B D TRANSPORTATION INC
70-unit household-goods mover based in Piqua, OH. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 853131
- MC
- MC375816
- Based
- Piqua, OH
- Contact
- 9377739280 · phil@bdtransport.com
What this carrier is
B D TRANSPORTATION INC is a mid-sized-fleet household-goods mover based in Piqua, OH. Operating footprint: 70 power units, 90 drivers. The carrier runs over-the-road lanes and holds active MC375816 authority. Listed cargo classifications include general freight and household goods. FMCSA safety rating on file: Satisfactory (Nov 22, 2002).
Fleet composition on file: 70 owned tractors, 95 owned trailers, 270 term-leased trailers.
For shippers and brokers: this carrier reads as low-risk on peer-cohort measures with no acute or critical flags in the current window.
At a glance
Safety record
Grade shown here is ProHRHQ analysis based on public FMCSA data. It is not an official FMCSA safety rating. The authoritative federal record is on FMCSA SAFER/SMS.
Current peer-cohort snapshot based on public FMCSA BASIC measures. Peer cohort: 464 motor carriers operating 70 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The strongest signal is Driver Fitness at 0.0% of peer cohort average — well under norm. Combined with a clean acute-flag picture, that supports the A grade. Main caution: nothing stands out as disqualifying on this record.
| BASIC | Carrier (3yr, weighted) | Cohort avg | vs. cohort | Acute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 24 | 45.85 | 52.3% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 2 | 14.91 | 13.4% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 3.04 | 0.0% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.00 | — | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 53 | 91.78 | 57.7% | No |
| Hazmat | 0 | 1.28 | 0.0% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 70-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Unsafe Driving, Hours-of-Service, Driver Fitness, and Vehicle Maintenance.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 853131: 130 inspections across 9 states. Most recent inspection: Apr 10, 2026 in KY.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 26 |
| Hours-of-Service | 1 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 41 |
| Total violations | 68 (27 out-of-service) |
Crash record (3 yr): 12 reportable crashes , 10 with reported injuries . Most recent: Apr 2, 2026.
What this carrier likely fits
This is a household-goods mover that runs over-the-road lanes, primarily interstate over 100 miles, at a mid-sized fleet scale, with general freight, and household goods on the FMCSA cargo classification list. Trailer-heavy fleet composition (365 trailers against 70 tractors) is consistent with drop-and-hook or dedicated lane operation.
Drawn from FMCSA-reported cargo classifications, route profile, and fleet composition. Not a substitute for direct confirmation of equipment and lane capability with the carrier.
Key takeaways
- Grade A (strong) against 464 peer carriers operating 70 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 102 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (15 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 68 violations, 12 reportable crashes.
- Driver Fitness is the strongest area — 0.0% of peer cohort average (well under norm).
- Operates as a mid-sized-fleet household-goods mover running over-the-road lanes with 70 power units on file.
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