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Carrier profile · USDOT 3568208 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

William Shane Lanier

DBA DBA · Merryville, LA · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2021
No authority on fileNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberEquipment, Wood
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (337) 515-9564
2
Power units
2
Drivers
2
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
50K
Annual miles
5 yr
Registered
75
/ 100
High risk

Serious problems on the federal record

No carrier authority on file: Interstate for-hire carriers need active MC authority to haul regulated freight. MCS-150 not updated in over 2 years: FMCSA requires a biennial update.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority0/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity15/20

Composite of public FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection and crash records weighted against the national fleet. Decision support, not an official FMCSA safety rating.

Safety

FMCSA inspections & crashes · 24 mo · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Vehicle out-of-service
—
National 22.26% · 1 of 2 inspections · needs 3+
Driver out-of-service
—
National 6.67% · 0 of 2 inspections · needs 3+
Crashes
0
0 fatal0 injury0 tow-away
Crash rate 0.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
2
Driver inspections
2
Vehicle inspections
2
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Not rated

Enforcement

FMCSA closed cases

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026

No operating authority (MC/FF docket) on file. Private and intrastate carriers don't need one; interstate for-hire carriers and brokers do.

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
2
Power units
2
Trucks
—
Tractors owned
2
Trailers owned
2
Drivers
2
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberEquipment, Wood
Annual mileage
50,000 mi (2022)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
3568208
MC / docket
None
Legal name
William Shane Lanier
DBA
DBA
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Feb 11, 2021
Last MCS-150
Nov 1, 2023
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
2 (2)
Hazmat
No
Business type
—

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Unique phone number
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.

Frequently asked

What is William Shane Lanier's USDOT number?

William Shane Lanier's USDOT number is 3568208.

Is William Shane Lanier authorized to operate?

FMCSA does not show active operating authority on file. Verify on FMCSA SAFER before tendering freight.

What is William Shane Lanier's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 2 roadside inspections, and 0 reportable crashes (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is William Shane Lanier's fleet?

2 power units and 2 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Nov 1, 2023.

Where is William Shane Lanier located?

William Shane Lanier is located at 273 Hamp Jones Rd, Merryville, LA, 70653-5520. Phone: (337) 515-9564.

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