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BULLDAWG TRANSPORT LLC
Mt Washington, KY
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 3199486 · MC 162646
Active
Authority Active
No Safety Rating
Active 7 yrs, 6 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-162646 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$1,000,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
2 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 7 yrs, 6 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- 2 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC162646
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
SHELTER GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy 01-C-10594473
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3199486
MC Number
MC-162646
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
April 8, 2026
FMCSA Registration
October 11, 2018
Authority Reinstated
February 27, 2019
Annual Mileage
80,250 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
139 Emerald Circle, Mt Washington, KY 40047
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Joseph Davis
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelMotor VehiclesLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsFarm SuppliesConstruction Materials
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
2
Driver Inspections
1
Vehicle Inspections
2
Total OOS Orders
1
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance18
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2024
Inspection Records (2)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 17, 2024 | S156000200 | SHELBYVILLE, KY | I | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
CHEVROLET GATOR MADE |
1GBC4E1133F500228 4Z1GF4024JS046651 |
KY A69894 KY 90481T |
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| July 10, 2024 | 7406000792 | DEPAUW IN | II | 18 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH WABASH |
1XKAD49X5BJ286378 1JJV532W28L199564 |
KY 004760A KY 981269 |
| 393.207A-SAPPAS | OOSSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing resulting in axle shift | Suspension | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9B-LTSO | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any obscured on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-DLDSCBB | OOSDriveline/Driveshaft - Any broken or loose center bearing bracket, bracket bolts or mounting hardware | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 390.21TB1-MC | Operating a CMV without legal name or trade name displayed | |||||||||
| 393.11A1-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) missing | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) missing | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.81-H | Horn - Inoperative or defective | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LHLI | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LHWS | Lighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LRLI | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LRLI | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9B-LHWS | Lighting - Hazard warning signal(s) obscured | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9B-LRLO | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any obstructed. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9B-LSLO | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any obscured | Lighting | ||||||||
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 above. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
1 of 1 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 1 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 1 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 1 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 1 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IN1
KY1
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 4 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~2
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Chassis / Incomplete
1
Dry Van
1
Flatbed
1
Tractor
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 Chevrolet C4 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 4 | 1GBC4E1133F500228 | 1 | — |
| 2008 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W28L199564 | 1 | 1 |
| 2011 Kenworth T6 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKAD49X5BJ286378 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 Gator Made Gator Made Inc. | Flatbed · 40 ft | 4Z1GF4024JS046651 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| September 22, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| February 13, 2020 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| February 27, 2019 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| February 19, 2019 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| September 16, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| January 14, 2019 | COMMON | On Record |
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