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BLUES CITY TOWING LLC

USDOT 2353596 • 1828 THOMAS ROAD, MEMPHIS, TN, 38134

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
2,353,596
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Tennessee
Phone
9013723726
Email
[email protected]
Power Units (MCS-150)
10
Drivers (MCS-150)
3
MCS-150 Mileage
105,655
BOC-3 Agent
MULTI-STATES AGENT FOR PROCESS, INC.
Physical Address
1828 THOMAS ROAD, MEMPHIS, TN, 38134
Mailing Address
1828 THOMAS RD, MEMPHIS, TN, 38134
Contact
Phone: 9013723726

Risk Signals1 flagged

MEDIUM
Elevated driver OOS rate: 26.3%
National average is 6.7%. This carrier's driver OOS rate is 19.6 percentage points above average.

Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Jun 1, 2024
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-805958ACTIVEUnknownJun 4, 2025

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
CLEAR SPRING PROPERTY AND CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryTOWCA000274 00ON FILEJun 1, 2024Jun 1, 2025

Insurance History (12 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (12 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCPO1642072CANCELLEDMar 1, 2021Jun 21, 2024
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryK2GP109106CANCELLEDJan 19, 2021Mar 1, 2021
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryK2GP109106CANCELLEDSep 11, 2020Feb 7, 2021
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryK2GP109106REPLACEDSep 11, 2020Jan 19, 2021
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryK2GP109106REPLACEDMar 1, 2020Sep 11, 2020
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryK2GP109106CANCELLEDMar 1, 2020Oct 4, 2020
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryPRA1640292REPLACEDMar 1, 2018Mar 1, 2020
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA-Z53231REPLACEDSep 1, 2016Mar 1, 2018
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA-Z53231CANCELLEDSep 1, 2016Jul 6, 2018
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA-Z53231REPLACEDSep 1, 2016Sep 1, 2016
ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/Primary613-00-27-44-0000CANCELLEDSep 1, 2015Sep 1, 2016
UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary326008REPLACEDNov 1, 2012Sep 1, 2015

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
CANCELCLEAR SPRING PROPERTY AND CASUALTY COMPANYTOWCA000274 00BIPD/PrimaryJun 1, 2025Jun 1, 2025
CANCELZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANYCPO1642072BIPD/PrimaryJun 21, 2024Jun 21, 2024
CANCELAMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANYK2GP109106BIPD/PrimaryMar 1, 2021Mar 1, 2021
TERM/CANCLAMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANYK2GP109106BIPD/PrimaryFeb 7, 2021Feb 7, 2021
TERM/REPLAMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANYK2GP109106BIPD/PrimaryJan 19, 2021Jan 19, 2021
TERM/CANCLAMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANYK2GP109106BIPD/PrimaryOct 4, 2020Oct 4, 2020
TERM/REPLAMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANYK2GP109106BIPD/PrimarySep 11, 2020Sep 11, 2020
TERM/REPLZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANYPRA1640292BIPD/PrimaryMar 1, 2020Mar 1, 2020
TERM/CANCLACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYCA-Z53231BIPD/PrimaryJul 6, 2018Jul 6, 2018
TERM/REPLACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYCA-Z53231BIPD/PrimaryMar 1, 2018Mar 1, 2018
TERM/REPLACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYCA-Z53231BIPD/PrimarySep 1, 2016Sep 1, 2016
CANCELATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY613-00-27-44-0000BIPD/PrimarySep 1, 2016Sep 1, 2016
TERM/REPLUNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO.326008BIPD/PrimarySep 1, 2015Sep 1, 2015

Authority Revocations

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Authority Revocations
AuthorityDocketReasonDate
COMMONMC-805958INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown

Authority Action History (9 events)

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Authority Action History (9 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC805958COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMay 5, 2025DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJun 4, 2025
MC805958COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMay 28, 2024DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJun 26, 2024
MC805958MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERREINSTATEDMar 17, 2021—Unknown
MC805958COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJan 11, 2021DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJan 20, 2021
MC805958COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONSep 8, 2020DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONSep 14, 2020
MC805958COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJun 11, 2018DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJun 18, 2018
MC805958COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONSep 30, 2016DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONOct 5, 2016
MC805958COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONAug 8, 2016DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONSep 1, 2016
MC805958MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDNov 19, 2012REVOKEDMar 8, 2021

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Hours of Service
N/A
Unsafe Driving
64%

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
19
Violations
45
12 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
26.3%
Above nat'l avg (23.4%)
Driver OOS %
26.3%
Above nat'l avg (6.7%)
Power Units (MCS-150)
10
Drivers (MCS-150)
3
Crash Records
5

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

May
Jun
1
Jul
Aug
Sep
1
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
1
May
Jun
1
Jul
2
Aug
Sep
1
Oct
Nov
1
Dec
Jan
Feb
2
Mar
1
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 19 of 19 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

5 states • 19 inspections

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None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (45 violations from 19 inspections)

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Violation Summary (45 violations from 19 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued608Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.4(a)Use of drugs4410Controlled Substances/Alcohol
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps403Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured22—Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.60CGlazing/window obstructions204Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCDOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.16-DFailing to use seat belt (49 CFR)203Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.53B-BSteering system components worn207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47(e)Slack adjuster defective207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency11—Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.25E-LLamps on rear of CMV obscured by load103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45A-BLHFBrake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LILInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.60DGlazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2Speeding 6-10 mph over limit105Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.4A-DOSPUse of drugs1110Controlled Substances/Alcohol
FMCSR:391.41A-MCPCPhysical qualification - general107Driver Fitness
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG3Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSIVOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.95A4-EENAEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.100B-CCargo securement - aggregate working load116Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95(a)(1)Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTAOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak11—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11Lighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.9(a)Operating without proper operating authority118General/Admin

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
26.3%vs nat'l 23.4%
+2.9 pts above avg
Driver OOS Rate
26.3%vs nat'l 6.7%
+19.6 pts above avg
Violations / Inspection
2.37vs nat'l 1.80
+0.57 above avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (19 inspections)

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Inspection History (19 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Apr 2, 202687476272STEELE MOMOLevel 2KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK2391.41APC, 393.25E-LYes
Mar 24, 202687402827MEMPHIS TNTNLevel 2PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR2392.9A2-C, 393.45A-BLHFYes
Mar 19, 202687339640MARSTON MOMOLevel 2KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK4393.60C, 393.9A-LIL, 392.2-SLLSRNo
Dec 8, 202586557231TURRELL ARARLevel 2KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK3392.2-SLLS2, 392.2-SLLTCD, 392.4A-DOSPYes
Oct 1, 202585937614DE SOTO COUNTYMSLevel 2KW STRAIGHT TRUCK2391.41A-MCPC, 392.2-SLLTCDNo
Aug 8, 202585466049WEST MEMPHIS ARARLevel 3PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLEWG3No
Aug 3, 202585393825MARION ARARLevel 3KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK2392.2-SLLSIV, 392.16-DNo
Jul 14, 202585253186MARSTON MOMOLevel 2KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK4393.60C, 393.95A4-EENA, 392.16-DYes
May 5, 202584598260STANTON TNTNLevel 1KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.9A2-CYes
Oct 7, 202482855313WEST MEMPHIS ARARLevel 2DAKOTA MFG SEMI-TRAILER1392.4(a)Yes
Jul 18, 202482159824WILSON ARARLevel 2DAKOTA MFG SEMI-TRAILER3392.2, 392.4(a)Yes
Apr 25, 202481490576MEMPHIS TNTNLevel 2PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2, 393.95(a)(1)No
Apr 1, 202481286880MILLINGTON TNTNLevel 3PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Nov 17, 202380198002STEELE MOMOLevel 1KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR6393.53B-B, 393.47(e), 392.2-SLLNo
Nov 6, 202380105472E/B EXIT 82MSLevel 3TRLR SEMI-TRAILER0—No
Oct 16, 202379929532CRITTENDEN CO (MARION STN)ARLevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR2393.75(a)(3), 393.9(a)Yes
Aug 4, 202379342416ROADSIDETNLevel 3KW STRAIGHT TRUCK3392.4(a), 392.2Yes
Jun 8, 202378838732CRITTENDEN CO (RIVERSIDE STN)ARLevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR2393.11, 393.9(a)No
May 8, 202378584024FRANKLINKYLevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR5392.2, 393.9(a), 392.9(a)Yes

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

12 total · 58.3% OOS
2024-042026-04
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

MEMPHIS TN2 · 1 OOS
STEELE MO2 · 1 OOS
WEST MEMPHIS AR2 · 1 OOS
MARSTON MO2 · 1 OOS
WILSON AR1 · 1 OOS
FRANKLIN1 · 1 OOS
DE SOTO COUNTY1
E/B EXIT 821

Violations by BASIC category

Unsafe Driving18 · 2 OOS
Driver Fitness2 · 1 OOS
General/Admin1 · 1 OOS

Recent Crashes

5 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
5
Fatalities
0
Injuries
3
Across 3 crashes
Tow-Aways
3

Crash History (5 records)

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Crash History (5 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Jun 12, 2025ARTOW00WEST MEMPHISI40...115063BLUES CITY TOWING LLC
Aug 4, 2023TNINJURY01—MT CARMEL RD...115065BLUES CITY TOWING LLC
Jan 18, 2019TNTOW00————
Jan 3, 2019TNINJURY01————
Feb 1, 2018MSINJURY01————

Compliance Timeline

19 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Jun 12, 2025
Crash
Tow-away crash in AR
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jun 4, 2025
Authority
Common Carrier authority active
Docket MC-805958
Jun 1, 2025
Insurance
Insurance cancel
CLEAR SPRING PROPERTY AND CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jun 21, 2024
Insurance
Insurance cancel
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Aug 4, 2023
Crash
Injury crash in TN
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Mar 1, 2021
Insurance
Insurance cancel
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Feb 7, 2021
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jan 19, 2021
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Oct 4, 2020
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Sep 11, 2020
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Mar 1, 2020
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jan 18, 2019
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jan 3, 2019
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Jul 6, 2018
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Mar 1, 2018
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Feb 1, 2018
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Sep 1, 2016
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Sep 1, 2016
Insurance
Insurance cancel
ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Sep 1, 2015
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary

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