BLANDON CARGO EXPRESS LLC
USDOT 2018817 • 5359 RUBEN LN, FORT WORTH, TX, 76126
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-710486 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Apr 15, 2022 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT404598001 | ON FILE | Apr 16, 2024 | Apr 16, 2025 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | GWP77929A | ON FILE | Apr 16, 2010 | Mar 5, 2013 |
Insurance History (12 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 404598001 | REPLACED | Apr 16, 2023 | Apr 16, 2024 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 278196001 | REPLACED | Apr 16, 2022 | Apr 16, 2023 |
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WDTT2110089 | CANCELLED | Apr 16, 2021 | Apr 16, 2022 |
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WDTT2010131 | CANCELLED | Apr 16, 2020 | Apr 16, 2021 |
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WHTXT1910156 | CANCELLED | Apr 16, 2019 | Apr 16, 2020 |
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WHTXT1810718 | CANCELLED | Apr 16, 2018 | Apr 16, 2019 |
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WHTXT1710243 | NAME CHANGED | Apr 16, 2017 | Dec 20, 2017 |
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WHTXT1710243 | REPLACED | Apr 16, 2017 | Apr 16, 2017 |
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WHTXT1710243 | CANCELLED | Apr 16, 2017 | Apr 16, 2018 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP77929A | CANCELLED | Feb 26, 2013 | Apr 16, 2017 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP77929A | REPLACED | Apr 16, 2010 | Feb 26, 2013 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP77929A | NAME CHANGED | Apr 16, 2010 | Mar 5, 2013 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT404598001 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 16, 2025 | Apr 16, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 404598001 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 16, 2024 | Apr 16, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 278196001 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 16, 2023 | Apr 16, 2023 |
| CANCEL | HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | WDTT2110089 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 16, 2022 | Apr 16, 2022 |
| CANCEL | HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | WDTT2010131 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 16, 2021 | Apr 16, 2021 |
| CANCEL | HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | WHTXT1910156 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 16, 2020 | Apr 16, 2020 |
| CANCEL | HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | WHTXT1810718 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 16, 2019 | Apr 16, 2019 |
| CANCEL | HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | WHTXT1710243 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 16, 2018 | Apr 16, 2018 |
| TERM/CANCL | HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | WHTXT1710243 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 20, 2017 | Dec 20, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | WHTXT1710243 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 16, 2017 | Apr 16, 2017 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP77929A | BIPD/Primary | Apr 16, 2017 | Apr 16, 2017 |
| NAMECHG | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP77929A | CARGO | Mar 5, 2013 | Mar 5, 2013 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP77929A | BIPD/Primary | Mar 5, 2013 | Mar 5, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP77929A | BIPD/Primary | Feb 26, 2013 | Feb 26, 2013 |
Authority Action History (9 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC710486 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 21, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 15, 2022 |
| MC710486 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 22, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 15, 2021 |
| MC710486 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 20, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 16, 2020 |
| MC710486 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 20, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 16, 2019 |
| MC710486 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 20, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 16, 2018 |
| MC710486 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 17, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 8, 2017 |
| MC710486 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 20, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 14, 2017 |
| MC710486 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 31, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 28, 2013 |
| MC710486 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 30, 2010 | — | 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 • 36 inspections
Violation Summary (42 violations from 36 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-AABRCW | The sliding suspension attachment member (undercarriage body rail) on either side exhibits a crack of any length in more than 50% of its attachment welds. | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| 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:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | 1 | 0 | — | 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:393.201A-FRSC | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22H4 | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8E1-PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.403(a) | 390.403(a) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.83(g) | Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2IRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75C-OOS | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9A2 | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55E | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21(a) | Vehicle marking requirements | 1 | 0 | 3 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | 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 (36 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
6 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (6 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2025 | AZ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | KINGMAN | i40@ mp 50 | ...469475 | BLANDON CARGO EXPRESS LLC |
| Jul 17, 2024 | AZ | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNKNOWN | I-10@M081 | ...JN8045 | BLANDON CARGO EXPRESS LLC |
| Apr 2, 2024 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | 33.609800 / -114.782080 | ...FN3815 | BLANDON CARGO EXPRESS LLC |
| Jan 27, 2021 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | WEST WINDSOR TWP | US 1 | ...N35527 | BLANDON CARGO EXPRESS LLC |
| May 11, 2017 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 13, 2010 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
21 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records