BRIGHT SKY TRANSPORT LLC
USDOT 2457984 • 28445 BEVERLY ROAD, ROMULUS, MI, 48174
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-848965 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jan 29, 2016 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA250049 | ON FILE | Feb 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Insurance History (13 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA240043 | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2024 | Feb 1, 2025 |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA230039 | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2023 | Feb 1, 2024 |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA220043 | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2022 | Feb 1, 2023 |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA210038 | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2021 | Feb 1, 2022 |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA200040 | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2020 | Feb 1, 2021 |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA180044 | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2018 | Feb 1, 2020 |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA170038 | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2017 | Feb 1, 2018 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WF004967 | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2016 | Feb 1, 2017 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WF004967 | CANCELLED | Feb 1, 2016 | Mar 3, 2017 |
| ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | H0867422A 001 | CANCELLED | Feb 1, 2015 | Feb 1, 2016 |
| AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 2091186 | CANCELLED | Dec 14, 2014 | Feb 1, 2015 |
| AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 2091186 | CANCELLED | Oct 10, 2014 | Dec 14, 2014 |
| AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 2091186 | CANCELLED | Feb 1, 2014 | Oct 10, 2014 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA250049 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA240043 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA230039 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA220043 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2023 | Feb 1, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA210038 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2022 | Feb 1, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA200040 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2021 | Feb 1, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA180044 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2020 | Feb 1, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA170038 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2018 | Feb 1, 2018 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WF004967 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 3, 2017 | Mar 3, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WF004967 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2017 | Feb 1, 2017 |
| CANCEL | ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | H0867422A 001 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2016 | Feb 1, 2016 |
| CANCEL | AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 2091186 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2015 | Feb 1, 2015 |
| CANCEL | AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 2091186 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 14, 2014 | Dec 14, 2014 |
| CANCEL | AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 2091186 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 10, 2014 | Oct 10, 2014 |
Authority Action History (5 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC848965 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 5, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 29, 2016 |
| MC848965 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 5, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 29, 2015 |
| MC848965 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 17, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 4, 2014 |
| MC848965 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 15, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 30, 2014 |
| MC848965 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Feb 7, 2014 | — | 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
16 states • 238 inspections
Violation Summary (101 violations from latest 100 of 238 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 5 | 5 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 4 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 3 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALR | Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.23-LEU | Lighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g. unplugged or loose pigtail) | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 2 | 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 | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZ | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16AD | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100C-C | Cargo - Cargo not secured against shifting | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.24C-L | Lighting/marking on projecting loads | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2LV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A2-TAOBB | Tires - All others bump or bulge related to tread or sidewall separation | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.70B1I-CDFWFMI-MT20 | Coupling devices defective | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.8-D | Driver - Failed to inspect /use emergency equipment | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | 1 | 1 | 7 | 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:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BCFSBD | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| 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:393.11A1-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E1PC-OOS | HOS - False record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Driver improperly used Personal Conveyance | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHWS | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8F5-HOSM | 395.8F5-HOSM | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-ATIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205A-WRBH | Wheel/rim defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLCP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.5A3-IDUI | Intoxicating - No driver shall be on duty or operate a commercial motor vehicle while the driver possesses an intoxicating beverage regardless of its alcohol con | 1 | 1 | — | Controlled Substances/Alcohol |
| FMCSR:391.11B2-Q | Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the I | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.8F05 | 395.8F05 | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8F12 | 395.8F12 | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2WC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2LC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BCLMBD | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
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 (238 inspections)
Showing 50 of 238
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2026 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | LEESBURG (TOWNSHIP OF) | SR 4 | ...N16835 | BRIGHT SKY TRANSPORT LLC |
| Dec 31, 2025 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | Van Buren Twp | ECORSE | ...100661 | BRIGHT SKY TRANSPORT LLC |
| Sep 11, 2025 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | INDEPENDENCE TWP | I75 | ...980486 | BRIGHT SKY TRANSPORT LLC |
| Aug 20, 2025 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | ROMULUS | MIDDLEBELT | ...HM1999 | BRIGHT SKY TRANSPORT LLC |
| Jun 17, 2025 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | Auburn Twp | I-70 | ...897689 | BRIGHT SKY TRANSPORT LLC |
| Mar 3, 2025 | TN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NOT IN CITY LIMIT | I-65 | ...610987 | BRIGHT SKY TRANSPORT LLC |
| Feb 16, 2025 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | PITTSFIELD TWP | S US 23 | ...673877 | BRIGHT SKY TRANSPORT LLC |
| Sep 5, 2024 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | FOWLER | US-41 N | ...976983 | BRIGHT SKY TRANSPORT LLC |
| Aug 20, 2024 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | GRAND RAPIDS TWP | E I 96 | ...171138 | BRIGHT SKY TRANSPORT LLC |
| Jun 3, 2024 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | WORTH TWP | I-294 NORTHBOUND | ...940090 | BRIGHT SKY TRANSPORT LLC |
| Feb 14, 2024 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | WOODHAVEN | WESTWOOD | ...255868 | BRIGHT SKY TRANSPORT LLC |
| Sep 29, 2023 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | CLINTON (TOWNSHIP OF) | IR 75 | ...727450 | BRIGHT SKY TRANSPORT LLC |
| Aug 23, 2023 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | ANN ARBOR | RAMP 010D | ...920541 | BRIGHT SKY TRANSPORT LLC |
| Aug 21, 2023 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | DETROIT | I 94 | ...170427 | BRIGHT SKY TRANSPORT LLC |
| Aug 9, 2023 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | WEST CHESTER (TOWNSHIP OF | IR 75 | ...831173 | BRIGHT SKYS TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Jan 3, 2023 | AR | FATAL | 1 | 1 | RURAL(CLARK COUNTY) | I30W | ...N95007 | BRIGHT SKY TRANSPORT LLC |
| Dec 10, 2022 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | MESQUITE | 19200 NOT REPORTED | ...898967 | BRIGHT SKY TRANSPORT LLC |
| Jun 21, 2022 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | FORT WAYNE | I- 469 | ...HE1755 | BRIGHT SKY TRANSPORT LLC |
| Mar 13, 2022 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL(ST FRANCIS COUNTY) | I40W | ...HM1999 | BRIGHT SKY TRANSPORT LLC |
| Dec 16, 2021 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE | IS 55 | ...N95007 | BRIGHT SKY TRANSPORT LLC |
| Mar 23, 2021 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | HARRISON (TOWNSHIP OF) | IR 75 | ...431144 | BRIGHT SKY TRANSPORT LLC |
| Feb 11, 2021 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE | US 60 | ...920551 | BRIGHT SKY TRANSPORT |
| Sep 29, 2020 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 26, 2020 | KY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 1, 2020 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
40 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 40 events