BIG BIRD TRUCKING INC
USDOT 3230805 • 16620 AVANTI LN, FONTANA, CA, 92336
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-1012885 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Mar 26, 2026 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | DRNCA100230 | ON FILE | Jan 15, 2026 | Mar 25, 2026 |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | DRNCA100230 | ACTIVE | Jan 15, 2026 | Apr 9, 2026 |
Insurance History (12 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TMA81003201 | CANCELLED | Jan 15, 2025 | Jan 15, 2026 |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TMA71004512 | CANCELLED | Jan 15, 2024 | Jan 15, 2025 |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TMA22101641 | CANCELLED | Oct 16, 2023 | Jan 15, 2024 |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TMA22101641 | CANCELLED | Mar 17, 2023 | Oct 16, 2023 |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TMA22101641 | CANCELLED | Jan 15, 2023 | Mar 17, 2023 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP80218 00 | REPLACED | Jan 15, 2022 | Jan 15, 2023 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP62960 00 | REPLACED | Mar 14, 2021 | Jan 15, 2022 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP62960 00 | CANCELLED | Jan 15, 2021 | Mar 14, 2021 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP52281 00 | CANCELLED | Jan 15, 2020 | Jan 15, 2021 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP52281 00 | REPLACED | Jan 15, 2020 | Jan 15, 2020 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP42004 00 | CANCELLED | Jan 15, 2019 | Jan 16, 2020 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP42004 00 | REPLACED | Jan 15, 2019 | Jan 15, 2020 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | DRNCA100230 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 9, 2026 | Apr 9, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | DRNCA100230 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 25, 2026 | Mar 25, 2026 |
| CANCEL | SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA81003201 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 15, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
| CANCEL | SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA71004512 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 15, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
| CANCEL | SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA22101641 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 15, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
| CANCEL | SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA22101641 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 16, 2023 | Oct 16, 2023 |
| CANCEL | SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA22101641 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 17, 2023 | Mar 17, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP80218 00 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 15, 2023 | Jan 15, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP62960 00 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 15, 2022 | Jan 15, 2022 |
| CANCEL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP62960 00 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 14, 2021 | Mar 14, 2021 |
| CANCEL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP52281 00 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 15, 2021 | Jan 15, 2021 |
| TERM/CANCL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP42004 00 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 16, 2020 | Jan 16, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP52281 00 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 15, 2020 | Jan 15, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP42004 00 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 15, 2020 | Jan 15, 2020 |
Authority Action History (11 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1012885 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 13, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 26, 2026 |
| MC1012885 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 19, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 15, 2026 |
| MC1012885 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 19, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 15, 2025 |
| MC1012885 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 19, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 18, 2024 |
| MC1012885 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 19, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 6, 2023 |
| MC1012885 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 21, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 13, 2023 |
| MC1012885 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 1, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 16, 2022 |
| MC1012885 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 16, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 17, 2021 |
| MC1012885 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 21, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 14, 2021 |
| MC1012885 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 20, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 14, 2020 |
| MC1012885 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 29, 2019 | — | Unknown |
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
17 states • 69 inspections
Violation Summary (134 violations from 69 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 8 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 8 | 6 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 5 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 5 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 4 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDOOS | False record of duty status | 4 | 4 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 3 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 2 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.205(a) | Wheel/rim defective | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A3-HOSPRNP | Driving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2C | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11TL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24D-ELDPT | HOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with t | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 1 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.203E-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8K2-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have in possession RODS for the previous seven consecutive days and available for inspection while on duty | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45C-BSG | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | 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:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78(a) | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(b) | Frame cracked/broken/sagging | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.28 | Wiring - improper/inadequate | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22A-D | Emergency warning devices not displayed | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.22B-DFPWD | Driver - Failed to place warning devices on the road surface | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(ii) | Driver failed to manually add the trailer number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.34(a)(1) | Failing to note malfunction that requires use of paper log | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.15(i)(5) | Onboard recording device does not display required information | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.25(a) | Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22(a) | Emergency warning devices not displayed | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22(b) | Failure to place or improper placement of warning devices on the road surface | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.203(e) | Cab front bumper missing/unsecured/protrude | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.80 | Exhaust system defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.67(c)(7)(v) | Tires - other defects | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(i) | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(ii) | Driving after 60/70-hour limit | 1 | 0 | 8 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.60(e) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | 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 (69 inspections)
Showing 50 of 69
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
12 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (12 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 12, 2025 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE | IS 44 | ...MR2696 | BIG BIRD TRUCKING INC |
| Dec 29, 2024 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | ELIZABETHTOWN | I 0065 | ...MR2692 | BIG BIRD TRUCKING INC |
| Nov 28, 2023 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | OAK GROVE VILLAGE | IS 44 | ...133765 | BIG BIRD TRUCKING INC |
| Feb 24, 2023 | AZ | TOW | 0 | 0 | MARANA | I-10@M232 | ...KD2160 | BIG BIRD TRUCKING INC |
| Feb 24, 2023 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | IRWINDALE | RT605 / .27 MILES S RT210 | ...788707 | BIG BIRD TRUCKING INC |
| Nov 13, 2022 | IN | FATAL | 1 | 1 | INDIANAPOLIS | I-465 | ...KM3595 | BIG BIRD TRUCKING INC |
| Nov 10, 2022 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...HF7223 | BIG BIRD TRUCKING INC |
| Oct 12, 2022 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...473438 | BIG BIRD TRUCKING INC |
| Feb 13, 2022 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | HARRISON (TOWNSHIP OF) | IR 70 | ...JM5879 | BIG BIRD TRUCKING INC, |
| Aug 3, 2021 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | UNINCORPORATED | RT15 SB/110ft S SR138 | ...JM5914 | BIG BIRD TRUCKING INC |
| Mar 18, 2021 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | BRYANT | 800 | ...MR2696 | BIG BIRD TRUCKING INC |
| Oct 29, 2020 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
27 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 27 events