BLU PETROLEUM INC
USDOT 2477417 • 21402 W IL 60, MUNDELEIN, IL, 60060
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-857063 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Aug 9, 2022 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 0749860 | ON FILE | Jul 19, 2015 | Jul 19, 2015 |
| PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | PHUB467647 | ON FILE | Jul 16, 2014 | Aug 23, 2015 |
Insurance History (5 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 0749860 | CANCELLED | Jul 19, 2015 | Aug 25, 2022 |
| FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 0749860 | REPLACED | Jul 19, 2015 | Jul 16, 2022 |
| FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 0749860 | CANCELLED | Jul 19, 2015 | Oct 3, 2015 |
| PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PHPK1205616 | CANCELLED | Jul 16, 2014 | Aug 23, 2015 |
| FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 9853022 | REPLACED | Sep 23, 2013 | Jul 16, 2014 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | 0749860 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 25, 2022 | Aug 25, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | 0749860 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 16, 2022 | Jul 16, 2022 |
| TERM/CANCL | FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | 0749860 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 3, 2015 | Oct 3, 2015 |
| CANCEL | PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | PHUB467647 | BIPD/Excess | Aug 23, 2015 | Aug 23, 2015 |
| CANCEL | PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | PHPK1205616 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 23, 2015 | Aug 23, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | 0749860 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 19, 2015 | Jul 19, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | 9853022 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 16, 2014 | Jul 16, 2014 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-857063 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (3 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC857063 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 29, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 9, 2022 |
| MC857063 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Sep 16, 2015 | — | Unknown |
| MC857063 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 13, 2014 | REVOKED | Aug 31, 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
3 states • 38 inspections
Violation Summary (21 violations from 38 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2Y | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:177.817A | Placarding violation | 1 | 0 | 8 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:391.11B4-DEN | Driver operating a CMV without proper endorsements or in violation of restrictions | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HLOW | Fuel system leak | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:177.817A-HMSP | Placarding violation | 1 | 1 | 8 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.41-BNPB | Brake - Inoperative or missing parking brake on power unit | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:172.602(c)(1) | Maintenance/accessibility of Emergency Response information | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
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 (38 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
4 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (4 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2025 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | MICHIGAN CITY | CLEVELAND | ...376527 | BLU PETROLEUM INC |
| Jul 12, 2024 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | ELK GROVE | BUSSE RD | ...211851 | BLU PETROLEUM INC |
| Sep 18, 2023 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | GRAYSLAKE | PETERSON RD | ...170448 | BLU PETROLEUM INC |
| May 25, 2014 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
12 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records