B & A TRANSPORTATION LLC
USDOT 2055146 • 12842 W LA REATA AVE, AVONDALE, AZ, 85392
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP73487A | ON FILE | Aug 7, 2021 | Aug 7, 2024 |
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | SURETY | 615110644 | ON FILE | Aug 30, 2019 | Oct 9, 2022 |
Insurance History (15 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 0985555 | REPLACED | Aug 7, 2019 | Aug 7, 2021 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 09TRD000196-02 | REPLACED | Aug 7, 2019 | Aug 7, 2019 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 09TRD000196-01 | REPLACED | Jul 16, 2019 | Aug 7, 2019 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 09TRD000196-01 | CANCELLED | May 8, 2019 | Jul 17, 2019 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 09TRD000196-01 | CANCELLED | Jan 14, 2019 | May 31, 2019 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 09TRD000196-01 | REPLACED | Jan 14, 2019 | May 8, 2019 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 09TRD000196-01 | CANCELLED | Aug 7, 2018 | Jan 16, 2019 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 09TRD000196-01 | REPLACED | Aug 7, 2018 | Jan 14, 2019 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 5901677 | REPLACED | Mar 13, 2017 | Aug 7, 2018 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 5901677 | REPLACED | Feb 7, 2017 | Mar 13, 2017 |
| OOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC. | BIPD/Primary | PL199515530 | CANCELLED | Nov 16, 2012 | Apr 2, 2013 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA07005701 | REPLACED | Jan 12, 2012 | Nov 16, 2012 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA07005701 | CANCELLED | Jan 12, 2012 | Dec 7, 2012 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA06397701 | CANCELLED | Dec 22, 2010 | Feb 1, 2012 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA06397701 | REPLACED | Dec 22, 2010 | Jan 12, 2012 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP73487A | BIPD/Primary | Aug 7, 2024 | Aug 7, 2024 |
| CANCEL | UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 615110644 | SURETY | Oct 9, 2022 | Oct 9, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 0985555 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 7, 2021 | Aug 7, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY | 09TRD000196-02 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 7, 2019 | Aug 7, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY | 09TRD000196-01 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 7, 2019 | Aug 7, 2019 |
| CANCEL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY | 09TRD000196-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 17, 2019 | Jul 17, 2019 |
| TERM/CANCL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY | 09TRD000196-01 | BIPD/Primary | May 31, 2019 | May 31, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY | 09TRD000196-01 | BIPD/Primary | May 8, 2019 | May 8, 2019 |
| TERM/CANCL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY | 09TRD000196-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 16, 2019 | Jan 16, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY | 09TRD000196-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 14, 2019 | Jan 14, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 5901677 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 7, 2018 | Aug 7, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 5901677 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 13, 2017 | Mar 13, 2017 |
| CANCEL | OOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC. | PL199515530 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 2, 2013 | Apr 2, 2013 |
| TERM/CANCL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA07005701 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 7, 2012 | Dec 7, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA07005701 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 16, 2012 | Nov 16, 2012 |
| TERM/CANCL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA06397701 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2012 | Feb 1, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA06397701 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 12, 2012 | Jan 12, 2012 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| BROKER | MC-734199 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-734199 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (8 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC734199 | PROPERTY BROKER | GRANTED | Sep 27, 2019 | REVOKED | Oct 17, 2022 |
| MC734199 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 20, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 17, 2019 |
| MC734199 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 6, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 9, 2019 |
| MC734199 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 20, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 15, 2019 |
| MC734199 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Feb 13, 2017 | — | Unknown |
| MC734199 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 13, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 19, 2012 |
| MC734199 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 5, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 17, 2012 |
| MC734199 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 13, 2011 | REVOKED | Apr 8, 2013 |
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
7 states • 9 inspections
Violation Summary (39 violations from 9 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 10 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 4 | 2 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.11TL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2W | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(1)(i) | Driver failed to make annotations when applicable | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 1 | 1 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:391.45(b) | Expired medical examiner's certificate | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.83(g) | Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | 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 (9 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 10, 2026 | 86782051 | IH 10 MP 404 | TX | Level 2 | TRLK SEMI-TRAILER | 5 | 393.11, 393.11TL, 393.9TS | No |
| Aug 8, 2024 | 82376397 | GILROY IF | CA | Level 1 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 393.9(a), 396.3(a)(1) | No |
| Jul 23, 2024 | 82191596 | Roadside | OK | Level 3 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 10 | 392.2, 395.24(c)(1)(i) | No |
| Jun 28, 2024 | 82027791 | Roadside | TX | Level 2 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 6 | 393.45(b)(2), 395.8, 393.48(a) | Yes |
| May 22, 2024 | 81710005 | HAUGAN MT | MT | Level 2 | FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 393.75(a)(1), 396.3(a)(1) | Yes |
| Feb 8, 2024 | 80815470 | ROADSIDE | NV | Level 3 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 395.8(f)(1) | No |
| Dec 6, 2023 | 80324043 | INTERSTATE 10 | AZ | Level 3 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | 392.2, 395.8(f)(1), 395.8 | No |
| Nov 17, 2023 | 80205234 | Roadside | TN | Level 3 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 383.23(a)(2), 391.45(b) | Yes |
| Aug 14, 2023 | 79410502 | Roadside | AZ | Level 1 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 8 | 396.3(a)(1), 393.11, 393.83(g) | Yes |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
1 crash record from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (1 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15, 2024 | MS | INJURY | 0 | 1 | BRANDON | 20 | ...720852 | B & A TRANSPORTATION LLC |
Compliance Timeline
20 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records