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Carrier profile · USDOT 302964 · MC223148 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Bill J Hoth

DBA Big B Transfer · Elkader, IA · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 1987
Authority active$750K BIPD on fileSatisfactory ratingNo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsDrive/Tow AwayLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberMachinery, Large ObjectsLivestock+2 more
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (563) 245-2310
2
Power units
2
Drivers
4
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
75K
Annual miles
39 yr
Registered
92
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally, with one flag to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. Vehicle OOS above average: 33.3% of vehicle inspections placed out of service vs 22.26% national.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates12/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity20/20

Composite of public FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection and crash records weighted against the national fleet. Decision support, not an official FMCSA safety rating.

Safety

FMCSA inspections & crashes · 24 mo · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Vehicle out-of-service
33.3%▲ above avg
National 22.26% · 1 of 3 inspections
Driver out-of-service
0.0%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 0 of 4 inspections
Crashes
0
0 fatal0 injury0 tow-away
Crash rate 0.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
4
Driver inspections
4
Vehicle inspections
3
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Satisfactory (1994)

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC223148
Revocation pending
No
Contract Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$750,000
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Filings on record

  1. Mar 2, 2023Liability (BIPD) · Integrity Insurance Company · $750,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
2
Power units
2
Trucks
2
Tractors owned
4
Trailers owned
2
Drivers
2
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsDrive/Tow AwayLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberMachinery, Large ObjectsLivestockGrain, Feed, HayMilk
Annual mileage
75,170 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
302964
MC / docket
MC-223148
Legal name
Bill J Hoth
DBA
Big B Transfer
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Oct 9, 1987
Last MCS-150
May 7, 2025
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Drivers (CDL)
2 (2)
Hazmat
No
Business type
Individual

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Unique phone number
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.

Frequently asked

What is Bill J Hoth's USDOT number?

Bill J Hoth's USDOT number is 302964 and its docket number is MC223148.

Is Bill J Hoth authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Bill J Hoth's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 4 roadside inspections, a 33.3% vehicle and 0.0% driver out-of-service rate, and 0 reportable crashes (0 fatal). FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

How big is Bill J Hoth's fleet?

2 power units and 2 drivers per its MCS-150 filed May 7, 2025.

What insurance does Bill J Hoth carry?

$750,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Integrity Insurance Company.

Where is Bill J Hoth located?

Bill J Hoth is located at 104 Gunder Road, Elkader, IA, 52043. Phone: (563) 245-2310.

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