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BULLDAWG & SONZ TRANSPORTATION CORP
Altoona, PA
CarrierChk vetting signal
Elevated concerns
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.
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 4077141 · MC 1550214
Active
No Safety Rating
Active 1 yr, 9 mo · first granted 2023
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-1550214 · Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
100.0% OOS · 8 inspections on record
Flags · 3
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
100.0% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 99% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
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
- Driver out-of-service rate 100.0% — above the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 66.7% — above the 20.7% national average
- 8 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1550214
Common Carrier
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
4077141
MC Number
MC-1550214
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
October 2, 2025
FMCSA Registration
May 16, 2023
Authority First Granted
October 18, 2023
Authority Reinstated
January 10, 2025
Annual Mileage
1 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
1536 Crawford Ave, Altoona, PA 16602
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Terrance Stewart
Cargo Types
General Freight
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
8
Driver Inspections
3
Vehicle Inspections
5
Out-of-Service Violations
7
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance8
Unsafe Driving3
Hours of Service3
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate100.0% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (94.5pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate66.7% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (46.0pp higher)
100.0% of 5 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
99th percentile among carriers with 5–9 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2025
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
2 of 3 inspections
Unsafe Driving
3 of 6 inspections
Hours of Service
2 of 6 inspections
Driver Fitness
3 of 6 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 6 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
PA3
IN1
KY1
NJ1
RI1
WV1
Fleet & Equipment (6)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~3
of 2 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~3
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
2
Tractor
2
Container Chassis
1
Truck
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 1FVACWDT9GHHB4842 | 2 | 2 |
| 2017 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X5HJ154261 | 2 | 1 |
| 2015 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH8FN919826 | 2 | 2 |
| 2016 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D3GL900030 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2531J7293125 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Hercules Enterprises Llc. | Container Chassis · 40 ft | 5K8CG402X6H010051 | 1 | 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 (8)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 26, 2025 | J316523802 | N POTTSTOWN PIKE AT GORDON DRI, PA | II | 6 | 3 | DOLE FRESH FRUIT COMPANY | Truck Tractor Intermodal Chassis |
VOLVO TRUCK HERCULES ENTERPRISES LLC. |
4V4NC9EH8FN919826 5K8CG402X6H010051 |
PA AH48134 ME 5214446 |
| 393.23-LEU | OOSLighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or loose pigtail) | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.75A1-TFBMF | OOSTires - Front, belt material/casing ply showing in tread area | Tires | ||||||||
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
| August 5, 2025 | E949521747 | I-476 NORTH RAMP TO I-76 WEST, PA | II | 5 | 1 | AMAZON | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVACWDT9GHHB4842 |
PA ZYK3958 |
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | ||||||||
| June 6, 2025 | SPSM001162 | KNOWLTON SCALE, NJ | III | 2 | 1 | — | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVACWDT9GHHB4842 |
PA ZYK3958 |
| 391.41A-MCPVI | OOSMedical (Certificate) - Operating a passenger-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agenc | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| April 30, 2025 | CV42516131 | FRANKFORT, KY | II | 4 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK WABASH VANS |
4V4NC9EH8FN919826 1JJV532D3GL900030 |
PA AH48134 OK AX2305 |
| 383.51A-NSOUT | OOSDriving a CMV while CDL is suspended for a non-safety-related reason and outside the state of driver's license issuance | License-related: Low | ||||||||
| 392.2DIM | Dimension Violation (Width / Height / Length) | |||||||||
| 392.2DIM | Dimension Violation (Width / Height / Length) | |||||||||
| 392.2AU | State Operating Authority violation | |||||||||
| December 27, 2024 | M310000195 | PHILADELPHIA PA | III | 3 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor |
KENWORTH |
1XKYD49X5HJ154261 |
PA AH48135 |
| 383.51A-SIN | OOSDriving a CMV while CDL is suspended for a safety-related or unknown reason and in state of driver's license issuance | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| October 7, 2024 | 0070000469 | WARWICK RI | III | 2 | — | AMAZON | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKYD49X5HJ154261 1UYVS2531J7293125 |
PA AH48135 IN PB53741 |
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS4 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 4 | ||||||||
| March 7, 2024 | PSC1110184 | MIAMI WV | II | 2 | — | HEAT TREATING SERVICES | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK GREAT DANE |
4V4NC9EH8FN919826 1GRAA0228DB706598 |
PA AH48134 PA Z2176RT |
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| March 6, 2024 | 9015005117 | CHESTERTON IN | II | — | — | EATON COPPER NOTIFICATION | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
1XKYD49X5HJ154261 3H3V532K4NS283738 |
PA AH48135 TN 190858T |
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.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| AMAZON | 2 | August 5, 2025 |
| DOLE FRESH FRUIT COMPANY | 1 | August 26, 2025 |
| HEAT TREATING SERVICES | 1 | March 7, 2024 |
| EATON COPPER NOTIFICATION | 1 | March 6, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| October 22, 2025 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| January 10, 2025 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| December 23, 2024 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| October 11, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| October 7, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 18, 2023 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| June 23, 2023 | DISMISSED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| September 19, 2025 | COMMON | On Record |
| November 20, 2024 | COMMON | On Record |
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