BULK FIRST LLC
USDOT 1059227 • 1604 E HWY 40, CLOVERDALE, IN, 46120
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (3)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZACAT5206205 | ON FILE | Sep 1, 2024 | Sep 1, 2025 |
| AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | SURETY | 2019120177 | ON FILE | Nov 21, 2019 | Nov 21, 2023 |
| MOTORISTS MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 33.276030 | ON FILE | Nov 1, 2008 | Dec 9, 2009 |
Insurance History (19 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZACAT5206204 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2023 | Sep 1, 2024 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZACAT5206203 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2022 | Sep 1, 2023 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZACAT5206202 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2021 | Sep 1, 2022 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZACAT5206201 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2020 | Sep 1, 2021 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZACAT5206200 | REPLACED | Nov 1, 2019 | Sep 1, 2020 |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | MD000205 | CANCELLED | Nov 1, 2018 | Nov 23, 2019 |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | MD000205 | REPLACED | Nov 1, 2018 | Nov 1, 2019 |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | SURETY | B-13478 | REPLACED | Mar 6, 2018 | Nov 21, 2019 |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | SURETY | B-13478 | CANCELLED | Mar 6, 2018 | Nov 23, 2019 |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | MF000141 | CANCELLED | Nov 1, 2017 | Nov 24, 2018 |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | MF000141 | REPLACED | Nov 1, 2017 | Nov 1, 2018 |
| MOTORISTS MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 33.279896 | REPLACED | Nov 1, 2009 | Nov 1, 2017 |
| MOTORISTS MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 33.276030 | REPLACED | Nov 1, 2008 | Nov 1, 2009 |
| MOTORISTS MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 33.276030 | CANCELLED | Nov 1, 2008 | Dec 9, 2009 |
| MOTORISTS MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 33.276030 | REPLACED | Nov 1, 2008 | Nov 1, 2009 |
| LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | AS2-151-284656-01 | REPLACED | Nov 1, 2004 | Nov 1, 2008 |
| LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | AS2-151-284656-01 | CANCELLED | Nov 1, 2004 | Nov 26, 2008 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | BAP 3725723-00 | REPLACED | Jun 15, 2002 | Nov 1, 2008 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BAP 3725723-00 | REPLACED | Jun 15, 2002 | Nov 1, 2004 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT5206205 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2025 | Sep 1, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT5206204 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2024 | Sep 1, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | 2019120177 | SURETY | Nov 21, 2023 | Nov 21, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT5206203 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2023 | Sep 1, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT5206202 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2022 | Sep 1, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT5206201 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2021 | Sep 1, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT5206200 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2020 | Sep 1, 2020 |
| TERM/CANCL | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | B-13478 | SURETY | Nov 23, 2019 | Nov 23, 2019 |
| TERM/CANCL | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | MD000205 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 23, 2019 | Nov 23, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | B-13478 | SURETY | Nov 21, 2019 | Nov 21, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | MD000205 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2019 | Nov 1, 2019 |
| TERM/CANCL | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | MF000141 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 24, 2018 | Nov 24, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | MF000141 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2018 | Nov 1, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | MOTORISTS MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | 33.279896 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2017 | Nov 1, 2017 |
| TERM/CANCL | MOTORISTS MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | 33.276030 | CARGO | Dec 9, 2009 | Dec 9, 2009 |
| TERM/CANCL | MOTORISTS MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | 33.276030 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 9, 2009 | Dec 9, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | MOTORISTS MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | 33.276030 | CARGO | Nov 1, 2009 | Nov 1, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | MOTORISTS MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | 33.276030 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2009 | Nov 1, 2009 |
| TERM/CANCL | LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | AS2-151-284656-01 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 26, 2008 | Nov 26, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | AS2-151-284656-01 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2008 | Nov 1, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP 3725723-00 | CARGO | Nov 1, 2008 | Nov 1, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP 3725723-00 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2004 | Nov 1, 2004 |
Authority Action History (7 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC442482 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 20, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 4, 2025 |
| MC442482 | BROKER | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 20, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 4, 2025 |
| MC442482 | BROKER | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 28, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 22, 2019 |
| MC442482 | PROPERTY BROKER | GRANTED | Mar 16, 2018 | — | Unknown |
| MC442482 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 12, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 8, 2009 |
| MC442482 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 30, 2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 24, 2008 |
| MC442482 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 26, 2002 | — | 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
6 states • 88 inspections
Violation Summary (80 violations from 88 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 11 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 4 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 3 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 1 | 7 | 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 | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LCHL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZ | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | 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:395.24C2II | Driver failed to manually add the trailer number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.53C | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSOA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16 | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(2) | Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.20(b) | Short-haul operations - timecard not maintained | 1 | 0 | 3 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.55D2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(3) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(i)(1) | Operating a CMV while weight carried exceeds tire rating due to under-inflation | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9(a)(2) | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(c)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | 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 (88 inspections)
Showing 50 of 88
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 21, 2026 | KY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | LOUISVILLE | KY0841 | ...408583 | BULK FIRST LLC |
| Sep 8, 2025 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | BEDFORD | 37 | ...186545 | BULK FIRST LLC |
| Jul 17, 2025 | WV | FATAL | 1 | 0 | CHAPMANVILLE | US RT 119 | ...236449 | BULK FIRST LLC |
| May 20, 2025 | KY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | LOUISVILLE | US0031W | ...724343 | BULK FIRST LLC |
| Apr 1, 2025 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | LOUISVILLE | US0031W | ...318963 | BULK FIRST LLC |
| Aug 15, 2024 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | ELIZABETHTOWN | US0031W | ...168583 | BULK FIRST LLC |
| Jul 18, 2024 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | LOUISVILLE | I 0064 | ...254268 | BULK FIRST LLC |
| Sep 1, 2023 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | LOUISVILLE | I 0065 | ...265576 | BULK FIRST LLC |
| Oct 31, 2022 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | PAXTON | US41 | ...724339 | BULK FIRST LLC |
| Oct 28, 2022 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | CLARKSVILLE(CLARK) | I-65 | ...490459 | BULK FIRST LLC |
| Oct 21, 2022 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | TROY TWP | I-80 EB | ...052625 | BULK FIRST LLC |
| Sep 9, 2022 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | LOUISVILLE | I 0265 | ...212852 | BULK FIRST LLC |
| Aug 8, 2022 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | SHELBYVILLE | I 0064 | ...490459 | BULK FIRST LLC |
| Jun 8, 2022 | KY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | LAGRANGE (OLDHAM CO) | I 0071 | ...188435 | BULK FIRST LLC |
| May 13, 2022 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | VEVAY | STATE RD 129 | ...GM8180 | BULK FIRST LLC |
| Jun 17, 2021 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I-24 | ...043537 | BULK FIRST LLC |
| Apr 12, 2021 | KY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | CARTER | I 0064 | ...408587 | BULK FIRST LLC |
| Dec 11, 2020 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 22, 2020 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 7, 2020 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 1, 2020 | KY | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 11, 2020 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 1, 2019 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 23, 2019 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 7, 2019 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
49 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 49 events