BLUE LION EXPRESS LLC

USDOT 2829544 • DBA: BLUE LION EXPRESS • 21814 W 223RD ST, SPRING HILL, KS, 66083

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
2,829,544
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
9135855301
Power Units (MCS-150)
16
Drivers (MCS-150)
11
MCS-150 Mileage
600,000
Physical Address
21814 W 223RD ST, SPRING HILL, KS, 66083
Contact

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, 2020
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-995262ACTIVEUnknownJun 25, 2020

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
ARCH INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryZACAT9263500ON FILEJun 1, 2020Sep 1, 2021

Insurance History (4 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (4 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPBIPD/PrimaryACP BA 3009643955CANCELLEDMar 25, 2020Jul 15, 2020
NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPBIPD/PrimaryACP BA 3009643955REPLACEDMar 25, 2020Jun 1, 2020
UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO.BIPD/Primary60474433CANCELLEDOct 31, 2016Apr 24, 2020
UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO.BIPD/Primary60474433REPLACEDOct 31, 2016Mar 25, 2020

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/REPLARCH INSURANCE COMPANYZACAT9263500BIPD/PrimarySep 1, 2021Sep 1, 2021
TERM/CANCLNATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPACP BA 3009643955BIPD/PrimaryJul 15, 2020Jul 15, 2020
TERM/REPLNATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPACP BA 3009643955BIPD/PrimaryJun 1, 2020Jun 1, 2020
TERM/CANCLUNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO.60474433BIPD/PrimaryApr 24, 2020Apr 24, 2020
TERM/REPLUNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO.60474433BIPD/PrimaryMar 25, 2020Mar 25, 2020

Authority Action History (3 events)

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Authority Action History (3 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC995262COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJun 18, 2020DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJun 25, 2020
MC995262COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMar 30, 2020DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONApr 9, 2020
MC995262MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDNov 18, 2016Unknown

Safety & Inspections

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

SMS BASIC Scores

Unsafe Driving
10%

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

Inspections
26
Violations
35
4 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
3.8%
Driver OOS %
3.8%
Power Units (MCS-150)
16
Drivers (MCS-150)
11
Crash Records
4

Inspection Activity (24 months)

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

May
1
Jun
1
Jul
1
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
1
Dec
1
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
2
Jun
1
Jul
Aug
2
Sep
2
Oct
Nov
Dec
2
Jan
1
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 26 of 26 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

3 states26 inspections

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None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (35 violations from 26 inspections)

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Violation Summary (35 violations from 26 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued408Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued408Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.11A1-CSURRLighting devices/reflectors203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG3Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.75G-TAOWTires - All others weight carried exceeds tire load limit22Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.16(a)Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)203Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LLPLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9Inoperable Required Lamp10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG1Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.22GPortable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.60DGlazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLITOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2RGOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.7A-DDriver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories10Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL11Driver Fitness
FMCSR:383.71C-LCDL383.71C-LCDL10Driver Fitness
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRRLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.100B-CCargo securement - aggregate working load116Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.82(a)(1)Texting while driving1010Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.11Lighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

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

Vehicle OOS Rate
3.8%vs nat'l 23.4%
-19.6 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
3.8%vs nat'l 6.7%
-2.9 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
1.35vs nat'l 1.80
-0.45 below avg

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

Inspection History (26 inspections)

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Inspection History (26 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Feb 13, 202687051063DE SOTO KSKSLevel 1FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Jan 28, 202686923765WYANDOTTE COUNTY - 209KSLevel 2CONST SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jan 16, 202686826567OLATHE KSKSLevel 2EASTON CAR SEMI-TRAILER2393.9A-LLPL, 393.95A4-EEUSNo
Oct 15, 20258606971810 - I35 NB MM 30 OSCEOLAIALevel 2KW TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2-SLLEWA1, 393.9No
Oct 8, 20258602266110 - I35 NB MM 30 OSCEOLAIALevel 3KW TRUCK TRACTOR3392.2-SLLEWG1, 392.2-SLLEWA1, 395.22GNo
Sep 26, 202585917711JOHNSON COUNTY - 091KSLevel 2EADU SEMI-TRAILER2393.60D, 393.11A1-CSURRNo
Sep 16, 202585802209JOHNSON COUNTY - 091KSLevel 2KENW STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2-SLLEWG3No
Jul 29, 202585361654JOHNSON COUNTY - 091KSLevel 3KW STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2-SLLITNo
Jun 21, 202585006477PLATTE CITY MOMOLevel 2UNKNOWN SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLEWA1No
Jun 18, 20258501942310 - I35 NB MM 30 OSCEOLAIALevel 3MAC SEMI-TRAILER2392.2-SLLEWA1, 392.2RGNo
Jan 17, 202583659400JOHNSON COUNTY - 091KSLevel 3KW TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Dec 10, 202483365304JOHNSON COUNTY - 091KSLevel 2CNST SEMI-TRAILER12393.75G-TAOW, 392.7A-D, 383.23A2-LCDLNYes
Aug 6, 202482326892JOHNSON COUNTY - 091KSLevel 2KW STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2No
Jul 22, 202482192998JOHNSON COUNTY - 091KSLevel 3KW TRUCK TRACTOR1392.16(a)No
Jun 11, 202481866477JOHNSON COUNTY - 091KSLevel 3EATR SEMI-TRAILER1392.16(a)No
Dec 15, 202380414747RoadsideKSLevel 2EADU SEMI-TRAILER1393.9(a)No
Dec 8, 202380339045GREENWOOD MOMOLevel 3KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Nov 14, 202380183081OLATHEKSLevel 3KW STRAIGHT TRUCK3392.2No
Oct 31, 202380093541OLATHE SOUTH M.C.I.S. #24WKSLevel 2KW STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Oct 17, 202379944714OLATHE SOUTH M.C.I.S. #24WKSLevel 3KENW TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Oct 16, 202379933814WYANDOTTE COUNTY - 209KSLevel 3KW TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Oct 2, 202379820663OLATHE SOUTH M.C.I.S. #24WKSLevel 3CNST SEMI-TRAILER0No
Aug 14, 202379409859JOHNSON COUNTY - 091KSLevel 2KW TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jul 28, 202379282924JOHNSON COUNTY - 091KSLevel 3KW TRUCK TRACTOR1392.82(a)(1)No
Jul 5, 202379074665JOHNSON COUNTY - 091KSLevel 3KENW STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Jun 8, 202378880069OLATHE SOUTH M.C.I.S. #24WKSLevel 2EADU SEMI-TRAILER1393.11No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

15 total · 6.7% OOS
2024-062026-02
InspectionsOOS

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

4 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
4
Fatalities
0
Injuries
0
Tow-Aways
4

Crash History (4 records)

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Crash History (4 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Aug 21, 2025MOTOW00LIBERTYCST KANSAS ST...281864BLUE LION EXPRESS LLC
Oct 31, 2024KSTOW00OLATHEOLD 56...430987BLUE LION EXPRESS
Dec 20, 2022KSTOW00OVERLAND PARKI635...250366BLUE LION EXPRESS LLC
May 16, 2022MOTOW00KANSAS CITYIS 670...430991BLUE LION EXPRESS

Compliance Timeline

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

Aug 21, 2025
Crash
Tow-away crash in MO
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Oct 31, 2024
Crash
Tow-away crash in KS
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Dec 20, 2022
Crash
Tow-away crash in KS
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
May 16, 2022
Crash
Tow-away crash in MO
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Sep 1, 2021
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jul 15, 2020
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP • BIPD/Primary
Jun 25, 2020
Authority
Jun 1, 2020
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP • BIPD/Primary
Apr 24, 2020
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO. • BIPD/Primary
Mar 25, 2020
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO. • BIPD/Primary

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