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Bay And Bay Transportation

Interstate
(6 reviews) 4.9 out of 5
Saint Paul, MN 55121
USDOT
125630
Docket
MC087231

Carrier Ratings

Cleanliness
9.7
Communication
9.5
Timeliness
9.7

Positive Flags

On Time Pickup
5
On Time Delivery
5
Strong Dispatcher Communication
5
Consistent Tracking
4
Easy to Work With
4
Good Delivery Condition
4
Strong Driver Communication
3
Friendly
2
Easy to Onboard
2
Clean Equipment
2
Knowledgeable
2

Overview

Bay & Bay is a nationwide full-service logistics and trucking company with a proud history of delivering supply chain solutions to businesses since 1941. Commercial Carrier Journal and Transport Topics consistently rank Bay & Bay as one of North America’s top refrigerated carriers and 3PLs. Shippers of all sizes count on Bay & Bay to deliver their product day in and day out. Bay & Bay’s world-class logistics division and fleet of trucks ensure that your supply chain needs are covered, no matter the mode.

Fleet Details

Type Tractors Trailers Trucks
Owned 295 1019 0
Leased 255 0 0

Freight

  • General Freight
  • Building Materials
  • Fresh Produce
  • Meat
  • Commodities Dry Bulk
  • Refrigerated Food
  • Beverages
  • Paper Products

Truck Types

  • Dry Van
  • Reefer
  • Deck
  • Flatbed
  • Power Only

Shipment Types

  • Less than Truckload
  • Full Truckload
MCS-150 Mileage
47,441,128 (2022)
Electronic Tracking
50% of reviewers say the carrier uses electronic tracking

Lanes

This information was provided by Bay And Bay Transportation

Primary Operating Area Headquarters Terminal

Compliance

Authorizations

FMCSA authority status
Common Active — 07/21/1982 (41 years, 9 months)
Contract Active — 04/18/1989 (35 years, 1 week)
Carrier operation
Interstate
Cargo authorization
Property

Safety Violations

Type Total Severe Out of Service Measure Percentile
Vehicle Maintenance 176 35 77 2.45 20.1%
Unsafe Driving 116 28 0 1.74 25.2%
Hours of Service Compliance 80 28 4 0.31 16.7%
Driver Fitness 2 1 2 0.02 1.1%
Controlled Substances 1 0 1 0 0%

Accident Report

Type Last 6 Months 6-12 Months ago 12-24 Months ago Total
Fatalities 0 0 0 0
Injuries 6 6 5 17
Tow-away 12 9 18 39
Crash Reports 12 9 19 40

Inspections

Type Inspections OOS Inspections OOS Percentage National Average
Driver 894 8 0.89% 6.67%
Vehicle 390 67 17.18% 22.26%

Insurance Coverage

Insurance type
BIPD (Primary)
Company name
Great West Casualty Co.
Policy limit
$1,000,000
Policy number
GRT12567A
Effective date
12/01/2023
Address
1100 West 29 Th St., P.O. Box 277, South Sioux City, NE, US, 68776
Phone
+1-800-228-8602

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OH

Verified Broker from Ohio

March 18, 2024

“Full Truckload from Carthage, MO to Cleburne, TX”

Timeliness
9/10
Cleanliness
9/10
Communication
8/10

What went well?
  • On Time Pickup
  • On Time Delivery
  • Consistent Tracking
  • Strong Dispatcher Communication
  • Easy to Work With
  • Clean Equipment
  • Good Delivery Condition

Solid carrier- very clean, food-grade trailers. Tracks consistent, priced competitively, timely to appts. This carrier does have broker-authority, so just have to be careful when booking.


Lanes
Carthage, MO to Cleburne, TX
Saint Louis, MO to Lowell, AR
Columbus, OH to Roanoke, VA
Milwaukee, WI to Summerville, SC
Freight Details
Household Goods
Refrigerated Food
Beverages
Tracking
Offers electronic tracking
Tracking functional
OH

Verified Broker from Ohio

March 13, 2024

“Great communication”

Timeliness
10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Communication
10/10

What went well?
  • On Time Pickup
  • On Time Delivery
  • Consistent Tracking
  • Strong Dispatcher Communication
  • Easy to Work With
  • Good Delivery Condition

This team does everything by the book and their customer service shows that they know how to run freight. They have a great on-time score and on this occasion there was nothing different. Great team to work with, no issues.


Lanes
Carthage, MO to Cleburne, TX
Freight Details
Refrigerated Food
Tracking
Offers electronic tracking
Tracking functional
PA

Verified Broker from Pennsylvania

March 13, 2024

“Full Truckload from Meadville, PA to Saint Paul, MN”

Timeliness
9/10
Cleanliness
9/10
Communication
9/10

What went well?
  • On Time Pickup
  • On Time Delivery
  • Strong Dispatcher Communication
  • Strong Driver Communication
  • Friendly
  • Easy to Work With
  • Easy to Onboard
  • Good Delivery Condition
  • Knowledgeable

The order was loaded and delivered on time. No issues. The BOl was signed clean. We would work with them again.


Lanes
Meadville, PA to Saint Paul, MN
Freight Details
General Freight
Tracking
Did not use electronic tracking
FL

Verified Broker from Florida

March 03, 2023

“Full Truckload from Houston, TX to Detroit, MI”

Timeliness
10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Communication
10/10

What went well?
  • On Time Pickup
  • On Time Delivery
  • Consistent Tracking
  • Strong Dispatcher Communication
  • Strong Driver Communication
  • Friendly
  • Easy to Work With
  • Easy to Onboard
  • Clean Equipment
  • Good Delivery Condition
  • Knowledgeable

We have known Bay & Bay for years through trade associations and have hired their trucks for our loads. They are a quality company with great people. They always do a great job.


Lanes
Houston, TX to Detroit, MI
Freight Details
General Freight
Tracking
Offers electronic tracking
Tracking functional
NH

Verified Broker from New Hampshire

March 03, 2023

“Full Truckload from Manchester, NH to Naperville, IL”

Timeliness
10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Communication
10/10

What went well?
  • On Time Pickup
  • On Time Delivery
  • Consistent Tracking
  • Strong Dispatcher Communication
  • Strong Driver Communication

Have been using this carrier for many years, always reliable and very easy to work with.


Lanes
Manchester, NH to Naperville, IL
Freight Details
General Freight
Tracking
Did not use electronic tracking