Bds Transport INC
Fishers, IN
Profile data updated Jul 30, 2025 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Mixed
FMCSA data ↓
3
Power Units
4
Drivers
FMCSA since 2024 (2 yrs)
Authority Age
Not Rated
Safety Rating
Company Overview
BDS TRANSPORT INC is an active carrier & broker registered with the FMCSA since February 2024. Based in Fishers, IN, they operate a fleet of 3 power units with 4 CDL drivers. They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (beyond 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Reefer and Box Truck.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Bds Transport INC operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Trailers | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Bds Transport INC is authorized to transport the following 3 cargo types:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 4
MCS-150 Mileage: 237,736 miles (2024)
Driver Information
4
Total Drivers
4
CDL Drivers
4
Interstate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by BDS TRANSPORT INC
4 trucks and 8 trailers identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Feb 25, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Hyundai Translead Trailers, Freightliner, Wabash Vans. Equipment breakdown: 8 SEMI-TRAILER, 3 TRUCK TRACTOR, 1 STRAIGHT TRUCK. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (3 vehicle types)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| SEMI-TRAILER | 8 | 67% |
| TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | 25% |
| STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 8% |
Trailers (8 on record)
Trailers recorded pulling under this carrier's DOT number in FMCSA roadside inspections. Individual trailer plates and VINs are listed in the plate and vehicle sections above.
| Semi-trailer | 8 |
| Hyundai Translead | 5 |
| Wabash | 2 |
| Vanguard National | 1 |
| Box or Van Enclosed Trailer | 8 |
| 53 ft | 8 |
| 2 axles | 7 |
Vehicle makes (4 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hyundai Translead Trailers | 5 | 42% |
| Freightliner | 4 | 33% |
| Wabash Vans | 2 | 17% |
| Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | 1 | 8% |
Spec sheets, common recalls & complaints for the truck models this carrier operates.
License plates on file (12 shown)
| Plate | State | Vehicle | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3614465 | IN | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 11 | Feb 2026 |
| HV43606 | OR | Hyundai Translead SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Feb 2026 |
| 3915556 | IN | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | Feb 2026 |
| E209103 | MI | Wabash SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Feb 2026 |
| 180795T | TN | Hyundai Translead SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Dec 2025 |
| E540680 | MI | Wabash SEMI-TRAILER | 8 | Oct 2025 |
| 3688152 | IN | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | Oct 2025 |
| PE16991 | IN | Hyundai Translead SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | Aug 2025 |
| PB64061 | IN | Hyundai Translead SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Jul 2025 |
| S821567 | IN | Freightliner STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Jun 2025 |
| PB59034 | IN | Hyundai Translead SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Jun 2025 |
| E323625 | MI | Vanguard National SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Mar 2025 |
Plate registrations span 4 states: IN (7) · MI (3) · OR (1) · TN (1)
Recent active vehicles (12 shown)
Fleet data is aggregated from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling window). Vehicles inspected under this carrier's DOT number are listed. A VIN can appear under multiple carriers over its lifetime if leased, sold, or operated by different fleets at different times. Recall status is VIN-specific — use the NHTSA recall lookup linked on each vehicle above to see whether a given VIN has open (unremedied) recalls, or verify with the OEM dealer.
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Safety Performance
Below Average
Above average OOS rates
O Trucking Safety Grade
15
Inspections
24 months
79
Violations
Total found
6
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✗ Worse than national average (+7.2%)
✓ Better than national average (-0.6%)
Out-of-service rates follow FMCSA's definition: the share of relevant roadside inspections in which at least one out-of-service order was issued. Vehicle rates use level 1, 2 and 5 inspections; driver rates use level 1, 2, 3 and 6. National averages are computed from the same FMCSA inspection data.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/25/2026 | PA | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 02/10/2026 | OH | Walk-Around | 8 | 1 |
| 12/31/2025 | PA | Walk-Around | 9 | ✓ |
| 10/24/2025 | OH | Walk-Around | 2 | ✓ |
| 09/15/2025 | PA | Walk-Around | 9 | ✓ |
| 08/22/2025 | PA | Driver Only | 4 | ✓ |
| 08/19/2025 | PA | Walk-Around | 17 | ✓ |
| 07/08/2025 | WV | Walk-Around | 5 | 1 |
| 06/09/2025 | MA | Walk-Around | 4 | ✓ |
| 03/21/2025 | KY | Full | 3 | ✓ |
| 03/19/2025 | CT | Driver Only | 12 | 2 |
| 03/05/2025 | MI | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 12/12/2024 | IN | Driver Only | 2 | ✓ |
| 09/18/2024 | NC | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 08/09/2024 | LA | Driver Only | 2 | 2 |
Inspection data from FMCSA (24-month window). Updated daily. View full inspection history on FMCSA →
Violation Breakdown
A single inspection can produce more than one out-of-service order, so this is a count of orders, not a rate. See the FMCSA vehicle and driver out-of-service rates in Safety Performance above.
Insurance & Bonding
No active insurance policies found on file for this carrier.
Check FMCSA Insurance Database →View Insurance History (7 past records)
| Type | Company | Policy # | Effective | Cancelled | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY | 9300081511 | 10/29/2024 | 10/29/2025 | TERM/REPL | |
| GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY | 9300081511 | 10/29/2024 | 10/29/2024 | TERM/REPL | |
| PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA978571403 | 03/15/2024 | 10/29/2024 | TERM/REPL | |
| UNIVERSAL CASUALTY RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC | URG-02822 | 03/18/2026 | 05/13/2026 | CANCEL | |
| UNIVERSAL CASUALTY RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC | URG-02822 | 10/29/2025 | 03/20/2026 | TERM/CANCL | |
| UNIVERSAL CASUALTY RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC | URG-02822 | 10/29/2025 | 03/18/2026 | TERM/REPL | |
| PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA978571403 | 03/11/2024 | 03/15/2024 | TERM/REPL |
Insurance data sourced from FMCSA. Updated daily. Verify on FMCSA →
Crash History
1
Total Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Tow-Aways
1 FMCSA-recordable
Of 1 reported crash: 1 in adverse weather · 1 on adverse road surfaces.
| Date | State | Location | Vehicles | Fatal | Injuries | Tow | Vehicle | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/09/2025 | MA | GREAT BARRINGTON, MA | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | Rain · Wet · Dusk |
Crash data from FMCSA. Does not include driver information per federal privacy requirements. View full crash report on FMCSA →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does BDS TRANSPORT INC operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, BDS TRANSPORT INC is inferred to operate: Reefer and Box Truck.
Is BDS TRANSPORT INC's authority currently active?
BDS TRANSPORT INC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has BDS TRANSPORT INC been in business?
BDS TRANSPORT INC has been registered with the FMCSA since February 2024, making their authority approximately 2 years, 5 months old.
Where is BDS TRANSPORT INC located?
BDS TRANSPORT INC is physically located at 11685 TIDEWATER DR, FISHERS, IN 46037.
Roadside Inspection History 15 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
BDS TRANSPORT INC has been inspected 15 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in PA, OH, WV. Out of these, 4 inspections (about 27%) resulted in an out-of-service order — meaning the truck or driver was held until a violation was fixed. The national average vehicle out-of-service rate is roughly 21%. The most frequently cited violation is 396.17C-PI — 11 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-25 | PA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-02-10 | OH | Level 2 · Walk-around | 8 | OOS · 1 |
| 2025-12-31 | PA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 9 | — |
| 2025-10-24 | OH | Level 2 · Walk-around | 2 | — |
| 2025-09-15 | PA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 9 | — |
| 2025-08-22 | PA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 4 | — |
| 2025-08-19 | PA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 17 | — |
| 2025-07-08 | WV | Level 2 · Walk-around | 5 | OOS · 1 |
| 2025-06-09 | MA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 4 | — |
| 2025-03-21 | KY | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 3 | — |
| 2025-03-19 | CT | Level 3 · Driver-only | 12 | OOS · 2 |
| 2025-03-05 | MI | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2024-12-12 | IN | Level 3 · Driver-only | 2 | — |
| 2024-09-18 | NC | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2024-08-09 | LA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 2 | OOS · 2 |
Most-Cited Violations
Top 10 violation types across this carrier's roadside inspections. Cards in red triggered an out-of-service order — the most serious outcome.
Roadside Violation Profile
57 individual violations from FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months) are itemised for BDS TRANSPORT INC, of which 7 (12%) placed a driver or vehicle out of service. Itemised records can lag FMCSA's per-inspection totals shown in Violation Breakdown.
| BASIC category | Violations | Out-of-service |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 28 | 2 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 19 | 5 |
| Unsafe Driving | 10 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA roadside-inspection violation records (rolling 24-month summary). Counts reflect citations across all inspections under this carrier's DOT number; see Inspection History for individual inspection events. Violation severity and CSA percentile scores are shown in the Safety & Compliance section.
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Other USDOT Registrations Sharing Officer Names (5)
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