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BIG BEAR DISTRIBUTING CO

Columbus, OH

CarrierChk vetting signal
Elevated concerns
2 flags to review · 1 high-priority, 1 caution
FMCSA status: Inactive  ·  DOT 393984 · MC 232549
Inactive Satisfactory Active 9 yrs, 10 mo
37
Power Units
67
Drivers
0
Inspections
Vehicle OOS
$500,000
Insurance

Broker Vetting Summary

Key signals from current FMCSA records

Authority
No Active Authority
MC-232549 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$500,000 BIPD
Safety
Satisfactory
No inspection records on file
Flags · 2
Inactive Carrier Status
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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.
Vetting notes
  • Not currently active with FMCSA
  • Insurance on file: $500,000
  • FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory (rated 1992)
  • No FMCSA roadside inspection records on file yet

Authority & Compliance

Authority, insurance and required filings

Operating Authority

MC232549
Contract Carrier
Inactive

Insurance on File

THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.
BI&PD · $500,000 · Policy 451956
On File

Required Filings

Liability (BIPD)
$500,000

Company Information

Registration, contact and cargo details

FMCSA Registration

DOT Number
393984
MC Number
MC-232549
Operating Status
Inactive
Safety Rating
Satisfactory · rated March 3, 1992
Rating Source
FMCSA safety review · 34 years ago
Entity Type
Corporation
MCS-150 Filed
April 27, 2004
FMCSA Registration
May 21, 1990
Authority Granted
October 17, 2016
Annual Mileage
2,470,000 mi (2001)

Contact Information

Address
770 W Goodale Blvd, Columbus, OH 43212
Owner / Officer
Tim Cipiti

Cargo Types

General FreightFresh ProduceDry BulkRefrigerated FoodMeat

Where This Carrier Operates

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

History & Filings

Authority, insurance and process-agent records

Authority History

DateStatusType
October 17, 2016GRANTEDContract Carrier

Insurance & Revocation Filings

DateTypeStatus
March 21, 1990BI&PD Primary/ExcessOn file
September 13, 2016CONTRACTOn Record

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