BULLDAWG ENTERPRISES LLC
USDOT 3031457 • 25 1ST AVE SW STE A, WATERTOWN, SD, 57201
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
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA00820703 | ON FILE | Jul 26, 2022 | Jul 26, 2023 |
| MERCHANTS NATIONAL BONDING, INC | SURETY | NAZ 1595 | ON FILE | Aug 11, 2017 | Aug 11, 2017 |
Insurance History (5 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GUIDEONE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 62P100300-00 | CANCELLED | Sep 12, 2019 | Aug 25, 2021 |
| PACIFIC FINANCIAL ASSOCIATION, INC. | SURETY | NAZ 1595 | REPLACED | Aug 11, 2017 | Aug 11, 2017 |
| MERCHANTS NATIONAL BONDING, INC | SURETY | NAZ 1595 | NAME CHANGED | Aug 11, 2017 | Jan 8, 2019 |
| MERCHANTS NATIONAL BONDING, INC | SURETY | NAZ 1595 | CANCELLED | Aug 11, 2017 | Sep 11, 2021 |
| MERCHANTS NATIONAL BONDING, INC | SURETY | NAZ 1595 | REPLACED | Aug 11, 2017 | Aug 11, 2017 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA00820703 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 26, 2023 | Jul 26, 2023 |
| CANCEL | MERCHANTS NATIONAL BONDING, INC | NAZ 1595 | SURETY | Sep 11, 2021 | Sep 11, 2021 |
| CANCEL | GUIDEONE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 62P100300-00 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 25, 2021 | Aug 25, 2021 |
| TERM/CANCL | MERCHANTS NATIONAL BONDING, INC | NAZ 1595 | SURETY | Jan 8, 2019 | Jan 8, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | PACIFIC FINANCIAL ASSOCIATION, INC. | NAZ 1595 | SURETY | Aug 11, 2017 | Aug 11, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | MERCHANTS NATIONAL BONDING, INC | NAZ 1595 | SURETY | Aug 11, 2017 | Aug 11, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | MERCHANTS NATIONAL BONDING, INC | NAZ 1595 | SURETY | Aug 11, 2017 | Aug 11, 2017 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| BROKER | MC-039616 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-039616 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (5 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC039616 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Aug 1, 2022 | — | Unknown |
| MC039616 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 23, 2019 | REVOKED | Aug 31, 2021 |
| MC039616 | BROKER | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 6, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 12, 2018 |
| MC039616 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | DISMISSED | Oct 3, 2018 | — | Unknown |
| MC039616 | PROPERTY BROKER | GRANTED | Aug 11, 2017 | REVOKED | Sep 20, 2021 |
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
8 states • 16 inspections
Violation Summary (41 violations from 16 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 13 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 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 | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| fmcsr:75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | 75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| fmcsr:75A3-TAOL | 75A3-TAOL | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| fmcsr:71C-LCDL | 71C-LCDL | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| fmcsr:45B2-BHTD | 45B2-BHTD | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| fmcsr:48A-BIBD | 48A-BIBD | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| fmcsr:5-HL | 5-HL | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9B-LRLIWR | Lighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LSLM | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | 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:393.11TL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-L | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207A-SAPPCBLM | Suspension defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | 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 (16 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Compliance Timeline
9 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records