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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 31, 2026
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BUD DOG EXPRESS LLC
USDOT 1696106 · MC622764 · EIN 26-3643989 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
830 PEACHTREE STREET, PRATTVILLE, AL, 36066
(334) 294-2643 · MITCH BISHOP
35
High risk
Risk factors
1 fatal crash in the last 24 monthsVehicle OOS 41.7% — well above the 22% national averageDriver OOS 11.1% — above the 6.7% national average
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
20 / 9
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
28 / 331
Crashes (24 mo)
3 · 1 fatal
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY — $750K BIPD · policy ICC-E4246-012318 · eff 10/22/2025
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate41.7% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate11.1% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance237 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance99 pts
Unsafe Driving30 pts
Other7 pts
Driver Fitness3 pts
Not in SMS1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 60 |
| 395.8E-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 42 | |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 | |
| 395.3A2-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 3 | 1 | 23 |
| 392.16 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 14 | |
| 395.3A1-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 14 | |
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 10 | |
| 393.11A1-CSLRR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 9 | |
| 393.104F3-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 9 |
Most inspected states
TN5
AL5
LA5
MS2
TX2
FL2
KY2
KS1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.78 | 1.53 | ≈19–26% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1.54 | 1.52 | ≈83–90% (over 65) | ▼ better |
| Driver Fitness | 0.06 | 0.06 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 6.47 | 6.47 | ≈69–73% | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-10-26 · 2 new since the Oct 2026 run. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
False log / RODS violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · high impact
False log / RODS 52% (1 OOS) · Following / lane / reckless 46% (2 OOS) · Log / ELD device 2%
• Audit ELD edits and duty-status annotations weekly; a false log is a high-severity, high-visibility violation
• Retrain on correct logging and never letting a load pressure a driver into a false entry
Projected: could improve up to 26 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Vehicle and driver out-of-service rate exceeds the national average · high impact
• Review recent inspections with out-of-service violations and fix the root causes with equipment and drivers
• Run a preventative-maintenance program; periodically inspect tires, brakes and lights
Seat belt violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Seat belt 47% · Speeding 33% · Following / lane / reckless 17%
• Zero-tolerance belt policy; verify with in-cab camera or spot checks
Projected: could improve up to 14 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Tires 25% (3 OOS) · Brakes 24% (1 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 21%
• Gauge and thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
• Replace before tread hits the limit; correct low pressure immediately
Projected: could improve up to 25 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 6 inspections, 8 violations, 1 OOS, 3 clean · holding steady.
1. Vehicle Maintenance7 viol · 1 OOS · 88%
393.75A3-TAOL, 396.3A1-BALAC, 393.11A1-CSLRR
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 3 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 4.853).
2. Not in SMS1 viol · 13%
392.2WG
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
FleetTrained — my companion project — turns these exact violations into branded, multilingual training videos your driver watches, with a completion certificate for the DQ file. fleettrained.com
Crash record — 3 in 24 months · 1 fatal
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/10/2026 | Rural Jefferson, AL | 1 | ||
| 08/30/2025 | UNINCORPORATED, FL | 1 | ✓ | |
| 08/09/2025 | RURAL MACON, AL | 2 | ✓ |
Equipment — 35 vehicles seen in inspections
18 trailer17 truck
Company profile
Officer
MITCH BISHOP
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
1.0M mi (2026)
CDL drivers
9
Registered since
2007-10-09
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 28 carriers
Shares identifiers with 28 carriers (27 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| GL TRAVIS EXPRESS INC | 3586803 | 2 VINs | medium |
| JOHNNY FOX | 873228 | 2 VINs | medium |
| JOURNEY EXPRESS TRANSPORT LLC | 3524514 | 2 VINs | medium |
| SOUTHLAND INTERNATIONAL TRUCKS INC | 536202 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
05/12/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
1.0M mi reported (2026)
10/22/2025 — Insurance filed — INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy ICC-E4246-012318
10/22/2025 — Insurance replaced — PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CA988313294
10/22/2024 — Insurance cancelled — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CM0076279
09/25/2024 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/21/2024)
10/22/2023 — Insurance replaced — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CM0076279
10/22/2022 — Insurance replaced — CRUM & FORSTER INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy PKG-100309
10/22/2020 — Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 643750001
05/21/2019 — Insurance name changed — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 643750001
04/18/2019 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/21/2019)
11/16/2017 — Insurance cancelled — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy PIA06915900
10/22/2017 — Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy PIA06915900
10/22/2011 — Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy PIA06245800
04/29/2011 — Insurance cancelled — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy PIA06245800
11/26/2010 — Insurance cancelled — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy PIA02598100
10/22/2010 — Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy PIA02598100
10/26/2007 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
10/09/2007 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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