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Carrier profile · USDOT 779553 · MC-348817 · Updated 06/13/2026

LUTHER R BARNES

DBA L & L TRANSPORTATION

4 power unitsavg 16 yrRegional · 3 statesWHITWELL, TN
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-348817 ACTIVEHAZMAT
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Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
4Power units
4 observed · MCS-150
5Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
16.0Avg age (yr)
2000–2025 · vPIC
Call dispatch(423) 593-3770Email dispatchlandltrans@aol.com

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13

Review before loading

Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.

Active operating authorityInsurance on fileDriver out-of-service rate well above average
Operating authority27 yr active
since 1998
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo100.0%
▲ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal0
1 in 24mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Small fleet

4 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersOlder

16 yr

Model years 2000–2025 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

27 yr unchanged

Same registration since 1998 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readRegional operator, 27-yr authority, 100% vehicle OOS — review first.Full read

Is LUTHER R BARNES safe to work with?

Is LUTHER R BARNES safe to load? LUTHER R BARNES (USDOT 779553, MC-348817) is an active small-fleet motor carrier based in WHITWELL, TN, operating 4 power units and 4 drivers. Operating authority has been active 27 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 12 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 100.0% (above the 22.26% national average), with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months. FMCSA has not assigned a safety rating. Vektor rates it review before loading (84/100), with the leading concern: driver out-of-service rate well above average. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-13.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-13
LRLUTHER R BARNES 84
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Frequently asked

What is LUTHER R BARNES's USDOT number?

LUTHER R BARNES's USDOT number is 779553, and its motor carrier number is MC-348817.

Is LUTHER R BARNES authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-13, LUTHER R BARNES is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is LUTHER R BARNES's safety record?

LUTHER R 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 R BARNES's fleet?

LUTHER R BARNES operates 4 power units and 4 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is LUTHER R BARNES based?

LUTHER R BARNES is based in WHITWELL, TN, with roadside inspections recorded across 3 states.