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Freight Carrier · Hammond, IN

BULLPEN EXPRESS INC

Name: BULLPEN EXPRESS INC
Address: 3 141ST STREET, HAMMOND, IN, 46327, US
Telephone: (219) 228-1800

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 Jul 7, 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

Safety Record

39 Severe Violations Updated Jul 22, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
5
Injury
26
Tow
31
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.2 72 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.21 21 Vehicle Maintenance 2.94 40 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.02 1

Inspection Summary

339
Total
214
Clean
125
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 80 unique codes

Critical 21

392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit5× SW 10
392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone4× SW 10
392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone2× SW 10
392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone2× SW 10
393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS8× OOS×8 SW 8
393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak1× 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
393.75(a)(2)Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation1× 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
393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking1× 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
393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection1× 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 CMV5× SW 7
392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit3× 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, other8× SW 5
392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane2× SW 5
392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely2× SW 5
392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving2× SW 5
392.2LCImproper lane change1× SW 5
392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change1× 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-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit9× SW 4
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation21× SW 3
392.2LVLane Restriction violation4× SW 3
392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway3× SW 1
392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× 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
392.80(a)Driving a commercial motor vehicle while Texting1× SW 1

Hours of Service 14

395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time2× SW 7
395.3(a)(3)(ii)Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty, or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes1× SW 7
392.2SLLHOSState/Local Laws - State/Local Hours of Service1× SW 7
395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time1× SW 7
395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner6× SW 1
395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.2× 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
395.8Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner)1× SW 1
395.22H2Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet1× SW 1
395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status and other related information for a minimum of 8 days.1× SW 1
395.3A3HOSPRNPDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation1× SW 1
395.30B2-ELDDFC24HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period.1× SW 1
395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number1× SW 1
395.24C2IIDriver failed to manually add the trailer number1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 28

393.207(f)Air suspension pressure loss1× SW 7
393.9TInoperable tail lamp2× SW 6
393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative1× SW 6
393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative1× SW 6
393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× SW 6
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection4× SW 4
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured4× SW 4
393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear2× SW 4
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19982× 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
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt1× SW 4
393.55(d)(1)CMV not equipped with ABS malfunction circuit or signal (Truck-Tractor mfg on/after 3/1/1997; Straight Truck mfg on/after 3/1/1998)1× SW 4
393.45(d)Brake connections with leaks or constrictions1× 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
393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit1× SW 4
393.55(d)(2)CMV manufactured on/after 3/1/2001 not equipped with ABS malfunction circuit / lamp from towed vehicle in cab1× SW 4
393.55D2-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle.1× SW 4
393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19981× 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
393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required1× 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
393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured5× SW 2
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp2× SW 2
393.95A4-EENAEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible or filled1× SW 2
393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers1× SW 1
392.2WCWheel (Mud) Flaps missing or defective1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

BULLPEN EXPRESS INC
3 141ST STREET
HAMMOND, IN 46327

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

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BULLPEN EXPRESS INC

About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 80 unique codes

Critical 21

Unsafe Driving 17

Hours of Service 14

Vehicle Maintenance 28

Locations

Location on Map

Related Companies

Same physical address 2

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