TOM BLANKENSHIP

USDOT 1341172 • DBA: B & L TRUCKING • 2024 ALMOND LANE, NEW MARKET, TN, 37820

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:2 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:1 active

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
1,341,172
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
Phone
8654758246
Power Units (MCS-150)
1
Drivers (MCS-150)
1
MCS-150 Mileage
68,000
Physical Address
2024 ALMOND LANE, NEW MARKET, TN, 37820
Contact

Risk Signals1 flagged

HIGH
1 active Out-of-Service order
Active OOS orders prevent this carrier from operating until rescinded. See the OOS Orders table for details.

Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Contract Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
2 active
Latest: Aug 9, 2021
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Contract CarrierMC-494951ACTIVEUnknownAug 10, 2012

Active Insurance (2)

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Active Insurance (2)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORPBIPD/PrimaryCA951391436ON FILEAug 9, 2021Aug 9, 2024
HARLEYSVILLE MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.CARGOCIM676610ON FILEAug 19, 2010Sep 26, 2010

Insurance History (13 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (13 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryFLTRK000000217REPLACEDAug 9, 2019Aug 9, 2021
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryWN243297REPLACEDAug 9, 2018Aug 9, 2019
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryLTO0013712REPLACEDAug 9, 2013Aug 9, 2018
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryWN092759CANCELLEDAug 9, 2012Sep 13, 2013
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryWN092759REPLACEDAug 9, 2012Aug 9, 2013
GRAMERCY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryGIC 41-1921-00257CANCELLEDAug 9, 2011Aug 9, 2012
GRAMERCY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryGIC 41-1921-00180CANCELLEDOct 18, 2010Aug 9, 2011
GRAMERCY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryGIC 41-1921-00180REPLACEDAug 9, 2010Oct 18, 2010
GRAMERCY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryGIC 41-1921-00180CANCELLEDAug 9, 2010Nov 17, 2010
STAR INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA 0427836REPLACEDAug 9, 2008Aug 9, 2010
LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryLLT101042CANCELLEDAug 9, 2007Aug 9, 2008
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryTN458912CANCELLEDAug 19, 2005Aug 9, 2007
ZC INS. CO /CONVERIUM INS.(NA) INC.BIPD/PrimarySCI-PK-500873CANCELLEDAug 19, 2004Aug 19, 2005

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/REPLPROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORPCA951391436BIPD/PrimaryAug 9, 2024Aug 9, 2024
TERM/REPLFALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANYFLTRK000000217BIPD/PrimaryAug 9, 2021Aug 9, 2021
TERM/REPLNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYWN243297BIPD/PrimaryAug 9, 2019Aug 9, 2019
TERM/REPLNATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANYLTO0013712BIPD/PrimaryAug 9, 2018Aug 9, 2018
TERM/CANCLNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYWN092759BIPD/PrimarySep 13, 2013Sep 13, 2013
TERM/REPLNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYWN092759BIPD/PrimaryAug 9, 2013Aug 9, 2013
CANCELGRAMERCY INSURANCE COMPANYGIC 41-1921-00257BIPD/PrimaryAug 9, 2012Aug 9, 2012
CANCELGRAMERCY INSURANCE COMPANYGIC 41-1921-00180BIPD/PrimaryAug 9, 2011Aug 9, 2011
TERM/CANCLGRAMERCY INSURANCE COMPANYGIC 41-1921-00180BIPD/PrimaryNov 17, 2010Nov 17, 2010
TERM/REPLGRAMERCY INSURANCE COMPANYGIC 41-1921-00180BIPD/PrimaryOct 18, 2010Oct 18, 2010
CANCELHARLEYSVILLE MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.CIM676610CARGOSep 26, 2010Sep 26, 2010
TERM/REPLSTAR INSURANCE COMPANYCA 0427836BIPD/PrimaryAug 9, 2010Aug 9, 2010
CANCELLINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANYLLT101042BIPD/PrimaryAug 9, 2008Aug 9, 2008
CANCELNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYTN458912BIPD/PrimaryAug 9, 2007Aug 9, 2007
CANCELZC INS. CO /CONVERIUM INS.(NA) INC.SCI-PK-500873BIPD/PrimaryAug 19, 2005Aug 19, 2005

Authority Action History (7 events)

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Authority Action History (7 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC494951CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJul 13, 2012DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONAug 10, 2012
MC494951CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJul 13, 2011DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONAug 9, 2011
MC494951CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJul 14, 2008DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONAug 8, 2008
MC494951CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJul 13, 2007DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONAug 13, 2007
MC494951MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTEDDec 13, 2006Unknown
MC494951CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJul 25, 2005DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONAug 19, 2005
MC494951MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTEDAug 25, 2004OUT OF SERVICEDec 8, 2006

Out-of-Service Orders (1)

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Out-of-Service Orders (1)
OOS DateReasonStatusRescinded
Dec 8, 2006New Entrant Revoked - Failure of Safety AuditACTIVEDec 13, 2006

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness
N/A
Hours of Service
N/A
Unsafe Driving
N/A

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
3
Violations
4
Vehicle OOS %
0.0%
Driver OOS %
0.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
1
Drivers (MCS-150)
1
Crash Records
6

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
1
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 3 of 3 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

3 states3 inspections

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None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (4 violations from 3 inspections)

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Violation Summary (4 violations from 3 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:393.47ESlack adjuster defective107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53B-BSteering system components worn107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.8(f)(1)Drivers record of duty status not current10Hours Of Service

Inspection History (3 inspections)

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Inspection History (3 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Nov 26, 202483266104COOKEVILLE TNTNLevel 1KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR2393.47E, 393.53B-BNo
Aug 17, 202379479524I 95 N AT RT 896DELevel 2KW TRUCK TRACTOR0No
May 16, 202378628424NORTH CORBINKYLevel 2KW TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2, 395.8(f)(1)No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

1 total · 0.0% OOS
2024-112024-11
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

Recent Crashes

6 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
6
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Across 1 crash
Tow-Aways
6

Crash History (6 records)

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Crash History (6 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Feb 23, 2024VATOW00INTERSTATE 64 WEST BOUND...727883B AND L TRUCKING
Jul 2, 2023TNTOW00SMYRNAI-840...727883B AND L TRUCKING
Mar 28, 2021SCTOW00GAFFNEY91 SB...544771TOM BLANKENSHIP
Jul 25, 2013INTOW00
May 17, 2009MDINJURY01
Oct 5, 2006GATOW00

Compliance Timeline

24 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Aug 9, 2024
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP • BIPD/Primary
Feb 23, 2024
Crash
Tow-away crash in VA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jul 2, 2023
Crash
Tow-away crash in TN
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Aug 9, 2021
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Mar 28, 2021
Crash
Tow-away crash in SC
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Aug 9, 2019
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Aug 9, 2018
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Sep 13, 2013
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Aug 9, 2013
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jul 25, 2013
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Aug 10, 2012
Authority
Aug 9, 2012
Insurance
Insurance cancel
GRAMERCY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Aug 9, 2011
Insurance
Insurance cancel
GRAMERCY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Nov 17, 2010
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
GRAMERCY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Oct 18, 2010
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
GRAMERCY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Sep 26, 2010
Insurance
Insurance cancel
HARLEYSVILLE MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. • CARGO
Aug 9, 2010
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
STAR INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
May 17, 2009
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Aug 9, 2008
Insurance
Insurance cancel
LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Aug 9, 2007
Insurance
Insurance cancel
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Dec 13, 2006
OOS
OOS order rescinded
New Entrant Revoked - Failure of Safety Audit
Dec 8, 2006
OOS
OOS order issued
New Entrant Revoked - Failure of Safety Audit
Oct 5, 2006
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Aug 19, 2005
Insurance
Insurance cancel
ZC INS. CO /CONVERIUM INS.(NA) INC. • BIPD/Primary

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