BFT INC
USDOT 628194 • 21338 SINCLAIR AVENUE, ALLISON, IA, 50602
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (3)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0293840001 | ON FILE | Dec 1, 2025 | Mar 13, 2026 |
| CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | MCP2383479C | ON FILE | Dec 1, 2006 | Sep 18, 2011 |
| FARM BUREAU MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD | 907473 | ON FILE | Feb 26, 1996 | Dec 1, 1996 |
Insurance History (15 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0293840001 | REPLACED | Dec 1, 2025 | Feb 16, 2026 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP92431A | CANCELLED | Dec 1, 2022 | Dec 29, 2025 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP92431A | REPLACED | Dec 1, 2022 | Dec 1, 2025 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0013654002 | CANCELLED | Dec 1, 2016 | Dec 21, 2022 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0013654002 | REPLACED | Dec 1, 2016 | Dec 1, 2022 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0013654001 | REPLACED | Dec 1, 2013 | Dec 1, 2016 |
| CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP2383479C | REPLACED | Dec 1, 2006 | Dec 1, 2013 |
| CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP2383479C | CANCELLED | Oct 8, 2004 | Dec 1, 2006 |
| CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | MCP2383479C | CANCELLED | Oct 8, 2004 | Dec 1, 2006 |
| CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 9-QF 54 | REPLACED | Dec 1, 1996 | Oct 8, 2004 |
| CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 9-QF 54 | REPLACED | Dec 1, 1996 | Oct 8, 2004 |
| CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 9-QF 54 | NAME CHANGED | Dec 1, 1996 | Oct 25, 2004 |
| CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 9-QF 54 | NAME CHANGED | Dec 1, 1996 | Oct 25, 2004 |
| FARM BUREAU MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 907473 | REPLACED | Feb 26, 1996 | Dec 1, 1996 |
| FARM BUREAU MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD | 0907473. | REPLACED | Feb 7, 1996 | Feb 26, 1996 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0293840001 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 13, 2026 | Mar 13, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0293840001 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 16, 2026 | Feb 16, 2026 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP92431A | BIPD/Primary | Dec 29, 2025 | Dec 29, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP92431A | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2025 | Dec 1, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0013654002 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 21, 2022 | Dec 21, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0013654002 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2022 | Dec 1, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0013654001 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2016 | Dec 1, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | MCP2383479C | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2013 | Dec 1, 2013 |
| CANCEL | CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | MCP2383479C | CARGO | Sep 18, 2011 | Sep 18, 2011 |
| CANCEL | CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | MCP2383479C | CARGO | Dec 1, 2006 | Dec 1, 2006 |
| CANCEL | CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | MCP2383479C | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2006 | Dec 1, 2006 |
| TERM/CANCL | CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | 9-QF 54 | CARGO | Oct 25, 2004 | Oct 25, 2004 |
| TERM/CANCL | CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | 9-QF 54 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 25, 2004 | Oct 25, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | 9-QF 54 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 8, 2004 | Oct 8, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | 9-QF 54 | CARGO | Oct 8, 2004 | Oct 8, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | FARM BUREAU MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | 907473 | CARGO | Dec 1, 1996 | Dec 1, 1996 |
| TERM/REPL | FARM BUREAU MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | 907473 | BIPD | Dec 1, 1996 | Dec 1, 1996 |
| TERM/REPL | FARM BUREAU MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | 0907473. | BIPD | Feb 26, 1996 | Feb 26, 1996 |
Authority Action History (6 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC300130 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 22, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 23, 2005 |
| MC300130 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 22, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 23, 2005 |
| MC300130 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 20, 2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 12, 2004 |
| MC300130 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 20, 2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 12, 2004 |
| MC300130 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 11, 1998 | — | Unknown |
| MC300130 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 20, 1996 | — | 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
10 states • 35 inspections
Violation Summary (34 violations from 35 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 6 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 3 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 3 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDOOS | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3AII | Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty off duty or sleeper berth period of at least 30 consecutive minutes | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.110B | Cargo securement - logs | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21T(c) | 390.21T(c) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78(a) | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21T(a) | 390.21T(a) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(ii) | Driver failed to manually add the trailer number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.51 | Steering wheel free play excessive | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.26(b) | Motor carrier failed to ensure that the ELD automatically recorded the required data elements. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
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 (35 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
19 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (19 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 30, 2023 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | HAMPTON | IA 3 E | ...229798 | BFT INC |
| Jan 25, 2021 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | METROPOLIS | BARNES CREEK | ...001673 | BFT INC |
| Jan 17, 2020 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 18, 2019 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 7, 2019 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 23, 2016 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 12, 2016 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 27, 2016 | ND | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 25, 2016 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 24, 2016 | IA | FATAL | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 5, 2015 | AR | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 4, 2015 | OK | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 5, 2015 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 25, 2011 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 3, 2007 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 3, 2006 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 26, 2004 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 12, 2002 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 3, 1996 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
39 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 39 events