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BIG Y EXPRESS LLC
Louisville, KY
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 3545857 · MC 1185658
No Safety Rating
Active 5 yrs
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1185658 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Daily Underwriters Of America
Safety
Not Rated
4 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 5 yrs
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- 4 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1185658
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
DAILY UNDERWRITERS OF AMERICA
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy PAP DUOA 47705
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3545857
MC Number
MC-1185658
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
October 27, 2025
FMCSA Registration
January 7, 2021
Authority Granted
October 26, 2021
Annual Mileage
470,670 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Location
Louisville, KY
Email
Cargo Types
General Freight
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
4
Driver Inspections
3
Vehicle Inspections
1
Out-of-Service Violations
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance0
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
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
0 of 1 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 3 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 3 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 3 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 3 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
NC1
OH1
Fleet & Equipment (3)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~1
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~2
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Freightliner Long Conv. | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUPCSEB8YDF00161 | 2 | — |
| 2007 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA06277W701030 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2532K6568220 | 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 (4)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 15, 2026 | 0389001875 | TRENTON SC | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1FUPCSEB8YDF00161 1UYVS2532K6568220 |
KY A84922 KY S2A840 |
| February 6, 2026 | 0006845200 | GRANVILLE COUNTY, I-85, N, NC | III | — | — | BIG Y EXPRESS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1FUPCSEB8YDF00161 1UYVS2532K6568220 |
KY A84922 KY S2A840 |
| December 24, 2024 | 1482000077 | WILMINGTON OH | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1FUPCSEB8YDF00161 1GRAA06277W701030 |
KY A84922 KY 89137T |
| October 10, 2024 | 1937000040 | ROADSIDE, AL | II | — | — | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1FUPCSEB8YDF00161 1GRAA06277W701030 |
KY A84922 KY 89137T |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| October 26, 2021 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| October 15, 2021 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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