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BBG LOGISTICS INC

DBA: Thunderjet Boats

Knoxville, TN

CarrierChk vetting signal
Elevated concerns
Broker Bond Not On File
This broker is required to maintain a surety bond or trust fund, and FMCSA has no active filing on record. Carriers have no financial recourse if they are not paid.
See all 2 flags (1 high-priority, 1 caution) ↓
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized  ·  DOT 38574 · MC 139895
Broker (Inactive) Satisfactory Active 34 yrs, 11 mo
3
Power Units
6
Drivers
3
Inspections
—
Vehicle OOS
$0
Insurance

Broker Vetting Summary

Key signals from current FMCSA records

Authority
Active
MC-139895 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
St. Paul Fire & Marine Insurance Co.
Safety
Satisfactory
3 inspections on record
Flags · 2
Broker Bond Not On File
This broker is required to maintain a surety bond or trust fund, and FMCSA has no active filing on record. Carriers have no financial recourse if they are not paid.
Broker Authority Inactive
Broker authority is on record but not currently active. This entity may not legally arrange freight for compensation.

Broker Authority

Broker Authority
Inactive
Docket
MC139895
Surety Bond
No surety bond on file
Authority Age
34 yrs, 11 mo
Revocation Filings
1
Vetting notes
  • Operating authority active for 34 yrs, 11 mo
  • Insurance on file: $0
  • FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
  • 3 FMCSA inspections on record

Authority & Compliance

Authority, insurance and required filings

Operating Authority

MC139895
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
Active

Insurance on File

ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
Cargo · $0 · Policy 0312JM0991
On File
ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $2,000,000 · Policy ISA H09051909
On File

Required Filings

Liability (BIPD)
$2,000,000
Cargo
On file
Surety bond / trust fund · required
Not on file

Company Information

Registration, contact and cargo details

FMCSA Registration

DOT Number
38574
MC Number
MC-139895
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
February 10, 2026
FMCSA Registration
June 1, 1974
Authority Granted
October 23, 1991
Annual Mileage
20,000 mi (2024)

Contact Information

Address
800 South Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37929
Owner / Officer
Huw Bower

Cargo Types

General FreightOther Cargo

Safety Snapshot

Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes

Safety & Inspection Summary

Total Inspections
3
Driver Inspections
3
Vehicle Inspections
1
Out-of-Service Violations
0

Violations by Category

Vehicle Maintenance0
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service0

OOS Rates vs. National Average

Inspection Trend by Year

2024
1 insp · 0 OOS
2023
2 insp · 0 OOS

Where This Carrier Operates

Registered location
No roadside inspections on record — the marker shows the carrier's registered location.

Inspection Details

Each roadside inspection with its violations

Inspection Records (3)

DateReport #LocationLevelViolOOSShipperUnit TypeMakeVINLicense
January 9, 2024 X761000092 KELSO WA III 1 — THUNDER JET
Straight Truck
Trailer
CHEVROLET
EZ LOADER
1GB4YTEY4PF157908
1ZETAN0XXRA002187
TN 71821H2
WA 10794K
392.2-SLLTCD State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other Dangerous Driving
November 7, 2023 0865000330 ARLINGTON WA III 1 — CARRER
Straight Truck
Semi-trailer
CHEVROLET
UNPUBLISHE
1GB4YTEY4PF157908
5KTBS2626RF213885
TN 71821H2
WA 10794F
392.2-SLLSR State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation
November 1, 2023 A006001850 SC68 TOKIO EASTBOUND, WA I 1 — SAME AS CARRIER
Straight Truck
Semi-trailer
CHEV
TRLR
1GB4YTEY4PF157908
1T9TS48216B540050
TN 71821H2
TN 123087T
392.2RG State vehicle registration or License Plate violation

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.

ShipperInspectionsMost recent
CARRER 1 November 7, 2023

History & Filings

Authority, insurance and process-agent records

Authority History

DateStatusType
September 12, 2017DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONCommon
August 28, 2017INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONCommon
February 22, 2010REVOKEDProperty Broker
September 13, 2002DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONCommon
September 11, 2002INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONCommon
February 15, 2002DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONBroker
January 8, 2002INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONBroker
July 31, 1998DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONCommon
July 17, 1998INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONCommon
June 6, 1997DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONBroker

Insurance & Revocation Filings

DateTypeStatus
December 1, 2002CargoOn file
December 1, 2016BI&PD Primary/ExcessOn file
January 19, 2010BROKEROn Record

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