BLUE STAR TRANSPORTATION INC
USDOT 1196159 • 5505 123RD ST, SAVAGE, MN, 55378
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-477155 | ACTIVE | Unknown | May 29, 2025 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA993827263 | ON FILE | Feb 28, 2025 | Jun 7, 2025 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | WN008051 | ON FILE | Jul 28, 2009 | Sep 1, 2011 |
Insurance History (21 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA992451990 | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2025 | Feb 28, 2025 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA992451990 | CANCELLED | Feb 1, 2025 | Apr 3, 2025 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP37021A | CANCELLED | Feb 1, 2018 | Feb 1, 2025 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA3790955 | CANCELLED | May 20, 2016 | Jul 6, 2017 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | BIPD/Primary | 02TRM009050-01 | CANCELLED | Aug 18, 2015 | Oct 14, 2015 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | BIPD/Primary | 02TRM009050-01 | REPLACED | Jul 21, 2015 | Aug 18, 2015 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | BIPD/Primary | 02TRM009050-01 | CANCELLED | Jul 21, 2015 | Sep 23, 2015 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | BIPD/Primary | 02TRM009050-01 | REPLACED | Dec 30, 2014 | Jul 21, 2015 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | BIPD/Primary | 02TRM009050-01 | CANCELLED | Dec 30, 2014 | Aug 25, 2015 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | BIPD/Primary | 02TRM009050-01 | REPLACED | Oct 14, 2014 | Dec 30, 2014 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | BIPD/Primary | 02TRM009050-01 | CANCELLED | Oct 14, 2014 | Feb 2, 2015 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 3264912 | CANCELLED | Sep 27, 2014 | Nov 5, 2014 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 3264912 | REPLACED | Sep 27, 2014 | Oct 14, 2014 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 3264912 | REPLACED | Sep 9, 2014 | Sep 27, 2014 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRS025023-01 | REPLACED | Sep 9, 2013 | Sep 9, 2014 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRS025023-01 | CANCELLED | Sep 9, 2013 | Sep 18, 2014 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN008051 | CANCELLED | Jul 28, 2009 | Apr 16, 2012 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TN410450 | CANCELLED | Jun 4, 2004 | Mar 13, 2006 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | TN410450 | CANCELLED | Jun 4, 2004 | Mar 13, 2006 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TN410450 | CANCELLED | Jan 22, 2004 | Jun 4, 2004 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | TN410450 | CANCELLED | Jan 22, 2004 | Jun 4, 2004 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA993827263 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 7, 2025 | Jun 7, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA992451990 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 3, 2025 | Apr 3, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA992451990 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 28, 2025 | Feb 28, 2025 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP37021A | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
| CANCEL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA3790955 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 6, 2017 | Jul 6, 2017 |
| CANCEL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02TRM009050-01 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 14, 2015 | Oct 14, 2015 |
| TERM/CANCL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02TRM009050-01 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 23, 2015 | Sep 23, 2015 |
| TERM/CANCL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02TRM009050-01 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 25, 2015 | Aug 25, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02TRM009050-01 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 18, 2015 | Aug 18, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02TRM009050-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 21, 2015 | Jul 21, 2015 |
| TERM/CANCL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02TRM009050-01 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 2, 2015 | Feb 2, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02TRM009050-01 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 30, 2014 | Dec 30, 2014 |
| TERM/CANCL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 3264912 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 5, 2014 | Nov 5, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 3264912 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 14, 2014 | Oct 14, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 3264912 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 27, 2014 | Sep 27, 2014 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS025023-01 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 18, 2014 | Sep 18, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS025023-01 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 9, 2014 | Sep 9, 2014 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN008051 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 16, 2012 | Apr 16, 2012 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN008051 | CARGO | Sep 1, 2011 | Sep 1, 2011 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN410450 | CARGO | Mar 13, 2006 | Mar 13, 2006 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN410450 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 13, 2006 | Mar 13, 2006 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN410450 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 4, 2004 | Jun 4, 2004 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN410450 | CARGO | Jun 4, 2004 | Jun 4, 2004 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-477155 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-477155 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-477155 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-477155 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (10 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC477155 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 12, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 29, 2025 |
| MC477155 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 6, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 31, 2025 |
| MC477155 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Feb 1, 2018 | — | Unknown |
| MC477155 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | May 31, 2016 | REVOKED | Jul 12, 2017 |
| MC477155 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 9, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 16, 2014 |
| MC477155 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 22, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 5, 2014 |
| MC477155 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Sep 12, 2013 | REVOKED | Oct 20, 2015 |
| MC477155 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jul 28, 2009 | REVOKED | Apr 23, 2012 |
| MC477155 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 10, 2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 25, 2004 |
| MC477155 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 23, 2004 | REVOKED | Mar 20, 2006 |
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
9 states • 34 inspections
Violation Summary (143 violations from 34 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 28 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 15 | 3 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 13 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 8 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 8 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 6 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(ii) | Driver failed to manually add the trailer number | 4 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 4 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 4 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 3 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(3) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(1) | Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(2) | Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 2 | 0 | 5 | 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:392.2-SLLFC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-INAT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(f)(5) | 395.8(f)(5) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.25(f) | Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.30(c) | Failing to follow the prompts from the ELD when editing/adding missing information | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(3) | Driver failed to maintain instruction sheet for ELD malfunction reporting requirements | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.8 | Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209(e) | Power steering violations | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(c)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
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 (34 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
3 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (3 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 21, 2024 | TN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | I-24 | ...LP7035 | BLUE STAR TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Jul 29, 2019 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 14, 2019 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Enforcement Actions
2 closed cases — FMCSA civil penalties
2 Enforcement Cases
| Case Number | Closed Date | Violation Code(s) | Settlement | Subject Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MN-2024-0008-US1587 | Jan 26, 2024 | 396.3(b) | $860 | Carrier |
| MN-2021-0072-MN0671 | Nov 15, 2021 | 395.8(k)(1) | $6,480 | Carrier |
Compliance Timeline
29 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 29 events