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Freight Carrier · Blue Ash, OH

BRAVO TRANS LLC

10999 REED HARTMAN HWY STE 304E · Blue Ash, OH 45242

AUTHORIZED FOR:

MC #22502
USDOT #2997843 USDOT Active

60
Power Units
115
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

BRAVO TRANS LLC is a Blue Ash, OH freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Ohio. This company has 60 truck(s) in their fleet and 115 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-22502 and their USDOT number is 2997843.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 06/11/2026 · last updated Jun 26, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 06/11/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 7,200,000 (2026)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
U.S. Mail
Paper Products

Safety Record

54 Severe Violations Updated 21 hr ago

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
5
Injury
17
Tow
22
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 5.16 57 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.38 19 Vehicle Maintenance 3.99 65 Drugs / Alcohol 0.05 1 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.17 6

Inspection Summary

294
Total
165
Clean
129
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 96 unique codes

Critical 29

392.3Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued1× OOS×1 SW 10
392.4A-DOSPDrugs/Other Substances - Operate a CMV while in possession.1× OOS×1 SW 10
392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit5× SW 10
392.80-TEXTINGDriver - Prohibition against texting in a CMV1× SW 10
392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone1× SW 10
393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS13× OOS×13 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 ATIS6× OOS×6 SW 8
393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak4× OOS×4 SW 8
391.11(b)(4)Driver operating a CMV without proper endorsements or in violation of restrictions2× OOS×2 SW 8
393.75A1-TAOBETATires - All others, more than one ply is exposed in the sidewall and the area exceeds 2 square inches.1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75A1-TBSPTires - All others - Has damaged plies evident in the sidewall up to 2 square inches1× OOS×1 SW 8
383.95A-LCDLRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth1× SW 8
393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves1× SW 8
393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area1× SW 8
395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain3× OOS×1 SW 7
395.8E-HOSPDOOSHOS (Property) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain:2× OOS×1 SW 7
393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both 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
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured4× OOS×1 SW 4
393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes1× OOS×1 SW 4
391.11B2-QDriver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the Interview.1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.47(d)All Brakes - Insufficient brake lining thickness1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45Brake tubing and hose adequacy1× OOS×1 SW 4
396.5-HLHubs - Leaking hub1× OOS×1 SW 2
396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination2× OOS×2 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 13

392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit3× SW 7
392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV2× 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, other12× SW 5
392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane3× SW 5
392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device3× SW 5
392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving2× SW 5
392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely1× SW 5
392.2TImproper turns1× SW 5
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit10× SW 4
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation8× SW 3
392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway4× SW 1
392.22A-DDriver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers2× SW 1
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× SW 1

Hours of Service 14

395.8E-HOSPCDOOSHOS (Property) - Co-driver produces a false record of duty status with an apparent attempt to conceal hours. Explain1× SW 7
395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS1× SW 7
395.8(e)False report of drivers record of duty status1× SW 7
395.24D-ELDPTHOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official, a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with the instruction sheet provided by the motor carrier6× SW 3
395.24(d)ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically1× SW 3
395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner2× SW 1
395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.1× SW 1
395.22H2Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet1× SW 1
395.22H4Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids1× 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
395.22H4-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
395.24C2IIDriver 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

Vehicle Maintenance 38

393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative3× SW 6
393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative2× SW 6
393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit2× SW 6
393.9HInoperable head lamps1× SW 6
393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× SW 6
393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative1× SW 6
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt2× SW 4
393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle2× SW 4
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19982× 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
396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection2× 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
393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19981× SW 4
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× SW 4
393.47D2-BLTBDDrum Brake - Inadequate lining/pad thickness1× SW 4
396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain:1× SW 4
393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× SW 4
393.11A1-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19972× SW 3
393.30Improper battery installation1× SW 3
396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak1× SW 3
393.11B-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, lower rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 19931× SW 3
393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative3× SW 2
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp3× SW 2
393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured3× SW 2
393.95A4-EENAEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible or filled2× SW 2
396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking2× SW 2
393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative2× SW 2
393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
393.205C-WRAWFLMIBWheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.1× SW 2
393.205C-WRWheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.1× SW 2
393.205(c)Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing1× SW 2
393.205A-WRCWheel/Rim - Rim, spoke wheel, or adapter cracked1× SW 2
393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher1× SW 2
393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.1× SW 2
392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective5× SW 1
393.60EWSWindshield - Obstructed1× SW 1
393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.1× SW 1
393.3-SVExternal sun visor obstructs the drivers view1× SW 1

Driver Fitness 2

391.11B2-ZBorder Zone - Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001.1× SW 4
383.51A-NSOUTDriving a CMV while CDL is suspended for a non-safety-related reason and outside the state of driver's license issuance1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

BRAVO TRANS LLC
10999 REED HARTMAN HWY STE 304E
BLUE ASH, OH 45242

Mailing Address

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BRAVO TRANS LLC

About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 96 unique codes

Critical 29

Unsafe Driving 13

Hours of Service 14

Vehicle Maintenance 38

Driver Fitness 2

Locations

Location on Map

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