HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/1059227-bulk-first-llc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 14:43 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026
BULK FIRST LLC
No risk signals found
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Cargo cover filed: $5,000
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (765) 301-4039, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC442482.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. Cargo cover filed: $5,000.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo | MC442482 | — | Phenix Mutual Fire Insurance Company Policy 33.279896 · BMC-34 | $5,000 | Nov 1, 2009 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC442482 | — | Arch Insurance Company Policy ZACAT5206207 · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Sep 1, 2026 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC442482 | Primary | Arch Insurance Company Policy ZACAT5206206 · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Sep 1, 2025 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
10 of 55 · Indiana avg 23.1%
1 of 72 · Indiana avg 5.5%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2026 | KY | 2 | 2 | Yes |
| Oct 7, 2026 | KY | 1 | 0 | No |
| Oct 7, 2026 | KY | 2 | 0 | No |
| Oct 5, 2026 | KY | 1 | 0 | No |
| Oct 5, 2026 | OH | 3 | 1 | No |
| Sep 21, 2026 | KY | 3 | 1 | No |
| Sep 17, 2026 | KY | 2 | 0 | No |
| Sep 9, 2026 | IN | 2 | 1 | No |
| Aug 20, 2026 | KY | 3 | 1 | No |
| Aug 20, 2026 | KY | 3 | 1 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The Indiana average covers 61,530 vehicle and 111,152 driver inspections of all Indiana-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
49 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 10 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 61 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Indiana share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 35 | 9 | 71.4% | 58.8% |
| Unsafe Driving | 11 | 0 | 22.4% | 19.1% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 0 | 4.1% | 18.1% |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 2.0% | 3.6% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOL | 5 | 5 |
| Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1 1998 Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355EB | 5 | 0 |
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 5 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLLR | 3 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 3 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS3 | 2 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone Speeding 4 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLSWZ | 2 | 0 |
| CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39353B | 2 | 0 |
| Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395A4EEUS | 2 | 0 |
| Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALHLI | 2 | 0 |
| Hubs - Wheel seal leaking Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3965BHWSL | 2 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 18, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Indiana column is the mix across all Indiana-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
7 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2026 | Louisville, KY | 0 | 1 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | Mitchell, IN | 0 | 0 |
| Jan 21, 2026 | Louisville, KY | 0 | 1 |
| Sep 8, 2025 | Bedford, IN | 0 | 1 |
| Jul 17, 2025 | Chapmanville, WV | 1 | 0 |
| May 20, 2025 | Louisville, KY | 0 | 1 |
| Apr 1, 2025 | Louisville, KY | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 1059227 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC442482 |
| Legal name | BULK FIRST LLC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 70 |
| Drivers | 70 |
| Annual mileage | 5,147,106 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Nov 10, 2014) |
| USDOT number added | Oct 4, 2002 · 24 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jun 12, 2026 |
Cargo carried
Building MaterialsCommodities Dry BulkConstructionOtherBulk Cement Flyash
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
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Questions about BULK FIRST LLC
What does BULK FIRST LLC's operating authority allow?
MC442482: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about BULK FIRST LLC is old or missing?
Nothing notable: authority and insurance come from current Motus data and there is enough inspection history to compare.
What should I verify before booking BULK FIRST LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 1059227. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (765) 301-4039, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC442482, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 18, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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