BFT INC

USDOT 628194 • 21338 SINCLAIR AVENUE, ALLISON, IA, 50602

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

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
628,194
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Individual / Sole Proprietor
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
3192672021
Power Units (MCS-150)
19
Drivers (MCS-150)
17
MCS-150 Mileage
1,600,000
Physical Address
21338 SINCLAIR AVENUE, ALLISON, IA, 50602
Contact

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

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

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Contract CarrierMC-300130ACTIVEUnknownNov 23, 2005
Common CarrierMC-300130ACTIVEUnknownNov 23, 2005

Active Insurance (3)

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Active Insurance (3)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryA0293840001ON FILEDec 1, 2025Mar 13, 2026
CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.CARGOMCP2383479CON FILEDec 1, 2006Sep 18, 2011
FARM BUREAU MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD907473ON FILEFeb 26, 1996Dec 1, 1996

Insurance History (15 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (15 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryA0293840001REPLACEDDec 1, 2025Feb 16, 2026
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.BIPD/PrimaryMCP92431ACANCELLEDDec 1, 2022Dec 29, 2025
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.BIPD/PrimaryMCP92431AREPLACEDDec 1, 2022Dec 1, 2025
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryA0013654002CANCELLEDDec 1, 2016Dec 21, 2022
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryA0013654002REPLACEDDec 1, 2016Dec 1, 2022
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryA0013654001REPLACEDDec 1, 2013Dec 1, 2016
CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryMCP2383479CREPLACEDDec 1, 2006Dec 1, 2013
CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryMCP2383479CCANCELLEDOct 8, 2004Dec 1, 2006
CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.CARGOMCP2383479CCANCELLEDOct 8, 2004Dec 1, 2006
CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.CARGO9-QF 54REPLACEDDec 1, 1996Oct 8, 2004
CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary9-QF 54REPLACEDDec 1, 1996Oct 8, 2004
CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.CARGO9-QF 54NAME CHANGEDDec 1, 1996Oct 25, 2004
CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary9-QF 54NAME CHANGEDDec 1, 1996Oct 25, 2004
FARM BUREAU MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.CARGO907473REPLACEDFeb 26, 1996Dec 1, 1996
FARM BUREAU MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD0907473.REPLACEDFeb 7, 1996Feb 26, 1996

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/CANCLSENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANYA0293840001BIPD/PrimaryMar 13, 2026Mar 13, 2026
TERM/REPLSENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANYA0293840001BIPD/PrimaryFeb 16, 2026Feb 16, 2026
TERM/CANCLGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.MCP92431ABIPD/PrimaryDec 29, 2025Dec 29, 2025
TERM/REPLGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.MCP92431ABIPD/PrimaryDec 1, 2025Dec 1, 2025
TERM/CANCLSENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANYA0013654002BIPD/PrimaryDec 21, 2022Dec 21, 2022
TERM/REPLSENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANYA0013654002BIPD/PrimaryDec 1, 2022Dec 1, 2022
TERM/REPLSENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANYA0013654001BIPD/PrimaryDec 1, 2016Dec 1, 2016
TERM/REPLCONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.MCP2383479CBIPD/PrimaryDec 1, 2013Dec 1, 2013
CANCELCONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.MCP2383479CCARGOSep 18, 2011Sep 18, 2011
CANCELCONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.MCP2383479CCARGODec 1, 2006Dec 1, 2006
CANCELCONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.MCP2383479CBIPD/PrimaryDec 1, 2006Dec 1, 2006
TERM/CANCLCONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.9-QF 54CARGOOct 25, 2004Oct 25, 2004
TERM/CANCLCONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.9-QF 54BIPD/PrimaryOct 25, 2004Oct 25, 2004
TERM/REPLCONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.9-QF 54BIPD/PrimaryOct 8, 2004Oct 8, 2004
TERM/REPLCONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.9-QF 54CARGOOct 8, 2004Oct 8, 2004
TERM/REPLFARM BUREAU MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.907473CARGODec 1, 1996Dec 1, 1996
TERM/REPLFARM BUREAU MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.907473BIPDDec 1, 1996Dec 1, 1996
TERM/REPLFARM BUREAU MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.0907473.BIPDFeb 26, 1996Feb 26, 1996

Authority Action History (6 events)

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Authority Action History (6 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC300130COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONNov 22, 2005DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONNov 23, 2005
MC300130CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONNov 22, 2005DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONNov 23, 2005
MC300130COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONSep 20, 2004DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONOct 12, 2004
MC300130CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONSep 20, 2004DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONOct 12, 2004
MC300130MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTEDMar 11, 1998Unknown
MC300130MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDMar 20, 1996Unknown

Safety & Inspections

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

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness
N/A
Hours of Service
10%
Unsafe Driving
42%

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

Inspections
35
Violations
34
7 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
17.1%
Driver OOS %
0.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
19
Drivers (MCS-150)
17
Crash Records
19

Inspection Activity (24 months)

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

May
1
Jun
Jul
3
Aug
2
Sep
1
Oct
1
Nov
Dec
1
Jan
3
Feb
1
Mar
2
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
2
Sep
1
Oct
1
Nov
Dec
1
Jan
1
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 35 of 35 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

10 states35 inspections

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Violation Summary (34 violations from 35 inspections)

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Violation Summary (34 violations from 35 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued608Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2Speeding 6-10 mph over limit305Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general315Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4Speeding 15+ mph over limit1010Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDOOSFalse record of duty status1010Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.3AIIDriving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty off duty or sleeper berth period of at least 30 consecutive minutes10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.110BCargo securement - logs117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2RGOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.45(d)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21T(c)390.21T(c)10General/Admin
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78(a)Windshield condition defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21T(a)390.21T(a)10General/Admin
FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(ii)Driver failed to manually add the trailer number10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.51Steering wheel free play excessive116Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWRInoperable required lamps113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60(d)Glazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(a)Tires/tubes - general defects116Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47(a)Brake chamber - cracked/broken108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5(b)Fuel system leak117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95(a)Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.26(b)Motor carrier failed to ensure that the ELD automatically recorded the required data elements.10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.16(a)Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
17.1%vs nat'l 23.4%
-6.3 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-6.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
0.97vs nat'l 1.80
-0.83 below avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (35 inspections)

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Inspection History (35 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Feb 23, 20268713003110 - I35 NB MM 30 OSCEOLAIALevel 3PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jan 28, 202686941961FREMONT ININLevel 3WILSON TRA SEMI-TRAILER3392.2-SLLS4, 395.8E-HOSPDOOS, 395.3AIINo
Nov 18, 202586352983NORTH PLATTE WEST BOUNDNELevel 3WILX SEMI-TRAILER0No
Oct 14, 202586054307VALLEY SPRINGS SDSDLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLEWA2No
Sep 9, 20258573585839 - I35 SB MM 212 NORTHWOODIALevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR1393.110BYes
Sep 5, 202585735613HIGHWAY 3 EBIALevel 3WILX SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLS2No
Apr 17, 202584449244MOUNT HOPE WIWILevel 3WILSON TRA SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLS2No
Apr 2, 20258430573010 - I35 NB MM 30 OSCEOLAIALevel 3WILX SEMI-TRAILER0No
Mar 4, 202584039921HIGHWAY 65 NBIALevel 3PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLS2No
Feb 14, 20258388764310 - I35 NB MM 30 OSCEOLAIALevel 3WILX SEMI-TRAILER1392.2RGNo
Feb 13, 202583915186CLARKS GROVE MNMNLevel 3WILSON TRA SEMI-TRAILER0No
Feb 10, 202583855421JOHNSON CREEK WIWILevel 2HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jan 3, 20258353768210 - I35 NB MM 30 OSCEOLAIALevel 3WILX SEMI-TRAILER0No
Nov 16, 202483234025I-55ILLevel 3TRLR SEMI-TRAILER0No
Oct 14, 202482915616JAMESTOWN NDNDLevel 3HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER0No
Sep 30, 202482822544EAGLEVILLE MOUSLevel 1WILSON TRA SEMI-TRAILER1393.45(d)No
Sep 17, 202482693098RoadsideIALevel 3PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2No
Aug 22, 20248247015216 - I380 SB MM 53 BRANDONIALevel 3WILX SEMI-TRAILER1390.21T(c)No
Aug 6, 20248232667344 - JCT HWY 71/20 EARLYIALevel 3CUSM SEMI-TRAILER0No
Aug 5, 202482481726WORTHINGTON MNMNLevel 1WILSON TRA SEMI-TRAILER3393.9(a), 393.78(a), 396.3(a)(1)No
Jun 14, 20248189121439 - I35 SB MM 212 NORTHWOODIALevel 2WILX SEMI-TRAILER4392.2, 390.21T(a), 395.24(c)(2)(ii)Yes
Apr 25, 202481456155RoadsideIALevel 3PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2No
Feb 29, 202481016932I-39ILLevel 3KW TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Feb 22, 202480928817I-72 W/BILLevel 3PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Dec 18, 20238044942210 - I35 NB MM 30 OSCEOLAIALevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Dec 4, 202380295346KANSAS CITY MOMOLevel 2PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR1393.9A-LSLIWRYes
Nov 7, 20238016132415 - I380 NB MM 51 BRANDONIALevel 2KW TRUCK TRACTOR1393.60(d)No
Oct 9, 202379872577I-294ILLevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Sep 22, 202379742343RoadsideIALevel 3PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2No
Sep 18, 20237971751916 - I380 SB MM 53 BRANDONIALevel 2KW TRUCK TRACTOR2393.75(a), 392.2Yes
Aug 15, 202379410216WORTHINGTON SCALEMNLevel 1KW TRUCK TRACTOR4396.3(a)(1), 393.47(a), 396.5(b)Yes
Jul 3, 202379060473RoadsideMOLevel 3WILX SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jun 19, 202378937581SIOUX FALLS PORT OF ENTRYSDLevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR3393.75(a)(3), 393.95(a), 395.26(b)Yes
May 31, 202378787918HWY 218IALevel 3HYUN SEMI-TRAILER2392.2, 392.16(a)No
Apr 30, 202378506630I-155ILLevel 3WILX SEMI-TRAILER0No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

22 total · 9.1% OOS
2024-042026-02
InspectionsOOS

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

19 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
19
Fatalities
1
Fatal crashes on record
Injuries
9
Across 9 crashes
Tow-Aways
18

Crash History (19 records)

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Crash History (19 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Aug 30, 2023IATOW00HAMPTONIA 3 E...229798BFT INC
Jan 25, 2021ILTOW00METROPOLISBARNES CREEK...001673BFT INC
Jan 17, 2020IATOW00
Dec 18, 2019TXINJURY01
Jun 7, 2019MNINJURY01
Dec 23, 2016IATOW00
Dec 12, 2016GATOW00
Oct 27, 2016NDTOW00
Oct 25, 2016MOINJURY01
Aug 24, 2016IAFATAL11
Aug 5, 2015ARINJURY01
May 4, 2015OKTOW00
Mar 5, 2015TNTOW00
Feb 25, 2011IAINJURY01
May 3, 2007IAINJURY01
May 3, 2006GAINJURY01
Jan 26, 2004ILTOW00
Sep 12, 2002IATOW00
Dec 3, 1996IAINJURY01

Compliance Timeline

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

Mar 13, 2026
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Feb 16, 2026
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Dec 29, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. • BIPD/Primary
Dec 1, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. • BIPD/Primary
Aug 30, 2023
Crash
Tow-away crash in IA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Dec 21, 2022
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Dec 1, 2022
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jan 25, 2021
Crash
Tow-away crash in IL
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jan 17, 2020
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Dec 18, 2019
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Jun 7, 2019
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Dec 23, 2016
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Dec 12, 2016
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Dec 1, 2016
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Oct 27, 2016
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Oct 25, 2016
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Aug 24, 2016
Crash
Fatal crash
1 fatality, 1 injury
Aug 5, 2015
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
May 4, 2015
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Mar 5, 2015
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Dec 1, 2013
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Sep 18, 2011
Insurance
Insurance cancel
CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. • CARGO
Feb 25, 2011
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
May 3, 2007
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Dec 1, 2006
Insurance
Insurance cancel
CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. • CARGO

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