Deep South Crane & Rigging LLC
USDOT 237331 · MC-1361583 · Baton Rouge, Louisiana · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
Deep South Crane & Rigging LLC (dba Deep South) is a individual based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (private property, authorized for hire). It reports 87 power units and 49 drivers, which ranks it #32 by fleet size among 73 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Louisiana. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 115 times – about 1.3 inspections per power unit. 19.2% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 20.5% and 3.3% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 5 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (7 injuries, 0 fatalities, 4 tow-away), or 5.7 per 100 power units versus 4.8 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are motor vehicles, machinery, large objects.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Deep South Crane & Rigging LLC |
|---|---|
| DBA name | Deep South |
| USDOT number | 237331 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-1361583 |
| Entity type | Private Property, Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Individual |
| Physical address | 15324 Airline Highway, Baton Rouge, LA 70817 |
| Phone | (225) 753-4371 |
| First registered | Aug 30, 1983 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jan 27, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 237331.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 14 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 73 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 492 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.56 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 6.7 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 2,290,448 miles reported for 2024 – about 26,327 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 49 CDL drivers; 49 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 0 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 50–99-unit for-hire carriers nationally (5,500) and Louisiana carriers with 50+ units (73).
| Measure | Deep South Crane & Rigging L | Same size, US | LA average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 19.2% | 20.5% | 21.6% | about average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.0% | 3.3% | 1.7% | none recorded |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 5.7 | 4.8 | 4.6 | 21% higher than average |
| Inspections | 115 | 115 with a driver check, 78 with a vehicle check, 45 BASIC violations recorded, 2 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Sep 14, 1992) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: motor vehicles (873 of 5,000 carriers).
Similar carriers in Louisiana
Closest fleet size and cargo mix among Louisiana carriers in this directory.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Sky Lin Services LLC USDOT 359394 | Keithville | 77 | 36 | 13 | 50.0% | 0 |
| Tanner Services LLC USDOT 1585020 | Eunice | 75 | 25 | 33 | 29.6% | 4 |
Other carriers near Baton Rouge
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H&e Equipment Services Inc USDOT 171507 | Baton Rouge | 893 | 620 | 237 | 18.5% | 15 |
| Ferrara Transport Services LLC USDOT 1972988 | Baton Rouge | 99 | 64 | 98 | 27.7% | 3 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Deep South Crane & Rigging LLC?
Deep South Crane & Rigging LLC is registered with USDOT number 237331 and operating authority MC-1361583.
How many trucks does Deep South Crane & Rigging LLC have?
It reports 87 power units (73 tractors, 14 straight trucks) and 492 trailers, with 49 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Jan 27, 2025).
Where is Deep South Crane & Rigging LLC located?
Its registered physical address is in Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70817.
What is the out-of-service rate of Deep South Crane & Rigging LLC?
Over 24 months, 19.2% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 20.5% vehicle, 3.3% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.