Freight Carrier/shipper · Ellsworth, IA

BVS TRANSPORTATION LLC

1716 DETROIT ST · Ellsworth, IA 50075

AUTHORIZED FOR:
(501) 831-5328 Tap to call
  • 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 09/26/2025 · last updated Aug 20, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 09/26/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 2,514,982 (2024)

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

Inspection activity   Inspected in 23 states over the past 24 months: MO (10), MN (9), GA (8), OH (6), KY (6), IA (5), IN (5), MD (5), NC (5), IL (4), DE (2), WV (2), +11 more. Home base: Ellsworth, Iowa.

Safety Record

8 Severe Violations Updated Aug 30, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

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

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.15 14 Crash Indicator Not Public Hours of Service 0.07 7 Vehicle Maintenance 3.03 17 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public Driver Fitness 0.23 2

Inspection Summary

  • 81
    Total
  • 45
    Clean
  • 36
    With violations

24-month window ending Jul 31, 2026

Violations Cited 44 unique codes

Critical 14

  • 390.35B-MEDOperating a CMV while possessing a fraudulent medical certificate OOS×1 SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit SW 10
  • 393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed 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 ATIS OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth SW 8
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on OOS×2 SW 6
  • 393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9B-LRLIWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.47A-BCFSBD-SADrum Brake - Contaminated friction surface on a steering axle OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.205A-WRCCWheel/Rim - Circumferential crack OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking 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. OOS×2 SW 1

Unsafe Driving 7

  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV SW 7
  • 392.16ADDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV. 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, other SW 5
  • 392.2-MLFailure to Maintain Lane SW 5
  • 392.2LCImproper lane change SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit SW 4
  • 392.2LVLane Restriction violation SW 3

Vehicle Maintenance 13

  • 393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative SW 6
  • 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative 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 wear SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured SW 4
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection SW 4
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative SW 2
  • 393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative SW 2
  • 393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative SW 2
  • 393.203B-CBPCab and Body Parts - Cab/body mounts loose/broken/missing SW 2
  • 393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative SW 2
  • 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system. SW 1

Hazardous Materials 5

  • 172.502A1-HMPPHM (Placarding) - Prohibited placarding. Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this section, no person may affix or display on a packaging, freight container, unit load device, motor vehicle or rail car SW 5
  • 172.400A1-HMLHM (Labeling) - Non-bulk package not labeled as required. SW 5
  • 172.516A-HMPSHM (Placarding) - Failing to display placard(s) visible from the direction it faces. SW 5
  • 172.200A-HMSPSHM (Shipping Papers) - Shipper failed to offer properly prepared shipping document(s) SW 3
  • 177.801-HMHCNPHM (Highway Carriage) - Driver accepted/transported HM not prepared in accordance with this Subchapter. Explain SW 2

Hours of Service 5

  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner SW 1
  • 395.22GPortable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver SW 1
  • 395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner SW 1
  • 395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number 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) SW 1

Locations

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

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