BVS TRANSPORTATION LLC

USDOT 1038359 • 1716 DETROIT STREET, ELLSWORTH, IA, 50075

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:S
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
1,038,359
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
5018315328
Power Units (MCS-150)
43
Drivers (MCS-150)
31
Safety Rating
S
MCS-150 Mileage
2,514,982
Physical Address
1716 DETROIT STREET, ELLSWORTH, IA, 50075
Mailing Address
PO BOX 370, ELLSWORTH, IA, 50075
Contact

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Jan 1, 2025
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

fmcsa-authhistApr 5, 2026
Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-835754ACTIVEUnknownMar 1, 2024

Active Insurance (1)

fmcsa-insurApr 5, 2026
Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
ARCH INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryZACAT9307901ON FILEJan 1, 2025Jan 1, 2026

Insurance History (9 canceled/expired)

fmcsa-inshist-allwithhistory
Insurance History (9 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
ARCH INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryZACAT9307900REPLACEDJan 1, 2024Jan 1, 2025
NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryGA22MOT02196700REPLACEDFeb 25, 2022Jan 1, 2024
NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryGA22MOT02196700CANCELLEDFeb 25, 2022Mar 17, 2024
NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PABIPD/PrimaryTP5630116 01CANCELLEDFeb 25, 2021Feb 25, 2022
THE CINCINNATI CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryEBA 056 94 91REPLACEDFeb 25, 2020Feb 25, 2020
THE CINCINNATI CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryEBA 056 94 91REPLACEDFeb 25, 2020Feb 25, 2021
THE CINCINNATI CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryEBA 056 94 91NAME CHANGEDFeb 25, 2020Apr 15, 2020
THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryCPA 366 42 24NAME CHANGEDAug 7, 2013Apr 1, 2020
THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryCPA 366 42 24REPLACEDAug 7, 2013Feb 25, 2020

Insurance Events Timeline

fmcsa-insur-hist
Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/REPLARCH INSURANCE COMPANYZACAT9307901BIPD/PrimaryJan 1, 2026Jan 1, 2026
TERM/REPLARCH INSURANCE COMPANYZACAT9307900BIPD/PrimaryJan 1, 2025Jan 1, 2025
TERM/CANCLNAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANYGA22MOT02196700BIPD/PrimaryMar 17, 2024Mar 17, 2024
TERM/REPLNAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANYGA22MOT02196700BIPD/PrimaryJan 1, 2024Jan 1, 2024
CANCELNATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PATP5630116 01BIPD/PrimaryFeb 25, 2022Feb 25, 2022
TERM/REPLTHE CINCINNATI CASUALTY COMPANYEBA 056 94 91BIPD/PrimaryFeb 25, 2021Feb 25, 2021
TERM/CANCLTHE CINCINNATI CASUALTY COMPANYEBA 056 94 91BIPD/PrimaryApr 15, 2020Apr 15, 2020
TERM/CANCLTHE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.CPA 366 42 24BIPD/PrimaryApr 1, 2020Apr 1, 2020
TERM/REPLTHE CINCINNATI CASUALTY COMPANYEBA 056 94 91BIPD/PrimaryFeb 25, 2020Feb 25, 2020
TERM/REPLTHE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.CPA 366 42 24BIPD/PrimaryFeb 25, 2020Feb 25, 2020

Authority Action History (5 events)

fmcsa-authhist-blob
Authority Action History (5 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC835754COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONFeb 20, 2024DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMar 1, 2024
MC835754COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJan 31, 2022DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONFeb 23, 2022
MC835754COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMar 13, 2020DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMar 27, 2020
MC835754COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONFeb 28, 2020DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONFeb 27, 2020
MC835754MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDSep 20, 2013Unknown

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Unsafe Driving
4%

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
116
Violations
111
19 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
12.0%
Driver OOS %
2.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
43
Drivers (MCS-150)
31
Crash Records
9

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

3
May
4
Jun
5
Jul
2
Aug
3
Sep
Oct
4
Nov
3
Dec
3
Jan
2
Feb
4
Mar
4
Apr
2
May
5
Jun
3
Jul
2
Aug
5
Sep
1
Oct
3
Nov
Dec
5
Jan
7
Feb
3
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 100 of 116 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

27 states116 inspections

🚛
None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (111 violations from latest 100 of 116 inspections)

fmcsa-inspection-file
Violation Summary (111 violations from latest 100 of 116 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued1008Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps533Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17(c)No proof of periodic inspection503Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2Speeding 6-10 mph over limit405Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner40Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)405Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LILInoperable required lamps303Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(d)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate307Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general325Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes308Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCDOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency22Driver Fitness
FMCSR:395.22GPortable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver20Hours Of Service
FMCSR:172.502A1Placarding general requirements207Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(i)395.3(a)(3)(i)20Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(iii)Driver failed to manually add shipping document number20Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWRInoperable required lamps113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2LVOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9B-LRLIWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSMLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:172.516A-HMPSHM (Placarding) - Failing to display placard(s) visible from the direction it faces.10Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4Speeding 15+ mph over limit1010Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.47ESlack adjuster defective107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53B-BSteering system components worn107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78A-WSWindshield condition defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LHWSInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIInoperable required lamps113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:177.801-HMHCNPHM (Highway Carriage) - Driver accepted/transported HM not prepared in accordance with this Subchapter. Explain10Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:390.35B-MEDMaking/causing false entries1110General/Admin
FMCSR:393.45B2Brake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2LCOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.22H1-ELDNUMHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic)10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.203B-CBPCab and Body Parts - Cab/body mounts loose/broken/missing10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:171.2B-HMGRMCHM (General Requirements) - Failing to comply with all applicable requirements of this subchapter or an exemption or special permit approval or registration is10Hazardous Materials Compliance
FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTDBrake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIRBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LCLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.16-DFailing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.16ADFailing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:390.21TC390.21TC10General/Admin
FMCSR:392.2RGOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:390.17390.1710General/Admin
FMCSR:396.17C-PINo proof of periodic inspection103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT390.21TB2-DOT10General/Admin
FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC390.21TB1-MC10General/Admin
FMCSR:393.9A-LBLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:172.600(c)(1)Emergency response information not available106Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:393.9TInoperable tail lamp10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9BRKLAMPInoperative Brake Lamps11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:172.504APlacarding - table 1 materials118Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:172.200AHazmat shipping papers missing/inadequate106Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:393.24(a)Lighting/marking on projecting loads103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:172.502(a)(1)Placarding general requirements107Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:107.620(b)107.620(b)10Unknown
FMCSR:393.203E-CBPCab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55(c)(2)Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.25(f)Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.82(a)(1)Texting while driving1010Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.47(e)Slack adjuster defective107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-BOSBRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.16(a)Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:172.602(c)(1)Maintenance/accessibility of Emergency Response information10Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:395.3(a)(2)Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit107Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.45(b)(2)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45Brake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(c)Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)105Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
12.0%vs nat'l 23.4%
-11.4 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
2.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-4.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
1.11vs nat'l 1.80
-0.69 below avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (116 inspections)

Showing 50 of 116

fmcsa-inspectionsApr 5, 2026
Inspection History (116 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Mar 25, 202687394688KUTTAWAKYLevel 1RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Mar 24, 202687401978EAGLEVILLE MOMOLevel 2PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR1393.9A-LSLIWRYes
Mar 5, 202687270259CANNON FALLS MNMNLevel 3UTILITY TR SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLS2No
Feb 27, 202687162488DEMOPOLIS ALALLevel 2PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Feb 26, 202687147944BLOOMFIELD ININLevel 2GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER0No
Feb 19, 202687087256EDMONTONKYLevel 1RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Feb 11, 202687026825EAGLEVILLE MOMOLevel 2KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR1393.75A3-TAOLYes
Feb 9, 202686991369SMYRNA DEDELevel 3KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLTCDNo
Feb 3, 202686966503I-90 WB AT MP 36 3/4ILLevel 2GDAN SEMI-TRAILER1392.2LVNo
Feb 3, 202686968157IH30 WB MT PLEASANT SCALETXLevel 1GDAN SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jan 21, 202686880417SPARTA WIWILevel 2PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR4393.9B-LRLIWR, 393.9A-LSML, 172.516A-HMPSYes
Jan 19, 202686837274MADISONVILLEKYLevel 1RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK1391.41APCYes
Jan 15, 202686835552MARSTON MOMOLevel 2PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jan 14, 202686855133RoadsidePALevel 3GRDN SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLS4No
Jan 5, 202686712349EAGLEVILLE MOMOLevel 2KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLNo
Nov 12, 202586356509QUEEN ANNE MDMDLevel 2FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Nov 5, 202586258578EATON OHOHLevel 2GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER0No
Nov 4, 202586289408OLIVIA MNMNLevel 1PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR5393.47E, 393.53B-B, 393.78A-WSYes
Oct 22, 202586174066APPLETON MNMNLevel 3KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Sep 25, 202585885963ST GENEVIEVE MOMOLevel 2GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER2392.2-SLLEWA1, 177.801-HMHCNPNo
Sep 22, 202585901934COMMERCE GAGALevel 2PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Sep 8, 202585771017HARTLAND MNMNLevel 3STOUGHTON SEMI-TRAILER3391.41APC, 390.35B-MED, 392.2-SLLS2Yes
Sep 5, 202585736216BUNKUM RDILLevel 1PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR2393.45B2, 392.2LCNo
Sep 2, 202585667730SNOW HILL MDMDLevel 2PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2-SLLTCDNo
Aug 21, 202585554685SCOTTSVILLEKYLevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Aug 14, 202585552035TERRE HAUTE ININLevel 2GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER1395.22H1-ELDNUMNo
Jul 14, 202585268232LAGRANGE GAGALevel 2KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK6395.24, 393.9A-LIL, 393.203B-CBPNo
Jul 7, 202585201938ATLANTA GAGALevel 3GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jul 2, 202585359717RICHLAND GAGALevel 2KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK2171.2B-HMGRMC, 393.9A-LILNo
Jun 26, 202585072526US 70 NEAR NC 801NCLevel 3PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Jun 23, 202585024858PORTLAND ININLevel 3STOUGHTON SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLS2No
Jun 19, 202585008839WARREN ININLevel 2PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR2393.45B2-BHTD, 393.45B2-B-AIRYes
Jun 11, 202584956104ST. LOUIS MOMOLevel 2PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR6393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32, 393.9A-LCL, 393.9A-LILNo
Jun 10, 202584928695EATON OHOHLevel 2GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER0No
May 13, 202584675492WOOSTER OHOHLevel 2PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
May 9, 202584632529RoadsideILLevel 3STOU SEMI-TRAILER0No
Apr 28, 202584577571LAGRANGE GAGALevel 3PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Apr 16, 202584427006JOPLIN MOMOLevel 2PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Apr 15, 202584416999OWINGSVILLEKYLevel 2STOU SEMI-TRAILER0No
Apr 2, 20258430574210 - I35 NB MM 30 OSCEOLAIALevel 3GDAN SEMI-TRAILER0No
Mar 25, 202584225122EAGLEVILLE MOMOLevel 2STOUGHTON SEMI-TRAILER0No
Mar 18, 202584213533BRITTON SDSDLevel 3GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER0No
Mar 12, 202584125119DEFIANCE OHOHLevel 3STOUGHTON SEMI-TRAILER1392.16-DNo
Mar 6, 202584090570COPIAH COUNTYMSLevel 3KW STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Feb 28, 202583997765RoadsideOKLevel 1STOU SEMI-TRAILER0No
Feb 5, 202583796056BERKELEY SPRINGS WVWVLevel 2GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jan 29, 202583746294STANTON TNTNLevel 1KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jan 21, 202583679542MOOREFIELD WVWVLevel 2GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jan 7, 202583546308KUTTAWAKYLevel 1KW TRUCK TRACTOR3392.16AD, 392.2, 395.22GNo
Dec 13, 202483399200MIDDLETOWN DEDELevel 1FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK0No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

74 total · 12.2% OOS
2024-042026-03
InspectionsOOS

Violations by BASIC category

General/Admin5 · 1 OOS
Driver Fitness2 · 2 OOS
Unknown2
Hazardous Materials Compliance1

Recent Crashes

9 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
9
Fatalities
1
Fatal crashes on record
Injuries
7
Across 6 crashes
Tow-Aways
9

Crash History (9 records)

fmcsa-crash-fileApr 5, 2026
Crash History (9 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Sep 5, 2025ILINJURY01CASEYVILLE TWPI-64/MP 14...809029BVS TRANSPORTATION LLC
Apr 17, 2024IAINJURY02US 59 NORTHBOUND AND F-32 (150...457340BVS TRANSPORTATION LLC
Sep 18, 2023MNTOW00BEAVER FALLSMNTH 19...329184BVS TRANSPORTATION LLC
Feb 23, 2022MNFATAL10NEW LONDONMNTH 23 @ MNTH 9...898405BVS TRANSPORTATION LLC
Feb 13, 2020PAINJURY01
Apr 17, 2019OKINJURY01
Jun 25, 2018INTOW00
May 2, 2017ILINJURY01
Oct 7, 2016ININJURY01

Compliance Timeline

20 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Jan 1, 2026
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Sep 5, 2025
Crash
Injury crash in IL
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Jan 1, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Apr 17, 2024
Crash
Injury crash in IA
0 fatalities, 2 injuries
Mar 17, 2024
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Mar 1, 2024
Authority
Jan 1, 2024
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Sep 18, 2023
Crash
Tow-away crash in MN
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Feb 25, 2022
Insurance
Insurance cancel
NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA • BIPD/Primary
Feb 23, 2022
Crash
Fatal crash in MN
1 fatality, 0 injuries
Feb 25, 2021
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
THE CINCINNATI CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Apr 15, 2020
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
THE CINCINNATI CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Apr 1, 2020
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Feb 25, 2020
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
THE CINCINNATI CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Feb 25, 2020
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Feb 13, 2020
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Apr 17, 2019
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Jun 25, 2018
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
May 2, 2017
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Oct 7, 2016
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury

Related Records

Data sources & freshness

FMCSA Company Census File
Generated from 24-hour old database. Contact info and fleet counts may lag.
Updated 1 weeks ago
FMCSA Authority History
Updated 1 weeks ago
FMCSA Insurance Filings
Updated 1 weeks ago
FMCSA Vehicle Inspection File
Updated 1 weeks ago
Refresh dataLast updated: Apr 5, 2026