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BF TRANSPORTATION LLC
Meriden, CT
CarrierChk vetting signal
Review recommended
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
57.1% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 87% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 2825864 · MC 943199
No Safety Rating
Active 10 yrs, 1 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-943199 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Canal Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
57.1% OOS · 8 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
57.1% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 87% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 10 yrs, 1 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 80.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 8 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC943199
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
Canal Insurance Company
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CT1241111001
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2825864
MC Number
MC-943199
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
June 24, 2026
FMCSA Registration
November 16, 2015
Authority Granted
August 3, 2016
Annual Mileage
46,356 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Location
Meriden, CT
Email
Cargo Types
General Freight
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
8
Driver Inspections
4
Vehicle Inspections
5
Out-of-Service Violations
6
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance10
Unsafe Driving3
Hours of Service1
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate33.3% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (27.8pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate80.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (59.3pp higher)
57.1% of 7 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
87th 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
4 of 5 inspections
Unsafe Driving
3 of 7 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 7 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 7 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 7 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
CT4
NY2
TN1
VT1
Fleet & Equipment (4)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~2
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~2
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
2
Flatbed
1
Semi-trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 International 9200i | Tractor · Class 8 | 2HSCEAPR12C042981 | 7 | 4 |
| 2007 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 5TR24830872000191 | 5 | 2 |
| Othr | Semi-trailer | 1C92D53238M949712 | 3 | 2 |
| 1998 International 9400 | Tractor · Class 8 | 2HSFHAER1WC047322 | 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 (8)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 29, 2026 | 3700002297 | VT, VT | II | 3 | 1 | BACO ENTERPRISES | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL OTHR |
2HSCEAPR12C042981 1C92D53238M949712 |
CT 75841A ME 5656741 |
| 392.9BA-INACTIVE | OOSWhen required to have a USDOT number, operating a commercial motor vehicle with a de-activated or inactive USDOT number. | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 3 | ||||||||
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| June 15, 2026 | 3063007682 | CT, CT | II | 6 | 2 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL CHAPA |
2HSCEAPR12C042981 1C92D53238M949712 |
CT 75841A ME 5656741 |
| 392.9BA-INACTIVE | OOSWhen required to have a USDOT number, operating a commercial motor vehicle with a de-activated or inactive USDOT number. | |||||||||
| 392.9A2-C | OOSCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | General Securement | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 393.55C1-B | Air Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| June 5, 2026 | 3031A01187 | CT, CT | III | 2 | — | 84 LUMBER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL CHA |
2HSCEAPR12C042981 1C92D53238M949712 |
CT 75841A ME 5656741 |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 3 | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| March 11, 2026 | 3085000163 | UNIVERSAL DRIVE, CT | III | 1 | — | WILLSCOT | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
2HSCEAPR12C042981 5TR24830872000191 |
CT 75841A ME C499454 |
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| March 27, 2025 | 3075003857 | MIDDLETOWN SCALE, CT | II | 4 | 1 | SHERWOOD LUMBER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
2HSCEAPR12C042981 5TR24830872000191 |
CT 75841A ME C430162 |
| 392.9A2-C | OOSCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | General Securement | ||||||||
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| January 29, 2025 | I035D41110 | MOHAWK TN | I | 2 | 2 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
2HSCEAPR12C042981 5TR24830872000191 |
CT 75841A ME 242106B |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 395.3A2-HOSPDIT | OOSHOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time | Hours | ||||||||
| December 13, 2024 | D808600726 | POUGHKEEPSIE NY | II | 5 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
2HSCEAPR12C042981 5TR24830872000191 |
CT 75841A ME C430162 |
| 393.9A-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLML | State/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| June 27, 2024 | SPT0474102 | I-87 S/B MPM 20.9, NY | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
2HSFHAER1WC047322 5TR24830872000191 |
CT 75841A ME C430162 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| BACO ENTERPRISES | 1 | June 29, 2026 |
| 84 LUMBER | 1 | June 5, 2026 |
| WILLSCOT | 1 | March 11, 2026 |
| SHERWOOD LUMBER | 1 | March 27, 2025 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| February 12, 2026 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| December 16, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 25, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 25, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 19, 2019 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 27, 2018 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 26, 2017 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 28, 2016 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 3, 2016 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| August 3, 2016 | Active GRANTED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| September 26, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
BOC-3 Process Agent
Transportation Authority LLC
390 ROUTE D, Lockwood, MO, 65682
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