AMERICAN BULLDOG TOWING LLC
USDOT 4153138 • 3000 KENT AVE SUITE 1158, WEST LAFAYETTE, IN, 47906
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-1594707 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Dec 20, 2024 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | K2GP322631 | ON FILE | Dec 1, 2023 | Dec 9, 2024 |
Insurance History (1 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | K2GP322631 | CANCELLED | Dec 1, 2023 | Jan 8, 2025 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP322631 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 8, 2025 | Jan 8, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP322631 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 9, 2024 | Dec 9, 2024 |
Authority Action History (2 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1594707 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 12, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 20, 2024 |
| MC1594707 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 6, 2023 | — | 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
2 states • 5 inspections
Violation Summary (7 violations from 5 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.41APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 16, 2026 | 87353064 | MARION IN | IN | Level 3 | HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| Mar 11, 2026 | 87318541 | FAIRMOUNT IN | IN | Level 3 | HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 392.2-SLLS2, 391.41APC | Yes |
| Feb 18, 2026 | 87109889 | PERU IN | IN | Level 3 | HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 392.16-D | No |
| Apr 2, 2025 | 84324954 | PERU IN | IN | Level 3 | HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 392.16-D | No |
| Mar 7, 2024 | 81075214 | E/B | MI | Level 3 | INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 392.2 | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Compliance Timeline
3 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records