B LINE INCORPORATED
USDOT 1018535 • DBA: B LINE INC • 511 E OLD ROUTE 66, STRAFFORD, MO, 65757
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRISURA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 29T100260 | ON FILE | Aug 1, 2023 | Aug 1, 2024 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | GWP22465F | ON FILE | Apr 6, 2009 | Nov 22, 2013 |
Insurance History (12 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 0966941 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 2019 | Aug 1, 2023 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0109957001 | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 2018 | Aug 1, 2019 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP98130A | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 2012 | Aug 1, 2018 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTO0003604 | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 2011 | Aug 29, 2012 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTO0003604 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 2011 | Aug 1, 2012 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP22465F | CANCELLED | Apr 6, 2009 | Sep 1, 2011 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP22465F | REPLACED | Apr 6, 2009 | Aug 1, 2011 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | GWP22465F | REPLACED | Nov 4, 2008 | Apr 6, 2009 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP22465F | REPLACED | Nov 4, 2008 | Apr 6, 2009 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP22465A | REPLACED | Jun 15, 2004 | Nov 4, 2008 |
| TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC. | CARGO | TCP201116 | CANCELLED | Mar 6, 2002 | Jul 17, 2004 |
| TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC. | BIPD/Primary | TCP201116 | REPLACED | Mar 6, 2002 | Jun 15, 2004 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | TRISURA INSURANCE COMPANY | 29T100260 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 0966941 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2023 | Aug 1, 2023 |
| CANCEL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0109957001 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2019 | Aug 1, 2019 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP98130A | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2018 | Aug 1, 2018 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP22465F | CARGO | Nov 22, 2013 | Nov 22, 2013 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LTO0003604 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 29, 2012 | Aug 29, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LTO0003604 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2012 | Aug 1, 2012 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP22465F | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2011 | Sep 1, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP22465F | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2011 | Aug 1, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP22465F | BIPD/Primary | Apr 6, 2009 | Apr 6, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP22465F | CARGO | Apr 6, 2009 | Apr 6, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP22465A | BIPD/Primary | Nov 4, 2008 | Nov 4, 2008 |
| CANCEL | TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC. | TCP201116 | CARGO | Jul 17, 2004 | Jul 17, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC. | TCP201116 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 15, 2004 | Jun 15, 2004 |
Authority Action History (6 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC426923 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 5, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 1, 2019 |
| MC426923 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 5, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 1, 2019 |
| MC426923 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 5, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 31, 2018 |
| MC426923 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 5, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 31, 2018 |
| MC426923 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 10, 2008 | — | Unknown |
| MC426923 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 13, 2002 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
10 states • 20 inspections
Violation Summary (40 violations from 20 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 11 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.16AD | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43 | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(3) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(2) | 395.30(b)(2) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.32(b) | ELD - driver tamper/disable | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21(b) | USDOT number not displayed | 1 | 0 | 3 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16(b) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:397.3 | State/local laws ordinances regulations | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(1) | Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (20 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
23 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (23 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2, 2024 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | IRVINGTON TWP | I-64 | ...FN3691 | B LINE INC |
| Oct 24, 2023 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | SPRINGFIELD | IS 44 | ...HU4683 | B LINE INC |
| Jun 13, 2023 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 2 | LEBANON | MO 5 | ...FN3691 | B LINE INC |
| Jul 15, 2019 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 20, 2019 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 24, 2018 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 3, 2018 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 29, 2017 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 16, 2016 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 20, 2016 | MO | FATAL | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 8, 2016 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 18, 2015 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 26, 2015 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 1, 2015 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 8, 2013 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 6, 2011 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 7, 2011 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 24, 2010 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 15, 2010 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 23, 2009 | AR | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 15, 2009 | NM | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 9, 2008 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 4, 2005 | MO | FATAL | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
39 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 39 events