BVS TRANSPORTATION LLC
USDOT 1038359 • 1716 DETROIT STREET, ELLSWORTH, IA, 50075
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-835754 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Mar 1, 2024 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZACAT9307901 | ON FILE | Jan 1, 2025 | Jan 1, 2026 |
Insurance History (9 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZACAT9307900 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2024 | Jan 1, 2025 |
| NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GA22MOT02196700 | REPLACED | Feb 25, 2022 | Jan 1, 2024 |
| NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GA22MOT02196700 | CANCELLED | Feb 25, 2022 | Mar 17, 2024 |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | TP5630116 01 | CANCELLED | Feb 25, 2021 | Feb 25, 2022 |
| THE CINCINNATI CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | EBA 056 94 91 | REPLACED | Feb 25, 2020 | Feb 25, 2020 |
| THE CINCINNATI CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | EBA 056 94 91 | REPLACED | Feb 25, 2020 | Feb 25, 2021 |
| THE CINCINNATI CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | EBA 056 94 91 | NAME CHANGED | Feb 25, 2020 | Apr 15, 2020 |
| THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CPA 366 42 24 | NAME CHANGED | Aug 7, 2013 | Apr 1, 2020 |
| THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CPA 366 42 24 | REPLACED | Aug 7, 2013 | Feb 25, 2020 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT9307901 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2026 | Jan 1, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT9307900 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY | GA22MOT02196700 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 17, 2024 | Mar 17, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY | GA22MOT02196700 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2024 | Jan 1, 2024 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | TP5630116 01 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 25, 2022 | Feb 25, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | THE CINCINNATI CASUALTY COMPANY | EBA 056 94 91 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 25, 2021 | Feb 25, 2021 |
| TERM/CANCL | THE CINCINNATI CASUALTY COMPANY | EBA 056 94 91 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 15, 2020 | Apr 15, 2020 |
| TERM/CANCL | THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | CPA 366 42 24 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2020 | Apr 1, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | THE CINCINNATI CASUALTY COMPANY | EBA 056 94 91 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 25, 2020 | Feb 25, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | CPA 366 42 24 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 25, 2020 | Feb 25, 2020 |
Authority Action History (5 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC835754 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 20, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 1, 2024 |
| MC835754 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 31, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 23, 2022 |
| MC835754 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 13, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 27, 2020 |
| MC835754 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 28, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 27, 2020 |
| MC835754 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 20, 2013 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
27 states • 116 inspections
Violation Summary (111 violations from latest 100 of 116 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 10 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 5 | 3 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 5 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 4 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 4 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 4 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 3 | 2 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 3 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.41APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | 2 | 2 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.22G | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:172.502A1 | Placarding general requirements | 2 | 0 | 7 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(i) | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2LV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9B-LRLIWR | Lighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:172.516A-HMPS | HM (Placarding) - Failing to display placard(s) visible from the direction it faces. | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHWS | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:177.801-HMHCNP | HM (Highway Carriage) - Driver accepted/transported HM not prepared in accordance with this Subchapter. Explain | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:390.35B-MED | Making/causing false entries | 1 | 1 | 10 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.45B2 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2LC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22H1-ELDNUM | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.203B-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab/body mounts loose/broken/missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:171.2B-HMGRMC | HM (General Requirements) - Failing to comply with all applicable requirements of this subchapter or an exemption or special permit approval or registration is | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials Compliance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16AD | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TC | 390.21TC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24C2III | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:390.17 | 390.17 | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:172.600(c)(1) | Emergency response information not available | 1 | 0 | 6 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9BRKLAMP | Inoperative Brake Lamps | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:172.504A | Placarding - table 1 materials | 1 | 1 | 8 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:172.200A | Hazmat shipping papers missing/inadequate | 1 | 0 | 6 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.24(a) | Lighting/marking on projecting loads | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:172.502(a)(1) | Placarding general requirements | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:107.620(b) | 107.620(b) | 1 | 0 | — | Unknown |
| FMCSR:393.203E-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(c)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.25(f) | Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.82(a)(1) | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:172.602(c)(1) | Maintenance/accessibility of Emergency Response information | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
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
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
9 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (9 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2025 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | CASEYVILLE TWP | I-64/MP 14 | ...809029 | BVS TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Apr 17, 2024 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | US 59 NORTHBOUND AND F-32 (150 | ...457340 | BVS TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Sep 18, 2023 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | BEAVER FALLS | MNTH 19 | ...329184 | BVS TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Feb 23, 2022 | MN | FATAL | 1 | 0 | NEW LONDON | MNTH 23 @ MNTH 9 | ...898405 | BVS TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Feb 13, 2020 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 17, 2019 | OK | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 25, 2018 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 2, 2017 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 7, 2016 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
20 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records