HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/3284064-big-dog-movers-of-madison-llc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 09:26 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
BIG DOG MOVERS OF MADISON LLC
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.
- Conditional FMCSA safety ratingRated Jul 16, 2019. FMCSA found safety controls that needed correcting.
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, (608) 393-2417, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC1053192.
- 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 | MC1053192 | — | Atlantic Specialty Insurance Company Policy 790-03-01-56 · BMC-34 | $5,000 | Mar 6, 2020 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC1053192 | Primary | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY Policy CA0769280 · BMC-91X | $750,000 | Nov 21, 2019 | 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
0 of 1 · Wisconsin avg 19.9%
1 of 1 · Wisconsin avg 2.8%
Vehicles seen at inspections different VINs, 24 months
Power units: 1
1 straight trucks
Ford 1
5 power units declared on the MCS-150. Inspections see only part of a fleet, so fewer here is normal; many more can mean the registration is out of date.
Most recent inspection
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2026 | MI | 2 | 4 | Yes |
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 Wisconsin average covers 42,237 vehicle and 76,995 driver inspections of all Wisconsin-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
3 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 2 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 4 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 | Wisconsin share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 66.7% | 3.1% |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | 33.3% | 21.2% |
3 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Operating a non-CDL required commercial motor vehicle with driving privileges revoked suspended cancelled or otherwise disqualified. (391.15(a)) License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 39115ALNCDLNSRW | 1 | 1 |
| Medical (Certificate) - Operating a passenger-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agenc Medical Certificate · Driver Fitness · code 39141AMCPVI | 1 | 1 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 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 Wisconsin column is the mix across all Wisconsin-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 | 3284064 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC1053192 |
| Legal name | BIG DOG MOVERS OF MADISON LLC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 5 |
| Drivers | 5 |
| Annual mileage | 55,000 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Conditional (Jul 16, 2019) |
| USDOT number added | May 7, 2019 · 7 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Email domain on file | @gmail.com (free email service) |
Equipment as declared on the MCS-150
| Owned | Term-leased | |
|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 5 | 0 |
Term-leased equipment usually belongs to owner-operators driving under this company's authority.
Cargo carried
Household GoodsOtherOther
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.
to see it on your watchlist when something changes.
Questions about BIG DOG MOVERS OF MADISON LLC
What does BIG DOG MOVERS OF MADISON LLC's operating authority allow?
MC1053192: Household goods carrier (may move household goods for hire).
Which information about BIG DOG MOVERS OF MADISON LLC is old or missing?
There are too few vehicle inspections in the last 24 months to judge the out-of-service rate.
What should I verify before booking BIG DOG MOVERS OF MADISON LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 3284064. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (608) 393-2417, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC1053192, 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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