- No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — uninsured for 270 days (since Oct 21, 2025). A carrier without active primary liability coverage cannot legally operate.
BULLDOG EXPRESS LLC
HOCKLEY, TX
Do not book — hard regulatory blocker
One or more hard blockers are on file. Do not tender until the issue is cured and confirmed on FMCSA.
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file Uninsured 270 days (since Oct 21, 2025).
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
- BOC-3 process agent on file INTERSTATE AUTHORITY LLC Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — BULLDOG EXPRESS LLC (USDOT 3163634) Verdict: DO NOT BOOK Do not book — hard regulatory blocker One or more hard blockers are on file. Do not tender until the issue is cured and confirmed on FMCSA. Authority / census status: Active Officer(s): JOSE CANTU (Company officer) Blockers: • No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — Uninsured 270 days (since Oct 21, 2025). Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • BOC-3 process agent on file — INTERSTATE AUTHORITY LLC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3163634/ 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 F
Hard regulatory signal on file (OOS / revoked / Not Authorized / uninsured / Unsatisfactory). Composite mean of 4/5 scored components is 60/100 — letter capped at F. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade F
Hard regulatory signal on file (OOS / revoked / Not Authorized / uninsured / Unsatisfactory). Composite mean of 4/5 scored components is 60/100 — letter capped at F. 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.
No active BIPD/Primary on file since Oct 21, 2025.
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 20% vs peer median 0% (worse). n=331449 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: Do not book.
Uninsured since Oct 21, 2025
Company profile
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Process AgentINTERSTATE AUTHORITY LLCBOC-3 on file
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 21 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 0% | — |
| 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
BULLDOG EXPRESS LLC is a motor carrier based in HOCKLEY, TX, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3163634. 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 3 power units and 3 drivers, with 21 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 20.0%. 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.
BULLDOG EXPRESS LLC is a small fleet, operating 3 power units and 3 drivers, based in Hockley, TX. Across 4 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 25.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and all filed authority types (common) are currently revoked.
4 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, down 76% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in LA (2) and TX (1), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
25.0% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (40.0% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 2 times.
The fleet comprises 3 power units (small fleet) and 3 drivers; Dodge, Big tex, and Freightliner are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 331,449 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–5 power units (±50% of this carrier's 3 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana (LA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 30, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 1 | — | 1.66 | 2 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | — | 0.42 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | — | 4.00 | 4 | — | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 84576057 | Apr 30, 2025 | LA | 2 | GROSSE TETE LA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 392.22A-D, 392.2-SLLTL, 392.22B-DFPWD | No |
| 82159560 | Jul 17, 2024 | MO | 1 | EAGLEVILLE MO |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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4 | 393.110(b)(2)(i), 393.75(g), 392.2 | Yes |
| 82074296 | Jul 3, 2024 | TX | 2 | — |
GMC STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 395.8(f)(1) | No |
| 81482750 | Apr 29, 2024 | LA | 1 | ROADSIDE |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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2 | 396.17(c), 395.24(c)(2)(iii) | No |
| 81072158 | Mar 11, 2024 | AL | 2 | CREOLA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 395.8(f)(1), 390.21T(a) | No |
| 80335655 | Dec 4, 2023 | TX | 2 | US59 NB QUEEN CITY SCALE |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 80476904 | Oct 25, 2023 | NM | 1 | LORDSBURG PORT OF ENTRY |
FORD TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 79633871 | Sep 8, 2023 | TX | 2 | tx-us-0290-in-harris-co.-(706-738 |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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7 | 383.23(a)(2), 393.134, 392.2 | Yes |
| 79587065 | Aug 30, 2023 | TX | 2 | LOOP 335 MP 314 |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.9(a), 393.75(c) | No |
| 79733293 | Aug 24, 2023 | TX | 1 | — |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 79500209 | Aug 17, 2023 | TX | 1 | US 59 QUEEN CITY |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 79336440 | Aug 4, 2023 | NM | 2 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.25(b) | No |
| 79162525 | Jul 14, 2023 | TX | 2 | AVENUE A NB AT N AVE |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 393.130, 393.104(f)(3) | Yes |
| 79145335 | Jul 13, 2023 | NM | 2 | LORDSBURG PORT OF ENTRY |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 79008897 | Jun 27, 2023 | CO | 1 | FORT COLLINS POE SB |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 395.30(b)(1) | No |
| 78722367 | May 17, 2023 | TX | 1 | tx-us-0287-in-ellis-co.-(484-520) |
Dodge STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 393.67(c)(7)(v), 396.5(b) | No |
| 78705951 | May 16, 2023 | ND | 1 | APPLE CREEK REST AREA |
FORD TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 78602085 | May 10, 2023 | CA | 1 | DONNER PASS IF |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 396.3(a)(1) | No |
| 78528711 | May 4, 2023 | NC | 1 | I 40 EAST REST AREA |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.11 | No |
| 78577149 | May 2, 2023 | TX | 2 | — |
ACTION EQUIPMENT TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Chap
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5 | 393.9(a), 393.11, 393.19 | No |
| 78446092 | Apr 24, 2023 | TX | 2 | US 84 SNYDER |
Kenworth TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 395.8(a)(1), 383.23(a)(2), 393.9(a) | Yes |
Recent Crashes (1 row)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TX6QX9HQE1CY | Nov 29, 2023 | TX | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
Authority Records (1 docket)
Revocations & Inactive Status
Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.
| Date | Docket | Authority | Status | Applied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown | MC112961 | common | INACTIVE | — |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 16, 2018 | MC112961-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (27 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | CA996563890 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 1, 2025 | Oct 21, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | CA996563890 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 25, 2025 | Jul 1, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | CA991368824 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 6, 2025 | May 28, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | CA991368824 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 6, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 | REPLACED |
| PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | CA976584080 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 17, 2024 | Jan 6, 2025 | REPLACED |
| PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | CA976584080 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 17, 2024 | Jan 20, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TRI21L7936 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 27, 2023 | Jan 17, 2024 | REPLACED |
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TRI21L7936 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 27, 2023 | Feb 1, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TRI21L5870 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 27, 2022 | Jul 27, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TRI21L3702 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 25, 2022 | Jul 27, 2022 | CANCELLED |
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TRI21L3702 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 25, 2022 | Apr 23, 2022 | CANCELLED |
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TRI21L3702 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 25, 2022 | Mar 25, 2022 | REPLACED |
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TRI21L3702 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 27, 2022 | Feb 25, 2022 | REPLACED |
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TRI21L3702 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 27, 2022 | Mar 26, 2022 | CANCELLED |
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TRI21L3702 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 1, 2021 | Feb 19, 2022 | CANCELLED |
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TRI21L3702 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 1, 2021 | Jan 27, 2022 | REPLACED |
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TRI21L3702 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 27, 2021 | Oct 1, 2021 | REPLACED |
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TRI21L3702 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 27, 2021 | Oct 30, 2021 | CANCELLED |
| PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | CA00953112 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 21, 2021 | Jul 27, 2021 | REPLACED |
| PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | CA00953112 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 27, 2019 | Jun 21, 2021 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS091748 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 29, 2019 | Jul 27, 2019 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS091748 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 22, 2019 | Jun 29, 2019 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS091748 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 22, 2019 | May 29, 2019 | REPLACED |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS091748 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 18, 2018 | Jan 22, 2019 | REPLACED |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS091748 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 18, 2018 | Feb 20, 2019 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Oct 27, 2025
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Oct 27, 2025authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Oct 21, 2025insuranceCANCEL — PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL
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Jul 1, 2025insuranceCANCEL — PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL
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May 28, 2025insuranceTERM/CANCL — PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL
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Apr 25, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL
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Jan 20, 2025insuranceTERM/CANCL — PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL
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Jan 7, 2025
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Jan 6, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL
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Feb 1, 2024insuranceTERM/CANCL — TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 18, 2024
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Jan 17, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 27, 2023insuranceCANCEL — TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 26, 2023
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Jul 27, 2022insuranceCANCEL — TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 26, 2022
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Apr 23, 2022insuranceTERM/CANCL — TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 26, 2022insuranceTERM/CANCL — TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 25, 2022insuranceTERM/REPL — TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 25, 2022insuranceTERM/REPL — TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 19, 2022insuranceTERM/CANCL — TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 28, 2022
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Jan 27, 2022insuranceTERM/REPL — TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 30, 2021insuranceTERM/CANCL — TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 1, 2021insuranceTERM/REPL — TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 27, 2021insuranceTERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL
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Jun 21, 2021insuranceCANCEL — PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL
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May 28, 2021
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Jul 29, 2019
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Jul 27, 2019insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.
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Jun 29, 2019insuranceTERM/CANCL — NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.
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May 29, 2019insuranceTERM/REPL — NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.
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Feb 20, 2019insuranceTERM/CANCL — NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.
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Jan 22, 2019insuranceTERM/REPL — NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.
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Nov 21, 2018insuranceTERM/CANCL — NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.
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Oct 18, 2018insuranceTERM/REPL — NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| LORDSBURG PORT OF ENTRY | NM | 2 | 0 |
| CREOLA | AL | 1 | 0 |
| DONNER PASS IF | CA | 1 | 0 |
| FORT COLLINS POE SB | CO | 1 | 0 |
| GROSSE TETE LA | LA | 1 | 0 |
| ROADSIDE | LA | 1 | 0 |
| EAGLEVILLE MO | MO | 1 | 1 |
| I 40 EAST REST AREA | NC | 1 | 0 |
| APPLE CREEK REST AREA | ND | 1 | 0 |
| AVENUE A NB AT N AVE | TX | 1 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 383.23(a)(2) | Operating a CMV without a CDL | Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 |
| 393.67(c)(7)(v) | Tires - other defects | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 395.8(f)(1) | Driver’s record of duty status not current | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.104(f)(3) | Loose or unfastened tiedown. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.110(b)(2)(i) | Cargo securement - logs | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.130 | No/improper heavy vehicle/machine securement | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
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TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.
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INTERSTATE AUTHORITY LLC
BOC-3 process agent · 51,604 carriers served
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21 inspections
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How to verify BULLDOG EXPRESS LLC
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- 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.
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