BISON TRANSPORT INC
BISON TRANSPORT INC
- USDOT Number
- 245330
- Docket / MC #
- MC-156588
- Headquarters
- WINNIPEG, MB
- Fleet & VINs
- 6746 Trucks · 1960 VINs
1. Operating Authority & Insurance Filing
Carrier vs. Broker license status, Out-of-Service orders, and BMC-91X auto liability
- Operating Licenses
- Common Carrier: ACTIVEContract Carrier: ACTIVEProperty Broker: ACTIVE
- Enforcement & Revocations
- Out-of-Service: NonePrior Revocations: 0
- BMC-91X Auto Liability
- $3,500,000 On FilePolicy #NIFAM1000367030National Interstate Insurance Company
FMCSA filings do not include general freight Motor Truck Cargo limits or policy exclusions. Upload the carrier's ACORD 25 COI on the right to verify Cargo coverage and producer contact lines.
2. Safety Record & Inspected Equipment
24-month SAFER inspection rates, federal crash totals, and VIN-decoded trailer types
| 24-Month Inspection Metric | OOS / Inspections | Carrier Rate | U.S. Benchmark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle OOS (Levels 1, 2, 5, 6) | 96 / 823 | 11.7% | 22.3% |
| Driver OOS (Levels 1, 2, 3, 6) | 8 / 1479 | 0.5% | 6.7% |
3. Company Identity & Physical Footprint
USDOT registration tenure, recent MCS-150 edits, and physical address checks
- Registration Tenure
- Registered 1984-04-12
- Last MCS-150: 2026-09-27
- Address Verification
- Undeliverable Mail: NoVirtual Mailbox (CMRA): No
- Address Cross-Reference
- USDOTs at Same Address: 1Prior Revoked USDOT: None
Executive Public Baseline Summary
Registered 42 years ago in Winnipeg, MB, BISON TRANSPORT INC operates 6746 reported power units (1960 distinct 17-digit vehicle VINs observed in federal roadside inspections) with 1479 total inspections logged over the trailing 24 months, with NHTSA trailer VIN telemetry confirming physical operation of Dry Van and Refrigerated Van and Flatbed and Intermodal Chassis equipment. Highway inspection activity concentrates primarily across MT (24%), CA (22%), ID (19%).
Safety & capacity baseline: The carrier's federal safety rating is SATISFACTORY; 24-month Vehicle OOS rate is 11.7% across 823 eligible Level 1/2/5/6 inspections (vs. 22.3% U.S. national benchmark), and Driver OOS rate is 0.5% across 1479 Level 1/2/3/6 inspections (vs. 6.7% national benchmark). FMCSA Crash File records list 42 reportable crash(es) in the past 24 months (0 fatal, 13 injury, 42 tow-away).
Additional public-baseline observations (3/7): federal L&I/Motus filings reflect $3,500,000 in primary BMC-91X auto liability coverage (shipment-specific Motor Truck Cargo coverage requires ACORD 25 COI review).
Observed Fleet Vehicles & Equipment Sample
Roadside-inspected commercial vehicles on file (VIN serial suffix masked publicly)
| Masked 17-Digit VIN | Make | Equipment Type | Plate State | Last Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3AKJHPDV7RS****** | FREIGHTLIN | Power Tractor | MB | 2026-11-11 |
| 1GRAP0629KB****** | GREAT DANE | Dry Van | MB | 2026-11-11 |
| 2M5921618N1****** | MANA | Flatbed | MB | 2026-11-11 |
| 1FUJHPDVXPL****** | FREIGHTLIN | Power Tractor | MB | 2026-11-11 |
| 1JJV532BXLL****** | WABASH NAT | Refrigerated Van | MB | 2026-11-10 |
Federal Insurance Filings & Authority History
Recorded FMCSA primary auto liability, cargo, and broker bond filings
| Form | Insurer | Policy # | Limit | Status / Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMC-84 | Atlantic Specialty Insurance Company | 800238388 | $75,000 | Eff. 2026-10-01 |
| BMC-91X | National Interstate Insurance Company | NIFAM1000367030 | $3,500,000 | Eff. 2026-02-09 |
| BMC-91X | Endurance American Specialty Insurance Company | B0621CBISO000425 | $1,500,000 | Eff. 2025-09-30 |
| BMC-84 | The Guarantee Company of North America USA | EM1155342 | $75,000 | Eff. 2013-10-01 |