BUILDING SYSTEMS TRANSPORTATION CO
USDOT 157581 • 460 E HIGH ST, LONDON, OH, 43140-9501
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 | ZACAT9272404 | ON FILE | Aug 1, 2024 | Aug 1, 2025 |
| THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | CAP 512 10 88 | ON FILE | Mar 1, 2008 | Mar 26, 2017 |
| THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | SURETY | B-80 331611 | ON FILE | May 22, 1995 | Oct 1, 2013 |
Insurance History (10 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZACAT9272403 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 2023 | Aug 1, 2024 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZACAT9272401 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 2021 | Aug 1, 2023 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZACAT9272400 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2021 | Aug 1, 2021 |
| THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CAA 512 10 88 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2017 | Mar 1, 2021 |
| THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CAA 512 10 88 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2008 | Mar 1, 2017 |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | CARGO | QT 660-402X2321 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2006 | Mar 1, 2008 |
| THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | CAP7693049 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 1997 | Mar 1, 2006 |
| THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CAP7693049 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 1997 | Mar 1, 2008 |
| THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 7872444 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 1993 | Mar 1, 1997 |
| THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 7872444 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 1993 | Mar 1, 1997 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT9272404 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT9272403 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT9272401 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2023 | Aug 1, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT9272400 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2021 | Aug 1, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | CAA 512 10 88 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2021 | Mar 1, 2021 |
| CANCEL | THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | CAP 512 10 88 | CARGO | Mar 26, 2017 | Mar 26, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | CAA 512 10 88 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2017 | Mar 1, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | B-80 331611 | SURETY | Oct 1, 2013 | Oct 1, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | QT 660-402X2321 | CARGO | Mar 1, 2008 | Mar 1, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | CAP7693049 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2008 | Mar 1, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | CAP7693049 | CARGO | Mar 1, 2006 | Mar 1, 2006 |
| TERM/REPL | THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | 7872444 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 1997 | Mar 1, 1997 |
| TERM/REPL | THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | 7872444 | CARGO | Mar 1, 1997 | Mar 1, 1997 |
Authority Action History (18 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC139083 | PROPERTY BROKER | GRANTED | Jun 15, 1995 | — | Unknown |
| MC139083 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 10, 1990 | — | Unknown |
| MC139083 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 10, 1990 | — | Unknown |
| MC139083 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 28, 1986 | TRANSFERRED | Jun 8, 1990 |
| MC139083 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 6, 1984 | TRANSFERRED | Mar 31, 1990 |
| MC139083 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 28, 1983 | TRANSFERRED | Jun 8, 1990 |
| MC139083 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | May 10, 1983 | TRANSFERRED | Jun 8, 1990 |
| MC139083 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 21, 1982 | TRANSFERRED | Jun 8, 1990 |
| MC139083 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 6, 1981 | SUPERSEDED | Oct 21, 1982 |
| MC139083 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 10, 1981 | TRANSFERRED | Jul 13, 1982 |
| MC139083 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | May 26, 1981 | TRANSFERRED | Aug 11, 1982 |
| MC139083 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 25, 1981 | TRANSFERRED | Aug 11, 1982 |
| MC139083 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 13, 1981 | TRANSFERRED | Aug 11, 1982 |
| MC139083 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 24, 1980 | SUPERSEDED | Mar 25, 1981 |
| MC139083 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 24, 1980 | SUPERSEDED | Mar 25, 1981 |
| MC139083 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | DENIED | Oct 18, 1979 | — | Unknown |
| MC139083 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 24, 1979 | SUPERSEDED | Mar 25, 1981 |
| MC139083 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 24, 1979 | SUPERSEDED | Mar 25, 1981 |
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
20 states • 152 inspections
Violation Summary (96 violations from latest 100 of 152 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 10 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 9 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 5 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 4 | 4 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 4 | 0 | 3 | 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 | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZ | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 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 | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207A-SAPPCBLM | Suspension defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203C-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207F-SLAS | Suspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| fmcsr:2-SLLS4 | 2-SLLS4 | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| fmcsr:9A-LTSI | 9A-LTSI | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TFBMF | Tires - Front belt material/casing ply showing in tread area | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLILC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.30B1 | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPRNP | Driving beyond 14 hour duty period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.95A-LCDL | Restriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203E-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.24C-L | Lighting/marking on projecting loads | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209E-STPSD | Steering - Power steering components loose/broken | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BCLMAD-SA | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201A-FRCLS | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-F | Fuel - Dripping leak. | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.80A | Exhaust system defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TFSMF | Tires - Front sidewall is cut/worn/damaged exposing ply cord | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.110B3-C | Cargo securement - logs | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(2) | Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.11(b)(4) | No valid medical certificate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.22(a) | Emergency warning devices not displayed | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22(b) | Failure to place or improper placement of warning devices on the road surface | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11(a)(1) | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(1) | Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | 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 (152 inspections)
Showing 50 of 152
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2, 2025 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | BELLEFONTAINE | MAIN ST | ...834991 | BUILDING SYSTEMS TRANSPORTATION CO |
| Aug 13, 2025 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | WASHINGTON (TOWNSHIP OF) | I-70 HWY HW | ...248758 | BUILDING SYSTEMS TRANSPORTATION CO |
| Feb 26, 2025 | OH | FATAL | 2 | 1 | GREEN (TOWNSHIP OF) | US 23 | ...329086 | BUILDING SYSTEMS TRANSPORTATION CO |
| Aug 23, 2024 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I-75 | ...329090 | BUILDING SYSTEMS TRANSPORTATION CO |
| Mar 7, 2024 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | HOUSTON | 500 FRANKLIN ST | ...276000 | BUILDING SYSTEMS TRANSPORTATION CO |
| Jan 13, 2024 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | BOWLING GREEN (TOWNSHIP O | IR 70 | ...295316 | BUILDING SYSTEMS TRANSPORTATION |
| Oct 19, 2023 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | BEAVERCREEK (TOWNSHIP OF) | US 35 | ...215782 | BUILDING SYSTEMS TRANSPORTATION CO |
| Apr 19, 2023 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | JEFFERSON (TOWNSHIP OF) | IR 70 | ...226338 | BUILDING SYSTEMS TRANSPORTATION CO |
| Jul 18, 2022 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | HIGHWAY 64 | ...276003 | BUILDING SYSTEMS TRANSPORTATION CO |
| Jun 10, 2022 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | FALLOWFIELD TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 0070 W | ...295314 | BUILDING SYSTEMS TRANSPORTATION CO |
| Jan 6, 2022 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | SCHAUMBURG TWP | I-90 WESTBOUND | ...260774 | BUILDING SYSTEMS TRANSPORTATION CO |
| Nov 3, 2021 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | INDIANAPOLIS | I-465 | ...W72044 | BUILDING SYSTEMS TRANSPORTATION CO |
| Aug 18, 2021 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | LIBERTY (TOWNSHIP OF) | SR 739 | ...257361 | BUILDING SYSTEMS TRANSPORTATION CO |
| Jun 18, 2021 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | JEFFERSON (TOWNSHIP OF) | SR 142 | ...891640 | BUILDING SYSTEMS TRANSPORTATION CO |
| Jun 15, 2021 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | PRAIRIE (TOWNSHIP OF) | IR 270 | ...531115 | BUILDING SYSTEMS TRANSPORTATION CO |
| Mar 18, 2021 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | SHELBYVILLE | CR1200S | ...930726 | BUILDING SYSTEMS TRANSPORTATION CO |
| Aug 13, 2020 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 3, 2020 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 27, 2020 | VA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 19, 2020 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 17, 2020 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 23, 2020 | WV | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 31, 2019 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 26, 2019 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 12, 2019 | WV | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
40 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 40 events