BIG DREAMS TRANSPORT LTD
PALMER, AK
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Prior insurance gap · 810 days Jan 27, 2014 → Apr 16, 2016
- Common (Property) gap · 891 days Inactive Feb 3, 2014 → reinstated Jul 13, 2016
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — BIG DREAMS TRANSPORT LTD (USDOT 2042081) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Active BIPD limit: $1,000,000 Officer(s): FREDERIC SIFUENTES (Company officer); LEAH THIELE (Company officer 2) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Prior insurance gap · 810 days — Jan 27, 2014 → Apr 16, 2016 • Common (Property) gap · 891 days — Inactive Feb 3, 2014 → reinstated Jul 13, 2016 • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — Carrier • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/2042081/ As of: Jul 24, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade B
Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 83/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 100% · 5/5 signals
Compliance grade B
Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 83/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 1.8% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 24% vs peer median 16.7% (worse). n=22288 same-size ACTIVE peers.
Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
1 active liability policy
Company profile
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.
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InsuranceNATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Apr 14, 2021
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Process AgentCarrierBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC750393ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 39 | 5 | 0 |
| Trailers | 40 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 304 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 170 | 170 | 1 |
| OOS inspections | 5 | 11 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 2.94% | 6.47% | 0% |
| National average | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
BIG DREAMS TRANSPORT LTD is a motor carrier based in PALMER, AK, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2042081. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 44 power units and 35 drivers, with 304 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 24.0%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.
BIG DREAMS TRANSPORT LTD is a mid-sized fleet, operating 44 power units and 35 drivers, with 12 years on FMCSA's records, based in Palmer, AK. Across 173 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded an 8.7% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with UMIALIK INSURANCE COMPANY, and all filed authority types (common) are currently revoked.
173 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 60% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in AK (173 stops), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
8.7% out-of-service rate; led by Hours of Service (36.4% of violations); top code 392.2WG (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 27 times.
The fleet comprises 44 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 35 drivers; Kenworth, Peterbilt, and Freightliner are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 22,288 ACTIVE carriers operating 22–66 power units (±50% of this carrier's 44 unit fleet).
Authority gap detected (1)
- Common (Property) authority was inactive from Feb 3, 2014 to Jul 13, 2016 (891 days)
Historical coverage gap detected (1)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Jan 27, 2014 to Apr 16, 2016 (810 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska (AK) | 170 | 16 | 9.4% | Jul 19, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 4 | — | 0.26 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 22 | — | 1.32 | 1 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | — | 0.51 | 1 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 33 | — | 4.49 | 4 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (304 rows) View all 304 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 88460872 | Jul 19, 2026 | AK | 1 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLSR | No |
| 88443248 | Jul 16, 2026 | AK | 3 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 395.30B2-ELDDFC24, 392.2-SLLS2, 395.22G-ELDMFV | No |
| 88443117 | Jul 16, 2026 | AK | 3 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLEQP, 395.22G-ELDMFV | No |
| 88442515 | Jul 16, 2026 | AK | 3 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2WG, 396.17C-PI | No |
| 88415088 | Jul 14, 2026 | AK | 3 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2WG | No |
| 88358234 | Jul 9, 2026 | AK | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.47E, 393.53B-B | No |
| 88339661 | Jul 7, 2026 | AK | 3 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88306300 | Jul 2, 2026 | AK | 3 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2WG | No |
| 88243908 | Jun 24, 2026 | AK | 3 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2WG | No |
| 88233967 | Jun 23, 2026 | AK | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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8 | 393.207A-STBW, 393.9A-LSLIWR, 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 88133677 | Jun 12, 2026 | AK | 2 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 396.3A1-ALBV | Yes |
| 88044841 | Jun 4, 2026 | AK | 2 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.45B2-B-AIR, 393.9A-LSML, 393.45D-B | No |
| 88042316 | Jun 2, 2026 | AK | 3 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 391.11B5-LNCDLNVL, 392.2WG | Yes |
| 88021080 | Jun 2, 2026 | AK | 3 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 395.8E-HOSPDOOS, 395.1H-HOSAKPDIT | Yes |
| 88019787 | Jun 2, 2026 | AK | 3 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88019753 | Jun 1, 2026 | AK | 3 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLSIV, 392.2WG | No |
| 88008985 | Jun 1, 2026 | AK | 2 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87966466 | May 27, 2026 | AK | 3 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2WG | No |
| 87847825 | May 13, 2026 | AK | 1 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87760873 | May 4, 2026 | AK | 2 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87737673 | Apr 30, 2026 | AK | 3 | CANTWELL AK |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 2-SLLEQP | No |
| 87698640 | Apr 27, 2026 | AK | 2 | ANCHORAGE AK |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 95F | No |
| 87687679 | Apr 26, 2026 | AK | 1 | ANCHORAGE AK |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87610745 | Apr 16, 2026 | AK | 3 | FAIRBANKS AK |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 2WG | No |
| 87583452 | Apr 15, 2026 | AK | 1 | FAIRBANKS AK |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 9A-LBL | No |
Recent Crashes (4 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AK0024012469 | Apr 23, 2024 | AK | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AK0023040055 | Dec 12, 2023 | AK | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AK0023037313 | Nov 16, 2023 | AK | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AK0019012262 | Feb 21, 2019 | AK | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (4 PDFs)
Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.
Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
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| Sep 1, 2016 | MC750393-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Jul 19, 2016 | MC750393 | NC | REVOCATION | NC → |
| Jul 13, 2016 | MC750393-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Sep 20, 2011 | MC750393-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (8 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | ATA 5440162 00 | 91X | $1,000,000 | Apr 14, 2021 | On file | ACTIVE |
| UMIALIK INSURANCE COMPANY | CPP1139397 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 16, 2016 | Apr 14, 2021 | REPLACED |
| UMIALIK INSURANCE COMPANY | CPP 1139397 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 16, 2016 | Apr 16, 2016 | REPLACED |
| UMIALIK INSURANCE COMPANY | CPP 1139397 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 16, 2016 | Aug 22, 2016 | NAME CHANGED |
| Coverage gap — 810 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Jan 27, 2014 to Apr 16, 2016 | ||||||
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 7677443 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 1, 2013 | Jan 27, 2014 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 7677443 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 15, 2011 | Jul 1, 2013 | REPLACED |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 7677443 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 26, 2011 | Aug 15, 2011 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Apr 14, 2021insuranceTERM/REPL — UMIALIK INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 1, 2016
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Aug 22, 2016
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Aug 22, 2016insuranceNAMECHG — UMIALIK INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 22, 2016authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Apr 16, 2016insuranceTERM/REPL — UMIALIK INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 3, 2014
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Feb 3, 2014authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Feb 3, 2014authority gapCommon (Property) authority inactive: 891 days (through Jul 13, 2016)
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Jan 27, 2014insuranceCANCEL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Jan 27, 2014insurance gapCoverage gap: 810 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Apr 16, 2016)
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Jul 1, 2013insuranceTERM/REPL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Aug 15, 2011insuranceTERM/REPL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANCHORAGE AK | AK | 72 | 7 |
| GLENN OUTBOUND WEIGH STATION | AK | 50 | 6 |
| STERLING AK | AK | 28 | 1 |
| FAIRBANKS AK | AK | 23 | 2 |
| FOX WEIGH STATION | AK | 15 | 0 |
| ESTER WEIGH STATION | AK | 13 | 3 |
| TOK WEIGH STATION | AK | 13 | 4 |
| POTTER WEIGH STATION | AK | 10 | 2 |
| GLENN INBOUND WEIGH STATION | AK | 9 | 1 |
| ESTER AK | AK | 7 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 73 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 25 | 2 |
| 395.8(e)(1) | Making, or permitting a driver to make, a false report regarding duty status | Hours of Service | 19 | 0 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 3 |
| 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 5 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 |
| 393.45(d) | Brake connections with leaks or constrictions | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 |
| 395.1(h)(1) | Violation of 15, 20, 70/80 Hours of Service rules for Alaska drivers of Property | Hours of Service | 5 | 0 |
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Docket MC750393
common · ACTIVE · MC
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NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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UMIALIK INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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How to verify BIG DREAMS TRANSPORT LTD
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