B C U LLC
USDOT 2565967 • 1090 GAP OF RIDGE RD, RURAL RETREAT, VA, 24368
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-896011 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Feb 25, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BENCHMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | FLBSIC-1611-00831 | ON FILE | Mar 4, 2025 | Apr 1, 2026 |
Insurance History (14 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BENCHMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | FLBSIC-1611-00831 | REPLACED | Mar 4, 2025 | Mar 4, 2026 |
| ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 2-FLP-VA-19-S0343151-00 | CANCELLED | Mar 4, 2024 | Mar 4, 2025 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 644258001 | CANCELLED | Mar 4, 2023 | Mar 4, 2024 |
| PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA04356062 | REPLACED | Mar 4, 2022 | Mar 4, 2023 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRS114355 | CANCELLED | Mar 4, 2021 | Mar 4, 2022 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRS107548 | CANCELLED | Mar 4, 2020 | Mar 4, 2021 |
| PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 5935576 | REPLACED | Mar 4, 2017 | Mar 4, 2020 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 114310001 | CANCELLED | Jan 2, 2017 | Mar 4, 2017 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 114310001 | REPLACED | Jan 2, 2017 | Jan 2, 2017 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | BIPD/Primary | 02TRM010236-02 | CANCELLED | Jan 2, 2016 | Jan 2, 2017 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | BIPD/Primary | 02TRM010236-01 | REPLACED | Aug 6, 2015 | Aug 6, 2015 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | BIPD/Primary | 02TRM010236-01 | CANCELLED | Aug 6, 2015 | Jan 2, 2016 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | BIPD/Primary | 02TRM010236-01 | REPLACED | Jan 2, 2015 | Aug 6, 2015 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | BIPD/Primary | 02TRM010236-01 | CANCELLED | Jan 2, 2015 | Sep 11, 2015 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | BENCHMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO. | FLBSIC-1611-00831 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2026 | Apr 1, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | BENCHMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO. | FLBSIC-1611-00831 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 4, 2026 | Mar 4, 2026 |
| CANCEL | ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 2-FLP-VA-19-S0343151-00 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 4, 2025 | Mar 4, 2025 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 644258001 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 4, 2024 | Mar 4, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA04356062 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 4, 2023 | Mar 4, 2023 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS114355 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 4, 2022 | Mar 4, 2022 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS107548 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 4, 2021 | Mar 4, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 5935576 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 4, 2020 | Mar 4, 2020 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 114310001 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 4, 2017 | Mar 4, 2017 |
| CANCEL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02TRM010236-02 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 2, 2017 | Jan 2, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 114310001 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 2, 2017 | Jan 2, 2017 |
| CANCEL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02TRM010236-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 2, 2016 | Jan 2, 2016 |
| TERM/CANCL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02TRM010236-01 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 11, 2015 | Sep 11, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02TRM010236-01 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 6, 2015 | Aug 6, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02TRM010236-01 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 6, 2015 | Aug 6, 2015 |
Authority Action History (8 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC896011 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 5, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 25, 2025 |
| MC896011 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 6, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 4, 2024 |
| MC896011 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 7, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 28, 2022 |
| MC896011 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 5, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 2, 2021 |
| MC896011 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 6, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 24, 2017 |
| MC896011 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 6, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 3, 2017 |
| MC896011 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 7, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 29, 2015 |
| MC896011 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 8, 2015 | — | Unknown |
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
10 states • 17 inspections
Violation Summary (40 violations from 17 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 9 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 5 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | 4 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | 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:392.2UCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16AD | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.51A-SIN | CDL disqualification - major offense | 1 | 1 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 1 | 1 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22(a) | Emergency warning devices not displayed | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22(b) | Failure to place or improper placement of warning devices on the road surface | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
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 (17 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
8 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (8 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 17, 2025 | KY | INJURY | 0 | 2 | FRANKFORT | I 0064 | ...815451 | B C U LLC |
| Sep 28, 2023 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | DALLAS TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 0309 S | ...678537 | B C U LLC |
| Nov 28, 2022 | WV | TOW | 0 | 0 | BECKLEY | I-77 MP 40 | ...894148 | B C U LLC |
| Mar 25, 2022 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | DOBSON | 77 | ...859354 | B C U LLC |
| Jan 17, 2021 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | LIBERTY (TOWNSHIP OF) | US 23 | ...859354 | B C U LLC |
| Mar 30, 2020 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 9, 2018 | SC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 25, 2016 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
24 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records