FMCSA Carrier Profile
BFT INC
Allison, IA
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Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 628194 · MC 300130
Active
Authority Active
No Safety Rating
Active 28 yrs, 5 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-300130 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$750,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
5.3% OOS · 25 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 28 yrs, 5 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 40.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 25 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC300130
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
Sentry Select Insurance Company
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy A0293840001
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
628194
MC Number
MC-300130
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Entity Type
Individual
MCS-150 Filed
May 5, 2026
FMCSA Registration
January 24, 1996
Authority Granted
March 11, 1998
Annual Mileage
960,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Location
Allison, IA
Email
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Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
5.3% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
19 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
33.3%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 14th percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
25
Driver Inspections
22
Vehicle Inspections
5
Total OOS Orders
2
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance6
Unsafe Driving8
Hours of Service3
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate40.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (19.3pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (25)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 9, 2026 | IN | Level III — Driver Only | INTERNATIO · 2HSFHAER4WC035634 | 1 | Passed |
| May 27, 2026 | SD | Level III — Driver Only | CUSTOM SCO · 2HSCKAPR27C459073 | 0 | Clean |
| February 23, 2026 | IA | Level III — Driver Only | PTRB · 1XPXDP9X0FD260992 | 0 | Clean |
| January 28, 2026 | IN | Level III — Driver Only | PETERBILT · 1XPXDP9X0FD260992 | 3 | Passed |
| November 18, 2025 | NE | Level III — Driver Only | PTRB · 1XP5DB9X5YN534100 | 0 | Clean |
| October 14, 2025 | SD | Level III — Driver Only | FREIGHTLIN · 1FUJCRCK07PX50280 | 0 | Clean |
| September 9, 2025 | IA | Level II — Walk-Around | PTRB · 1XP5D49X86N886452 | 1 | 1 OOS |
| September 5, 2025 | IA | Level III — Driver Only | KW · 1NKWGGGG50J229798 | 1 | Passed |
| April 17, 2025 | WI | Level III — Driver Only | PETERBILT · 1XP5DB9X5YN534100 | 1 | Passed |
| April 2, 2025 | IA | Level III — Driver Only | FRHT · 1FUJCRCK07PX50280 | 0 | Clean |
| March 4, 2025 | IA | Level III — Driver Only | PTRB · 1XPXDP9X0FD260992 | 1 | Passed |
| February 14, 2025 | IA | Level III — Driver Only | FRHT · 1FUJCRCK07PX50280 | 0 | Clean |
Showing 12 of 25 inspection records
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IA12
IL2
IN2
MN2
SD2
WI2
and 3 more states
Fleet & Equipment (27)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~21
of 19 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~6
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
11
Flatbed
4
Dry Van
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXDP9X0FD260992 | 6 | — |
| 2000 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X8YN534107 | 4 | — |
| 2007 Freightliner Coronado | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJCRCK07PX50280 | 3 | — |
| 2024 Wilson | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1W1K55324R6633847 | 3 | — |
| Wilx | — | 1W15482A2K6627318 | 2 | — |
| Wilx | — | 1W15482A4K6627319 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Wilson | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1W1K5482XN6631193 | 2 | — |
| 2000 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X5YN534100 | 2 | — |
| 2007 International L9357 | Tractor · Class 8 | 2HSCKAPR27C459073 | 2 | — |
| 2017 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C7HT048001 | 2 | — |
Show all 27 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilx | — | 4WW5482A5H6625354 | 2 | — |
| Wilx | — | 4WW5532A0F6621774 | 2 | 2 |
| Unpublishe | — | 4WWGGE6B6AN612240 | 2 | — |
| Cusm | — | 10BAB72X7WM0M1700 | 1 | — |
| 2010 Great Dane Trailers | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1GRDM9628AH712431 | 1 | — |
| Kw | — | 1NKWGGGG50J229798 | 1 | — |
| Wilson Tra | — | 1W15482AXK6628278 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Wilson | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1W1K54829S6635537 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD49X06R148051 | 1 | — |
| 1981 Kenworth W900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWDB9XXBJ281591 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5D49X86N886452 | 1 | 1 |
| 1995 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB8X6SN361664 | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 Peterbilt 386 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPHD49X8ED237817 | 1 | — |
| 1998 International 9400 | Tractor · Class 8 | 2HSFHAER4WC035634 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C2HT092004 | 1 | — |
| Wilson Tra | — | 4WW5482A7J6626575 | 1 | — |
| Wilson Tra | — | 4WW5532AXD6620709 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| April 17, 2026 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 23, 2005 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 15, 2004 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 11, 1998 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| March 20, 1996 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| March 20, 1996 | Active GRANTED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| April 9, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
BOC-3 Process Agent
Joy B Fitzgerald Resident Agents Inc
2207 Adventureland Drive PO Box 366, Altoona, IA, 50009
Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Last updated: September 3, 2026.
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