BIG SNOW LOGISTICS LLC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Vehicle OOS Rate above national average 70.0% vs 23.4% national (+46.6 pts).
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — BIG SNOW LOGISTICS LLC (USDOT 3549521) 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 Active BIPD limit: $750,000 Officer(s): DESALEGN GEMEREW (Company officer) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Vehicle OOS Rate above national average — 70.0% vs 23.4% national (+46.6 pts). On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $750,000 — DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — #1 A+ AGENTS OF PROCESS, INC. Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3549521/ As of: Jul 17, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade A
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 60% · 3/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 100/100). 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.
Peer OOS benchmark unavailable (missing power units, OOS rates, or fewer than 5 same-size peers).
NR reason: getCarrierPeerSafety returned null.
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 compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
Company profile
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InsuranceDB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH)Policy effective Jan 23, 2026
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Process Agent#1 A+ AGENTS OF PROCESS, INC.BOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC1188224ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| Trailers | 9 | 4 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 17 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 8.33% | 50% | — |
| National average | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% |
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 SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
BIG SNOW LOGISTICS LLC is a motor carrier based in COLUMBUS, OH, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3549521. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 18 power units and 11 drivers, with 17 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 70.0%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.
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 SNOW LOGISTICS LLC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 18 power units and 11 drivers, based in Columbus, OH. Across 11 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 63.6% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for common.
11 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 175% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in OH (5) and MD (3), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
63.6% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (77.1% of violations); top code 393.9A-LIL (Inoperable required lamps) cited 4 times.
The fleet comprises 18 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 11 drivers; Volvo, International, and Freightliner are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 7 | |
| Volvo | 5 | |
| Wabash National | 5 | |
| Great Dane | 3 | |
| International | 2 | |
| Hyundai Translead | 2 |
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 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 2 | — | 1.21 | 1 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | — | 1.04 | 1 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | — | 11.06 | 11 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (17 rows) View all 17 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 88059008 | Jun 4, 2026 | OH | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87734880 | Apr 29, 2026 | OH | 2 | ASHVILLE OH |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 95A4-EEUS, 9A-LPL, 9A-LIL | No |
| 86928705 | Jan 29, 2026 | MD | 2 | FROSTBURG MD |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLTCD | No |
| 85976222 | Oct 5, 2025 | OH | 1 | PATASKALA OH |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.11A1-LTSM | Yes |
| 84869502 | Jun 3, 2025 | OH | 1 | WILMINGTON OH |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.9A-LSLIWR, 396.9D2-FTF, 393.95A1 | Yes |
| 84857482 | Jun 2, 2025 | OH | 2 | LONDON OH |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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10 | 393.45A-BHTIJ, 393.9A-LSLIWR, 393.9A-LRLI | Yes |
| 84266587 | Mar 28, 2025 | OH | 2 | WILMINGTON OH |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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15 | 395.8E-HOSPDOOS, 393.207F-SDAS, 393.9A-LTSIR | Yes |
| 84206320 | Mar 24, 2025 | MD | 2 | WASHINGTON COUNTY |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.9A-LRLI, 393.9A-LHLI, 393.9A-LIL | No |
| 84145781 | Mar 14, 2025 | KY | 2 | LONDON |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75A3 | Yes |
| 84085842 | Mar 10, 2025 | OH | 2 | HEBRON OH |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 392.2-SLLSR, 393.9A-LIL, 393.9A-LFTSI | No |
| 84007507 | Mar 1, 2025 | AR | 3 | HOPE AR |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 395.8E-HOSPD | No |
| 83786436 | Feb 5, 2025 | MD | 2 | I-70 NEW MARKET SCALE HOUSE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.9A-LCL, 393.9A-LIL | Yes |
| 81750215 | May 29, 2024 | PA | 2 | pa-i-99-at-exit-#3 |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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7 | 393.45(b)(2), 393.75(a)(3), 383.51(a) | Yes |
| 80951922 | Feb 26, 2024 | OH | 3 | ROADSIDE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | Yes |
| 80815367 | Feb 9, 2024 | OH | 2 | IR 71 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 383.23(a)(2), 390.21T(b), 391.41(a)(1) | Yes |
| 79834027 | Oct 3, 2023 | PA | 3 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 78995638 | Jun 27, 2023 | OH | 2 | ROADSIDE |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.75(b), 393.9(a), 393.75(c) | Yes |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (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.
Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
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| Feb 4, 2021 | MC1188224-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (11 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | OCA-0000382 | 91X | $750,000 | Jan 23, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | OCA-0000382-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 27, 2025 | Jan 23, 2026 | REPLACED |
| DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | OCA-0000382-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 23, 2025 | Apr 2, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | OCA-0000382-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 23, 2025 | Feb 27, 2025 | REPLACED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT1192200249 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 23, 2024 | Jan 23, 2025 | REPLACED |
| PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | CA964737141 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 23, 2023 | Jan 23, 2024 | REPLACED |
| INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO. OF NORTH AMERICA | MMT H25549090 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 23, 2022 | Jan 23, 2023 | REPLACED |
| INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO. OF NORTH AMERICA | MMT H25549090 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 23, 2022 | Feb 9, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | CA03170064 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 26, 2021 | Jan 23, 2022 | REPLACED |
| PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | CA03170064 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 26, 2021 | Mar 1, 2022 | CANCELLED |
| PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | CA03170064 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 23, 2021 | Apr 26, 2021 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Jan 23, 2026insuranceTERM/REPL — DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH)
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Apr 2, 2025insuranceTERM/CANCL — DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH)
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Feb 27, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH)
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Jan 23, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Jan 23, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO.
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Feb 9, 2023insuranceTERM/CANCL — INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO. OF NORTH AMERICA
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Jan 23, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO. OF NORTH AMERICA
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Mar 1, 2022insuranceTERM/CANCL — PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO.
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Jan 23, 2022insuranceTERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO.
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Apr 26, 2021insuranceTERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO.
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Feb 4, 2021
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROADSIDE | OH | 2 | 2 |
| WILMINGTON OH | OH | 2 | 2 |
| HOPE AR | AR | 1 | 0 |
| LONDON | KY | 1 | 1 |
| FROSTBURG MD | MD | 1 | 0 |
| I-70 NEW MARKET SCALE HOUSE | MD | 1 | 1 |
| WASHINGTON COUNTY | MD | 1 | 0 |
| ASHVILLE OH | OH | 1 | 0 |
| HEBRON OH | OH | 1 | 0 |
| IR 71 | OH | 1 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 1 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 383.23(a)(2) | Operating a CMV without a CDL | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
| 383.51(a) | Driving a CMV while disqualified from holding a CDL | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
| 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 |
| 393.75(b) | Tire-front tread depth less than 4/32 of inch on a major tread groove | 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 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC1188224
common · ACTIVE · MC
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DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH)
91X policy on file
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CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO. OF NORTH AMERICA
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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#1 A+ AGENTS OF PROCESS, INC.
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- Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
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