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BVS TRANSPORTATION LLC

1716 DETROIT STREET · Ellsworth, IA 50075

AUTHORIZED FOR:
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  • MC #835754
  • USDOT #1038359 USDOT Active
  • 43
    Power Units
  • 32
    Drivers
  • Carrier/shipper
    Entity Type

About this carrier

BVS TRANSPORTATION LLC is a Ellsworth, IA freight carrier/shipper that is authorized for: in the state of Iowa. This company has 43 truck(s) in their fleet and 32 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-835754 and their USDOT number is 1038359.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 09/16/2026 · last updated Oct 19, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 09/16/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 2,601,000 (2026)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
  • Private (Property)
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Household Goods
  • Chemicals
  • Commodities Dry Bulk
  • Beverages
  • Agricultural / Farm Supplies

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Georgia — 9 inspections (past 24 months) Missouri — 9 inspections (past 24 months) Minnesota — 8 inspections (past 24 months) Kentucky — 7 inspections (past 24 months) Ohio — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Indiana — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Iowa — 5 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 4 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Maryland — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Maryland — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Illinois — 4 inspections (past 24 months) West Virginia — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Delaware — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Arkansas — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Alabama — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Mississippi — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Virginia — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Texas — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Texas — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Wisconsin — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Pennsylvania — 1 inspection (past 24 months) South Dakota — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Oklahoma — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Tennessee — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 23 states over the past 24 months: GA (9), MO (9), MN (8), KY (7), OH (6), IN (6), IA (5), NC (4), MD (4), IL (4), WV (2), DE (2), +11 more. Home base: Ellsworth, Iowa.

Safety Record

11 Severe Violations Updated 2 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 1
    Injury
  • 0
    Tow
  • 1
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.2 14 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.07 7 Vehicle Maintenance 3.56 17 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.14 2

Inspection Summary

  • 81
    Total
  • 45
    Clean
  • 36
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 45 unique codes

Critical 14

  • 390.35B-MEDOperating a CMV while possessing a fraudulent medical certificate1× OOS×1 SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 10
  • 393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75B-TFVTires - Front, less than 4/32 inch tread depth1× SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth1× SW 8
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on2× OOS×2 SW 6
  • 393.9B-LRLIWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.2× OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.47A-BCFSBD-SADrum Brake - Contaminated friction surface on a steering axle1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency when medical certification is required.2× OOS×2 SW 1

Unsafe Driving 8

  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV2× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 7
  • 392.16ADDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV.1× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other2× SW 5
  • 392.2-MLFailure to Maintain Lane1× SW 5
  • 392.2LCImproper lane change1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit5× SW 4
  • 392.2LVLane Restriction violation1× SW 3

Vehicle Maintenance 14

  • 393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear2× SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt2× SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19981× SW 4
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative3× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.203B-CBPCab and Body Parts - Cab/body mounts loose/broken/missing1× SW 2
  • 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.2× SW 1

Hazardous Materials 4

  • 172.400A1-HMLHM (Labeling) - Non-bulk package not labeled as required.1× SW 5
  • 172.516A-HMPSHM (Placarding) - Failing to display placard(s) visible from the direction it faces.1× SW 5
  • 172.200A-HMSPSHM (Shipping Papers) - Shipper failed to offer properly prepared shipping document(s)1× SW 3
  • 177.801-HMHCNPHM (Highway Carriage) - Driver accepted/transported HM not prepared in accordance with this Subchapter. Explain1× SW 2

Hours of Service 5

  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner2× SW 1
  • 395.22GPortable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver2× SW 1
  • 395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number1× SW 1
  • 395.22H1-ELDNUMHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic)1× SW 1
  • 395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
BVS TRANSPORTATION LLC
1716 DETROIT STREET
ELLSWORTH, IA 50075
Mailing Address
BVS TRANSPORTATION LLC
PO BOX 370
ELLSWORTH, IA 50075

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