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BULLPEN EXPRESS INC

3 141ST STREET · Hammond, IN 46327

AUTHORIZED FOR:
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  • MC #545421
  • USDOT #1337564 USDOT Active
  • 405
    Power Units
  • 405
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

BULLPEN EXPRESS INC is a Hammond, IN freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Indiana. This company has 405 truck(s) in their fleet and 405 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-545421 and their USDOT number is 1337564.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 02/12/2026 · last updated Sep 2, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Legal Name BJT EXPRESS INC
  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 02/12/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 48,000,000 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Commodities Dry Bulk

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Illinois — 51 inspections (past 24 months) Georgia — 44 inspections (past 24 months) Indiana — 33 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 27 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 27 inspections (past 24 months) Ohio — 22 inspections (past 24 months) South Carolina — 17 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 16 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 16 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 16 inspections (past 24 months) Tennessee — 15 inspections (past 24 months) Kentucky — 13 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 12 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 12 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 12 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 12 inspections (past 24 months) Wisconsin — 10 inspections (past 24 months) New York — 10 inspections (past 24 months) Missouri — 9 inspections (past 24 months) Iowa — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Alabama — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Maryland — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Maryland — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Pennsylvania — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Louisiana — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Minnesota — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Arkansas — 2 inspections (past 24 months) West Virginia — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Mississippi — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Delaware — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Kansas — 1 inspection (past 24 months) South Dakota — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Connecticut — 1 inspection (past 24 months) New Jersey — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Nebraska — 1 inspection (past 24 months) New Mexico — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 31 states over the past 24 months: IL (51), GA (44), IN (33), NC (27), OH (22), SC (17), FL (16), TN (15), KY (13), MI (12), WI (10), NY (10), +19 more. Home base: Hammond, Indiana.

Safety Record

35 Severe Violations Updated Oct 20, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 4
    Injury
  • 24
    Tow
  • 28
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.09 67 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.08 15 Vehicle Maintenance 2.6 38 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.02 1

Inspection Summary

  • 324
    Total
  • 211
    Clean
  • 113
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 70 unique codes

Critical 19

  • 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone4× SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit4× SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone2× SW 10
  • 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone1× SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS9× OOS×9 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
  • 393.207(b)Adjustable axle locking pins missing or not engaged1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on2× OOS×2 SW 6
  • 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed2× OOS×2 SW 5
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.2× OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.45Brake tubing and hose adequacy2× OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.45PCBrake Tubing and Hose Adequacy - Connections to Power Unit1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45A-BHTIJAir Brake - Improperly joined such as a splice made by sliding the hose ends over a piece of tubing and clamping the hose to the tube1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45(a)Air Brake tubing improperly joined or spliced1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 391.11(b)(2)Driver cannot read or speak the English language sufficiently to respond to official inquiries1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.75G-LOADWeight carried exceeds tire load limit1× OOS×1 SW 3

Unsafe Driving 17

  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV6× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit4× 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, other6× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane3× SW 5
  • 392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving2× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely2× SW 5
  • 392.2YFailure to yield right of way1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane.1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change1× SW 5
  • 392.2LCImproper lane change1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit8× SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation21× SW 3
  • 392.2LVLane Restriction violation1× SW 3
  • 392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway3× SW 1
  • 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other1× SW 1
  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 1
  • 392.80(a)Driving a commercial motor vehicle while Texting1× SW 1

Hours of Service 9

  • 395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time1× SW 7
  • 392.2SLLHOSState/Local Laws - State/Local Hours of Service1× SW 7
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner5× 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)2× SW 1
  • 395.24C2IIDriver failed to manually add the trailer number1× SW 1
  • 395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number1× SW 1
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.1× SW 1
  • 395.3A3HOSPRNPDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation1× SW 1
  • 395.22H2Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 25

  • 393.207(f)Air suspension pressure loss1× SW 7
  • 393.9TInoperable tail lamp1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured4× SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection4× SW 4
  • 393.55D2-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle.2× SW 4
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19982× SW 4
  • 393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit1× SW 4
  • 393.55D1-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 and each single unit CMV on or after 1998.1× SW 4
  • 393.55C2-BAir Brake - CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. System does not function or indicates a fault.1× SW 4
  • 393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× SW 4
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber1× SW 4
  • 393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19972× SW 3
  • 396.3A1-AASGMD-L6Any of the slider-guide/hold-down brackets are missing or disengaged.1× SW 3
  • 393.11A1-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
  • 393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required1× SW 3
  • 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured5× SW 2
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp2× SW 2
  • 393.203E-CBPCab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding1× SW 2
  • 396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories1× SW 2
  • 393.95A4-EENAEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible or filled1× SW 2

Locations

Physical Address
BULLPEN EXPRESS INC
3 141ST STREET
HAMMOND, IN 46327
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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