BIG BOSS TRANSPORTATION INC
MASON, OH
BIG BOSS TRANSPORTATION INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 30 power units and 30 drivers, based in Mason, OH. Across 29 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet's 6.9% out-of-service rate sits below the 19.4% national average, with 2 reportable crashes. BMC-91 liability filing is on file with CorePointe Insurance Company, and operating authority is active for motor carrier of property (except household goods) and common.
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- No FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83) on file Household-goods movers generally need BMC-34 cargo on file with FMCSA. Soft signal only — confirm on L&I before tendering HHG freight.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver 4.20% vs peer 0.00% · Vehicle 30.0% vs peer 15.4% Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — BIG BOSS TRANSPORTATION INC (USDOT 3215480) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Blockers: (none) Cautions: • No FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83) on file — Household-goods movers generally need BMC-34 cargo on file with FMCSA. Soft signal only — confirm on L&I before tendering HHG freight. • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver 4.20% vs peer 0.00% · Vehicle 30.0% vs peer 15.4% On file: • 2 active operating authorities • Active insurance on file — CorePointe Insurance Company · BMC-91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — AllAmerican Agents of Process Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3215480/ As of: Sep 16, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · filing & peer scorecard
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals · expand
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. 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.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 4.2% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 30% vs peer median 15.4% (worse). n=33016 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 filing & peer scorecard from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not a booking verdict and not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
2 active liability filings
Company profile
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.
No active broker surety bond or trust fund on file.
BMC-84 is a surety bond; BMC-85 is a trust-fund agreement. Required for property brokers / freight forwarders — not motor-carrier BIPD liability insurance.
Based on FMCSA authority grant of 2018-12-18 (2,000+ days). Published gates only — not a guarantee they will accept. Confirm with the broker.
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InsuranceCorePointe Insurance CompanyPolicy effective Jul 9, 2026
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Process AgentAllAmerican Agents of ProcessBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC1005170ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 30 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 3 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 35 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 29 | 29 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 3.45% | 3.45% | — |
| National average | 6.7% | 23.4% | 4.4% |
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 Status notes, risk intelligence, and safety profiles
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.
BIG BOSS TRANSPORTATION INC had 29 roadside inspections over the past 24 months with an out-of-service rate of 6.9%, which is below the national average of 19.4%. Their highest FMCSA BASIC percentile is vehicle_maint at 8.0. 2 reportable crashes occurred in the same 24-month window.
29 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, concentrated in CA (6) and OH (5).
6.9% out-of-service rate, well below the 19.4% national average; led by Unsafe Driving (0.0% of violations); top code 393.9(a) (Inoperable required lamps) cited 3 times, 1 of them OOS.
The fleet comprises 30 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 30 drivers; Freightliner, Fruehauf, and Fontaine are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 33,016 ACTIVE carriers operating 15–45 power units (±50% of this carrier's 30 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (20 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California (CA) | 6 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 21, 2026 |
| Ohio (OH) | 5 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 12, 2026 |
| Kentucky (KY) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 18, 2026 |
| Indiana (IN) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 13, 2026 |
| Oregon (OR) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Arizona (AZ) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Jun 16, 2026 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 13, 2026 |
| South Carolina (SC) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 28, 2026 |
| Mississippi (MS) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 22, 2025 |
| Colorado (CO) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 28, 2026 |
| Illinois (IL) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 4, 2024 |
| Arkansas (AR) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 4, 2026 |
| North Carolina (NC) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Jun 27, 2025 |
| New Jersey (NJ) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 4, 2025 |
| Nevada (NV) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 8, 2026 |
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 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 5 | — | 0.48 | 0 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 8 | — | 6.31 | 6 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | — | 7.62 | 8 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (35 rows) View all 35 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 88769237 | Aug 21, 2026 | CA | 2 | MT. PASS IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLTCD, 393.9A-LHLI | No |
| 88729161 | Aug 18, 2026 | KY | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88696343 | Aug 12, 2026 | OH | 3 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLTL | No |
| 88645521 | Aug 8, 2026 | NV | 3 | REGION 3 | — | 2 | 395.30B1-ELDDFR, 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 88556411 | Jul 28, 2026 | CO | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88413881 | Jul 13, 2026 | TN | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS1 | No |
| 88324980 | Jul 4, 2026 | AR | 3 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88176964 | Jun 16, 2026 | AZ | 1 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Freightliner
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8 | 396.3A1-BOS, 393.47E, 396.5B-L | Yes |
| 88061420 | Jun 5, 2026 | CA | 2 | CAJON SCALES |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.207B-AALPME | No |
| 87941440 | May 22, 2026 | OH | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLML, 395.24 | No |
| 87588214 | Apr 13, 2026 | IN | 3 | POSEYVILLE IN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 2-SLLSWZ | No |
| 87070941 | Feb 14, 2026 | CA | 2 | DESERT HILLS IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | No |
| 86931011 | Jan 28, 2026 | SC | 3 | ROCK HILL SC |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLLR, 392.2-SLLS1 | No |
| 86157509 | Oct 22, 2025 | MS | 3 | ALCORN COUNTY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 395.8E-HOSPD | No |
| 85944788 | Oct 2, 2025 | CA | 3 | ca-nb-n/o-nipton-rd |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLS4 | No |
| 85914171 | Sep 30, 2025 | OR | 3 | HUNTINGTON OR |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85752423 | Sep 5, 2025 | CA | 1 | CORDELIA IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85666441 | Sep 1, 2025 | OH | 3 | NORTH JACKSON OH |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| I032A00002 | Aug 8, 2025 | TN | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | — | No |
| 85408783 | Aug 4, 2025 | NJ | 3 | GREENWICH SCALE EB |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85286220 | Jun 27, 2025 | NC | 3 | HALIFAX WEIGH STATION I-95 NB |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 395.8A-ELD | Yes |
| 85027560 | Jun 24, 2025 | OR | 3 | or-ashland--or |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84955640 | Jun 13, 2025 | OH | 1 | WADSWORTH OH |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 393.9A-LBL, 393.47E, 393.9A-LSML | No |
| 84856612 | May 28, 2025 | IN | 3 | WEST HARRISON IN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 395.24 | No |
| 83808563 | Feb 6, 2025 | KY | 3 | CORBIN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2FC | No |
Recent Crashes (3 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ID25C6978310 | Jun 15, 2025 | ID | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA5302406691 | Nov 11, 2024 | CA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| OR2024430246 | Jul 16, 2024 | OR | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
Authority Records (2 dockets)
MC Certificate Documents (1 letter, 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.
Each row is a distinct FMCSA letter (grant, reinstatement, revocation, name change, transfer, etc.). When a PDF is archived, click the link to open that letter. Rows without a link still show the action type and date from our index. FMCSA stopped publishing new daily certificate PDFs after the May 2026 Motus cutover — rows below are historical archive only.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
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| Dec 18, 2018 | MC1005170-C | Original MC Certificate | Revocation | Original MC Certificate → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (7 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
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| CorePointe Insurance Company | CIC10095550210089 | BMC-91X | — | Jul 9, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY | 9300160666 | 91X | $1,000,000 | Jun 12, 2025 | On file | ACTIVE |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN375528 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 30, 2024 | Jun 12, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN348224 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 6, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN306342 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 7, 2021 | Mar 6, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN286007 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 12, 2020 | Dec 7, 2021 | REPLACED |
| PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | CA 8452392 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 12, 2018 | Jun 12, 2020 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Aug 5, 2026insuranceCANCEL — GEiCO Marine Insurance Company
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Jun 12, 2025insuranceCANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 2, 2025
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Sep 30, 2024insuranceCANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 4, 2024
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Mar 6, 2024insuranceCANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 5, 2024
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Dec 7, 2021insuranceTERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 12, 2020insuranceTERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO.
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Mar 3, 2020oosOut-of-service order — New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact
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Mar 22, 2019oosOut-of-service order — New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact
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Dec 18, 2018
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
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| CAJON SCALES | CA | 2 | 1 |
| WILLIAMS AZ | AZ | 1 | 0 |
| CORDELIA IF | CA | 1 | 0 |
| DESERT HILLS IF | CA | 1 | 0 |
| MT. PASS IF | CA | 1 | 0 |
| SIDEWINDER PLATFORM SCALE | CA | 1 | 0 |
| LOMA CO | CO | 1 | 0 |
| I-64 | IL | 1 | 0 |
| POSEYVILLE IN | IN | 1 | 0 |
| WEST HARRISON IN | IN | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 1 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 387.301(a) | Carrier -Motor carrier shall not engage in interstate or foreign commerce without proof of public liability and property damage insurance as required in 49 CFR 38 | General/Admin | 1 | 0 |
| 393.45 | Brake tubing and hose adequacy | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.75(c) | Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD form and manner | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC1005170
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · ACTIVE · MC
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CorePointe Insurance Company
BMC-91X policy on file
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GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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AllAmerican Agents of Process
BOC-3 process agent · 108,554 carriers served
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35 inspections
Full roadside inspection history
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3 reportable crashes
FMCSA MCMIS crash log
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