BLUE LION EXPRESS LLC
USDOT 2829544 • DBA: BLUE LION EXPRESS • 21814 W 223RD ST, SPRING HILL, KS, 66083
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-995262 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jun 25, 2020 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZACAT9263500 | ON FILE | Jun 1, 2020 | Sep 1, 2021 |
Insurance History (4 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | BIPD/Primary | ACP BA 3009643955 | CANCELLED | Mar 25, 2020 | Jul 15, 2020 |
| NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | BIPD/Primary | ACP BA 3009643955 | REPLACED | Mar 25, 2020 | Jun 1, 2020 |
| UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | 60474433 | CANCELLED | Oct 31, 2016 | Apr 24, 2020 |
| UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | 60474433 | REPLACED | Oct 31, 2016 | Mar 25, 2020 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT9263500 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2021 | Sep 1, 2021 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | ACP BA 3009643955 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 15, 2020 | Jul 15, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | ACP BA 3009643955 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2020 | Jun 1, 2020 |
| TERM/CANCL | UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO. | 60474433 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 24, 2020 | Apr 24, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO. | 60474433 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 25, 2020 | Mar 25, 2020 |
Authority Action History (3 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC995262 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 18, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 25, 2020 |
| MC995262 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 30, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 9, 2020 |
| MC995262 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 18, 2016 | — | 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
3 states • 26 inspections
Violation Summary (35 violations from 26 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75G-TAOW | Tires - All others weight carried exceeds tire load limit | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22G | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.7A-D | Driver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:383.71C-LCDL | 383.71C-LCDL | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.100B-C | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.82(a)(1) | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | 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 (26 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2025 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | LIBERTY | CST KANSAS ST | ...281864 | BLUE LION EXPRESS LLC |
| Oct 31, 2024 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | OLATHE | OLD 56 | ...430987 | BLUE LION EXPRESS |
| Dec 20, 2022 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | OVERLAND PARK | I635 | ...250366 | BLUE LION EXPRESS LLC |
| May 16, 2022 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | KANSAS CITY | IS 670 | ...430991 | BLUE LION EXPRESS |
Compliance Timeline
10 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records