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BULLET TRANSPORTATION INC
Sheridan, AR
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Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
28.4% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 80% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. Drivers were put out of service on 7.5% of 67 driver inspections — higher than 81% of carriers with a comparable number of driver inspections (national average 5.5%). This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 2491100 · MC 862722
Satisfactory
Active 7 yrs, 4 mo · first granted 2014
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-862722 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Progressive Casualty Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
28.4% OOS · 118 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
28.4% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 80% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. Drivers were put out of service on 7.5% of 67 driver inspections — higher than 81% of carriers with a comparable number of driver inspections (national average 5.5%). This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 7 yrs, 4 mo since reinstatement on June 19, 2019; first granted May 21, 2014 (12 yrs, 4 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 33.3% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 7.5% — above the 5.5% national average
- 118 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC862722
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
Progressive Casualty Insurance Company
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA995513733
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2491100
MC Number
MC-862722
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
June 11, 2024
FMCSA Registration
April 1, 2014
Authority First Granted
May 21, 2014
Authority Reinstated
June 19, 2019
Annual Mileage
967,000 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Address
3397 Grant 9, Sheridan, AR 72150
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Christopher Bulice
Officer 2
Zachary Howard
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsGrain/FeedDry BulkPaper ProductsFarm SuppliesConstruction Materials
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
118
Driver Inspections
89
Vehicle Inspections
77
Out-of-Service Violations
46
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance136
Unsafe Driving28
Hours of Service37
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate7.5% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (2.0pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate33.3% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (12.6pp higher)
28.4% of 88 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
80th percentile among carriers with 25–99 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
30 of 59 inspections
Unsafe Driving
22 of 91 inspections
Hours of Service
19 of 91 inspections
Driver Fitness
2 of 91 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 91 inspections
Crash History (2)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
2
Crashes
0
Fatalities
2
Injuries
2
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 23, 2025 | AR | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| January 27, 2025 | AR | — | 2 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
AR26
TN21
TX8
MO6
IA5
AL4
and 21 more states
Fleet & Equipment (70)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~35
of 18 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~35
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Flatbed
25
Tractor
19
Pickup
13
Semi-trailer
5
Other Trailer
4
Chassis / Incomplete
2
Straight Truck
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Mp Gooseneck | Other Trailer · 48 ft | 4M9BG482XS1144097 | 11 | 4 |
| 2022 Ram 4500 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 4 | 3C7WRLFL5NG171996 | 10 | 3 |
| 2019 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR3KN144015 | 10 | 1 |
| 2020 Ram 3500 | Pickup · Class 3 | 3C63RRGL7LG278389 | 9 | 2 |
| 2020 Ram 3500 | Pickup · Class 3 | 3C63RRGL8LG154616 | 9 | 2 |
| 2023 Tigertx | Flatbed · 48 ft | 7S3GF4825PC002425 | 9 | 4 |
| Trlr | Semi-trailer | 1J9FG4826LJ143623 | 7 | 2 |
| 2020 Ram 3500 | Pickup · Class 3 | 3C63RRGL0LG158689 | 7 | 1 |
| 2026 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Flatbed · 53 ft | 5MAPA5323TH082830 | 7 | 1 |
| Unpublishe | Semi-trailer | 1J9GF4029PJ143415 | 6 | 2 |
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| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR7KN144017 | 6 | 1 |
| 2023 Tigertx | Flatbed · 48 ft | 7S3GF482XPC001979 | 6 | 1 |
| 2021 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X2MJ455600 | 5 | 3 |
| 2022 Ram 3500 | Pickup · Class 3 | 3C63RRGL7NG153072 | 5 | 3 |
| 2021 Ram 3500 | Pickup · Class 3 | 3C63RRJL4MG636655 | 5 | 2 |
| 2025 Mp Gooseneck | Other Trailer · 48 ft | 4M9BG4827S1144333 | 5 | — |
| 2019 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1UYFS2535K5496911 | 4 | 3 |
| 2020 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X1LD724667 | 4 | 3 |
| 2016 International LF687 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDJAPR2GN153805 | 4 | 1 |
| 2025 Mp Gooseneck | Other Trailer · 48 ft | 4M9BG4820S1144139 | 4 | 1 |
| 2026 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Flatbed · 53 ft | 5MAPA5329TH082833 | 4 | 1 |
| 2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1UYFS2534J5464420 | 3 | — |
| 2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1UYFS2535J5464412 | 3 | 1 |
| 2018 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X4JD486049 | 3 | 1 |
| 2020 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X6LD724681 | 3 | — |
| 2026 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Flatbed · 53 ft | 5MAPA5325TH082831 | 3 | — |
| 2007 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N14830771542733 | 2 | 1 |
| 2016 Chevrolet Silverado | Pickup · Class 2 | 1GC1KUE85GF142226 | 2 | 1 |
| 2015 Mack CXU (Pinnacle) | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AW21Y1FM050541 | 2 | 1 |
| 2019 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1UYFS2480K5496831 | 2 | 1 |
| 2019 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1UYFS2483K5496807 | 2 | 1 |
| 2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1UYFS2487J5452811 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1UYFS2488R5280221 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1UYFS248XK5496822 | 2 | 2 |
| 2024 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1UYFS2536R5047702 | 2 | — |
| 2017 International LF687 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDJAPR1HN752194 | 2 | — |
| 2016 International LF687 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDJAPR3GN401060 | 2 | 1 |
| 2019 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR0KN153917 | 2 | — |
| 2019 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR0KN561950 | 2 | 2 |
| 2026 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Flatbed · 53 ft | 5MAPA5327TH082832 | 2 | 2 |
| 1997 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 53 ft | 13N1532C0V1580698 | 1 | 1 |
| D&e Weldin | Semi-trailer | 1D9BU4823HG460098 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Flatbed · Class 8 | 1E1H5Z280SR084141 | 1 | — |
| 2025 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Flatbed · Class 8 | 1E1H5Z289SR084140 | 1 | — |
| Ford | Straight Truck | 1FT8W3DT09ED06779 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Ford F-350 | Pickup · Class 3 | 1FT8W3DT0PED06779 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Ford F-350 | Pickup · Class 3 | 1FT8W3DT3NEC41956 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Ford F-450 | Pickup · Class 3 | 1FT8W4DT3KED25194 | 1 | 1 |
| Unknown | Semi-trailer | 1J9GF4029PJ141341 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Swartz Mfg | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1S9BF482XNM684311 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1UYFS2485J5452807 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1UYFS2486K5473716 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1UYFS2537R5047711 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X9SJ124106 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9XXMJ401785 | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X86D634212 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLDV5JSJZ6988 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Ram 3500 | Pickup · Class 3 | 3C63RRGL0GG233834 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Ram 3500 | Pickup · Class 3 | 3C63RRGL7LG158690 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Ram 3500 | Pickup · Class 3 | 3C63RRHL9JG342850 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 Ram 2500 | Pickup · Class 2 | 3C6UR5CL5JG359679 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Ram 4500 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 4 | 3C7WRLDL6LG305124 | 1 | — |
| Internatio | Tractor | 3HSD2APRXMN094748 | 1 | — |
| 2014 International LF687 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDJSNR9EN759897 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 Mp Gooseneck | Other Trailer · 48 ft | 4M9BG4821S1144098 | 1 | — |
| 2002 Volvo Truck VNM | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4MC9GF82N329384 | 1 | — |
| Trlr | — | 58SGF4023PEO32184 | 1 | — |
| Mack | Semi-trailer | 5AMPA5323TH082830 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Flatbed · 53 ft | 5MAPA5327TH082829 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Tigertx | Flatbed · 40 ft | 7S3GF4022NC000768 | 1 | 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 (118)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 14, 2026 | 1928004900 | PRATTVILLE AL | II | 3 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIO MAC TRAILE |
2HSCNAPR36C208021 5MAPS5325SN080753 |
AR K835349 ME 5561359 |
| 393.11A1-CSLRR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| October 12, 2026 | 2214008434 | LEE FL | II | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL MAC TRAILER MANUFACTURING |
3HSDZAPR3KN144015 5MAPA5323TH082830 |
AR K829264 ME 5548034 |
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9A-HLLH | Lighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam | Lighting | ||||||||
| October 6, 2026 | 25EDG00350 | SEVIER UT | II | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3HSDJAPR3GN401060 1UYFS2537R5047711 |
AR K833147 OK DH2753 |
| 393.55C2-B | Air Brake - CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. System does not function or indicates | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| September 28, 2026 | 7250000390 | MONTICELLO AR | III | 1 | — | NA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3HSDJAPR2GN153805 1UYFS2480K5496831 |
AR K828078 OK BK7119 |
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| September 27, 2026 | PE12007804 | OK, OK | III | — | — | BIT | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER EAST MANUFACTURING CORP. |
3AKJGLDV5JSJZ6988 1E1H5Z280SR084141 |
AR K835040 ME 5548038 |
| September 17, 2026 | 8490000069 | HOPE AR | I | 3 | 2 | ALL WEATHER INSULATED PANELS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
1M1AW21Y1FM050541 13N1532C0V1580698 |
AR K834261 ME 5664167 |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | OOSAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BALR | OOSAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| September 16, 2026 | V262566021 | TX, TX | II | 1 | — | BULLET TRANSPORTATION | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL MAC TRAILER MANUFACTURING |
3HSDZAPR3KN144015 5MAPA5323TH082830 |
AR K829264 ME 5548034 |
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| September 3, 2026 | 7060001601 | WINSLOW AR | III | 2 | — | ALL WEATHER INSULATED PANELS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIO MAC TRAILER MANUFACTURING |
3HSD2APRXMN094748 5MAPA5325TH082831 |
AR K833002 ME 5548035 |
| 392.2SLIMPT | State/Local Laws - General impeding traffic. | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| July 30, 2026 | I033W60092 | BELLS TN | III | — | — | CUSTOM STEEL PROCESSING | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL MAC TRAILER MANUFACTURING |
3HSDZAPR7KN144017 5MAPA5329TH082833 |
AR K829265 ME 5561354 |
| July 2, 2026 | 3298C00164 | ROSEDALE MD | II | — | — | N/A | Truck Tractor |
MACK |
1M1AW21Y1FM050541 |
AR K834261 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| ALL WEATHER INSULATED PANELS | 15 | September 17, 2026 |
| NUCOR | 4 | June 21, 2026 |
| LENNOX INDUSTRIES INC | 3 | October 6, 2025 |
| STUTTGART | 2 | February 7, 2026 |
| BIT | 1 | September 27, 2026 |
| CUSTOM STEEL PROCESSING | 1 | July 30, 2026 |
| PLS PITTSBURG LOGISTICS SYSTEMS INC. | 1 | June 25, 2026 |
| WSI | 1 | June 24, 2026 |
| US HOUSING COMPONON | 1 | February 17, 2026 |
| ALLIANCE TUBULAR PRODUCTS, LLC | 1 | January 21, 2026 |
| CLEVELAND CLIFFS PLATE | 1 | December 23, 2025 |
| ICS CONTRUCTION SERVICES | 1 | December 22, 2025 |
32 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| April 3, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| March 11, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 10, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| January 2, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| April 9, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| March 8, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 19, 2019 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| June 19, 2019 | Active REINSTATED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| September 18, 2015 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| September 10, 2014 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| April 4, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| July 7, 2014 | COMMON | On Record |
| COMMON | On Record | |
| COMMON | On Record |
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