BLUEBIRD FREIGHT LINES INC
USDOT 2918156 • 3865 RAILROAD AVE, YUBA CITY, CA, 95991
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-983574 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Sep 11, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TS TS CA0000154 00 | ON FILE | Sep 15, 2024 | Sep 15, 2024 |
Insurance History (12 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TS TS CA0000154 00 | CANCELLED | Sep 15, 2024 | Sep 15, 2025 |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | MF-005084 | CANCELLED | Sep 15, 2021 | Oct 5, 2024 |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | MF-005084 | REPLACED | Sep 15, 2021 | Sep 15, 2024 |
| ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | H08475076 | REPLACED | Sep 15, 2020 | Sep 15, 2021 |
| AMERICAN SENTINEL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FCT002988-01 | CANCELLED | Sep 15, 2019 | Sep 15, 2020 |
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KSTRCA00099-00 | CANCELLED | Sep 15, 2018 | Sep 15, 2019 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA4136540 | CANCELLED | Sep 15, 2017 | Sep 15, 2018 |
| DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | BIPD/Primary | CCA-0005950-00 | CANCELLED | Sep 15, 2017 | Oct 15, 2017 |
| DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | BIPD/Primary | CCA-0005950-00 | REPLACED | Sep 15, 2017 | Sep 15, 2017 |
| DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | BIPD/Primary | CCA-0005950-00 | CANCELLED | Jun 27, 2017 | Sep 15, 2017 |
| DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | BIPD/Primary | CCA-0005950-00 | CANCELLED | Mar 14, 2017 | Jun 27, 2017 |
| DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | BIPD/Primary | CCA-0005950-00 | CANCELLED | Oct 15, 2016 | Mar 14, 2017 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | MS TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TS TS CA0000154 00 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 15, 2025 | Sep 15, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | MF-005084 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 5, 2024 | Oct 5, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | MF-005084 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 15, 2024 | Sep 15, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TS TS CA0000154 00 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 15, 2024 | Sep 15, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | H08475076 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 15, 2021 | Sep 15, 2021 |
| CANCEL | AMERICAN SENTINEL INSURANCE COMPANY | FCT002988-01 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 15, 2020 | Sep 15, 2020 |
| CANCEL | KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | KSTRCA00099-00 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 15, 2019 | Sep 15, 2019 |
| CANCEL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA4136540 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 15, 2018 | Sep 15, 2018 |
| TERM/CANCL | DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | CCA-0005950-00 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 15, 2017 | Oct 15, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | CCA-0005950-00 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 15, 2017 | Sep 15, 2017 |
| CANCEL | DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | CCA-0005950-00 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 15, 2017 | Sep 15, 2017 |
| CANCEL | DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | CCA-0005950-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 27, 2017 | Jun 27, 2017 |
| CANCEL | DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | CCA-0005950-00 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 14, 2017 | Mar 14, 2017 |
Authority Action History (8 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC983574 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 19, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 11, 2025 |
| MC983574 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 9, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 12, 2024 |
| MC983574 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 19, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 15, 2020 |
| MC983574 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 19, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 16, 2019 |
| MC983574 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 20, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 13, 2018 |
| MC983574 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 21, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 18, 2017 |
| MC983574 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 15, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 1, 2017 |
| MC983574 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 21, 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
5 states • 369 inspections
Violation Summary (56 violations from latest 100 of 369 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 4 | 4 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5-HL | Hubs - Leaking hub | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 2 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| fmcsr:48A-BMBCBD | 48A-BMBCBD | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| fmcsr:3A1-BOS | 3A1-BOS | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| fmcsr:45B2-BHTD | 45B2-BHTD | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207B-AALPME-OOS | Frame cracked/broken/sagging | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9A3 | Drivers view and / or movement is obstructed | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BMBCBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.205A-WRDC | Wheel/rim defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205A-WRC | Wheel/rim defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.3E3-MC | 390.3E3-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.55D2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LSML | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.67C7V-F | Tires - other defects | 1 | 0 | 6 | 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 (369 inspections)
Showing 50 of 369
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
15 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (15 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 5, 2025 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | PASADENA | I-210 W/B (FOOTHILL FREEWAY) | ...653585 | BLUEBIRD FREIGHT LINES INC |
| May 30, 2025 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | STOCKTON | SCOTTS AV | ...LG1360 | BLUEBIRD FREIGHT LINES INC |
| Oct 11, 2024 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | SAN DIMAS | 34.112626/-117.823942 | ...782409 | BLUEBIRD FREIGHT LINES INC |
| Jul 16, 2024 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | 38.115969 / -121.393574 | ...782405 | BLUEBIRD FREIGHT LINES INC |
| Jul 11, 2024 | OR | TOW | 0 | 0 | 9.10 S ASHLAND | I-5 1.08 S OLD HWY 99 ON RAMP | ...MC0893 | BLUEBIRD FREIGHT LINES INC |
| Jun 24, 2024 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | POMONA | SR71 / OLD POMONA RD | ...UH7992 | BLUEBIRD FREIGHT LINES INC |
| Jun 24, 2024 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | 35.943969/-119.921437 | ...UH7992 | BLUEBIRD FREIGHT LINES INC |
| Apr 10, 2024 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | OLYMPIA | I-5*105.00 | ...782406 | BLUEBIRD FREIGHT LINES INC |
| Mar 4, 2023 | AZ | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNKNOWN | I-40 EXIT 235 R1-RAMP@M235R1 | ...782405 | BLUEBIRD FREIGHT LINES INC |
| Jan 4, 2023 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | UNINCORPORATED | SR20 WB/N TOWNSHIP RD | ...782408 | BLUEBIRD FREIGHT LINES INC |
| May 23, 2022 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | YREKA | RT 5 SB / 1080 FEET NORTH of MOONLIT OAKS AVE | ...NB9808 | BLUEBIRD FREIGHT LINES INC |
| Nov 8, 2021 | CA | FATAL | 1 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | RT99/137ft N WRIGHT AVE | ...NR2510 | BLUEBIRD FREIGHT LINES INC |
| Jul 2, 2021 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | LAGOON DR/5ft E TRACY AV | ...MC4376 | BLUEBIRD FREIGHT LINES INC |
| Feb 27, 2021 | NV | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | SR305 mm28la | ...FK5271 | BLUEBIRD FREIGHT LINES INC |
| Oct 6, 2019 | OR | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
29 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 29 events