BLUE AND YELLOW TRANSPORTATION INC
USDOT 2388244 • 208 PAUL STREET, ELBURN, IL, 60119
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-820797 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Aug 1, 2023 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT0830736852 | ON FILE | Jul 31, 2023 | Jul 31, 2023 |
Insurance History (15 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT0830736852 | REPLACED | Jul 31, 2023 | Jul 31, 2023 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT0830736852 | REPLACED | Jul 31, 2023 | Jul 31, 2025 |
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 506-9022939 | REPLACED | Jul 31, 2021 | Jul 31, 2023 |
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 506-8995327 | REPLACED | Jul 31, 2021 | Jul 31, 2021 |
| CRUM & FORSTER INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 506-8969776 | REPLACED | Jul 31, 2019 | Jul 31, 2021 |
| SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | DSI1569631-00 | REPLACED | Jul 31, 2018 | Jul 31, 2019 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 3857452 | REPLACED | Jul 31, 2016 | Jul 31, 2018 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CIL0005363585-5 | CANCELLED | Apr 2, 2016 | Jul 31, 2016 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CIL0005363585-5 | CANCELLED | Dec 14, 2015 | Apr 2, 2016 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CIL 000 5363585-5 | CANCELLED | Aug 4, 2015 | Dec 14, 2015 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CIL 000 5363585-5 | REPLACED | Jul 31, 2015 | Aug 4, 2015 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | CT00032959 | CANCELLED | Jul 10, 2014 | Jul 10, 2015 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | CT00032515 | CANCELLED | Jan 17, 2014 | Jul 10, 2014 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | CT00032515 | REPLACED | Jul 10, 2013 | Jan 17, 2014 |
| CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO | BIPD/Primary | BAPBZ0646613 | CANCELLED | Apr 8, 2013 | Jul 10, 2013 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT0830736852 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 31, 2025 | Jul 31, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 506-9022939 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 31, 2023 | Jul 31, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT0830736852 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 31, 2023 | Jul 31, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT0830736852 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 31, 2023 | Jul 31, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 506-8995327 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 31, 2021 | Jul 31, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | CRUM & FORSTER INDEMNITY COMPANY | 506-8969776 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 31, 2021 | Jul 31, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | DSI1569631-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 31, 2019 | Jul 31, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 3857452 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 31, 2018 | Jul 31, 2018 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CIL0005363585-5 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 31, 2016 | Jul 31, 2016 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CIL0005363585-5 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 2, 2016 | Apr 2, 2016 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CIL 000 5363585-5 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 14, 2015 | Dec 14, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CIL 000 5363585-5 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 4, 2015 | Aug 4, 2015 |
| CANCEL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | CT00032959 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 10, 2015 | Jul 10, 2015 |
| CANCEL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | CT00032515 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 10, 2014 | Jul 10, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | CT00032515 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 17, 2014 | Jan 17, 2014 |
| CANCEL | CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO | BAPBZ0646613 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 10, 2013 | Jul 10, 2013 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-820797 | VOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-820797 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (8 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC820797 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 31, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 1, 2023 |
| MC820797 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 5, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 21, 2016 |
| MC820797 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Apr 26, 2016 | — | Unknown |
| MC820797 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 17, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 10, 2015 |
| MC820797 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jul 31, 2015 | REVOKED | Apr 21, 2016 |
| MC820797 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 13, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 7, 2014 |
| MC820797 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 13, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 10, 2013 |
| MC820797 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 15, 2013 | REVOKED | Jul 20, 2015 |
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
31 states • 128 inspections
Violation Summary (101 violations from latest 100 of 128 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 11 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 10 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 6 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 4 | 0 | 7 | 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 | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 3 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.100B-C | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 2 | 2 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | 2 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| fmcsr:2-SLLS1 | 2-SLLS1 | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16 | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BLMACBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TFL | Tires - Front leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2WG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.88 | Television/video display device - Improperly located | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | 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:392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24D-ELDPT | HOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with t | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209E-SPSLA | Steering - Power steering leaking anywhere. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2SLSCR | 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:393.55D2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.67C7V-F | Tires - other defects | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-F | Fuel - Dripping leak. | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2PC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 1 | 1 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.100(b) | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(f) | Air suspension pressure loss | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(g) | 393.75(g) | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(b) | Emergency equipment - warning devices missing | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.21 | Operating a CMV with more than 1 driver license | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:387.303(b)(4) | 387.303(b)(4) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(2) | Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:390.21T(c) | 390.21T(c) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | 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 (128 inspections)
Showing 50 of 128
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
14 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (14 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 9, 2026 | ND | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | 0085 | ...VK7409 | BLUE AND YELLOW TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Aug 28, 2025 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | MASCOUTAH TWP | UN-NAMED STREET | ...688950 | BLUE AND YELLOW TRANSPORTATION INC |
| May 5, 2025 | IL | FATAL | 1 | 6 | WALLACE TWP | I080 | ...UK8548 | BLUE AND YELLOW TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Feb 26, 2024 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | CHICAGO | I-290 W/B | ...067449 | BLUE AND YELLOW TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Dec 14, 2023 | WV | TOW | 0 | 0 | HORNER | US RT 48 | ...898401 | BLUE AND YELLOW TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Nov 21, 2023 | NE | TOW | 0 | 0 | WALTHILL | US HWY 77 / NE HWY 94 | ...637671 | BLUE AND YELLOW TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Mar 13, 2023 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | BROADVIEW HEIGHTS | IR 80 | ...974669 | BLUE AND YELLOW |
| Jan 25, 2023 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | WINDHAM (TOWNSHIP OF) | IR 80 | ...284460 | BLUE AND YELLOW TRANSPORTATION INC, |
| Jan 13, 2023 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | NORTH ROYALTON | IR 80 | ...MS2977 | BLUE AND YELLOW TRANSPORTATION INC, |
| Jan 21, 2016 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 18, 2015 | MS | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 19, 2014 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 13, 2014 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 16, 2014 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
31 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 31 events