BULLDAWG ENTERPRISES LLC, DOT #3031457 FMCSA Safety & Compliance Report
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7 of your 17 roadside inspections in the last 24 months ended with an out-of-service order, most recently Michigan on September 10.
Your latest, Michigan on October 6, had 1 violation, none out of service.
Your MCS-150 lists 12 trucks and 12 drivers.
Every violation on this list stays on your FMCSA record for 24 months and counts toward the scores FMCSA uses to choose carriers for an investigation. The investigator asks for the files behind each one.
BULLDAWG ENTERPRISES LLC is a small fleet motor carrier based in WATERTOWN, South Dakota (USDOT #3031457). As of November 5, 2026, it holds a Not Rated FMCSA safety rating and a FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score of 39/100 (High Risk), based on 22 recent inspection(s) and 52 recorded violation(s) in public FMCSA data.
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39/100 High Risk
| Category | Score | Max |
|---|---|---|
| Safety Rating | 22 | 30 |
| Inspection Pass Rate | 10 | 20 |
| Out-of-Service Rate (vs FMCSA national avg) | 9 | 15 |
| CSA BASIC percentiles | Not measured | n/a |
Three public FMCSA components, scored by FileFlo. CSA BASIC percentiles are not in FMCSA's public data, so they are shown as not measured.
BULLDAWG ENTERPRISES LLC's public FMCSA record, line by line
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months
- Oct. 6, 2026, Michigan. 1 violation, none out of service. Written up for a state or local traffic violation (49 CFR 392.2).
- Oct. 6, 2026, Michigan. 2 violations, none out of service. Written up for speeding (49 CFR 392.2) and logbook missing required entries (49 CFR 395.8).
- Sept. 10, 2026, Michigan. Out of service: 1 driver violation, 2 violations in all. Written up for a false logbook entry (49 CFR 395.8) and a state or local traffic violation (49 CFR 392.2).
- Aug. 21, 2026, Indiana. 3 violations, none out of service. Written up for over the hours-of-service limit (49 CFR 395.30), a state or local traffic violation (49 CFR 392.2), and an electronic logging device (ELD) problem (49 CFR 395.24).
- June 25, 2026, Ohio. Out of service: 1 vehicle violation. Written up for lights not working (49 CFR 393.9).
- June 23, 2026, Indiana. Out of service: 1 vehicle violation. Written up for a tire problem (49 CFR 393.75).
Operating authority and insurance
FMCSA's licensing record shows MC039616, motor property common carrier authority, reinstated on August 1, 2022.
BULLDAWG ENTERPRISES LLC: WATERTOWN, South Dakota Trucking Company
BULLDAWG ENTERPRISES LLC is a small fleet operating out of WATERTOWN, South Dakota with USDOT number 3031457. The company operates 12 power units and has no published FMCSA safety rating (most active carriers are unrated unless they have undergone a compliance review). Based on our analysis of federal safety data, BULLDAWG ENTERPRISES LLC has a FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score (CIS) of 39/100, classified as High Risk.
FMCSA Safety Record & Inspection History
BULLDAWG ENTERPRISES LLC has undergone 22 recorded DOT inspections. The vehicle out-of-service rate is 27.3%, which is above the national average of 20.72%. This elevated rate indicates potential maintenance or pre-trip inspection deficiencies that could lead to roadside violations. The driver out-of-service rate is 4.5%, within acceptable range compared to the 5.51% national average.
Recorded Violations and Out-of-Service Status
The public FMCSA record for BULLDAWG ENTERPRISES LLC carries 52 recorded violations, and the most recent inspection on file is dated October 6, 2026. Across 22 recorded inspections, the record carries 1 driver out-of-service violation and 9 vehicle out-of-service violations.
A recorded violation is what an inspector wrote down at the roadside. It is not a penalty, and it is not an amount owed: FMCSA assesses civil penalties only after a compliance review classifies specific cited violations. The step that changes this record is the document behind each line, so the next move is to see which records an investigator would ask for and which of them exist today.
What a 39/100 Carrier Intelligence Score Means
The Carrier Intelligence Score is FileFlo's own summary of three public FMCSA components for BULLDAWG ENTERPRISES LLC: the safety rating, the inspection pass rate and the out-of-service rate against the national average. It is not an FMCSA score, and FMCSA does not use it to choose carriers for an investigation. 39 out of 100 falls in FileFlo's High Risk band.
Authority Type, Hazmat Status, and Operating Profile
BULLDAWG ENTERPRISES LLC is classified by FMCSA as an interstate carrier.
The carrier holds an Authorized For Hire classification, meaning it transports cargo or passengers for compensation under FMCSA operating authority and is subject to MC-number requirements at 49 CFR Part 365.
BULLDAWG ENTERPRISES LLC is not flagged in FMCSA Census as a hazmat carrier (HM indicator: N), so the carrier is not subject to the additional 49 CFR Subchapter C hazmat regulations.
Operational range per MCS-150 filing: interstate beyond 100 miles (long-haul, 12 drivers). The 100-mile boundary matters because drivers operating within a 100-air-mile radius qualify for the short-haul exception under 49 CFR 395.1(e)(1), which removes the requirement to maintain RODS for the day.
Self-reported MCS-150 annual mileage: 560,000 miles. MCS-150 mileage feeds the FMCSA SafeStat exposure denominator: drastically understated mileage can artificially inflate CSA BASIC percentile scores by reducing the per-mile exposure baseline. Updates are required every 24 months under 49 CFR 390.19.
Fleet Composition and Driver Profile
Owned equipment per the FMCSA Census filing: 12 tractors, 12 trailers. Owned-vs-leased equipment matters for compliance documentation, owned trailers require the carrier to retain annual inspection certificates under 49 CFR 396.17, while leased trailers shift that documentation responsibility to the lease agreement.
The carrier reports 12 CDL-holding drivers on file. Each CDL driver must have a current Driver Qualification File (DQF) maintained per 49 CFR 391.51, including a Medical Examiner's Certificate, an annual MVR review, and a record of road-test results.
BULLDAWG ENTERPRISES LLC's Inspection Fingerprint: Geographic Pattern and Trend
Inspections cluster geographically across Alabama (6), Indiana (5), Michigan (4). The concentration in Alabama is consistent with the carrier's primary lanes and tends to correlate with which state DOT inspector teams BULLDAWG ENTERPRISES LLC's drivers encounter most often at roadside checkpoints.
How BULLDAWG ENTERPRISES LLC Compares to the National Average
Across the 22 recorded inspections, BULLDAWG ENTERPRISES LLC's 27.3% vehicle out-of-service rate sits moderately above the FMCSA 2024 national average of 20.72%. The 4.5% driver out-of-service rate sits slightly below the 2024 national average of 5.51%.
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Recent DOT Inspections: BULLDAWG ENTERPRISES LLC
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| Date | State | Driver OOS | Vehicle OOS | Next step |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-06 | MI | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-10-06 | MI | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-09-10 | MI | 1 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-08-21 | IN | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-06-25 | OH | 0 | 1 | Audit check |
| 2026-06-23 | IN | 0 | 1 | Audit check |
| 2026-05-11 | IN | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-04-09 | AL | 0 | 3 | Audit check |
| 2026-02-09 | MI | 0 | 1 | Audit check |
| 2025-12-31 | MS | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
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Frequently asked questions about BULLDAWG ENTERPRISES LLC
What is BULLDAWG ENTERPRISES LLC's FMCSA safety rating?
BULLDAWG ENTERPRISES LLC (USDOT #3031457) does not currently carry a published FMCSA safety rating. A "Not Rated" status is common for carriers that have never had a compliance review: it is not a negative finding. FileFlo scores the carrier at 39/100 (High Risk) from the public inspection and out-of-service data that is available.
How large is BULLDAWG ENTERPRISES LLC's fleet?
Per its most recent FMCSA MCS-150 filing, BULLDAWG ENTERPRISES LLC operates 12 power unit(s) and 12 driver(s), classifying it as a small fleet. Fleet counts are self-reported to FMCSA and can lag a carrier's current operation.
Where is BULLDAWG ENTERPRISES LLC based?
BULLDAWG ENTERPRISES LLC is registered with the FMCSA at a physical address in WATERTOWN, South Dakota, under USDOT number 3031457.
What is BULLDAWG ENTERPRISES LLC's DOT inspection and violation history?
FileFlo shows 22 recent DOT inspection(s) and 52 recorded violation(s) for BULLDAWG ENTERPRISES LLC (USDOT #3031457), sourced from FMCSA public records and the Socrata transportation datasets. The inspection table on this page lists dates, states, and out-of-service counts.
What is BULLDAWG ENTERPRISES LLC's FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score?
BULLDAWG ENTERPRISES LLC scores 39/100 (High Risk) on FileFlo's Carrier Intelligence Score. The score normalizes three public FMCSA components (safety rating, inspection pass rate, and out-of-service rate versus the national average) into one 0-100 surface. CSA SMS BASIC percentiles are not published in FMCSA's public data and are excluded rather than estimated.
Federal rules a carrier like BULLDAWG ENTERPRISES LLC is audited against
The 49 CFR sections a DOT compliance review actually checks, plain-English:
- 49 CFR 395.8, Hours of service & ELD records
- 49 CFR 391.51, Driver qualification files (DQF)
- 49 CFR 396.3, Vehicle inspection, repair & maintenance
- 49 CFR 382.301, Pre-employment drug & alcohol testing
Compliance terms: CSA score · out-of-service order · hours of service · driver qualification file. See DOT compliance software & document management →
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Data sourced from FMCSA public records and the Socrata transportation dataset. Last updated: November 5, 2026. Information may not reflect the carrier's current status. Dispute this record · Claim this profile