BOLT INC
USDOT 2596297 • 1035 LINCOLN RD STE 310, BETTENDORF, IA, 52722
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-911357 | REVOKED | Dec 7, 2020 | Jun 16, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT9573711768 | ON FILE | Dec 9, 2023 | Jun 7, 2025 |
Insurance History (11 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LFO0006894 | CANCELLED | Dec 9, 2021 | Dec 9, 2023 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CIA0005496539-0 | CANCELLED | Mar 30, 2021 | Dec 9, 2021 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CIA0005496539-0 | CANCELLED | Dec 9, 2020 | Mar 30, 2021 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA01573647 | CANCELLED | Jan 2, 2020 | Dec 1, 2020 |
| NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FA19MOT02083300 | REPLACED | Jan 2, 2019 | Jan 2, 2020 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 6424534 | REPLACED | Jan 2, 2018 | Jan 2, 2019 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA06319750 | REPLACED | Nov 22, 2017 | Jan 2, 2018 |
| COUNTY HALL INSURANCE COMPANY, INC A RR GROUP | BIPD/Primary | CHL 01-01032-16 | CANCELLED | Nov 22, 2016 | Nov 25, 2017 |
| COUNTY HALL INSURANCE COMPANY, INC A RR GROUP | BIPD/Primary | CHL 01-01032-16 | REPLACED | Nov 22, 2016 | Nov 22, 2017 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA2783777 | REPLACED | Nov 22, 2015 | Nov 22, 2016 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | BA0711733 | CANCELLED | Jun 18, 2015 | Nov 22, 2015 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT9573711768 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 7, 2025 | Jun 7, 2025 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LFO0006894 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 9, 2023 | Dec 9, 2023 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CIA0005496539-0 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 9, 2021 | Dec 9, 2021 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CIA0005496539-0 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 30, 2021 | Mar 30, 2021 |
| CANCEL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA01573647 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2020 | Dec 1, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY | FA19MOT02083300 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 2, 2020 | Jan 2, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 6424534 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 2, 2019 | Jan 2, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA06319750 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 2, 2018 | Jan 2, 2018 |
| TERM/CANCL | COUNTY HALL INSURANCE COMPANY, INC A RR GROUP | CHL 01-01032-16 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 25, 2017 | Nov 25, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | COUNTY HALL INSURANCE COMPANY, INC A RR GROUP | CHL 01-01032-16 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 22, 2017 | Nov 22, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA2783777 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 22, 2016 | Nov 22, 2016 |
| CANCEL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BA0711733 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 22, 2015 | Nov 22, 2015 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACT | MC-911357 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-911357 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (6 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC911357 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 13, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 7, 2023 |
| MC911357 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 12, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 7, 2021 |
| MC911357 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Dec 14, 2020 | REVOKED | Jun 16, 2025 |
| MC911357 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 30, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 14, 2017 |
| MC911357 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 26, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 23, 2015 |
| MC911357 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 30, 2015 | REVOKED | Dec 7, 2020 |
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
27 states • 43 inspections
Violation Summary (45 violations from 43 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 14 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | 5 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 2 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.86(a)(3) | Rear end protection (ICC bumper) missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | 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 (43 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
6 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (6 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 10, 2024 | VA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | WILLIAM F. STONE HIGHWAY | ...NE8968 | BOLT INC |
| Nov 27, 2023 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | CARTERSVILLE | BUSCH DR NE NEAR OLD GRASSDALE RD | ...222215 | BOLT INC |
| Dec 23, 2022 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | Lawrence Twp | W I 94 | ...221609 | BOLT INC |
| Feb 19, 2022 | OK | INJURY | 0 | 1 | PRYOR | US 69 | ...222215 | BOLT INC |
| Sep 1, 2021 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | WASHINGTON (TOWNSHIP OF) | BURRVILLE RD | ...140181 | BOLT INC |
| Jan 14, 2017 | AR | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
19 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records