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BIG TEXAS TRANSPORT LLC
Atlanta, GA
CarrierChk vetting signal
Elevated concerns
2 flags to review · 1 high-priority, 1 caution
FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 3207747 · MC 1000980
Active
No Safety Rating
Active 9 months
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-1000980 · Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
25.0% OOS · 17 inspections on record
Flags · 2
No Active Operating Authority
FMCSA does not show active operating authority for this carrier. A carrier without it cannot legally haul interstate for-hire freight.
No Insurance Filing On Record
No active insurance filing appears in FMCSA records for this carrier. Confirm coverage directly with the insurer before booking.
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- No active insurance filing found on record
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 8.3% — below the 20.7% national average
- 17 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1000980
Common Carrier
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3207747
MC Number
MC-1000980
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
MCS-150 Filed
May 28, 2025
FMCSA Registration
November 2, 2018
Authority Granted
December 1, 2025
Annual Mileage
300,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
1201 W Peachtree St Nw Ste 2300, Atlanta, GA 30309
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Richard Lutes
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelMotor VehiclesLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMobile HomesMachinery/Large ObjectsIntermodalOilfield EquipmentGrain/FeedPaper ProductsUtility EquipmentFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsWater/Well
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
25.0% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
16 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
8.3%
Driver OOS Rate
12.5%
Ranks in the 60th percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
17
Driver Inspections
9
Vehicle Inspections
13
Total OOS Orders
5
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance13
Unsafe Driving7
Hours of Service5
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate12.5% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (7.0pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate8.3% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
Inspection Trend by Year
2025
2024
Inspection Records (17)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 26, 2025 | CO | Level II — Walk-Around | FREIGHTLIN · 3AKJHHDR0RSUN1975 | 1 | Passed |
| September 23, 2025 | CA | Level I — Full | MACK · 1M1AN4GY9RM047283 | 0 | Clean |
| September 22, 2025 | CA | Level III — Driver Only | INTL · 3HSDZAPR2PN279624 | 0 | Clean |
| August 18, 2025 | UT | Level I — Full | VOLVO · 4V4NC9EH9PN334366 | 0 | Clean |
| August 12, 2025 | CA | Level II — Walk-Around | FTL · 3AKJHHDR0RSUN1975 | 0 | 1 OOS |
| August 12, 2025 | CA | Level III — Driver Only | MACK · 1M1AN4GY4RM048521 | 2 | 1 OOS |
| August 5, 2025 | CA | Level II — Walk-Around | VOLK · 4V4NC9EH8PN329014 | 0 | Clean |
| July 7, 2025 | UT | Level I — Full | VOLVO · 4V4NC9EH8PN329014 | 1 | Passed |
| June 20, 2025 | AZ | Level II — Walk-Around | MACK · 1M1AN4GY4RM048521 | 3 | Passed |
| May 24, 2025 | CO | Level III — Driver Only | MACK · 1M1AN4GY9RM047283 | 2 | Passed |
| May 13, 2025 | US | Level I — Full | MACK · 1M1AN4GY9RM047283 | 2 | Passed |
| May 6, 2025 | CA | Level II — Walk-Around | MACK · 1M1AN4GY4RM048521 | 4 | Passed |
Showing 12 of 17 inspection records
Crash History (3)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
3
Crashes
0
Fatalities
8
Injuries
3
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | CA | — | 2 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Not Lighted · Dry |
| August 18, 2025 | CA | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| June 4, 2025 | CO | — | 5 | 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
CA8
CO2
NV2
UT2
AZ1
TX1
and 1 more state
Fleet & Equipment (22)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~10
of 8 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~12
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
12
Tractor
8
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN4GY4RM048521 | 5 | 3 |
| 2024 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN4GY9RM047283 | 3 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR0RSUN1975 | 2 | 1 |
| 2023 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR2PN279624 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH8PN329014 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1P0626PT513678 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAP0621GJ656906 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAP0628HJ663241 | 1 | 1 |
| Wabash Nat | — | 1JJV53206BL375392 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D5EL827840 | 1 | — |
Show all 22 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W59L258043 | 1 | — |
| 2009 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W59L320539 | 1 | — |
| 2008 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532WX8L208026 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLDR4HSHJ2953 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C2HT367046 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C8FT010998 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532CXGT001480 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K1NJ345263 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K8RS035305 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH8SN673743 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH9PN334366 | 1 | — |
| Mckt | — | 5MASA5325JA042247 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| December 1, 2025 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| December 12, 2018 | DISMISSED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| October 29, 2025 | COMMON | On Record |
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