BZ TRANSPORTATION INC
USDOT 3544720 • 9307 VINCENT AVE NORTH, BROOKLYN PARK, MN, 55444
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals2 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-1184857 | REVOKED | Aug 21, 2024 | Aug 21, 2024 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EVERSPAN INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CW1EII-316620-02 | ON FILE | Mar 8, 2024 | Aug 15, 2024 |
Insurance History (11 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EVERSPAN INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CW1EII-316620-01 | CANCELLED | Mar 8, 2023 | Mar 8, 2024 |
| EVERSPAN INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CW1EII-316620-01 | CANCELLED | Mar 8, 2023 | Jul 17, 2023 |
| EVERSPAN INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CW1EII-316620-01 | REPLACED | Mar 8, 2023 | Mar 8, 2023 |
| EVERSPAN INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CW1EII-316620-01 | CANCELLED | Mar 8, 2023 | Aug 15, 2023 |
| EVERSPAN INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CW1EII-316620-01 | REPLACED | Mar 8, 2023 | Mar 8, 2023 |
| INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO. OF NORTH AMERICA | BIPD/Primary | MMT H25549090 | REPLACED | Nov 10, 2022 | Mar 8, 2023 |
| INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO. OF NORTH AMERICA | BIPD/Primary | MMT H25549090 | REPLACED | Jul 30, 2021 | Nov 10, 2022 |
| INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO. OF NORTH AMERICA | BIPD/Primary | MMT H25549090 | CANCELLED | Jul 30, 2021 | Dec 15, 2022 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA946327389 | REPLACED | Jun 9, 2021 | Jul 30, 2021 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA946327389 | CANCELLED | Jun 9, 2021 | Aug 24, 2021 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA946327389 | CANCELLED | Apr 17, 2021 | Jun 9, 2021 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | EVERSPAN INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | CW1EII-316620-02 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 15, 2024 | Aug 15, 2024 |
| CANCEL | EVERSPAN INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | CW1EII-316620-01 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 8, 2024 | Mar 8, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | EVERSPAN INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | CW1EII-316620-01 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 15, 2023 | Aug 15, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | EVERSPAN INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | CW1EII-316620-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 17, 2023 | Jul 17, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO. OF NORTH AMERICA | MMT H25549090 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 8, 2023 | Mar 8, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | EVERSPAN INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | CW1EII-316620-01 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 8, 2023 | Mar 8, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | EVERSPAN INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | CW1EII-316620-01 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 8, 2023 | Mar 8, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO. OF NORTH AMERICA | MMT H25549090 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 15, 2022 | Dec 15, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO. OF NORTH AMERICA | MMT H25549090 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 10, 2022 | Nov 10, 2022 |
| TERM/CANCL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA946327389 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 24, 2021 | Aug 24, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA946327389 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 30, 2021 | Jul 30, 2021 |
| CANCEL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA946327389 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 9, 2021 | Jun 9, 2021 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-1184857 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (5 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1184857 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 12, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 6, 2024 |
| MC1184857 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 20, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 22, 2023 |
| MC1184857 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 18, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 22, 2022 |
| MC1184857 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 28, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 3, 2021 |
| MC1184857 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 22, 2021 | REVOKED | Aug 21, 2024 |
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 Map
3 states • 7 inspections
Violation Summary (26 violations from 7 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | 4 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | 2 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.83(h) | Exhaust - Not securely fastened to the vehicle | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.9(d)(2) | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.11(b)(5) | Not physically qualified | 1 | 1 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:391.11(b)(4) | No valid medical certificate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.8 | Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.30 | Battery improperly secured | 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 (7 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 7, 2024 | 81060552 | FOREST LAKE SCALE | MN | Level 1 | HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK | 11 | 392.2, 391.41(a)(1), 393.9(a) | Yes |
| Mar 7, 2024 | 81060379 | CARLTON | MN | Level 3 | HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 390.21T(b) | No |
| Mar 4, 2024 | 81060862 | ESKO | MN | Level 1 | FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | 391.41(a)(1), 390.21T(b), 393.75(a)(3) | Yes |
| Aug 9, 2023 | 79445893 | MENOMONIE SWEF | WI | Level 2 | MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | 392.2, 396.17(c) | No |
| Jun 23, 2023 | 78981923 | 39 - I35 SB MM 212 NORTHWOOD | IA | Level 2 | FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | 391.11(b)(5), 391.11(b)(4), 393.45(b)(2) | Yes |
| Jun 10, 2023 | 78880707 | FOREST LAKE SCALE | MN | Level 1 | MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | 390.21T(b), 393.95(a), 392.8 | No |
| Apr 6, 2023 | 78306110 | Roadside | IA | Level 2 | — | 2 | 390.21T(b), 393.30 | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
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 11, 2023 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | SOUTH SAINT PAUL | 15th Ave N | ...102069 | BZ TRANSPORTATION INC |
Compliance Timeline
14 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records