BIG BEAR EXPRESS LLC
COOPERSVILLE, MI
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- 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 BEAR EXPRESS LLC (USDOT 2500665) 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: $750,000 Officer(s): PAUL BIALAS (Company officer) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • 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 · $750,000 — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/2500665/ As of: Jul 18, 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 A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). 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 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 57.1% vs peer median 14.3% (worse). n=49727 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA 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.
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X · $750,000
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY · BIPD/Primary · $750,000
2 active policies
Company profile
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InsuranceAUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Oct 7, 2019
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Process AgentALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESSBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC866691ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 15 | 6 | 0 |
| Trailers | 18 | 3 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 4 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 21 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 35.71% | — |
| 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 BEAR EXPRESS LLC is a motor carrier based in COOPERSVILLE, MI, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2500665. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 21 power units and 20 drivers, with 21 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 57.1%. 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.
Carrier is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
BIG BEAR EXPRESS LLC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 21 power units and 20 drivers, based in Coopersville, MI. Across 13 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 30.8% out-of-service rate, with 3 reportable crashes. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY, and operating authority is active for common.
13 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 86% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in MI (8) and IN (2), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
30.8% out-of-service rate; led by Hours of Service (42.9% of violations); top code 395.30B1-ELDDFR (HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.) cited 7 times.
The fleet comprises 21 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 20 drivers; Kenworth, Reitnouer, and Reit are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 49,727 ACTIVE carriers operating 10–32 power units (±50% of this carrier's 21 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Kenworth | 15 | |
| Reitnouer | 6 | |
| Rntr | 3 | |
| Foun | 2 | |
| Great Dane | 2 | |
| International | 2 | |
| Wabash National | 2 | |
| Dors | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 2 | — | 1.00 | 1 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 6 | — | 1.90 | 2 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | — | 9.69 | 10 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (21 rows) View all 21 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 87923925 | May 21, 2026 | MI | 1 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 393.45D-BAAL, 396.3A1-BALR, 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 87136137 | Feb 23, 2026 | IN | 2 | CHESTERTON IN |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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8 | 395.30B1-ELDDFR, 395.8E1PC | No |
| 86792255 | Jan 14, 2026 | MI | 3 | I69 OVERPASS |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLL | No |
| 86352805 | Nov 17, 2025 | MI | 3 | ROAD |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLLR | No |
| 85761955 | Sep 11, 2025 | MI | 1 | WB I-96 FOWLERVILLE SCALES |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 84366005 | Apr 9, 2025 | MI | 2 | mi-e/b-scale |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.9A-LSLIWR, 392.2-SLLEWA2 | Yes |
| 84283310 | Apr 1, 2025 | MI | 2 | — |
Kenworth TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS4 | No |
| 84157846 | Mar 17, 2025 | MI | 3 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLML | No |
| 83876925 | Feb 13, 2025 | WI | 2 | PLEASANT PRAIRIE WI |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 83542359 | Dec 30, 2024 | IN | 3 | ANGOLA IN |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 82869553 | Oct 8, 2024 | MI | 1 | mi-fowlerville-scale-w/b |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75(a)(3) | Yes |
| 82758247 | Sep 25, 2024 | OH | 3 | ROADSIDE |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 395.22(h)(4) | No |
| 82571355 | Sep 4, 2024 | KY | 2 | MUNFORDVILLE |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 82436173 | Aug 19, 2024 | MI | 3 | EAST MT HOPE HWY |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 81029178 | Mar 4, 2024 | OH | 3 | ROADSIDE |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 396.17(c) | No |
| 80764110 | Feb 1, 2024 | WV | 3 | CROSS LANES WV |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLLR | No |
| 80449186 | Dec 9, 2023 | IA | 3 | ia-02---i80-eb-mm-115-van-meter |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 80288956 | Nov 30, 2023 | MI | 3 | mi-e/b |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.9(a) | No |
| 79569638 | Aug 31, 2023 | OH | 1 | PREBLE SCALES |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 79257307 | Jul 27, 2023 | MI | 1 | mi-dodge-rd-rest-area,-northbound |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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8 | 396.3(a)(1), 393.53(b), 393.47(e) | Yes |
| 78484869 | Apr 28, 2023 | MI | 3 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
Recent Crashes (4 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MI0003657276 | Nov 13, 2025 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0003545241 | Jul 15, 2025 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| GA0009623760 | Oct 9, 2024 | GA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0002667950 | Sep 9, 2022 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)
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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| Jun 18, 2014 | MC866691-C | CPL | CERTIFICATE | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (4 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
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| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 52-534369-00 | 91X | $750,000 | Oct 7, 2019 | On file | ACTIVE |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 52-534369-00 | BIPD/Primary | $750,000 | Oct 7, 2019 | On file | ACTIVE |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 50-639878-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 1, 2016 | Oct 7, 2019 | REPLACED |
| GRANGE INSURANCE COMPANY OF MICHIGAN | XA 2079821 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 9, 2014 | Mar 1, 2016 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Oct 7, 2019insuranceTERM/REPL — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 1, 2016insuranceTERM/REPL — GRANGE INSURANCE COMPANY OF MICHIGAN
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Jun 18, 2014
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
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| ROADSIDE | OH | 2 | 0 |
| ANGOLA IN | IN | 1 | 0 |
| CHESTERTON IN | IN | 1 | 0 |
| MUNFORDVILLE | KY | 1 | 0 |
| EAST MT HOPE HWY | MI | 1 | 0 |
| I69 OVERPASS | MI | 1 | 0 |
| ROAD | MI | 1 | 0 |
| WB I-96 FOWLERVILLE SCALES | MI | 1 | 1 |
| PREBLE SCALES | OH | 1 | 0 |
| PLEASANT PRAIRIE WI | WI | 1 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.53(b) | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.23 | Required lamp not powered by vehicle electric | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.95(a) | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
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Docket MC866691
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AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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GRANGE INSURANCE COMPANY OF MICHIGAN
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS
BOC-3 process agent · 107,529 carriers served
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21 inspections
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4 reportable crashes
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How to verify BIG BEAR EXPRESS LLC
- Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
- Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
- Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
- Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
- Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.
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