Bulldog Express LLC
Ottumwa, IA
Profile data updated May 9, 2026 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Mixed
FMCSA data ↓
5
Power Units
5
Drivers
FMCSA since 2015 (11 yrs)
Authority Age
Not Rated
Safety Rating
Company Overview
BULLDOG EXPRESS LLC is an active carrier & broker registered with the FMCSA since March 2015. Based in Ottumwa, IA, they operate a fleet of 5 power units with 5 CDL drivers. They are classified as Both Interstate & Intrastate and operate intrastate (beyond 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specialization is Passenger.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Bulldog Express LLC operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motor Coach | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Bulldog Express LLC is authorized to transport the following 1 cargo type:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 5
MCS-150 Mileage: 50,338 miles (2024)
Driver Information
5
Total Drivers
5
CDL Drivers
5
Intrastate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by BULLDOG EXPRESS LLC
3 trucks identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Jun 12, 2025.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Motor Coach Industries, Motorcoach. Equipment breakdown: 2 MOTOR COACH, 1 BUS. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| MOTOR COACH | 2 | 67% |
| BUS | 1 | 33% |
Vehicle makes (2 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Motor Coach Industries | 2 | 67% |
| Motorcoach | 1 | 33% |
License plates on file (3 shown)
Recent active vehicles (3 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
Average
Near national average
O Trucking Safety Grade
4
Inspections
24 months
14
Violations
Total found
1
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✓ Better than national average (-7.5%)
✗ Worse than national average (+3.3%)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/12/2025 | IA | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 05/03/2025 | IA | Walk-Around | 6 | ✓ |
| 10/30/2024 | US | Vehicle Only | 5 | 1 |
| 10/30/2024 | US | Vehicle Only | 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 (14 past records)
| Type | Company | Policy # | Effective | Cancelled | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02APM006349-01 | 08/18/2015 | 11/24/2015 | TERM/REPL | |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02APM006349-05 | 03/19/2019 | 05/04/2019 | TERM/CANCL | |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02APM006349-05 | 03/19/2019 | 04/04/2019 | TERM/REPL | |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02APM044928-01 | 03/19/2024 | 03/19/2025 | CANCEL | |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02APM006349-09 | 03/19/2023 | 03/19/2024 | CANCEL | |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02APM006349-08 | 03/19/2022 | 03/19/2023 | CANCEL | |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02APM006349-07 | 03/19/2021 | 03/19/2022 | CANCEL | |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02APM005349-06 | 03/19/2020 | 03/19/2021 | CANCEL | |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02APM006349-05 | 04/04/2019 | 03/19/2020 | CANCEL | |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02APM006349-04 | 03/19/2018 | 03/19/2019 | CANCEL | |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02APM006349-03 | 03/19/2017 | 03/19/2018 | CANCEL | |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02APM006349-02 | 03/19/2016 | 03/19/2017 | CANCEL | |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02APM006349-01 | 11/24/2015 | 03/19/2016 | CANCEL | |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02APM006349-01 | 08/18/2015 | 01/04/2016 | TERM/CANCL |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does BULLDOG EXPRESS LLC operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, BULLDOG EXPRESS LLC is inferred to operate: Passenger.
Is BULLDOG EXPRESS LLC's authority currently active?
BULLDOG EXPRESS LLC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has BULLDOG EXPRESS LLC been in business?
BULLDOG EXPRESS LLC has been registered with the FMCSA since March 2015, making their authority approximately 11 years, 4 months old.
Where is BULLDOG EXPRESS LLC located?
BULLDOG EXPRESS LLC is physically located at 427 S POCAHONTAS, OTTUMWA, IA 52501.
Roadside Inspection History 4 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
BULLDOG EXPRESS LLC has been inspected 4 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in US, IA. Out of these, 1 inspections (about 25%) 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 393.47E (Clamp/brake out of adjustment) — 2 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-12 | IA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2025-05-03 | IA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 6 | — |
| 2024-10-30 | US | Level 5 · Vehicle-only | 5 | OOS · 1 |
| 2024-10-30 | US | Level 5 · Vehicle-only | 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
10 individual violations from FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months) are itemised for BULLDOG EXPRESS LLC, of which 1 (10%) 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 | 9 | 1 |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | 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.
FMCSA Safety Measurement System (SMS) BASIC Scores
FMCSA's Safety Measurement System assigns percentile scores (0–100) across seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Lower percentiles indicate better safety performance compared to similar carriers. Data from FMCSA SMS public dataset, refreshed monthly.
Unsafe Driving
Hours-of-Service
Driver Fitness
Controlled Substances
Vehicle Maintenance
How to read these scores: Percentile rankings compare this carrier against similar carriers (by fleet size and operation type). A score of 25 means this carrier is safer than 75% of peers in that category. A score of 85 means only 15% of peers performed worse. FMCSA flags a BASIC as "alert" when the carrier exceeds intervention thresholds — these warrant direct verification with FMCSA.
Source: FMCSA Safety Measurement System → · Pass class: C · Total inspections in 24-mo window: 4
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