L & P Transportation LLC
USDOT 302761 · MC-150007 · Carthage, Missouri · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
L & P Transportation LLC is a corporation based in Carthage, Missouri, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (private property, authorized for hire). It reports 123 power units and 115 drivers, which ranks it #77 by fleet size among 201 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Missouri. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 317 times – about 2.6 inspections per power unit. 14.6% of vehicle inspections and 1.9% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.8% and 2.6% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 9 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (11 injuries, 0 fatalities, 8 tow-away), or 7.3 per 100 power units versus 4.5 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, household goods, motor vehicles, drive-away / towaway, building materials, machinery, large objects, intermodal containers, commodities dry bulk and more.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | L & P Transportation LLC |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 302761 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-150007 |
| Entity type | Private Property, Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | No 1 Leggett Road, Carthage, MO 64836 |
| Phone | (800) 624-0323 |
| First registered | Oct 2, 1987 |
| Last MCS-150 update | May 8, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 302761.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 2 | 119 | 0 |
| Trailers | 157 | 62 | 0 |
- 0.93 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.8 trailers per tractor.
- 10,465,321 miles reported for 2025 – about 85,084 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 46% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 115 CDL drivers; 108 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: 100–249-unit for-hire carriers nationally (2,611) and Missouri carriers with 50+ units (201).
| Measure | L & P Transportation LLC | Same size, US | MO average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 14.6% | 18.8% | 15.8% | 22% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 1.9% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 27% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 7.3 | 4.5 | 5.1 | 63% higher than average |
| Inspections | 317 | 317 with a driver check, 178 with a vehicle check, 122 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Dec 22, 2011) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: drive-away / towaway (383 of 5,000 carriers); utilities (421 of 5,000 carriers).
Similar carriers in Missouri
Closest fleet size and cargo mix among Missouri carriers in this directory.
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Buchheit Trucking Service Inc USDOT 71052 | Scott City | 128 | 100 | 160 | 20.5% | 8 |
| Vega Transport LLC USDOT 1358485 | Saint Louis | 126 | 129 | 210 | 7.7% | 10 |
| Transport Distribution Company USDOT 264594 | Joplin | 119 | 115 | 256 | 10.0% | 15 |
| Mido's Trucking LLC USDOT 1837063 | St Louis | 95 | 95 | 150 | 18.1% | 4 |
| Environmental Restoration LLC USDOT 801905 | Ballwin | 127 | 58 | 29 | 23.8% | 0 |
Other carriers near Carthage
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leggett & Platt Incorporated USDOT 69582 | Carthage | 130 | 95 | 96 | 12.5% | 3 |
| Certified Express Inc USDOT 1091406 | Neosho | 282 | 294 | 363 | 14.4% | 24 |
| Contract Freighters Inc USDOT 70289 | Joplin | 91 | 27 | 1,379 | 29.2% | 68 |
| Severs Trucking LLC USDOT 380145 | Diamond | 75 | 75 | 73 | 17.2% | 2 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of L & P Transportation LLC?
L & P Transportation LLC is registered with USDOT number 302761 and operating authority MC-150007.
How many trucks does L & P Transportation LLC have?
It reports 123 power units (121 tractors, 2 straight trucks) and 219 trailers, with 115 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (May 8, 2026).
Where is L & P Transportation LLC located?
Its registered physical address is in Carthage, Missouri 64836.
What is the out-of-service rate of L & P Transportation LLC?
Over 24 months, 14.6% of vehicle inspections and 1.9% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.8% vehicle, 2.6% 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.