BULL AND BEAR CO
USDOT 2404871 • 3253 US-22, LOVELAND, OH, 45140
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
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-827328 | REVOKED | May 22, 2017 | Jun 23, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRB006199 | ON FILE | Jun 21, 2025 | Nov 20, 2025 |
Insurance History (18 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA240094 | CANCELLED | May 15, 2025 | Jun 14, 2025 |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA240094 | REPLACED | May 19, 2024 | May 15, 2025 |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA240094 | CANCELLED | May 19, 2024 | May 19, 2025 |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA230077 | REPLACED | May 19, 2023 | May 19, 2024 |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA220084 | REPLACED | May 19, 2022 | May 19, 2023 |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA210085 | REPLACED | May 19, 2021 | May 19, 2022 |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA200102 | REPLACED | May 19, 2020 | May 19, 2021 |
| PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA 2126833 | REPLACED | May 12, 2020 | May 19, 2020 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | JNG000150-00 | REPLACED | May 19, 2019 | May 12, 2020 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | JNG000150-00 | CANCELLED | May 19, 2019 | May 19, 2020 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 667221001 | CANCELLED | May 19, 2018 | May 19, 2019 |
| PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA 6180970 | REPLACED | May 19, 2017 | May 19, 2018 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA08491801 | CANCELLED | May 23, 2016 | May 12, 2017 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTO0024081 | REPLACED | May 23, 2015 | May 23, 2016 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRS032650 | CANCELLED | May 23, 2014 | May 23, 2015 |
| SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ST163182 | CANCELLED | Aug 19, 2013 | Jun 24, 2014 |
| SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ST163182 | REPLACED | Aug 19, 2013 | May 23, 2014 |
| SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ST163182 | CANCELLED | Jun 24, 2013 | Aug 19, 2013 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRB006199 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 20, 2025 | Nov 20, 2025 |
| CANCEL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA240094 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 14, 2025 | Jun 14, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA240094 | BIPD/Primary | May 19, 2025 | May 19, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA240094 | BIPD/Primary | May 15, 2025 | May 15, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA230077 | BIPD/Primary | May 19, 2024 | May 19, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA220084 | BIPD/Primary | May 19, 2023 | May 19, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA210085 | BIPD/Primary | May 19, 2022 | May 19, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA200102 | BIPD/Primary | May 19, 2021 | May 19, 2021 |
| TERM/CANCL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | JNG000150-00 | BIPD/Primary | May 19, 2020 | May 19, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | CA 2126833 | BIPD/Primary | May 19, 2020 | May 19, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | JNG000150-00 | BIPD/Primary | May 12, 2020 | May 12, 2020 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 667221001 | BIPD/Primary | May 19, 2019 | May 19, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | CA 6180970 | BIPD/Primary | May 19, 2018 | May 19, 2018 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA08491801 | BIPD/Primary | May 12, 2017 | May 12, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LTO0024081 | BIPD/Primary | May 23, 2016 | May 23, 2016 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS032650 | BIPD/Primary | May 23, 2015 | May 23, 2015 |
| TERM/CANCL | SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY | ST163182 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 24, 2014 | Jun 24, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY | ST163182 | BIPD/Primary | May 23, 2014 | May 23, 2014 |
| CANCEL | SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY | ST163182 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 19, 2013 | Aug 19, 2013 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-827328 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-827328 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (8 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC827328 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jul 1, 2025 | — | Unknown |
| MC827328 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 22, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 16, 2025 |
| MC827328 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 22, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 13, 2020 |
| MC827328 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 22, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 20, 2019 |
| MC827328 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | May 26, 2017 | REVOKED | Jun 23, 2025 |
| MC827328 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 27, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 19, 2015 |
| MC827328 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 23, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 24, 2013 |
| MC827328 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 24, 2013 | REVOKED | May 22, 2017 |
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
37 states • 210 inspections
Violation Summary (88 violations from latest 100 of 210 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 6 | 6 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 2 | 2 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | 2 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| 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. | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:173.24B1-HMBPMC | HM (Bulk Packages) - HM/DG leaking from a bulk package (including associated piping) | 2 | 2 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-OAL | Other - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system. | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:172.600C1-HMER | Emergency response information not available | 1 | 0 | 6 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:392.2FT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:177.817E | Placard deteriorated/damaged | 1 | 0 | 4 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2IRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.205C-WR | Wheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201A-FRSC | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207F-SLAS | Suspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22A-D | Emergency warning devices not displayed | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22B-DFPWD | Driver - Failed to place warning devices on the road surface | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2SLIMPT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.34A1-ELDDFN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failed to note the malfunction of the ELD and provide written notice of the malfunction to the motor carrier within 24 hours | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:171.2G-HMGRMC | HM (General Requirements) - Cargo tank (packaging) does not comply with Hazardous Materials Regulations | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials Compliance |
| FMCSR:177.817E2-HMHC | HM (Highway Carriage) - Failing to have HM shipping papers readily accessible. | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BARS | Air Brake - Air reservoir separated from its original attachment points or moving more than 1 inch | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207C-SSLMS | Suspension - A spring leaf is missing or separated | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:172.200A | Hazmat shipping papers missing/inadequate | 1 | 0 | 6 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:397.67 | Hazmat routing - radioactive materials | 1 | 0 | 9 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:173.24B1 | Release of Hazardous Materials from package | 1 | 1 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:178.345-5D | DOT406/407/412 manhole securement | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:392.9AA1 | 392.9AA1 | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.70B1I-CDFWFMI-LT20 | Coupling devices defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:172.200A-HMSPS | Hazmat shipping papers missing/inadequate | 1 | 0 | 6 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.55C1 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LTSM | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.8 | Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.47B-BMBCBD | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 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 (210 inspections)
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Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
21 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (21 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 3, 2026 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | MIDDLETOWN | 91-N | ...LS5500 | BULL AND BEAR CO |
| Jan 31, 2026 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | PULASKI | INTERSTATE 81 SB AT 0.50M N OF OLD BALTIMORE RD | ...MG5034 | BULL AND BEAR CO |
| May 20, 2025 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | TROY (TOWNSHIP OF) | CR 0001 | ...UZ0865 | BULL AND BEAR CO, |
| Apr 12, 2025 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | CADDO VALLEY | I30W | ...NN7664 | BULL AND BEAR CO |
| Feb 15, 2025 | TN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NOT IN CITY LIMIT | US-641 | ...LV9065 | BULL AND BEAR COMPANY |
| Dec 4, 2024 | TN | INJURY | 0 | 3 | NASHVILLE | I-24 | ...LF9777 | BULL & BEAR |
| Nov 16, 2024 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | CHAMBERSBURG BOROUGH | ROUTE 0011 N | ...221173 | BULL AND BEAR CO |
| Apr 23, 2024 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL | LA-29 | ...NN7651 | BULL AND BEAR CO |
| Feb 8, 2024 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NORTH FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 0070 W | ...NN7634 | BULL AND BEAR CO |
| Dec 12, 2023 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | MILWAUKEE | IH 043 SB | ...FL0015 | BULL AND BEAR COMPANY |
| Oct 5, 2023 | LA | INJURY | 0 | 3 | RURAL | I-12 | ...108493 | BULL AND BEAR CO |
| Jul 19, 2023 | VA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | I-81 | ...NN7651 | BULL AND BEAR CO |
| Jul 14, 2023 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 2 | KILGORE | N 4700 STATE HWY 42 | ...NN7651 | BULL AND BEAR CO |
| Jun 29, 2023 | FL | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | UNITED STATES 441 | ...217636 | BULL AND BEAR CO |
| Apr 9, 2023 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I-95 | ...217639 | BULL AND BEAR CO |
| Mar 26, 2022 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | HOUSTON | 2400 TURNING BASIN | ...GU1136 | BULL AND BEAR CO |
| Jan 28, 2022 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | BETHEL TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 0081 N | ...FK9869 | BULL AND BEAR CO |
| Dec 29, 2020 | AZ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 27, 2020 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 19, 2020 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 31, 2020 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
41 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 41 events