HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/2316729-bugtussle-transportation-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 19:01 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
BUGTUSSLE TRANSPORTATION INC
No risk signals in the last-known data
How risk signals workNothing in the FMCSA record matched our risk signals. That is not a guarantee, and it does not confirm who you are talking to; follow the checks below. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Not a live check. FMCSA has not published a Motus record for this carrier, so authority and insurance show the last known status from May 14, 2026. Confirm on Motus ↗ before booking.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗: our copy is the last known status from May 14, 2026. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (270) 427-8103, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC790871.
- 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) | MC790871 | Primary | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY Policy A0152382001 · 91X | $750,000 | May 22, 2024 | Active |
Source: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 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.
Last known filings. Insurance for this carrier comes from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026. Policies may have been cancelled or replaced since. 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 2 · Kentucky avg 23.7%
2 of 12 · Kentucky avg 5.2%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2, 2026 | GA | 2 | 8 | Yes |
| Apr 29, 2026 | KY | 3 | 2 | No |
| Sep 17, 2025 | KY | 3 | 5 | Yes |
| Aug 7, 2025 | GA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jul 29, 2025 | TN | 2 | 1 | Yes |
| Jun 13, 2025 | TN | 3 | 0 | No |
| Apr 27, 2025 | TN | 3 | 0 | No |
| Apr 2, 2025 | GA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Mar 22, 2025 | AL | 3 | 4 | Yes |
| Feb 3, 2025 | IN | 3 | 4 | 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 Kentucky average covers 21,759 vehicle and 38,047 driver inspections of all Kentucky-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
16 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 8 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 29 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 | Kentucky share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 3 | 31.3% | 62.6% |
| Driver Fitness | 4 | 4 | 25.0% | 4.9% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 3 | 0 | 18.8% | 14.2% |
| Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | 18.8% | 17.5% |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 1 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.3% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 3 | 0 |
| HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958A | 2 | 0 |
| Driver Prohibited from Performing Safety Sensitive Functions per 382.501(a) in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse Alcohol Jumping OOS · Controlled Substances/Alcohol · code 39215 | 1 | 1 |
| Operating a CMV without a CDL License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 38323A2 | 1 | 1 |
| Driving a CMV while CDL is suspended for safety-related or unknown reason and outside the state of driver's license issuance License-related: Medium · Driver Fitness · code 38351ASOUT | 1 | 1 |
| Operating a property-carrying vehicle without possessing a valid medical certificate. Previously Cited on [DATE] Medical Certificate · Driver Fitness · code 39141A1FPC | 1 | 1 |
| Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency Medical Certificate · Driver Fitness · code 39141APC | 1 | 1 |
| Cargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo longer than 10 feet Tiedown · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393110B3C | 1 | 1 |
| Tires - All others has more than one ply exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches. Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A1TAORETA | 1 | 1 |
| Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375CTAOTDLT132 | 1 | 1 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Kentucky column is the mix across all Kentucky-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 | 2316729 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC790871 |
| Legal name | BUGTUSSLE TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 3 |
| Drivers | 3 |
| Annual mileage | 479,400 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Jun 18, 2012 · 14 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Mar 10, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsFresh ProduceLivestockGrain, Feed, HayMeatCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstructionOtherMilk
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 BUGTUSSLE TRANSPORTATION INC
What does BUGTUSSLE TRANSPORTATION INC's operating authority allow?
MC790871: Common carrier (may haul regulated property for hire for the general public).
Which information about BUGTUSSLE TRANSPORTATION INC is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. Insurance filings are from the same May 14, 2026 snapshot. There are too few vehicle inspections in the last 24 months to judge the out-of-service rate. 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 BUGTUSSLE TRANSPORTATION INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 2316729. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (270) 427-8103, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC790871, 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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