HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/1462342-pit-bull-express-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 23:52 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
PIT BULL EXPRESS INC
Review before booking · 1 signal
How risk signals workFacts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average33.3% vs Ohio average 21.7%.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
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, (419) 509-0240, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC552452.
- 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. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC552452 | Primary | Northland Insurance Company Policy WN226101 · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Oct 18, 2017 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 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 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
2 of 6 · Ohio avg 21.7%
0 of 6 · Ohio avg 5.2%
6 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 14, 2026 | KY | 2 | 0 | No |
| Mar 31, 2026 | KY | 1 | 1 | No |
| Feb 26, 2026 | TN | 2 | 0 | No |
| Feb 19, 2026 | TN | 2 | 3 | Yes |
| Nov 20, 2025 | KY | 2 | 1 | Yes |
| Sep 25, 2025 | MI | 2 | 1 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 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 Ohio average covers 110,511 vehicle and 182,282 driver inspections of all Ohio-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
7 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 3 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 6 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 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 | Ohio share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | 57.1% | 63.0% |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 3 | 3 | 42.9% | 0.7% |
6 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| HM (Bulk Packages) - Missing or improperly secured manhole covers. NOTE: An OOS condition exists when any of the manhole cover's securement devices are missing or Cargo Protection - HM · Hazardous Materials Compliance · code 177834J1HMBPMC | 2 | 2 |
| HM (Bulk Packages) - Fill/inspection openings or discharge valves Cargo Protection - HM · Hazardous Materials Compliance · code 177834J2HMBPDV | 1 | 1 |
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DB | 1 | 0 |
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 1 | 0 |
| Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALIL | 1 | 0 |
| Horn - Inoperative or defective Other Vehicle Defect · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39381H | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Ohio column is the mix across all Ohio-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 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
No reportable crashes in this period.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 1462342 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC552452 |
| Legal name | PIT BULL EXPRESS INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 6 |
| Drivers | 5 |
| Annual mileage | 123,171 (2025) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Feb 13, 2006 · 20 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jan 2, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightLiquids/Gases
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 PIT BULL EXPRESS INC
What does PIT BULL EXPRESS INC's operating authority allow?
MC552452: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about PIT BULL EXPRESS INC is old or missing?
FMCSA has not issued a safety rating, which means no compliance review is on record, not that the carrier is unsafe.
What should I verify before booking PIT BULL EXPRESS INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 1462342. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (419) 509-0240, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC552452, 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 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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