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BCL TRUCKING LLC
Thicket, TX
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 1274075 · MC 497205
No Safety Rating
Active 6 yrs, 8 mo · first granted 2004
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-497205 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Northland Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
25.0% OOS · 9 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 6 yrs, 8 mo since reinstatement on January 31, 2020; first granted September 2, 2004 (22 yrs, 1 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 33.3% — above the 20.7% national average
- 9 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC497205
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
Northland Insurance Company
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy WN415554
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1274075
MC Number
MC-497205
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Exempt for hire
MCS-150 Filed
May 18, 2025
FMCSA Registration
August 9, 2004
Authority First Granted
September 2, 2004
Authority Reinstated
January 31, 2020
Annual Mileage
116,903 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
21636 Hwy 1293, Thicket, TX 77374
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Robert L Lindsey
Cargo Types
Logs/Poles/BeamsMachinery/Large ObjectsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
9
Driver Inspections
2
Vehicle Inspections
7
Out-of-Service Violations
6
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance22
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service4
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate33.3% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (12.6pp higher)
25.0% of 8 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
56th percentile among carriers with 5–9 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
3 of 6 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 8 inspections
Hours of Service
2 of 8 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 8 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 8 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
TX6
LA2
Fleet & Equipment (9)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~4
of 2 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~5
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Flatbed
3
Tractor
3
Equipment Trailer
2
Dolly
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Peterbilt 388 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPWD49X4DD187875 | 4 | 2 |
| 2013 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWP4TX7DJ341468 | 2 | — |
| 2026 Peterbilt 589 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPEP4EX3TD807297 | 2 | — |
| 2012 X-l Specialized Trailers Inc | Flatbed · 53 ft | 4U3J05331CL011802 | 2 | 1 |
| 2012 X-l Specialized Trailers Inc | Dolly · 5 ft | 4U3S00515CL011790 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Globe Trailer Manufacturing | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1G9BN5331PB336001 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Globe Trailer Manufacturing | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1G9BN5337KB336576 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Globe Trailer Manufacturing | Equipment Trailer · 5 ft | 1G9ZY0514NB336043 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Globe Trailer Manufacturing | Equipment Trailer · 5 ft | 1G9ZY0518PB336002 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (9)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 9, 2026 | V262265367 | US77 RIVIERA SCALE, TX | II | 12 | 4 | 1337 WEST MEMPHIS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT GLOBE TRAILER MANUFACTURING GLBE |
1XPWD49X4DD187875 1G9BN5337KB336576 1G9ZY0513KB336577 |
TX 1N11569 TX 255B854 ME 5524721 |
| 393.130 | OOSNo/improper heavy vehicle/machine securement | General Securement | ||||||||
| 393.75A3 | OOSTire-flat and/or audible air leak | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75A3 | OOSTire-flat and/or audible air leak | Tires | ||||||||
| 396.3A1BL | OOSBrake system pressure loss | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.104F3 | Loose or unfastened tiedown | Tiedown | ||||||||
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.11TL | Truck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.55D1 | CMV not equipped with ABS malfunction circuit or signal (Truck-Tractor mfg on/after 3/1/1997; Straight Truck mfg on/after 3/1/1998) | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 395.8E | False report of drivers record of duty status | False Log | ||||||||
| 396.3A1 | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 396.3A1 | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| March 4, 2026 | LADRS09745 | SULPHUR LA | II | 3 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH GLOBE TRAILER MANUFACTURING |
1XKWP4TX7DJ341468 1G9ZY0518PB336002 |
TX R579945 TX 141B886 |
| 392.2-SLLEWG1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEQP | State/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation. | |||||||||
| February 19, 2026 | 7D699DUV2Q | SH-0225 IN HARRIS CO. (686-700, TX | II | — | — | — | Straight Truck Straight Truck |
PETERBILT X-L SPECIALIZED TRAILERS INC |
1XPEP4EX3TD807297 4U3S00515CL011790 |
TX R794609 TX 141B885 |
| January 17, 2026 | V262190788 | US90, TX | II | 6 | — | BCL LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT X-L SPECIALIZED TRAILERS INC |
1XPEP4EX3TD807297 4U3S00515CL011790 |
TX R794609 TX 022C874 |
| 395.22H2 | Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet | EOBR Related | ||||||||
| 395.22H4 | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | EOBR Related | ||||||||
| 395.24D | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | Fail to transfer ELD records | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| October 31, 2025 | 7A3C9DAWXR | 700 W PARKWOOD AVE, TX | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Truck Tractor |
PETERBILT GLOBE TRAILER MANUFACTURING |
1XPWD49X4DD187875 1G9ZY0514NB336043 |
TX 1N11569 TX 2873OSB3 |
| April 14, 2025 | LANVS02859 | CAMERON LA | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT X-L SPECIALIZED TRAILERS INC |
1XPWD49X4DD187875 4U3J05331CL011802 |
TX 1N115699 TX 184C438 |
| January 24, 2025 | V251747515 | US59 NB QUEEN CITY SCALE, TX | II | — | — | BCL TRUCKING LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH GLOBE TRAILER MANUFACTURING |
1XKWP4TX7DJ341468 1G9BN5331PB336001 |
TX R579945 TX 210B896 |
| December 20, 2024 | V241726210 | IH10 WB WINNIE SCALE, TX | II | 8 | 2 | SUNBELT | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT X-L SPECIALIZED TRAILERS INC |
1XPWD49X4DD187875 4U3J05331CL011802 |
TX 1N11569 TX 184C438 |
| 393.130 | OOSNo/improper heavy vehicle/machine securement | General Securement | ||||||||
| 393.23 | OOSRequired lamp not powered by vehicle electric | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.26 | Requirements for reflectors | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | Lighting | ||||||||
| October 19, 2023 | 6PG89DAW4I | 2000 W PARKWOOD AVE, TX | II | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KW X-L SPECIALIZED TRAILERS INC |
1XKWDB9X0TR726066 4U3J05331CL011802 |
TX R660658 TX 184C438 |
| 393.75A1 | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | Tires | ||||||||
| 396.5B | Oil and/or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| 1337 WEST MEMPHIS | 1 | March 9, 2026 |
| SUNBELT | 1 | December 20, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| January 28, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| January 5, 2026 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| January 24, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| January 3, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| January 30, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| January 3, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| January 27, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| January 3, 2022 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| January 27, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| January 4, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| January 30, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| December 4, 2009 | CONTRACT | On Record |
BOC-3 Process Agent
Evilsizor Process Servers Inc
8601 W Cross Dr Ste F5 #301, Littleton, CO, 80123
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