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BULLDOGS WRECKER LLC
DBA: Towing
Thomson, GA
CarrierChk vetting signal
Review recommended
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
55.6% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 86% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 4133458
Active
No Safety Rating
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
55.6% OOS · 9 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
55.6% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 86% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
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 50.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 9 FMCSA inspections on record
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
4133458
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
October 22, 2024
FMCSA Registration
September 19, 2023
Annual Mileage
30,000 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Location
Thomson, GA
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow Away
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
9
Driver Inspections
6
Vehicle Inspections
4
Out-of-Service Violations
6
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance12
Unsafe Driving4
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate33.3% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (27.8pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate50.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (29.3pp higher)
55.6% of 9 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
86th 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
2026
2025
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
4 of 4 inspections
Unsafe Driving
4 of 9 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 9 inspections
Driver Fitness
3 of 9 inspections
Controlled Substances
1 of 9 inspections
Crash History (2)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
2
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
2
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 6, 2025 | GA | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Lighted · Dry |
| June 14, 2025 | GA | — | — | Yes | Other · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
GA9
Fleet & Equipment (6)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~5
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Chassis / Incomplete
5
Sedan/Saloon
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Hino Conventional Type Truck | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 5PVNJ8JN5J4S53174 | 5 | 1 |
| 2009 Honda Civic | Sedan/Saloon · Class 1 | 2HGFA165X9H506848 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Ram 5500 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 3C7WRMDL5NG150946 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 Hino Conventional Type Truck | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 5PVNJ8JN6K4S53525 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 Hino Conventional Type Truck | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 5PVNJ8JN9K4S53910 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 Hino Conventional Type Truck | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 5PVNJ8JNXF4S51976 | 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 (9)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 14, 2026 | 1445001398 | STONECREST GA | III | 1 | — | N/A | Straight Truck |
HINO |
5PVNJ8JN5J4S53174 |
GA YPD108 |
| 392.82DUMT | Driver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone | Phone Call | ||||||||
| May 29, 2026 | 1405001891 | STONECREST GA | III | 2 | — | MC | Straight Truck |
HINO |
5PVNJ8JN5J4S53174 |
GA YPD108 |
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLTL | State/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation | |||||||||
| April 14, 2026 | 1289001496 | CONYERS GA | I | 5 | 1 | CARRIER | Straight Truck |
RAM |
3C7WRMDL5NG150946 |
GA YDF138 |
| 393.40F-BNPB | OOSBrake - Inoperative or missing parking/emergency brake on power unit | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| March 27, 2026 | 1456001321 | DECATUR GA | II | 6 | 2 | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
HINO HONDA |
5PVNJ8JN9K4S53910 2HGFA165X9H506848 |
GA GFK484 GA TBX8476 |
| 393.17B2-LTSDM | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Driveaway - any missing. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 391.41APC | OOSMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 393.60D | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 390.21TB1-MC | Operating a CMV without legal name or trade name displayed | |||||||||
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| November 13, 2025 | 1412001045 | LITHONIA GA | II | 3 | — | NONE | Straight Truck |
HINO |
5PVNJ8JN5J4S53174 |
GA YPD108 |
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| 392.7A-D | Driver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| August 29, 2025 | 1442001354 | COVINGTON GA | III | 7 | 1 | BULLDOGS WRECKER | Straight Truck |
HINO |
5PVNJ8JNXF4S51976 |
GA YSG610 |
| 391.41APC | OOSMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| 390.21TB1-MC | Operating a CMV without legal name or trade name displayed | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLDL | State/Local Laws - Misc. driver's license violation | |||||||||
| June 16, 2025 | 1289000908 | CONYERS GA | II | 5 | 1 | CARRIER | Straight Truck |
HINO |
5PVNJ8JN5J4S53174 |
GA YPD108 |
| 392.4A-DOSP | OOSDrugs/Other Substances - Operate a CMV while in possession. | Drugs | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSML | Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| May 29, 2025 | 1289000859 | CONYERS GA | III | 1 | — | CARRIER | Straight Truck |
HINO |
5PVNJ8JN5J4S53174 |
GA XPD108 |
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| May 24, 2025 | 1292000348 | ATLANTA GA | III | 1 | 1 | NA | Straight Truck |
HINO |
5PVNJ8JN6K4S53525 |
GA YHK010 |
| 391.41APC | OOSMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
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