HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/245330-bison-transport-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 12:28 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026
BISON TRANSPORT INC
Carrier & Broker
Motor carrier & Broker under MC156588
No risk signals found
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.
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, (204) 833-0240, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC156588.
- Ask for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load; if it brokers your load, ask for proof of its BMC-84/85 bond or trust instead.
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) | MC156588 | Primary | National Interstate Insurance Company Policy NIFAM1000367030 · BMC-91X | $3,500,000 | Feb 9, 2026 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC156588 | Excess over $3,500,000 | Endurance American Specialty Insurance Company Policy B0621CBISO000425 · BMC-91X | $1,500,000 | Sep 30, 2025 | Active |
| Surety Bond | MC156588 | — | Atlantic Specialty Insurance Company Policy 800238388 · BMC-84 | $75,000 | Oct 1, 2026 | Active |
| Surety Bond | MC156588 | — | The Guarantee Company of North America USA Policy EM1155342 · BMC-84 | $75,000 | Oct 1, 2013 | 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
99 of 841 · Manitoba avg 18.2%
8 of 1,500 · Manitoba avg 0.8%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | MO | 3 | 1 | No |
| Oct 14, 2026 | NC | 1 | 0 | No |
| Oct 13, 2026 | SD | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 13, 2026 | MI | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 10, 2026 | MO | 2 | 0 | No |
| Oct 10, 2026 | MT | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 9, 2026 | WA | 2 | 0 | No |
| Oct 8, 2026 | OH | 3 | 1 | No |
| Oct 8, 2026 | CA | 1 | 0 | No |
| Oct 8, 2026 | WA | 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 Manitoba average covers 6,444 vehicle and 12,537 driver inspections of all Manitoba-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
585 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 119 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 829 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 | Manitoba share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 420 | 112 | 71.8% | 76.3% |
| Unsafe Driving | 92 | 0 | 15.7% | 9.3% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 60 | 1 | 10.3% | 12.0% |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 8 | 1 | 1.4% | 1.6% |
| Driver Fitness | 5 | 5 | 0.9% | 0.7% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BAIR | 39 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DB | 31 | 0 |
| 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 | 28 | 28 |
| Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1 1998 Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355EB | 26 | 0 |
| Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOLTIS | 21 | 21 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 18 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLLR | 17 | 0 |
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 16 | 0 |
| HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39524 | 15 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLML | 12 | 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 Manitoba column is the mix across all Manitoba-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
10 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2026 | Warren, WI | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 26, 2026 | Grand Forks, ND | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Connell, WA | 0 | 1 |
| Aug 27, 2026 | Not Reported, VA | 0 | 0 |
| Jul 29, 2026 | Lyons Twp, IL | 0 | 0 |
| Jul 9, 2026 | West Union, MN | 0 | 1 |
| Jun 23, 2026 | Romeoville, IL | 0 | 0 |
| May 24, 2026 | I-15, MT | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 26, 2026 | Seattle, WA | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 11, 2026 | R 2863, NY | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 245330 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC156588 |
| Legal name | BISON TRANSPORT INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 6,746 |
| Drivers | 1,110 |
| Annual mileage | 143,306,767 (2025) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Nov 5, 2009) |
| USDOT number added | Apr 12, 1984 · 42 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Sep 27, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightBuilding MaterialsFresh ProduceGrain, Feed, HayMeatChemicalsRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsConstruction
Questions about BISON TRANSPORT INC
Is BISON TRANSPORT INC a broker or a carrier?
Both. BISON TRANSPORT INC holds active broker authority and active authority to haul freight. Check which role it is acting in on your load: as a broker it arranges another carrier; as a carrier it hauls with its own trucks.
What does BISON TRANSPORT INC's operating authority allow?
MC156588: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire); Broker (may arrange transportation by other authorized carriers, but may not haul the freight itself under this authority).
Which information about BISON TRANSPORT INC 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 BISON TRANSPORT INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 245330. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (204) 833-0240, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC156588, and ask for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load; if it brokers your load, ask for proof of its BMC-84/85 bond or trust instead.
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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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