OCEAN BLUE TRUCKING LTD
USDOT 1882616 • 19089 94 AVE UNIT 3B, SURREY, BC, V4N 3S4
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 82242 | ON FILE | Jun 2, 2009 | Dec 1, 2011 |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 5IM184979 | ON FILE | May 28, 2009 | Apr 18, 2011 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | 82242 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2011 | Dec 1, 2011 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | 5IM184979 | CARGO | Apr 18, 2011 | Apr 18, 2011 |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC678804 | PROPERTY BROKER | GRANTED | Aug 20, 2019 | — | Unknown |
| MC678804 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 12, 2013 | — | Unknown |
| MC678804 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 4, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 10, 2011 |
| MC678804 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 9, 2009 | — | 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
9 states • 139 inspections
Violation Summary (87 violations from latest 100 of 139 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 8 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 6 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 5 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 4 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.118D-CDL | Cargo securement - boulders | 3 | 3 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 2 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EENA | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | 2 | 2 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.100B-C | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 2 | 2 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11(a)(1) | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.207F-SDAS | Suspension - Deflated air suspension | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:172.516C6-HMPMC | HM (Placarding) - Failure to maintain placard(s) in a condition so that the format legibility color and visibility of the placard will not be substantially red | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207F-SLAS | Suspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A3 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no visual indicator | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BLMCBAD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.110B1-C | Cargo securement - logs | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205A-WRDC | Wheel/rim defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.3A3I-HOSPDIT | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A3II | Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty off duty or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55D2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-TFCV | Tires - Front in contact with a part of the vehicle | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D3-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(3) | Driver failed to maintain instruction sheet for ELD malfunction reporting requirements | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a)(4) | 393.95(a)(4) | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100(b) | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a)(3) | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no visual indicator | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.110B2I-C | Cargo securement - logs | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.104B-C | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| 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 |
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 (139 inspections)
Showing 50 of 139
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
16 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (16 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 14, 2025 | WA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | SEATTLE | I-5*168.00 | ...137744 | OCEAN BLUE TRUCKING LTD |
| Dec 18, 2024 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | SEATTLE | I-5*164.20 | ...904619 | OCEAN BLUE TRUCKING LTD |
| Dec 1, 2024 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | BLAINE | I-5*274.00 | ...969762 | OCEAN BLUE TRUCKING LTD |
| Oct 19, 2023 | OR | TOW | 0 | 0 | PORTLAND | I-5 .07 S WILLIAMS AVE ON RAMP | ...262869 | OCEAN BLUE TRUCKING LTD |
| Sep 28, 2023 | OR | TOW | 0 | 0 | PORTLAND | I-5 .02 N I-405 ON RAMP | ...598241 | OCEAN BLUE TRUCKING LTD |
| Aug 16, 2023 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | SEATTLE | I-5*172.00 | ...969762 | OCEAN BLUE TRUCKING LTD |
| Apr 18, 2023 | WA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | BELLINGHAM | SR-539*003.50 | ...971247 | OCEAN BLUE TRUCKING LTD |
| Nov 8, 2022 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | LYNNWOOD | SR-99*017.27 | ...017614 | OCEAN BLUE TRUCKING LTD |
| May 9, 2019 | ID | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 19, 2018 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 30, 2018 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 1, 2018 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 6, 2017 | WA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 5, 2016 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 24, 2014 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 3, 2013 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
19 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records