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BCU INC
Do not book until these are resolved · 1 signal
How risk signals workAt least one fact in the FMCSA record should stop a booking until it is cleared up. Confirm the current record on Motus first; it is not a finding of wrongdoing. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
- Operating authority is inactive (last known)Without active authority the company may not haul or broker interstate freight for hire.
MC1213150: Broker inactive
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, (719) 220-4081, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC1530877 or MC1213150.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
No insurance filings were found in the public FMCSA data for this carrier.
Roadside inspections Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
0 of 4 · California avg 19.8%
0 of 6 · California avg 6.3%
6 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 24, 2025 | CA | 3 | 2 | Yes |
| Jun 13, 2025 | TX | 1 | 4 | No |
| May 19, 2025 | CA | 1 | 0 | No |
| May 19, 2025 | CA | 1 | 0 | No |
| Mar 20, 2025 | CA | 2 | 5 | No |
| Mar 19, 2025 | CA | 3 | 2 | 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 California average covers 398,428 vehicle and 509,934 driver inspections of all California-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
10 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 1 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 13 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 | California share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 | 70.0% | 71.7% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 1 | 20.0% | 16.6% |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | 10.0% | 8.0% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed Incomplete/Wrong Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958A1HOSP | 1 | 1 |
| HOS (ELD) - Driver failed to note the malfunction of the ELD and provide written notice of the malfunction to the motor carrier within 24 hours Incomplete/Wrong Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39534A1ELDDFN | 1 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLTCD | 1 | 0 |
| Brake - Vacuum towing vehicle unable to actuate trailer parking/emergency brakes manually Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39343CBVTV | 1 | 0 |
| Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALSML | 1 | 0 |
| Inoperable head lamps Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939H | 1 | 0 |
| Oil and/or grease leak Other Vehicle Defect · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3965B | 1 | 0 |
| Conspicuity Systems - Trailers rear impact guard retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1 1993 Reflective Sheeting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39311BCSRIGRR | 1 | 0 |
| Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1 | 1 | 0 |
| Hubs - Wheel seal leaking - inner wheel Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3965BHWSLIW | 1 | 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 California column is the mix across all California-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
No reportable crashes in this period.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 3586285 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC1530877, MC1213150 |
| Legal name | BCU INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 2 |
| Drivers | 2 |
| Annual mileage | 100,000 (2024) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Mar 11, 2021 · 5 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Feb 21, 2025 |
Cargo carried
General Freight
Questions about BCU INC
What does BCU INC's operating authority allow?
FMCSA records show no active operating authority for BCU INC (MC1530877, MC1213150), so it may not haul regulated interstate freight for hire or broker loads under these dockets.
Which information about BCU INC is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. No insurance filings were found in the public data. 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 BCU INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 3586285. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (719) 220-4081, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC1530877 or MC1213150, 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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