Big Bird Transportation LLC
Cypress, TX
Profile data updated Jul 26, 2026 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Mixed
FMCSA data ↓
3
Power Units
3
Drivers
FMCSA since 2019 (6 yrs)
Authority Age
Not Rated
Safety Rating
Company Overview
BIG BIRD TRANSPORTATION LLC is an active carrier & broker registered with the FMCSA since August 2019. Based in Cypress, TX, they operate a fleet of 3 power units with 3 CDL drivers. They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (beyond 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Reefer, Dump Truck and Movers.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Big Bird Transportation LLC operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Trailers | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Big Bird Transportation LLC is authorized to transport the following 5 cargo types:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 3
MCS-150 Mileage: 271,773 miles (2024)
Driver Information
3
Total Drivers
3
CDL Drivers
4
Interstate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by BIG BIRD TRANSPORTATION LLC
5 trucks and 6 trailers identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: May 26, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Freightliner, Wabash Vans, Utility Trailer Manufacturer. Equipment breakdown: 6 SEMI-TRAILER, 5 TRUCK TRACTOR. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (2 vehicle types)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| SEMI-TRAILER | 6 | 55% |
| TRUCK TRACTOR | 5 | 45% |
Trailers (6 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 | 6 |
| Wabash | 3 |
| Great Dane | 1 |
| Hyundai Translead | 1 |
| Utility Trailer | 1 |
| Box or Van Enclosed Trailer | 6 |
| 53 ft | 5 |
| 2 axles | 6 |
Vehicle makes (6 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 4 | 36% |
| Wabash Vans | 3 | 27% |
| Utility Trailer Manufacturer | 1 | 9% |
| Great Dane Trailers | 1 | 9% |
| Hyundai Translead Trailers | 1 | 9% |
| Volvo Truck | 1 | 9% |
Spec sheets, common recalls & complaints for the truck models this carrier operates.
License plates on file (11 shown)
| Plate | State | Vehicle | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R810145 | TX | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | May 2026 |
| 258271E | ME | Utility Trailer SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | May 2026 |
| DL1083 | OK | Wabash SEMI-TRAILER | 4 | Feb 2026 |
| F706591 | TX | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | Nov 2025 |
| CZ7249 | OK | Great Dane SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | Nov 2025 |
| R775855 | TX | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Nov 2025 |
| 6874T49 | TX | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | Oct 2025 |
| CY7262 | OK | Hyundai Translead SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | Jan 2025 |
| 3324766 | ME | Wabash SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Dec 2024 |
| 3231899 | ME | Wabash SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Nov 2024 |
| R541442 | TX | Volvo TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Aug 2024 |
Plate registrations span 3 states: TX (5) · OK (3) · ME (3)
Recent active vehicles (11 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
11
Inspections
24 months
19
Violations
Total found
6
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✗ Worse than national average (+12.0%)
✗ Worse than national average (+27.2%)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/26/2026 | CO | Full | 7 | 1 |
| 02/04/2026 | CO | Walk-Around | 2 | 1 |
| 11/17/2025 | TX | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 11/04/2025 | TX | Driver Only | 3 | 2 |
| 10/24/2025 | CO | Walk-Around | 2 | 1 |
| 09/25/2025 | CO | Driver Only | 2 | 1 |
| 07/24/2025 | TN | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 01/02/2025 | CO | Walk-Around | 1 | ✓ |
| 12/15/2024 | TX | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 11/20/2024 | KS | Walk-Around | 2 | ✓ |
| 08/12/2024 | NM | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
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
BIPD
$750,000
HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
Cargo
Not on file
Bond
Not on file
| Type | Insurance Company | Form | Policy # | Coverage | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIPD | HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 91X | DC920001655-00 | $750,000 | 02/01/2026 |
View Insurance History (7 past records)
| Type | Company | Policy # | Effective | Cancelled | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP52480 00 | 02/01/2020 | 06/27/2020 | CANCEL | |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP80351 00 | 02/01/2022 | 02/02/2023 | CANCEL | |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP52480 00 | 06/27/2020 | 02/02/2021 | CANCEL | |
| DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | TCA-P001327-00 | 02/01/2025 | 02/01/2026 | CANCEL | |
| ROCK RIDGE INSURANCE COMPANY | BE8133000154-00 | 02/01/2024 | 02/01/2025 | CANCEL | |
| ROCK RIDGE INSURANCE COMPANY | BE8333000006-00 | 02/01/2023 | 02/01/2024 | CANCEL | |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP63226 00 | 02/01/2021 | 02/01/2022 | CANCEL |
Insurance data sourced from FMCSA. Updated daily. Verify on FMCSA →
Crash History
1
Total Crashes
0
Fatalities
2
Injuries
1
Tow-Aways
1 FMCSA-recordable · 1 state-recordable
| Date | State | Location | Vehicles | Fatal | Injuries | Tow | Vehicle | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/19/2025 | CO | CO | 3 | 0 | 2 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | Dry · Daylight |
Crash data from FMCSA. Does not include driver information per federal privacy requirements. View full crash report on FMCSA →
Recent Changes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does BIG BIRD TRANSPORTATION LLC operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, BIG BIRD TRANSPORTATION LLC is inferred to operate: Reefer, Dump Truck and Movers.
Is BIG BIRD TRANSPORTATION LLC's authority currently active?
BIG BIRD TRANSPORTATION LLC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has BIG BIRD TRANSPORTATION LLC been in business?
BIG BIRD TRANSPORTATION LLC has been registered with the FMCSA since August 2019, making their authority approximately 6 years, 11 months old.
Where is BIG BIRD TRANSPORTATION LLC located?
BIG BIRD TRANSPORTATION LLC is physically located at 15614 SUMMER MAPLE TRAIL, CYPRESS, TX 77429.
Roadside Inspection History 11 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
BIG BIRD TRANSPORTATION LLC has been inspected 11 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in CO, TX, NM. Out of these, 5 inspections (about 45%) 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 393.203C-CBP — 2 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-26 | CO | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 7 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-02-04 | CO | Level 2 · Walk-around | 2 | OOS · 1 |
| 2025-11-17 | TX | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-11-04 | TX | Level 3 · Driver-only | 3 | OOS · 2 |
| 2025-10-24 | CO | Level 2 · Walk-around | 2 | OOS · 1 |
| 2025-09-25 | CO | Level 3 · Driver-only | 2 | OOS · 1 |
| 2025-07-24 | TN | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-01-02 | CO | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2024-12-15 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2024-11-20 | KS | Level 2 · Walk-around | 2 | — |
| 2024-08-12 | NM | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
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
18 individual violations from FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months) are itemised for BIG BIRD TRANSPORTATION LLC, of which 6 (33%) 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 | 11 | 3 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 3 | 2 |
| Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
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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