BLUEGRASS CARTAGE LLC
USDOT 2138681 • 10336 BLUEGRASS PARKWAY, LOUISVILLE, KY, 40299
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-744442 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Mar 5, 2026 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 55-099533-00 | ON FILE | Mar 5, 2024 | Mar 5, 2026 |
Insurance History (18 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0124128001 | REPLACED | Mar 5, 2023 | Mar 5, 2024 |
| HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | GFL0001820 | REPLACED | Mar 5, 2022 | Mar 5, 2023 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | BA0726943 | REPLACED | Mar 5, 2020 | Mar 5, 2022 |
| CRUM & FORSTER INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 506-8960335 | REPLACED | Mar 5, 2019 | Mar 5, 2020 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 6591923 | REPLACED | Mar 5, 2018 | Mar 5, 2019 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRS084239 | CANCELLED | Jan 13, 2018 | Mar 5, 2018 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 2990825 | REPLACED | Apr 20, 2017 | Jan 13, 2018 |
| SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | BIPD/Primary | CAC 00001-04054-15 | CANCELLED | Apr 24, 2016 | May 24, 2016 |
| SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | BIPD/Primary | CAC 00001-04054-15 | CANCELLED | Feb 28, 2016 | Apr 24, 2016 |
| SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | BIPD/Primary | CAC 00001-04054-15 | CANCELLED | Jan 13, 2016 | Feb 28, 2016 |
| SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | BIPD/Primary | CAC 00001-04054-15 | CANCELLED | Apr 24, 2015 | Jan 13, 2016 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA07376502 | CANCELLED | Jul 29, 2014 | Apr 15, 2015 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA07376502 | CANCELLED | Apr 15, 2014 | Jul 29, 2014 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA07376501 | REPLACED | Apr 15, 2013 | Apr 15, 2014 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN004012 | REPLACED | Apr 28, 2011 | Apr 15, 2013 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN004012 | CANCELLED | Apr 28, 2011 | May 3, 2013 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN004012 | NAME CHANGED | Apr 15, 2011 | Jun 6, 2011 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN004012 | REPLACED | Apr 15, 2011 | Apr 28, 2011 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 55-099533-00 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 5, 2026 | Mar 5, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0124128001 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 5, 2024 | Mar 5, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | GFL0001820 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 5, 2023 | Mar 5, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BA0726943 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 5, 2022 | Mar 5, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | CRUM & FORSTER INDEMNITY COMPANY | 506-8960335 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 5, 2020 | Mar 5, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 6591923 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 5, 2019 | Mar 5, 2019 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS084239 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 5, 2018 | Mar 5, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 2990825 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 13, 2018 | Jan 13, 2018 |
| CANCEL | SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | CAC 00001-04054-15 | BIPD/Primary | May 24, 2016 | May 24, 2016 |
| CANCEL | SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | CAC 00001-04054-15 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 24, 2016 | Apr 24, 2016 |
| CANCEL | SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | CAC 00001-04054-15 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 28, 2016 | Feb 28, 2016 |
| CANCEL | SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | CAC 00001-04054-15 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 13, 2016 | Jan 13, 2016 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA07376502 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 15, 2015 | Apr 15, 2015 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA07376502 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 29, 2014 | Jul 29, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA07376501 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 15, 2014 | Apr 15, 2014 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN004012 | BIPD/Primary | May 3, 2013 | May 3, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN004012 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 15, 2013 | Apr 15, 2013 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN004012 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 6, 2011 | Jun 6, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN004012 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 28, 2011 | Apr 28, 2011 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACT | MC-744442 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-744442 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (11 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC744442 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 6, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 5, 2026 |
| MC744442 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 6, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 6, 2018 |
| MC744442 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | May 9, 2017 | — | Unknown |
| MC744442 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | May 5, 2017 | — | Unknown |
| MC744442 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 28, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 4, 2016 |
| MC744442 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 1, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 29, 2016 |
| MC744442 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 17, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 30, 2015 |
| MC744442 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | May 1, 2015 | REVOKED | May 31, 2016 |
| MC744442 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 8, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 12, 2013 |
| MC744442 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 2, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 29, 2011 |
| MC744442 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 22, 2011 | REVOKED | Apr 21, 2015 |
Out-of-Service Orders (1)
| OOS Date | Reason | Status | Rescinded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 28, 2016 | 90 day failure to pay fine | ACTIVE | Mar 1, 2017 |
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
8 states • 25 inspections
Violation Summary (56 violations from 25 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 8 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 5 | 2 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 4 | 4 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 3 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.47A | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 2 | 2 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | 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:392.2-SLLSIV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLFC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HLIW | Fuel system leak | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSLIW | Fuel system leak | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(a) | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(f) | Air suspension pressure loss | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 1 | 1 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.8 | Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9(a)(2) | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | 1 | 1 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.5(a) | Oil/grease leak | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:387.303(b)(4) | 387.303(b)(4) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | 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 (25 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
12 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (12 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2024 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I-24 | ...663939 | BLUEGRASS CARTAGE LLC |
| Oct 27, 2023 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | FLORENCE | KY0536 | ...741672 | BLUEGRASS CARTAGE LLC |
| Aug 11, 2022 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | SELLERSBURG | STATE RD 60 | ...106074 | BLUEGRASS CARTAGE LLC |
| Nov 2, 2021 | FL | TOW | 0 | 0 | GREENVILLE | UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 19 | ...663939 | BLUEGRASS CARTAGE LLC |
| Sep 7, 2019 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 15, 2019 | TN | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 10, 2016 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 25, 2015 | FL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 6, 2013 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 24, 2013 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 24, 2013 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 6, 2013 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Enforcement Actions
1 closed case — FMCSA civil penalties
1 Enforcement Case
| Case Number | Closed Date | Violation Code(s) | Settlement | Subject Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KY-2023-0036-US1559 | Nov 2, 2023 | 382.215 | $9,150 | Carrier |
Compliance Timeline
35 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 35 events