BLUE WATER TRUCKING INC
USDOT 186725 • 14889 33 MILE ROAD, ROMEO, MI, 48065
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 49-761967-00 | ON FILE | Aug 29, 2014 | Jan 29, 2020 |
| FRANKENMUTH MUTUAL INSURANCE CO | BIPD/Primary | BA 1978027 | ON FILE | Mar 16, 2009 | Aug 29, 2014 |
Insurance History (9 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRANKENMUTH MUTUAL INSURANCE CO | CARGO | BA 1978027 | CANCELLED | Mar 16, 2009 | Aug 29, 2014 |
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 35MSAF8635 | REPLACED | May 2, 2006 | Mar 16, 2009 |
| FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | MXI 97908259 DET | CANCELLED | May 2, 2005 | Jun 1, 2006 |
| FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | MXI 97908259 DET | REPLACED | May 2, 2005 | May 2, 2006 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TF404912 | CANCELLED | Apr 12, 2004 | Mar 16, 2009 |
| ESSEX INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 6AC7431 | REPLACED | May 2, 2003 | May 2, 2005 |
| ESSEX INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 6AB9987 | REPLACED | May 2, 2002 | May 2, 2003 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TF334098 | CANCELLED | Dec 14, 2001 | Apr 12, 2004 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | T094599 | CANCELLED | Dec 8, 1993 | Dec 14, 2001 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 49-761967-00 | CARGO | Jan 29, 2020 | Jan 29, 2020 |
| CANCEL | FRANKENMUTH MUTUAL INSURANCE CO | BA 1978027 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 29, 2014 | Aug 29, 2014 |
| CANCEL | FRANKENMUTH MUTUAL INSURANCE CO | BA 1978027 | CARGO | Aug 29, 2014 | Aug 29, 2014 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TF404912 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 16, 2009 | Mar 16, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 35MSAF8635 | CARGO | Mar 16, 2009 | Mar 16, 2009 |
| TERM/CANCL | FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | MXI 97908259 DET | CARGO | Jun 1, 2006 | Jun 1, 2006 |
| TERM/REPL | FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | MXI 97908259 DET | CARGO | May 2, 2006 | May 2, 2006 |
| TERM/REPL | ESSEX INSURANCE COMPANY | 6AC7431 | CARGO | May 2, 2005 | May 2, 2005 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TF334098 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 12, 2004 | Apr 12, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | ESSEX INSURANCE COMPANY | 6AB9987 | CARGO | May 2, 2003 | May 2, 2003 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | T094599 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 14, 2001 | Dec 14, 2001 |
Authority Action History (6 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC238484 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 4, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 21, 2014 |
| MC824615 | PROPERTY BROKER | DISMISSED | May 29, 2013 | — | Unknown |
| MC238484 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 25, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 7, 2010 |
| MC238484 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 17, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 3, 2009 |
| MC238484 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 16, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 25, 2008 |
| MC238484 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 2, 1992 | — | 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
5 states • 185 inspections
Violation Summary (102 violations from latest 100 of 185 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 8 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 8 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 8 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 6 | 6 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 6 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 4 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLFC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZ | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9B-LRLIWR | Lighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| 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 | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16AD | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3AII | Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty off duty or sleeper berth period of at least 30 consecutive minutes | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.100B-C | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-DMOVE | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24C2III-ELDSDN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100C-C | Cargo - Cargo not secured against shifting | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.3A3-HOSPRNP | Driving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.30-B | Battery improperly secured | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BARS | Air Brake - Air reservoir separated from its original attachment points or moving more than 1 inch | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.207B-AALPME | Frame cracked/broken/sagging | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| 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 | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.11B-CSRIGRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | 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 (185 inspections)
Showing 50 of 185
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 6, 2026 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | GAS CITY | INTERSTATE 69 NB | ...JJ1578 | BLUE WATER TRUCKING INC |
| Jan 26, 2026 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | RICHWOOD | I 0075 | ...JS4496 | BLUE WATER TRUCKING INC |
| Jan 26, 2026 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | Delta Twp | W I 96 | ...LL9173 | BLUE WATER TRUCKING INC |
| Dec 6, 2025 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | Dearborn Heights | TELEGRAPH | ...UY2633 | BLUE WATER TRUCKING INC |
| Aug 7, 2025 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | Troy | STEPHENSON | ...KY2084 | BLUE WATER TRUCKING INC |
| Jul 18, 2025 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | LINCOLN PARK | I-75 | ...JK5883 | BLUE WATER TRUCKING INC |
| May 23, 2025 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | TAYLOR | TELEGRAPH | ...HN1533 | BLUE WATER TRUCKING INC |
| Apr 25, 2025 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | DETROIT | PETOSKEY | ...WB3535 | BLUE WATER TRUCKING INC |
| Jan 31, 2025 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | ROYAL OAK TWP | 8 MILE | ...GN2941 | BLUE WATER TRUCKING INC |
| Jan 27, 2025 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | BOSTON TWP | E I 96 | ...HE0493 | BLUE WATER TRUCKING INC |
| Oct 6, 2024 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | LIVONIA | PLYMOUTH RD | ...LL9172 | BLUE WATER TRUCKING INC |
| Aug 29, 2024 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | CARROLLTON | I 0071 | ...FD3983 | BLUE WATER TRUCKING INC |
| Apr 12, 2024 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 2 | Taylor | PENNSYLVANIA | ...KG4877 | BLUE WATER TRUCKING INC |
| Jan 19, 2024 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | ROMULUS | I-94 FWY | ...GZ5986 | BLUE WATER TRUCKING INC |
| Jan 8, 2024 | MI | FATAL | 1 | 0 | ALMONT TWP | VAN DYKE | ...KL1146 | BLUE WATER TRUCKING INC |
| Dec 12, 2023 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | DETROIT | N I 75 | ...KL1140 | BLUE WATER TRUCKING INC |
| Nov 3, 2023 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | COVINGTON | I 0075 | ...BB4694 | BLUE WATER TRUCKING INC |
| Oct 2, 2023 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 2 | Erie Twp | I75 | ...KL1152 | BLUE WATER TRUCKING INC |
| Aug 24, 2023 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 2 | Taylor | I-75 | ...BC8157 | BLUE WATER TRUCKING INC |
| Aug 10, 2023 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | TAYLOR | RAMP 202H | ...HX5697 | BLUE WATER TRUCKING INC |
| Jun 29, 2023 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | FRENCHTOWN TWP | TELEGRAPH | ...BV1332 | BLUE WATER TRUCKING INC |
| Jun 8, 2023 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | Sandstone Twp | I 94 | ...JK5878 | BLUE WATER TRUCKING INC |
| Jun 2, 2023 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 4 | FORT WAYNE | W US 30 | ...JF4769 | BLUE WATER TRUCKING INC |
| May 2, 2023 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | Sandstone Twp | I 94 | ...GN2940 | BLUE WATER TRUCKING INC |
| Apr 26, 2023 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 2 | BATH (TOWNSHIP OF) | IR 75 | ...M56737 | BLUE WATER TRUCKING INC |
Compliance Timeline
37 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 37 events