Bazzell Trucking Safety Record
DOT# 2923770 · Poplar Bluff, MO 63901 · 5737146229
Legal name: Carlos Bazzell
Below-average safety record — scored 70/100. Elevated out-of-service rates or crash history.
Last inspected 09/26/2025
Safety Score Breakdown · 70/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Bazzell Trucking (DOT# 2923770) in Poplar Bluff, Missouri has 15 inspections on record with 40 violations and a 46.7% vehicle out-of-service rate and 1 crash. Safety grade: D (below-average safety record). Active common authority.
Out-of-Service Rates vs. National Average
An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.
Violation Categories · 40 total violations
FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.
Inspection History · 15 records
FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.
| Date | State | Veh OOS | Drv OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/26/2025 | MO | 0 | 0 |
| 08/25/2025 | MO | 2 | 0 |
| 11/15/2024 | AR | 1 | 2 |
| 10/29/2024 | KY | 0 | 0 |
| 10/09/2024 | AL | 0 | 0 |
| 06/07/2024 | OH | 1 | 0 |
| 03/26/2024 | AR | 0 | 0 |
| 11/08/2023 | MO | 1 | 0 |
| 11/03/2023 | TN | 0 | 0 |
| 11/03/2023 | KS | 0 | 0 |
Crash History · 1 record
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04-MAR-25 | WV | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Authority & Insurance
FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.
| Type | Insurer | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| BIPD/Primary | Progressive Casualty Insurance Company | $1,000 |
| BIPD/Primary | Progressive Casualty Insurance Company | $1,000 |
Fleet Profile
Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.