BLUE STAR CHARTERS & TOURS INC
USDOT 285668 • DBA: BLUE STAR • 8250 NE MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD, PORTLAND, OR, 97211
ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 revoked
Insurance:4 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:S
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
USDOT
285,668
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Individual / Sole Proprietor
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
5032491837
Email
Power Units (MCS-150)
53
Drivers (MCS-150)
34
Safety Rating
S
MCS-150 Mileage
785,766
BOC-3 Agent
Physical Address
8250 NE MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD, PORTLAND, OR, 97211
Mailing Address
PO BOX 56351, PORTLAND, OR, 97238
Contact
Phone: 5032491837
Email: [email protected]
Risk Signals1 flagged
HIGH
All operating authorities revoked or inactive
This entity has 1 revoked/inactive authority filing and no active authority.
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Active Authority
0
Revoked / Inactive
1
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
4 active
Latest: Jun 30, 2020
BOC-3 Filing
On file
Operating Authority
fmcsa-authhistApr 5, 2026
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-171170 | REVOKED | Feb 20, 1991 | Jun 27, 2018 |
Active Insurance (4)
fmcsa-insurApr 5, 2026
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA155106 | ON FILE | Jun 30, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | XS192995 | ON FILE | Jun 21, 2018 | Jul 26, 2020 |
| RED SHIELD INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | MTC 001860 | ON FILE | Mar 15, 2004 | Jun 14, 2007 |
| RED SHIELD INSURANCE COMPANY | TRUST FUND | CLP 005917 | ON FILE | Mar 15, 2002 | Aug 21, 2002 |
Insurance History (25 canceled/expired)
fmcsa-inshist-allwithhistory
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA155188 | REPLACED | Jun 21, 2018 | Jun 21, 2018 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA155188 | REPLACED | Jun 21, 2018 | Jun 21, 2018 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA155188 | REPLACED | Jun 21, 2018 | Jun 30, 2020 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA155188 | CANCELLED | Jun 21, 2009 | Jun 21, 2018 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA155188 | CANCELLED | May 9, 2006 | Jun 21, 2009 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA155188 | CANCELLED | Jan 27, 2006 | May 9, 2006 |
| RED SHIELD INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | CLP 007430 | REPLACED | Sep 3, 2003 | Mar 15, 2004 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA155188 | CANCELLED | Jul 11, 2003 | Jan 27, 2006 |
| RED SHIELD INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | CLP 007430 | NAME CHANGED | Mar 15, 2003 | Jul 31, 2003 |
| THE INSURANCE CORPORATION OF NEW YORK | BIPD/Primary | JX00AL001265 | CANCELLED | Mar 11, 2003 | Jun 21, 2003 |
| THE INSURANCE CORPORATION OF NEW YORK | BIPD/Primary | JX00AL001265 | CANCELLED | Jun 21, 2002 | Mar 11, 2003 |
| RED SHIELD INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | CLP 005917 | REPLACED | Mar 15, 2002 | Mar 15, 2003 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TP210012 | CANCELLED | Jun 21, 2001 | Jun 21, 2002 |
| RED SHIELD INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | CLP 001524 | REPLACED | Mar 15, 2001 | Mar 15, 2002 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TP203436 | CANCELLED | Apr 18, 1998 | May 15, 2001 |
| LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | 8897810 | CANCELLED | Apr 18, 1998 | Apr 18, 1999 |
| LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | 878-32 85-01 57 | CANCELLED | Apr 18, 1997 | Apr 18, 1998 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70 AP 359486 | CANCELLED | Apr 18, 1997 | Apr 18, 1998 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70AP357658 | CANCELLED | Apr 18, 1996 | Apr 18, 1997 |
| LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | 878-3274-0174 | CANCELLED | Apr 18, 1996 | Apr 18, 1997 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70 AP 350399 | CANCELLED | Apr 18, 1995 | Apr 18, 1996 |
| LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | 878-0354-0166 | CANCELLED | Apr 18, 1995 | Apr 18, 1996 |
| LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | 86680010149 | CANCELLED | Apr 18, 1994 | Apr 18, 1995 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70AP 340108 | CANCELLED | Apr 18, 1994 | Apr 18, 1995 |
| RED SHIELD INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | IM 004765 | REPLACED | Sep 25, 1991 | Mar 15, 2001 |
Insurance Events Timeline
fmcsa-insur-hist
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | XS192995 | BIPD/Excess | Jul 26, 2020 | Jul 26, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA155188 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 30, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA155106 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 30, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA155188 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 21, 2018 | Jun 21, 2018 |
| CANCEL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA155188 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 21, 2018 | Jun 21, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA155188 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 21, 2018 | Jun 21, 2018 |
| CANCEL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA155188 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 21, 2009 | Jun 21, 2009 |
| CANCEL | RED SHIELD INSURANCE COMPANY | MTC 001860 | CARGO | Jun 14, 2007 | Jun 14, 2007 |
| CANCEL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA155188 | BIPD/Primary | May 9, 2006 | May 9, 2006 |
| CANCEL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA155188 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 27, 2006 | Jan 27, 2006 |
| TERM/REPL | RED SHIELD INSURANCE COMPANY | CLP 007430 | CARGO | Mar 15, 2004 | Mar 15, 2004 |
| NAMECHG | RED SHIELD INSURANCE COMPANY | CLP 007430 | CARGO | Jul 31, 2003 | Jul 31, 2003 |
| CANCEL | THE INSURANCE CORPORATION OF NEW YORK | JX00AL001265 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 21, 2003 | Jun 21, 2003 |
| TERM/REPL | RED SHIELD INSURANCE COMPANY | CLP 005917 | CARGO | Mar 15, 2003 | Mar 15, 2003 |
| CANCEL | THE INSURANCE CORPORATION OF NEW YORK | JX00AL001265 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 11, 2003 | Mar 11, 2003 |
| CANCEL | RED SHIELD INSURANCE COMPANY | CLP 005917 | TRUST FUND | Aug 21, 2002 | Aug 21, 2002 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TP210012 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 21, 2002 | Jun 21, 2002 |
| TERM/REPL | RED SHIELD INSURANCE COMPANY | CLP 001524 | CARGO | Mar 15, 2002 | Mar 15, 2002 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TP203436 | BIPD/Primary | May 15, 2001 | May 15, 2001 |
| TERM/REPL | RED SHIELD INSURANCE COMPANY | IM 004765 | CARGO | Mar 15, 2001 | Mar 15, 2001 |
| CANCEL | LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | 8897810 | BIPD/Excess | Apr 18, 1999 | Apr 18, 1999 |
| CANCEL | LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | 878-32 85-01 57 | BIPD/Excess | Apr 18, 1998 | Apr 18, 1998 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70 AP 359486 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 18, 1998 | Apr 18, 1998 |
| CANCEL | LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | 878-3274-0174 | BIPD/Excess | Apr 18, 1997 | Apr 18, 1997 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70AP357658 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 18, 1997 | Apr 18, 1997 |
| CANCEL | LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | 878-0354-0166 | BIPD/Excess | Apr 18, 1996 | Apr 18, 1996 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70 AP 350399 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 18, 1996 | Apr 18, 1996 |
| CANCEL | LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | 86680010149 | BIPD/Excess | Apr 18, 1995 | Apr 18, 1995 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70AP 340108 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 18, 1995 | Apr 18, 1995 |
Authority Revocations
fmcsa-revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-171170 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-171170 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-171170 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-171170 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (23 events)
fmcsa-authhist-blob
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC171170 | MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jul 5, 2018 | — | Unknown |
| MC171170 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 26, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 12, 2009 |
| MC171170 | MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Dec 13, 2007 | REVOKED | Jun 27, 2018 |
| MC171170 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 3, 2006 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 5, 2006 |
| MC171170 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 9, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 1, 2005 |
| MC171170 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 26, 2003 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 22, 2003 |
| MC171170 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 11, 2001 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 22, 2001 |
| MC171170 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 23, 1997 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 22, 1997 |
| MC171170 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 22, 1996 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC171170 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 18, 1995 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC171170 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 18, 1994 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC171170 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 20, 1992 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC171170 | MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 9, 1991 | REVOKED | Jun 20, 2007 |
| MC171170 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 25, 1991 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC171170 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 16, 1990 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC171170 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 1, 1989 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC171170 | MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | May 15, 1989 | REVOKED | Jun 20, 2007 |
| MC171170 | MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | May 8, 1989 | REVOKED | Jun 20, 2007 |
| MC171170 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 18, 1988 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC171170 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 8, 1988 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC171170 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 19, 1987 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC171170 | MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 22, 1985 | TRANSFERRED | Feb 20, 1991 |
| MC171170 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 18, 1983 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Driver Fitness
N/A
Unsafe Driving
N/A
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspections
38
Violations
5
Vehicle OOS %
0.0%
Driver OOS %
0.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
53
Drivers (MCS-150)
34
Crash Records
9
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
May
1
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
7
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
1
Jan
4
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 38 of 38 inspection records
Inspection Activity Map
1 state • 38 inspections
None Low Medium High🚛 Home base
Violation Summary (5 violations from 38 inspections)
fmcsa-inspection-file
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
Vehicle OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 23.4%
-23.4 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-6.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
0.13vs nat'l 1.80
-1.67 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 (38 inspections)
fmcsa-inspectionsApr 5, 2026
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
13 total · 0.0% OOS
2024-062026-02
InspectionsOOS
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
9 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Total Crashes
9
Fatalities
0
Injuries
3
Across 3 crashes
Tow-Aways
7
Crash History (9 records)
fmcsa-crash-fileApr 5, 2026
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2022 | OR | TOW | 0 | 0 | PORTLAND | SW KINGSTON DR .34 N SW SHERWOOD BLVD | ...065694 | BLUE STAR CHARTERS & TOURS INC |
| Mar 11, 2022 | OR | TOW | 0 | 0 | 4.85 S REDMOND | POWELL BUTTE HWY .72 S MILL TRL | ...065692 | BLUE STAR |
| Jun 26, 2018 | OR | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 26, 2016 | OR | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 4, 2015 | OR | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 18, 2012 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 25, 2008 | OR | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 3, 2007 | OR | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 15, 2005 | OR | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
39 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Jul 26, 2020
InsuranceInsurance cancel
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Excess
Jun 30, 2020
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jun 30, 2020
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jun 21, 2018
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jun 21, 2018
InsuranceInsurance cancel
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jun 21, 2018
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jun 21, 2009
InsuranceInsurance cancel
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jun 14, 2007
InsuranceInsurance cancel
RED SHIELD INSURANCE COMPANY • CARGO
May 9, 2006
InsuranceInsurance cancel
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jan 27, 2006
InsuranceInsurance cancel
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Mar 15, 2004
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
RED SHIELD INSURANCE COMPANY • CARGO
Jul 31, 2003
InsuranceInsurance namechg
RED SHIELD INSURANCE COMPANY • CARGO
Jun 21, 2003
InsuranceInsurance cancel
THE INSURANCE CORPORATION OF NEW YORK • BIPD/Primary
Mar 15, 2003
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
RED SHIELD INSURANCE COMPANY • CARGO
Mar 11, 2003
InsuranceInsurance cancel
THE INSURANCE CORPORATION OF NEW YORK • BIPD/Primary
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