High end

5 vehicles + 3 crashes incl. fatal → large deduction (near the −28 cap). Many crashes per truck, fatal-heavy.

Mechanics: deduction is capped at 28 points, weighted roughly 60% on crashes-per-vehicle and 40% on the fatal ratio. Zero crashes = zero deduction. If fleet size is unknown, only crash severity can move the score (conservative).

Out-of-service rate vs. the national average

Driver and vehicle out-of-service rates are measured against the FMCSA national average, not a flat number. A company only takes the deduction when it sits above the national benchmark, for example “Vehicle OOS 37% vs national avg 20.7%”.

Point reference, the full menu

Every factor and exactly how many points it can remove. Knockout factors (they also fail Verification) are marked.

Factor	Points
USDOT / authority not active with FMCSA knockout	−25
Missing operating authority (when required) knockout	−15
No insurance or surety bond on file (when required) knockout	−25
Unsatisfactory safety rating knockout	−30
Conditional safety rating	−12
MCS-150 biennial update overdue (carriers)	−10
Crashes, rate-adjusted (per-vehicle & fatal share)	0 to −28
Driver OOS rate above national average	−5
Vehicle OOS rate above national average	−5
Very new carrier (under 1 year)	−10
Limited operating history (1-3 years)	−6
Moderate operating history (3-5 years)	−3
Operating history unknown	−3
No public phone number	−3
No public email address	−2

All inputs come from public FMCSA records (operating authority, insurance/bond filings, the SAFER/SMS safety profile, crash & inspection reports). If FMCSA updates a record, the score updates with it. For the full deduction table, see the methodology page.

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