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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Sep 22, 2026
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BFT INC
USDOT 628194 · MC300130 · EIN 20-0799840 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
21338 SINCLAIR AVENUE, ALLISON, IA, 50602
(319) 267-2021 · ERIC BIXBY
75
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Vehicle OOS 40% — well above the 22% national average
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
19 / 17
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
20 / 193
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
None
Sentry Select Insurance Company — $750K BIPD · policy A0293840001 · eff 04/09/2026
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate40% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance172 pts
Unsafe Driving53 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance28 pts
Other3 pts
Not in SMS1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 60 |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 48 | |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 21 | |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 20 | |
| 396.3A1-BALR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 16 | |
| 395.8E-HOSPDOOS | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 14 | |
| 395.3AII | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 14 | |
| 396.5B-HWSL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 12 |
Most inspected states
IA7
MO2
IN2
SD2
WI2
NE1
MN1
IL1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 3.21 | 3.08 | ≈37–44% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.80 | 0.82 | — | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 14.00 | 14.00 | — | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-08-21. “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
Vehicle 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
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Speeding 100%
• Coach the drivers with speeding violations directly — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
• Set and enforce a governed road speed; review telematics/dashcam speed events weekly
Projected: could improve up to 24 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Driver Fitness needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 2 inspections, 9 violations, 4 OOS, 0 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance8 viol · 4 OOS · 89%
393.75A3-TAOL ×2, 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 ×2, 393.9A-LSLI
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 1 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 10.5).
2. Other1 viol · 11%
393.9A-LTSIR
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
Repeat offenders: 393.75A3-TAOL ×2, 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Equipment — 32 vehicles seen in inspections
19 trailer12 truck1 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
ERIC BIXBY
Annual mileage
1.0M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
17
Registered since
1996-01-24
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 6 carriers
Shares identifiers with 6 carriers (5 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| J&E LIVESTOCK LLC | 3978105 | 2 VINs | medium |
| JANSSEN TRUCKING LLC | 4010663 | 2 VINs | medium |
| BIXTRANS LC | 2224590 | mailing, phone, address | medium |
Activity history (recent)
05/09/2026 — Insurance cancelled — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy A0293840001
05/05/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
1.0M mi reported (2025)
04/13/2026 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/17/2026)
04/13/2026 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/17/2026)
04/09/2026 — Insurance filed — Sentry Select Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy A0293840001
04/09/2026 — Insurance replaced — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy A0293840001
03/13/2026 — Insurance cancelled — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy A0293840001
02/16/2026 — Insurance replaced — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy A0293840001
12/29/2025 — Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MCP92431A
12/01/2025 — Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MCP92431A
12/21/2022 — Insurance cancelled — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy A0013654002
12/01/2022 — Insurance replaced — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy A0013654002
12/01/2016 — Insurance replaced — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy A0013654001
12/01/2013 — Insurance replaced — CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MCP2383479C
09/18/2011 — Insurance cancelled — CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy MCP2383479C
12/01/2006 — Insurance cancelled — CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MCP2383479C
11/22/2005 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/23/2005)
11/22/2005 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/23/2005)
Generated by VioCodes from current public FMCSA data (Census, Licensing & Insurance, SMS/MCMIS, QCMobile). VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. Informational only — verify current coverage and status directly before making a vetting decision. Full interactive profile at viocodes.yuriance.net/carrier/628194.