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BIG BEAR EXPRESS LLC
CarrierIntel Score: 61/100. 16 inspection violations in the past 12 months. Updated Oct 2026.
DOT 2500665MC 866691ActiveMotor CarrierInterstateAUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY · $750,000 · 1 policyCOOPERSVILLE, MI
COMPANY
Authority since
2014-06-18
MCS-150
2026-04-30 · 807,592 mi (2025)
Fleet
21 units · 18 trailers · 20 drivers
Annual mileage (VMT)
807,592 mi (2025)
ADDRESS
Physical
7311 STATE RD STE C
COOPERSVILLE, MI 49404
COOPERSVILLE, MI 49404
Mailing
8295 LEONARD ST
COOPERSVILLE, MI 49404
COOPERSVILLE, MI 49404
CONTACT
Phone
6166004664
Email
paul@bigbearexpress.com
OFFICERS
Primary Officer
PAUL BIALAS
Title
PRESIDENT
OPERATION & CARGO
Operation classification
Authorized For Hire
Specialty
Towing & Recovery / Driveaway
Cargo types
12
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsDriveaway / TowawayLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsIntermodal ContainersBeveragesPaper ProductsUtilityFarm SuppliesConstruction
Self-reported by the company on its latest MCS-150 filing (FMCSA census). Reflects what the carrier is authorized and equipped to haul, not actual recent loads. Specialty is our summary of the declared cargo mix.
AUTHORITY
148 mo
Active authority
INSURANCE
1 active
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
RISK GRADE
Elevated Risk
3 risk factors · 1 strengths
OOS RATE
28.6%
6 / 21 inspections
CarrierIntel Safety Score
Rolling 12-month heuristic based on inspections, OOS, violations, crashes & fatalities. Not the official FMCSA SMS score.
61
out of 100
Fair
Markers: OOS inspection Crash Fatality
Fleet vs Reality
last 12 months · power-unit VINs from roadside inspections Checking local VIN index…
Elevated Risk
3 risk factors · 1 strengths · 4 data pointsSAFETY PERFORMANCE
Crash Record
4 crashes · 0 fatal · 0 with injuries · 4 tow-away
Clean Inspection Rate
71% — 15 clean of 21 inspections
Out-of-Service Rate
28.6% — driver OOS 0 insp., vehicle OOS 6 insp.
COMPLIANCE & AUTHORITY
USDOT Registration
Status: Active
Operating Authority
Active: Motor Carrier
Out-of-service orders
None on record
Authority Events
1 historical event(s) on file
MCS-150 Filing
Last filed 2026-04-30
INSURANCE
Active Coverage
1 policy(ies) on file · total max coverage $750,000
SUMMARY
Severe OOS rate 36% (last 24 mo)
4.8 crashes per 100 trucks/yr
2.1 violations per inspection
Active insurance on file
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