BJT Express Inc
USDOT 1337564 · MC-545421 · Hammond, Indiana · Interstate for-hire carrier · 250–499 power units
BJT Express Inc (dba Bullpen Express Inc) is a company based in Hammond, Indiana, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 405 power units and 405 drivers, which ranks it #39 by fleet size among 334 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Indiana. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 324 times – about 0.8 inspections per power unit. 16.4% of vehicle inspections and 1.5% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.3% and 2.0% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 29 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (7 injuries, 0 fatalities, 27 tow-away), or 7.2 per 100 power units versus 4.2 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, fresh produce, meat, us mail, commodities dry bulk, refrigerated food, beverages, paper products.
Registration and contact
| Legal name | BJT Express Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | Bullpen Express Inc |
| USDOT number | 1337564 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-545421 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 3 141St Street, Hammond, IN 46327 |
| Phone | (219) 228-1800 |
| First registered | Feb 24, 2005 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Feb 12, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 1337564.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 0 | 405 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 970 | 0 |
- 1.00 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 2.4 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 48,000,000 miles reported for 2025 – about 118,519 miles per power unit vs a 41,335 median for 250–499-unit fleets.
- 0% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 405 CDL drivers; 381 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 24 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 250–499-unit for-hire carriers nationally (792) and Indiana carriers with 50+ units (334).
| Measure | BJT Express Inc | Same size, US | IN average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 16.4% | 18.3% | 19.0% | 11% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 1.5% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 23% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 7.2 | 4.2 | 4.1 | 72% higher than average |
| Inspections | 324 | 323 with a driver check, 116 with a vehicle check, 154 BASIC violations recorded, 1 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Jan 26, 2018) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: us mail (612 of 5,000 carriers).
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Charger Logistics USA Inc USDOT 2014604 | Griffith | 481 | 542 | 167 | 16.5% | 21 |
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| Chandi Trucking Inc USDOT 3006995 | Indianapolis | 157 | 175 | 113 | 20.0% | 10 |
Other carriers near Hammond
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amber Express LLC USDOT 4194670 | Hammond | 435 | 435 | 853 | 18.6% | 31 |
| Mid Group Inc USDOT 3605263 | Hammond | 176 | 88 | 208 | 35.4% | 5 |
| BF Prime LLC USDOT 3462417 | Hammond | 144 | 144 | 209 | 34.0% | 12 |
| Milsped Freight LLC USDOT 3187195 | Hammond | 136 | 118 | 214 | 27.3% | 15 |
| Illini State Trucking Co USDOT 257062 | Hammond | 125 | 97 | 66 | 45.2% | 11 |
| Dab Carrier Group Inc USDOT 3493892 | Hammond | 91 | 87 | 264 | 21.7% | 12 |
| United Transport Inc USDOT 1761786 | Hammond | 83 | 83 | 247 | 34.5% | 6 |
| TC Transport Inc USDOT 730748 | Hammond | 77 | 59 | 58 | 36.8% | 7 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of BJT Express Inc?
BJT Express Inc is registered with USDOT number 1337564 and operating authority MC-545421.
How many trucks does BJT Express Inc have?
It reports 405 power units (405 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 970 trailers, with 405 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Feb 12, 2026).
Where is BJT Express Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Hammond, Indiana 46327.
What is the out-of-service rate of BJT Express Inc?
Over 24 months, 16.4% of vehicle inspections and 1.5% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.3% vehicle, 2.0% driver).
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Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.