BRIGHT TRANSPORTATION LLC
USDOT 3525846 • 2411 E FRANKLIN AVE, MINNEAPOLIS, MN, 55406
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-1171984 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Feb 14, 2023 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WMC1902693 | ON FILE | Mar 2, 2022 | Mar 2, 2023 |
Insurance History (1 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WMC1902693 | CANCELLED | Mar 2, 2021 | Mar 2, 2022 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1902693 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 2, 2023 | Mar 2, 2023 |
| CANCEL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1902693 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 2, 2022 | Mar 2, 2022 |
Authority Action History (3 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1171984 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 3, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 14, 2023 |
| MC1171984 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 3, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 24, 2022 |
| MC1171984 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 9, 2021 | — | 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
6 states • 8 inspections
Violation Summary (6 violations from 8 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:395.20B | Short-haul operations - timecard not maintained | 1 | 0 | 3 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:387.301(a) | 387.301(a) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | 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 (8 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 | 86691829 | WEST MEMPHIS AR | AR | Level 1 | KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Nov 24, 2025 | 86412743 | I80 EB WILTON RA | IA | Level 3 | VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 395.20B | No |
| Oct 2, 2025 | 86000006 | WEST LAKELAND MN | MN | Level 1 | HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | 392.2-SLLEQP, 395.8E1PC, 393.55E-B | No |
| Sep 4, 2024 | 82585227 | MONROE COUNTY | MS | Level 2 | VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 387.301(a), 393.9(a) | No |
| Jun 8, 2024 | 81819125 | WEST MEMPHIS AR | AR | Level 1 | FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Dec 27, 2023 | 80477709 | COLBERT SCALES ON US69 | OK | Level 1 | STOU SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Dec 18, 2023 | 80409002 | VALLEY SPRINGS SD | SD | Level 3 | VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Nov 2, 2023 | 80080297 | DE SOTO COUNTY | MS | Level 2 | HYTR SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | 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
2 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (2 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 22, 2023 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 2 | NORWOOD COURT | IS 70 | ...GS3944 | BRIGHT TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Jun 2, 2022 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | FRENCH LA | ...695014 | BRIGHT TRANSPORTATION LLC |
Compliance Timeline
5 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records