HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/3820563-bristol-auto-transport-llc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 15:32 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 20, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 20, 2026
Bristol Auto Transport LLC
Review before booking · 2 signals
How risk signals workFacts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing.
- Liability insurance lapsed in the last 12 months (2 times)United Financial Casualty Company policy cancelled May 6, 2026; the next filing took effect May 21, 2026, 15 days later. During a lapse the company had no liability insurance on file with FMCSA; ask for a current certificate of insurance.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average33.3% vs Pennsylvania average 20.9%.
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, (215) 758-3474, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC1430026.
- 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) | MC1430026 | — | Accelerant National Insurance Company Policy N0170CA001511 · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | May 21, 2026 | Active |
Insurance that ended since 2024 · 12+ policies
| Ended | Type | Insurer | Effective | How it ended |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2026 | Liability (BI&PD) MC1430026 | United Financial Casualty Company Policy CA869891356 | Feb 19, 2026 | Cancelled |
| Feb 16, 2026 | Liability (BI&PD) MC1430026 | Agency Insurance Company of Maryland, Inc Policy CA 0058302 | Dec 2, 2025 | Cancelled |
| Dec 17, 2025 | Liability (BI&PD) MC1430026 | Agency Insurance Company of Maryland, Inc Policy CA 0058302 | Oct 27, 2025 | Cancelled at term end |
| Dec 2, 2025 | Liability (BI&PD) MC1430026 | Agency Insurance Company of Maryland, Inc Policy CA 0058302 | Oct 27, 2025 | Replaced |
| Nov 24, 2025 | Liability (BI&PD) MC1430026 | Agency Insurance Company of Maryland, Inc Policy CA 0058302 | Aug 20, 2025 | Cancelled at term end |
| Oct 27, 2025 | Liability (BI&PD) MC1430026 | Agency Insurance Company of Maryland, Inc Policy CA 0058302 | Aug 20, 2025 | Replaced |
| Oct 1, 2025 | Liability (BI&PD) MC1430026 | Agency Insurance Company of Maryland, Inc Policy CA 0058302 | Jul 18, 2025 | Cancelled at term end |
| Sep 3, 2025 | Liability (BI&PD) MC1430026 | Agency Insurance Company of Maryland, Inc Policy CA 0058302 | Jun 14, 2025 | Cancelled at term end |
| Aug 20, 2025 | Liability (BI&PD) MC1430026 | Agency Insurance Company of Maryland, Inc Policy CA 0058302 | Jul 18, 2025 | Replaced |
| Jul 18, 2025 | Liability (BI&PD) MC1430026 | Agency Insurance Company of Maryland, Inc Policy CA 0058302 | Jun 14, 2025 | Replaced |
| Jul 9, 2025 | Liability (BI&PD) MC1430026 | Agency Insurance Company of Maryland, Inc Policy CA 0058302 | Jun 4, 2025 | Cancelled at term end |
| Jun 14, 2025 | Liability (BI&PD) MC1430026 | Agency Insurance Company of Maryland, Inc Policy CA 0058302 | Jun 4, 2025 | Replaced |
"Replaced" means a new filing took over the day the old one ended. "Cancelled" means the insurer or the company ended the policy; if no replacement was filed in time, the company was uninsured with FMCSA in between.
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 20, 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 20, 2024 – Oct 20, 2026
2 of 6 · Pennsylvania avg 20.9%
3 of 9 · Pennsylvania avg 5.4%
By quarter inspections and vehicle out-of-service rate
Bar height: inspections in the quarter. Percentage: vehicles put out of service, of vehicle inspections. The first and last quarters are partial.
Where it was inspected 4 states and provinces, 24 months
- NJ 4 44.4%
- PA 2 22.2%
- DE 2 22.2%
- MD 1 11.1%
Vehicles seen at inspections different VINs, 24 months
Power units: 5
5 straight trucks
International 4Ram/Dodge 3
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.
Trailers: 1
1 other unit
Includes trailers the company pulled but does not own, such as shipper or leasing trailers.
Shippers named on inspection reports 24 months
Saa 1
As written by roadside inspectors, who note the shipper on the bill of lading. Only names that appear on at least three different carriers' reports are shown, so private individuals are never listed. A shipper on a report is not a reference.
9 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2026 | DE | 1 | 1 | Yes |
| Mar 23, 2026 | NJ | 3 | 0 | No |
| Mar 20, 2026 | DE | 3 | 1 | Yes |
| Feb 13, 2026 | PA | 2 | 4 | Yes |
| Dec 29, 2025 | MD | 2 | 1 | No |
| Dec 6, 2025 | NJ | 2 | 0 | No |
| Nov 19, 2025 | NJ | 1 | 1 | Yes |
| May 13, 2025 | NJ | 1 | 1 | Yes |
| Jan 28, 2025 | PA | 3 | 1 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 20, 2024 – Oct 20, 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 Pennsylvania average covers 99,684 vehicle and 169,174 driver inspections of all Pennsylvania-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), 4 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 10 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 20, 2024 – Oct 20, 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 | Pennsylvania share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 3 | 3 | 42.9% | 4.8% |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 1 | 42.9% | 67.0% |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | 14.3% | 15.1% |
7 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| License - Operate a CMV without a valid operators license issued by one State or jurisdiction License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 39111B5LNCDLNVL | 1 | 1 |
| Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing… Medical Certificate · Driver Fitness · code 39141APC | 1 | 1 |
| Medical (Certificate) - Operating a CMV with an expired medical certificate Medical Certificate · Driver Fitness · code 39145AMCEM | 1 | 1 |
| Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALTSI | 1 | 1 |
| 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 |
| Lighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALHWS | 1 | 0 |
| Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALSLI | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 20, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Pennsylvania column is the mix across all Pennsylvania-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 20, 2024 – Oct 20, 2026
2 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 4, 2025 | Salem City, NJ | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 13, 2024 | Pennsville Twp, NJ | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 20, 2026
| USDOT number | 3820563 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC1430026 |
| Legal name | BRISTOL AUTO TRANSPORT LLC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 5 |
| Drivers | 6 |
| Annual mileage | 250,000 (2026) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Feb 13, 2022 · 4 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jul 18, 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
General FreightMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayMobile HomesIntermodal Containers
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 Bristol Auto Transport LLC
What does Bristol Auto Transport LLC's operating authority allow?
MC1430026: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about Bristol Auto Transport LLC 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 Bristol Auto Transport LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 3820563. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (215) 758-3474, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC1430026, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies at 2026 Buchanan Ave, 19021
A shared address is normal for registered-agent offices, truck yards and related companies. Many new registrations at one address, or inactive companies next to a new one, deserve a closer look.
1 company
| Company | Location | USDOT | Docket | Trucks | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bristoltowingandrecoveryllc High risk Carrier |
Croydon, PA | 4417979 | MC1736488 | 2 | Not authorized Last known · May 14, 2026 |
Other companies using (215) 758-3474
A shared number is common for related companies, dispatch services and family businesses. It is not proof of fraud, but it is worth knowing which company you are dealing with.
1 company
| Company | Location | USDOT | Docket | Trucks | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bristoltowingandrecoveryllc High risk Carrier |
Croydon, PA | 4417979 | MC1736488 | 2 | Not authorized Last known · May 14, 2026 |
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 20, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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