BIG RED TRANS INC

USDOT 4186054 • 6317 FRANCIS AVE, CLEVELAND, OH, 44127

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:2 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
4,186,054
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
2163755763
Power Units (MCS-150)
2
Drivers (MCS-150)
2
MCS-150 Mileage
124,862
Physical Address
6317 FRANCIS AVE, CLEVELAND, OH, 44127
Contact

Risk Signals2 flagged

MEDIUM
Elevated vehicle OOS rate: 50.0%
National average is 23.4%. This carrier's vehicle OOS rate is 26.6 percentage points above average.
MEDIUM
Elevated driver OOS rate: 25.0%
National average is 6.7%. This carrier's driver OOS rate is 18.3 percentage points above average.

Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
2 active
Latest: Dec 10, 2025
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-1612494ACTIVEUnknownAug 26, 2024

Active Insurance (2)

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Active Insurance (2)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryCA985767131ON FILEDec 10, 2025Mar 16, 2026
PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryCA985767131ACTIVEDec 10, 2025Apr 21, 2026

Insurance History (11 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (11 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryCA985767131REPLACEDAug 23, 2024Dec 10, 2025
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/Primary0035440-01-CAREPLACEDJul 22, 2024Aug 23, 2024
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/Primary0035440-01-CACANCELLEDJul 22, 2024Aug 26, 2024
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/Primary0035440-01-CAREPLACEDJun 17, 2024Jul 22, 2024
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/Primary0035440-01-CACANCELLEDJun 17, 2024Jul 26, 2024
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/Primary0035440-01-CACANCELLEDMay 14, 2024Jun 25, 2024
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/Primary0035440-01-CAREPLACEDMay 14, 2024Jun 17, 2024
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/Primary0035440-01-CACANCELLEDApr 11, 2024May 26, 2024
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/Primary0035440-01-CAREPLACEDApr 11, 2024May 14, 2024
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/Primary0035440-01-CAREPLACEDFeb 20, 2024Apr 11, 2024
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/Primary0035440-01-CACANCELLEDFeb 20, 2024Apr 25, 2024

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/CANCLPROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO.CA985767131BIPD/PrimaryApr 21, 2026Apr 21, 2026
TERM/REPLPROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO.CA985767131BIPD/PrimaryMar 16, 2026Mar 16, 2026
TERM/REPLPROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO.CA985767131BIPD/PrimaryDec 10, 2025Dec 10, 2025
TERM/CANCLBERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY0035440-01-CABIPD/PrimaryAug 26, 2024Aug 26, 2024
TERM/REPLBERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY0035440-01-CABIPD/PrimaryAug 23, 2024Aug 23, 2024
TERM/CANCLBERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY0035440-01-CABIPD/PrimaryJul 26, 2024Jul 26, 2024
TERM/REPLBERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY0035440-01-CABIPD/PrimaryJul 22, 2024Jul 22, 2024
TERM/CANCLBERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY0035440-01-CABIPD/PrimaryJun 25, 2024Jun 25, 2024
TERM/REPLBERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY0035440-01-CABIPD/PrimaryJun 17, 2024Jun 17, 2024
TERM/CANCLBERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY0035440-01-CABIPD/PrimaryMay 26, 2024May 26, 2024
TERM/REPLBERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY0035440-01-CABIPD/PrimaryMay 14, 2024May 14, 2024
TERM/CANCLBERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY0035440-01-CABIPD/PrimaryApr 25, 2024Apr 25, 2024
TERM/REPLBERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY0035440-01-CABIPD/PrimaryApr 11, 2024Apr 11, 2024

Authority Action History (6 events)

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Authority Action History (6 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC1612494COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJul 30, 2024DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONAug 26, 2024
MC1612494COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJul 1, 2024DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJul 23, 2024
MC1612494COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMay 29, 2024DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJun 18, 2024
MC1612494COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONApr 29, 2024DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMay 15, 2024
MC1612494COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMar 29, 2024DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONApr 15, 2024
MC1612494MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDFeb 23, 2024Unknown

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Unsafe Driving
N/A

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
4
Violations
19
5 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
50.0%
Above nat'l avg (23.4%)
Driver OOS %
25.0%
Above nat'l avg (6.7%)
Power Units (MCS-150)
2
Drivers (MCS-150)
2
Crash Records
0

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

1
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
1
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
1
Jul
Aug
Sep
1
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 4 of 4 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

1 state4 inspections

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Violation Summary (19 violations from 4 inspections)

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Violation Summary (19 violations from 4 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:396.17C-PINo proof of periodic inspection203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC390.21TB1-MC20General/Admin
FMCSR:391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency11Driver Fitness
FMCSR:392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured11Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.11A1-LSMLLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL11Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSMLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LRLIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55C1-BCoupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.110B2I-CCargo securement - logs117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEDOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LCLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LLPLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8AFailing to keep RODS107Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.8(f)(1)Drivers record of duty status not current10Hours Of Service

Inspection History (4 inspections)

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Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

4 total · 50.0% OOS
2024-052025-10
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

Violations by BASIC category

Compliance Timeline

14 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Apr 21, 2026
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Mar 16, 2026
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Dec 10, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Aug 26, 2024
Authority
Aug 26, 2024
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Aug 23, 2024
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jul 26, 2024
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jul 22, 2024
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jun 25, 2024
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jun 17, 2024
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
May 26, 2024
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
May 14, 2024
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Apr 25, 2024
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Apr 11, 2024
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary

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