BHF EXPRESS LLC
USDOT 2469063 • 459 STANDARD AVE, BOWLING GREEN, KY, 42101
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPINNAKER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | SHD-84229402 | ON FILE | Feb 14, 2025 | Feb 14, 2026 |
Insurance History (10 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WMC1610352 | REPLACED | Feb 14, 2018 | Feb 14, 2025 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | OPO0052010 | REPLACED | Feb 14, 2017 | Feb 14, 2018 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | OPO0052010 | CANCELLED | Feb 14, 2017 | Mar 10, 2018 |
| AMERICAN SOUTHERN HOME INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | T5A6TP0000038-00 | CANCELLED | Feb 14, 2016 | Feb 14, 2017 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRS043959 | CANCELLED | Feb 14, 2015 | Feb 14, 2016 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRS029201 | CANCELLED | Jun 10, 2014 | Feb 14, 2015 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRS029201 | REPLACED | May 16, 2014 | Jun 10, 2014 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRS029201 | CANCELLED | May 16, 2014 | Jul 9, 2014 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRS029201 | REPLACED | Feb 15, 2014 | May 16, 2014 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRS029201 | CANCELLED | Feb 15, 2014 | Jun 5, 2014 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | SPINNAKER INSURANCE COMPANY | SHD-84229402 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 14, 2026 | Feb 14, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1610352 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 14, 2025 | Feb 14, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | OPO0052010 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 10, 2018 | Mar 10, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | OPO0052010 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 14, 2018 | Feb 14, 2018 |
| CANCEL | AMERICAN SOUTHERN HOME INSURANCE COMPANY | T5A6TP0000038-00 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 14, 2017 | Feb 14, 2017 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS043959 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 14, 2016 | Feb 14, 2016 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS029201 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 14, 2015 | Feb 14, 2015 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS029201 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 9, 2014 | Jul 9, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS029201 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 10, 2014 | Jun 10, 2014 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS029201 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 5, 2014 | Jun 5, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS029201 | BIPD/Primary | May 16, 2014 | May 16, 2014 |
Authority Action History (10 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC853816 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 18, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 8, 2017 |
| MC853816 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 18, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 8, 2017 |
| MC853816 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 19, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 12, 2016 |
| MC853816 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 19, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 12, 2016 |
| MC853816 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 20, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 11, 2015 |
| MC853816 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 20, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 11, 2015 |
| MC853816 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 9, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 19, 2014 |
| MC853816 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 9, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 19, 2014 |
| MC853816 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Feb 21, 2014 | — | Unknown |
| MC853816 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Feb 21, 2014 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Measures
BASIC measure values (lower = better). Percentile rankings not available for this carrier. Data from SMS snapshot Apr 5, 2026.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
18 states • 98 inspections
Violation Summary (105 violations from 98 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 16 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 13 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 5 | 5 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 5 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 4 | 4 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 4 | 4 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| 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 | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 2 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPDIT | HOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BCLMBD-SA | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1BOS | 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 | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLFC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45A-BHTIJ | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22H2-ELDNISDT | HOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to pr | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75A | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BLMACBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-OAL | Other - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.51(a) | CDL disqualification - major offense | 1 | 1 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.26(b) | Motor carrier failed to ensure that the ELD automatically recorded the required data elements. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(i) | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(c) | Leaf spring assembly defective/missing | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:387.301(a) | 387.301(a) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
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 (98 inspections)
Showing 50 of 98
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2026 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 2 | PUSHETA (TOWNSHIP OF) | IR 75 | ...200785 | BHF EXPRESS LLC |
| Aug 19, 2025 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | WASHINGTON (TOWNSHIP OF) | IR 71 | ...980716 | BHF EXPRESS LLC |
| Feb 27, 2025 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 2 | NOT LISTED | 101 FM 308 | ...200747 | BHF EXPRESS LLC |
| Mar 26, 2024 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL(HEMPSTEAD COUNTY) | I30 | ...970135 | BHF EXPRESS LLC |
| Apr 20, 2023 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | SAN ANTONIO | SE 6000 LOOP 410 SB | ...970205 | BHF EXPRESS LLC |
| Mar 13, 2023 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | LITTLE ROCK | I30 | ...145565 | BHF EXPRESS LLC |
| Dec 16, 2022 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL(ST FRANCIS COUNTY) | I40E | ...920237 | BHF EXPRESS LLC |
| Dec 3, 2022 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | RICHMOND | I 0075 | ...192031 | BHF EXPRESS LLC |
| Feb 15, 2022 | TN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | GALLATIN | HIGHWAY 109N | ...148457 | BHF EXPRESS LLC |
| Aug 25, 2021 | KY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | LOUISVILLE | I 0264 | ...296413 | BHF EXPRESS LLC |
| Mar 17, 2021 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | BOWLING GREEN | I 0065 | ...187105 | BHF EXPRESS LLC |
| Jul 13, 2020 | KY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 21, 2020 | KY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 7, 2020 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 24, 2020 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 9, 2019 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 23, 2019 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 12, 2019 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 9, 2018 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 10, 2018 | FL | FATAL | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 26, 2018 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 12, 2018 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 23, 2017 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 19, 2017 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 21, 2017 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
38 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 38 events