BLUE GRASS TOURS INC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- 1 fatality on crash record 12 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — BLUE GRASS TOURS INC (USDOT 204785) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Active BIPD limit: $5,000,000 Organization: CORPORATION Blockers: (none) Cautions: • 1 fatality on crash record — 12 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $5,000,000 — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — AMERICAN BUS ASSOCIATION • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating • OOS rate better than size peers Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/204785/ As of: Jul 20, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade A
Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 100% · 5/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 14.3% (better). n=44378 same-size ACTIVE peers.
Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
Fleet size changes
- Power Units +2 (21 → 23) · Jun 12, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
- Drivers +2 (25 → 27) · Jun 12, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
1 active liability policy
Company profile
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.
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InsuranceLANCER INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective May 8, 2008
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Process AgentAMERICAN BUS ASSOCIATIONBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC162348ACTIVE
Inspections (24 months)
All 17 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 0% | — |
| National average | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
BLUE GRASS TOURS INC is a corporation based in LEXINGTON, KY, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 204785. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 23 power units and 27 drivers, with 17 roadside inspections on file. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.
BLUE GRASS TOURS INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 21 power units and 25 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Lexington, KY. Across 8 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY, and operating authority is active for common.
8 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, down 11% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in US (5) and CA (1), with Level 5 inspections the most common.
0.0% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (100.0% of violations); top code 392.2-SLLLR (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 1 times.
The fleet comprises 21 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 25 drivers; Motor coac, Prevost, and Freightliner are the most-inspected makes.
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 44,378 ACTIVE carriers operating 11–35 power units (±50% of this carrier's 23 unit fleet).
Fleet History
Sourced from FMCSA daily imports; field-level change log. 2 tracked changes on record. · 1 driver-count change
Record Changes
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Drivers 25 27FMCSA Company Census
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Power Units 21 23FMCSA Company Census
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Power Units Over Time
Bar height reflects reported power-unit count after each FMCSA filing update.
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US (US) | 5 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 9, 2024 |
| California (CA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 4, 2025 |
| New Jersey (NJ) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 11, 2026 |
| New York (NY) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 15, 2024 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Motor Coac | 3 | |
| Prevost | 2 | |
| Freightliner | 1 | |
| Lodc | 1 | |
| Mcin | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | — | 0.13 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (17 rows) View all 17 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 87367027 | Mar 11, 2026 | NJ | 3 | NJ |
MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES MOTOR COACH
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0 | — | No |
| 83801265 | Feb 4, 2025 | CA | 3 | WB PERALTA CVEF |
Lodc SEMI-TRAILER
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2 | 392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLLR | No |
| 82664344 | Sep 9, 2024 | US | 5 | LEXINGTON KY |
MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES BUS
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0 | — | No |
| 82664201 | Sep 9, 2024 | US | 5 | LEXINGTON KY |
MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES BUS
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0 | — | No |
| 82663638 | Sep 9, 2024 | US | 5 | LEXINGTON KY |
PREVOST BUS
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0 | — | No |
| 82663619 | Sep 9, 2024 | US | 5 | LEXINGTON KY |
PREVOST BUS
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0 | — | No |
| 82663149 | Sep 9, 2024 | US | 5 | LEXINGTON KY |
MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES BUS
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0 | — | No |
| 82456945 | Aug 15, 2024 | NY | 3 | BUFFALO PEACE BRIDGE |
MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES MOTOR COACH
Ticket: Mcin
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0 | — | No |
| 78751822 | May 8, 2023 | KY | 5 | LEXINGTON |
FORD BUS
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0 | — | No |
| 78583864 | May 8, 2023 | KY | 5 | LEXINGTON |
FORD BUS
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0 | — | No |
| 78583863 | May 8, 2023 | KY | 5 | LEXINGTON |
FREIGHTLINER BUS
Ticket: Unknown
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0 | — | No |
| 78583827 | May 8, 2023 | KY | 5 | LEXINGTON |
MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES MOTOR COACH
Ticket: Mci
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0 | — | No |
| 78583826 | May 8, 2023 | KY | 5 | LEXINGTON |
MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES MOTOR COACH
Ticket: Mci
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0 | — | No |
| 78583825 | May 8, 2023 | KY | 5 | LEXINGTON |
PREVOST MOTOR COACH
Ticket: Preo
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0 | — | No |
| 78583824 | May 8, 2023 | KY | 5 | LEXINGTON |
PREVOST MOTOR COACH
Ticket: Preo
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0 | — | No |
| 78583790 | May 8, 2023 | KY | 5 | LEXINGTON |
MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES MOTOR COACH
Ticket: Mci
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0 | — | No |
| 78583789 | May 8, 2023 | KY | 5 | LEXINGTON |
PREVOST MOTOR COACH
Ticket: Preo
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0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (12 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
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| TN0400074963 | Apr 10, 2024 | TN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| KY0072888269 | Apr 18, 2023 | KY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TN0102901872 | Feb 16, 2021 | TN | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| KY0072393765 | Aug 15, 2019 | KY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| FL8364682503 | Jul 21, 2013 | FL | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| KY0071299108 | May 10, 2013 | KY | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| SC011039140A | Apr 3, 2011 | SC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| PA911830000X | Nov 23, 2009 | PA | 1 | 0 | Yes | No | Fatal |
| MO0000016759 | Sep 23, 2005 | MO | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| KY0000929542 | Sep 10, 2005 | KY | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| KY0001098289 | Jun 20, 2002 | KY | 0 | 3 | Yes | No | Injury |
| KY0000542380 | Aug 1, 2001 | KY | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
Authority Records (1 docket)
Insurance Coverage Timeline (6 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
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| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA156197 | 91X | $5,000,000 | May 8, 2008 | On file | ACTIVE |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA156197 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 26, 2005 | May 8, 2008 | REPLACED |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA156197 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 6, 2004 | Jul 26, 2005 | CANCELLED |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA127903 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 1, 1995 | May 6, 2004 | REPLACED |
| PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 6878694-1 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 1, 1994 | May 1, 1995 | CANCELLED |
| NORTHWESTERN NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | 8F 3436 | CARGO | — | Sep 1, 1982 | May 6, 1987 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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May 8, 2008insuranceTERM/REPL — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 21, 2005
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Jul 26, 2005insuranceCANCEL — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 6, 2004insuranceTERM/REPL — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 30, 1995
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May 1, 1995insuranceCANCEL — PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 2, 1994
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Jun 1, 1993
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May 6, 1987insuranceCANCEL — NORTHWESTERN NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
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Jul 15, 1985
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Nov 10, 1982
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
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| LEXINGTON | KY | 9 | 0 |
| LEXINGTON KY | US | 5 | 0 |
| WB PERALTA CVEF | CA | 1 | 0 |
| NJ | NJ | 1 | 0 |
| BUFFALO PEACE BRIDGE | NY | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC162348
common · ACTIVE · MC
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LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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NORTHWESTERN NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
CARGO policy on file
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AMERICAN BUS ASSOCIATION
BOC-3 process agent · 485 carriers served
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17 inspections
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12 reportable crashes
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