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BULLDOG EXPRESS LLC
Ottumwa, IA
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 2591688 · MC 930719
No Safety Rating
Active 1 yr, 7 mo · first granted 2015
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-930719 · Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
6 inspections on record
Flags · 1
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Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 1 yr, 7 mo, reinstated after a revocation effective March 25, 2025; first granted September 17, 2015 (11 yrs, 1 mo ago)
- No active insurance filing found on record
- 6 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC930719
Motor Carrier of Passengers · $0 required
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2591688
MC Number
MC-930719
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private passengers (business), Private passengers (non-business)
MCS-150 Filed
September 30, 2026
FMCSA Registration
March 23, 2015
Authority First Granted
September 17, 2015
Authority Reinstated
After March 25, 2025
Annual Mileage
52,300 mi (2026)
Contact Information
Address
427 S Pocahontas, Ottumwa, IA 52501
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Brett Salter
Officer 2
Debbie Salter
Cargo Types
Passengers
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
6
Driver Inspections
1
Vehicle Inspections
1
Out-of-Service Violations
3
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance15
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
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 3 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 2 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 2 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 2 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 2 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
US4
IA2
Fleet & Equipment (5)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~5
of 5 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Bus
4
Motor Coach
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 Motor Coach Industries 102D3 Intercity/D4000 | Bus · Class 8 | 1M8SDMTA7VP049821 | 2 | — |
| 1998 Motor Coach Industries 102DL3 Intercity/D4500 | Bus · Class 8 | 1M8PDMPA2WP050893 | 1 | 1 |
| 1998 Motor Coach Industries 102DL3 Intercity/D4500 | Bus · Class 8 | 1M8PDMPA9WP051121 | 1 | 1 |
| 1999 Motor Coach Industries 102EL3 Intercity/E4500 | Bus · Class 8 | 1M8TRMPA9XP060774 | 1 | 1 |
| Motorcoach | Motor Coach | 2M93JMPA83W062321 | 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 (6)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 12, 2025 | 000P155K9X | ROCHESTER ST, OTTUMWA, IA | III | 1 | — | AARP | Motor Coach |
MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES |
1M8SDMTA7VP049821 |
IA PQN604 |
| 392.2-SLLEWPB | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - Posted bridge | |||||||||
| May 3, 2025 | 000P13J9ZR | HWY 92 WB YUCCA AVE 243MM, IA | II | 6 | — | NA | Motor Coach |
MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES |
1M8SDMTA7VP049821 |
— |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| 390.21TB | Carrier name and/or USDOT Number not displayed as required | |||||||||
| 393.95A | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 392.8 | Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
| October 30, 2024 | 1794000208 | OTTUMWA IA, US | V | 2 | — | TERMINAL INSPECTION | Motor Coach |
MOTORCOACH |
2M93JMPA83W062321 |
IA DX7091 |
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| October 30, 2024 | 1794000207 | OTTUMWA IA, US | V | 5 | 1 | TERMINAL INSPECTION | Bus |
MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES |
1M8PDMPA9WP051121 |
IA DE5302 |
| 396.3A1-BOS | OOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| May 8, 2024 | 1023000926 | OTTUMWA IA, US | V | 2 | 1 | — | Bus |
MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES |
1M8PDMPA2WP050893 |
IA NOG609 |
| 396.5B-HWSL | OOSHubs - Wheel seal leaking | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 396.5B-L | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| May 8, 2024 | 1023000927 | OTTUMWA IA, US | V | 3 | 1 | — | Bus |
MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES |
1M8TRMPA9XP060774 |
IA MYR803 |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | OOSAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.55D1-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 and each single unit CMV on or after 1998. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.207A-SAPPCBLM | Suspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing. | Suspension | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| TERMINAL INSPECTION | 2 | October 30, 2024 |
| AARP | 1 | June 12, 2025 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| March 25, 2025 | REVOKED | Motor Passenger Common Carrier |
| March 13, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| February 21, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 23, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| February 21, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 17, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| February 22, 2022 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 19, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| February 22, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 12, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| February 20, 2025 | COMMON | On Record |
BOC-3 Process Agent
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2207 Adventureland Drive PO Box 366, Altoona, IA, 50009
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