HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/3843707-birdnest-llc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 09:13 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
BIRDNEST LLC
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.
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, (929) 475-9090, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC1398682.
- 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
4 of 15 · Illinois avg 24.1%
6 of 24 · Illinois avg 4.4%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 19, 2026 | IA | 3 | 3 | Yes |
| Jan 8, 2026 | NM | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jan 7, 2026 | KS | 3 | 1 | No |
| Dec 27, 2025 | AR | 2 | 3 | No |
| Dec 24, 2025 | WA | 2 | 0 | No |
| Dec 21, 2025 | CA | 2 | 0 | No |
| Dec 9, 2025 | KS | 1 | 0 | No |
| Dec 8, 2025 | CA | 1 | 6 | Yes |
| Nov 25, 2025 | OR | 3 | 1 | Yes |
| Nov 22, 2025 | AZ | 2 | 7 | Yes |
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 Illinois average covers 195,261 vehicle and 387,726 driver inspections of all Illinois-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
35 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 14 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 47 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 | Illinois share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 19 | 7 | 54.3% | 60.9% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 6 | 3 | 17.1% | 14.8% |
| Unsafe Driving | 6 | 0 | 17.1% | 19.8% |
| Driver Fitness | 4 | 4 | 11.4% | 3.6% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) in accordance with the current corresponding FMCSA enforcement guidance (391. General Driver Qualification · Driver Fitness · code 39111B2Q | 4 | 4 |
| HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed Incomplete/Wrong Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958A1HOSP | 3 | 3 |
| 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 | 3 | 3 |
| Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395A1 | 2 | 0 |
| Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395F | 2 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BHTD | 1 | 1 |
| Coupling - Slider latching fasteners - More than 25% ineffective on either side. Coupling Devices · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39370B1ICDSLIMT25 | 1 | 1 |
| Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALSLIWR | 1 | 1 |
| Tires - All others bump or bulge related to tread or sidewall separation Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A2TAOBB | 1 | 1 |
| Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver EOBR Related · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39522G | 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 Illinois column is the mix across all Illinois-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 | 3843707 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC1398682 |
| Legal name | BIRDNEST LLC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 182 |
| Drivers | 182 |
| Annual mileage | 2,789,000 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Mar 16, 2022 · 4 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Dec 10, 2025 |
Cargo carried
General FreightIntermodal Containers
Questions about BIRDNEST LLC
What does BIRDNEST LLC's operating authority allow?
FMCSA records show no active operating authority for BIRDNEST LLC (MC1398682), so it may not haul regulated interstate freight for hire or broker loads under these dockets.
Which information about BIRDNEST LLC 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. 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 BIRDNEST LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 3843707. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (929) 475-9090, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC1398682, 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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