BIG PLAY EXPRESS LLC
USDOT 3283633 • 5309 W SILVER SPRING DR, MILWAUKEE, WI, 53218
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
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-1038576 | REVOKED | Oct 15, 2019 | Mar 9, 2026 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP96282A | ON FILE | Mar 2, 2023 | Mar 2, 2026 |
Insurance History (5 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA956206936 | REPLACED | Mar 2, 2022 | Mar 2, 2023 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP68543A | REPLACED | Mar 2, 2021 | Mar 2, 2022 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP68543A | REPLACED | Mar 2, 2021 | Mar 2, 2021 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP68543A | CANCELLED | Mar 2, 2021 | Apr 6, 2021 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA0490924 | CANCELLED | Jun 10, 2019 | Oct 8, 2019 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP96282A | BIPD/Primary | Mar 2, 2026 | Mar 2, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA956206936 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 2, 2023 | Mar 2, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP68543A | BIPD/Primary | Mar 2, 2022 | Mar 2, 2022 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP68543A | BIPD/Primary | Apr 6, 2021 | Apr 6, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP68543A | BIPD/Primary | Mar 2, 2021 | Mar 2, 2021 |
| CANCEL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA0490924 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 8, 2019 | Oct 8, 2019 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-1038576 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-1038576 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (2 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1038576 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Mar 8, 2021 | REVOKED | Mar 9, 2026 |
| MC1038576 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 13, 2019 | REVOKED | Oct 15, 2019 |
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
2 states • 5 inspections
Violation Summary (27 violations from 5 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 7 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | 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:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
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 (5 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 21, 2025 | 86396364 | FOND DU LAC WI | WI | Level 2 | FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | 392.2-SLLSR, 393.9A-LIL, 390.21TB2-DOT | No |
| Jul 31, 2025 | 85389979 | NEWTON WI | WI | Level 1 | FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR | 13 | 393.9A-LIL, 393.9A-LCL, 392.2-SLL | Yes |
| Sep 11, 2023 | 79643668 | CENTERVILLE (TOWN) | WI | Level 2 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | 392.2, 393.9(a) | No |
| Aug 11, 2023 | 79397507 | I-355 SB | IL | Level 3 | FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | 392.2 | No |
| May 22, 2023 | 78705147 | PLEASANT PRAIRIE (VIL.) | WI | Level 2 | UTIL SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | 392.2, 393.9(a), 390.21T(b) | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
1 crash record from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (1 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2021 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NEWPORT TWP | I-94 EB | ...FX8392 | BIG PLAY EXPRESS LLC |
Compliance Timeline
8 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records