BULLDOG CARTAGE LLC
USDOT 2903488 • 815 KIMBERLY DR., CAROL STREAM, IL, 60188
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY CO. OF AMERICA | SURETY | 107355405 | ON FILE | Dec 9, 2020 | Dec 30, 2023 |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | BIPD/Primary | 6B458300 | ON FILE | Jun 24, 2016 | Apr 1, 2020 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | TRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY CO. OF AMERICA | 107355405 | SURETY | Dec 30, 2023 | Dec 30, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | 6B458300 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2020 | Apr 1, 2020 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| BROKER | MC-977096 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (2 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC977096 | PROPERTY BROKER | GRANTED | Dec 15, 2020 | REVOKED | Jan 8, 2024 |
| MC977096 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 15, 2016 | — | 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
4 states • 12 inspections
Violation Summary (15 violations from 12 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 7 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16 | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8(a) | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
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 (12 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 27, 2024 | 83273146 | I-290 | IL | Level 3 | FORD OTHER | 1 | 392.16 | No |
| Oct 8, 2024 | 82883086 | CHESTERTON IN | IN | Level 2 | FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Sep 25, 2024 | 82799680 | WEST HARRISON IN | IN | Level 2 | FONTAINE T SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | 393.75(a)(3), 392.2 | Yes |
| Aug 13, 2024 | 82430663 | PLEASANT PRAIRIE WI | WI | Level 1 | STOUGHTON SEMI-TRAILER | 7 | 392.2, 393.75(a)(3), 395.8(a) | Yes |
| Jun 2, 2024 | 82395742 | TP03 | IL | Level 3 | INTL TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| May 16, 2024 | 81673283 | 032 - LITCHFIELD - I-55 N/B | IL | Level 3 | INTL TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| May 14, 2024 | 81604877 | 032 - LITCHFIELD - I-55 N/B | IL | Level 3 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Apr 26, 2024 | 82035982 | I-290 | IL | Level 3 | INTL TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Apr 2, 2024 | 81259448 | MONTGOMERY COUNTY | OH | Level 2 | FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 393.9(a) | No |
| Feb 7, 2024 | 80843281 | CHESTERTON IN | IN | Level 1 | FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Sep 5, 2023 | 79596989 | #13 I-94 EB PORTER | IN | Level 3 | INTL TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | 392.2, 395.8(a)(1) | Yes |
| Apr 26, 2023 | 78556973 | I-80 | IL | Level 3 | INTL TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Compliance Timeline
3 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records