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BIG DAWG TRANSPORT
Gaithersburg, MD
CarrierChk vetting signal
No flags raised
Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 4156846 · MC 1596799
No Safety Rating
Active 2 yrs, 7 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1596799 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Progressive Casualty Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
14.3% OOS · 8 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 2 yrs, 7 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 20.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 8 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1596799
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy CA976540985
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
4156846
MC Number
MC-1596799
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
February 13, 2026
FMCSA Registration
November 14, 2023
Authority Granted
January 29, 2024
Annual Mileage
1 mi (2026)
Contact Information
Location
Gaithersburg, MD
Email
Cargo Types
Motor VehiclesDrive/Tow Away
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
8
Driver Inspections
7
Vehicle Inspections
5
Out-of-Service Violations
1
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance5
Unsafe Driving3
Hours of Service15
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate20.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
14.3% of 7 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
32nd 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
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
1 of 5 inspections
Unsafe Driving
2 of 7 inspections
Hours of Service
3 of 7 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 7 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 7 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
AL2
SC2
FL1
GA1
MD1
MS1
Fleet & Equipment (2)
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
~1
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Ram 3500 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 3C7WRTCL6MG604311 | 7 | 1 |
| Kaufman | Semi-trailer | 5VGFW5038NL000190 | 5 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 11, 2026 | 0315005710 | LYNCHBURG SC | III | 10 | — | MONTWAY AUTO TRANSPORT | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM KAUFMAN |
3C7WRTCL6MG604311 5VGFW5038NL000190 |
MD 1EX3455 ME 5061785 |
| 395.8A | HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | Hours | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLML | State/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| June 10, 2026 | 1925002026 | ROBERTSDALE AL | I | 4 | — | MONTWAY AUTO TRANSPORT | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM KAUFMAN |
3C7WRTCL6MG604311 5VGFW5038NL000190 |
MD 1EX3455 ME 5061785 |
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| April 14, 2026 | 0348003829 | ANDERSON SC | III | 4 | — | FISHER SHIPPING | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM KAUFMAN |
3C7WRTCL6MG604311 5VGFW5038NL000190 |
MD 1EX3455 ME 5061785 |
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | EOBR Related | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a | EOBR Related | ||||||||
| February 25, 2026 | 5007013942 | SCOTT COUNTY, MS | I | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
RAM |
3C7WRTCL6MG604311 |
MD 1EX3455 |
| October 27, 2025 | 1253002525 | BAY MINETTE AL | I | — | — | KRIETZ CUSTOMS | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM UNKNOWN |
3C7WRTCL6MG604311 5VGFW5038NL000190 |
MD 1EX3455 ME 5061785 |
| October 17, 2025 | 0278C00269 | DERWOOD MD | II | — | — | SAME | Straight Truck |
RAM |
3C7WRTCL6MG604311 |
MD 1EX3455 |
| April 29, 2025 | 1763003871 | HOBE SOUND FL | I | 4 | 1 | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM UNKNOWN |
3C7WRTCL6MG604311 5VGFW5038NL000190 |
MD 1EX3455 ME 5061785 |
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | ||||||||
| March 20, 2024 | 1362000044 | DARIEN GA | III | 1 | — | N/A | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM UNKNOWN |
3C7WRTCL6MG604311 5VGFW5038NL000190 |
MD 1EX3455 ME 5061785 |
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| MONTWAY AUTO TRANSPORT | 2 | June 11, 2026 |
| FISHER SHIPPING | 1 | April 14, 2026 |
| KRIETZ CUSTOMS | 1 | October 27, 2025 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| January 29, 2024 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| January 16, 2024 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: September 20, 2026.
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