HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/4077141-bulldawg-sonz-transportation-corp/ · Checked 2026-10-20 09:25 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
BULLDAWG & SONZ TRANSPORTATION CORP
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, (267) 602-1080, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC1550214.
- 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.
Insurance that ended since 2024 · 7 policies
| Ended | Type | Insurer | Effective | How it ended |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2025 | Liability (BI&PD) MC1550214 | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY Policy CA990598886 | Jul 11, 2025 | Cancelled |
| Jul 11, 2025 | Liability (BI&PD) MC1550214 | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY Policy CA990598886 | Dec 23, 2024 | Cancelled |
| Dec 17, 2024 | Liability (BI&PD) MC1550214 | KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY Policy KSCW4839299-00 | Sep 12, 2024 | Cancelled |
| Nov 1, 2024 | Liability (BI&PD) MC1550214 | KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY Policy KSCW4839299-00 | Sep 12, 2024 | Cancelled at term end |
| Oct 20, 2024 | Liability (BI&PD) MC1550214 | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY Policy CA973514134 | Sep 13, 2023 | Cancelled at term end |
| Sep 12, 2024 | Liability (BI&PD) MC1550214 | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY Policy CA973514134 | Sep 13, 2023 | Replaced |
| Sep 12, 2024 | Liability (BI&PD) MC1550214 | KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY Policy KSCW4839299-00 | Sep 12, 2024 | 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.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
2 of 3 · Pennsylvania avg 20.9%
4 of 5 · 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 3 states and provinces, 24 months
- PA 3 60.0%
- KY 1 20.0%
- NJ 1 20.0%
Vehicles seen at inspections different VINs, 24 months
Power units: 3
2 tractors · 1 straight trucks
Freightliner 1Kenworth 1Volvo 1
2 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: 3
2 semi-trailers · 1 intermodal chassis
Utility 1Wabash 1
Includes trailers the company pulled but does not own, such as shipper or leasing trailers.
Shippers named on inspection reports 24 months
Amazon 1Dole Fresh Fruit Company 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.
5 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 26, 2025 | PA | 2 | 6 | Yes |
| Aug 5, 2025 | PA | 2 | 5 | Yes |
| Jun 6, 2025 | NJ | 3 | 2 | Yes |
| Apr 30, 2025 | KY | 2 | 4 | Yes |
| Dec 27, 2024 | PA | 3 | 3 | 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 Pennsylvania average covers 99,719 vehicle and 169,230 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
15 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 7 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 20 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 | Pennsylvania share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 3 | 46.7% | 67.0% |
| Driver Fitness | 3 | 3 | 20.0% | 4.8% |
| Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | 20.0% | 15.1% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 1 | 13.3% | 12.1% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Driving a CMV while CDL is suspended for a safety-related or unknown reason and in state of driver's license issuance License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 38351ASIN | 1 | 1 |
| Driving a CMV while CDL is suspended for a non-safety-related reason and outside the state of driver's license issuance License-related: Low · Driver Fitness · code 38351ANSOUT | 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 |
| 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 |
| Lighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g. unplugged or loose pigtail) Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39323LEU | 1 | 1 |
| Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALTSI | 1 | 1 |
| Tires - Front belt material/casing ply showing in tread area Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A1TFBMF | 1 | 1 |
| HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39524 | 1 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLLR | 1 | 0 |
| Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV Seat Belt · Unsafe Driving · code 39216D | 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 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 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
No reportable crashes in this period.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 4077141 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC1550214 |
| Legal name | BULLDAWG & SONZ TRANSPORTATION CORP |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 2 |
| Drivers | 2 |
| Annual mileage | 1 (2024) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | May 16, 2023 · 3 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Oct 2, 2025 |
| Email domain on file | @gmail.com (free email service) |
Equipment as declared on the MCS-150
| Owned | Term-leased | |
|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 2 | 0 |
| Trailers | 2 | 0 |
Term-leased equipment usually belongs to owner-operators driving under this company's authority.
Cargo carried
General Freight
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 BULLDAWG & SONZ TRANSPORTATION CORP
What does BULLDAWG & SONZ TRANSPORTATION CORP's operating authority allow?
FMCSA records show no active operating authority for BULLDAWG & SONZ TRANSPORTATION CORP (MC1550214), so it may not haul regulated interstate freight for hire or broker loads under these dockets.
Which information about BULLDAWG & SONZ TRANSPORTATION CORP 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 BULLDAWG & SONZ TRANSPORTATION CORP?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 4077141. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (267) 602-1080, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC1550214, 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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