BLUE LINES FREIGHT EXPRESS INC
USDOT 3161934 • 12355 THORNBERRY DR, LEMONT, IL, 60439
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-111808 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jun 27, 2022 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP61392A | ON FILE | Jun 24, 2022 | Aug 9, 2025 |
Insurance History (8 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP61392A | CANCELLED | Jun 24, 2022 | Sep 11, 2025 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP61392A | REPLACED | Nov 30, 2021 | Jun 24, 2022 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP61392A | NAME CHANGED | Nov 30, 2021 | Aug 1, 2022 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP61392A | REPLACED | Aug 9, 2020 | Nov 30, 2021 |
| COUNTY HALL INSURANCE COMPANY, INC A RR GROUP | BIPD/Primary | CHL 01-03574-19 | CANCELLED | Aug 9, 2019 | Aug 9, 2020 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WMC1637696 | REPLACED | Feb 19, 2019 | Aug 9, 2019 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WMC1637696 | CANCELLED | Feb 19, 2019 | Aug 13, 2019 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WMC1637696 | REPLACED | Aug 13, 2018 | Feb 19, 2019 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP61392A | BIPD/Primary | Sep 11, 2025 | Sep 11, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP61392A | BIPD/Primary | Aug 9, 2025 | Aug 9, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP61392A | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2022 | Aug 1, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP61392A | BIPD/Primary | Jun 24, 2022 | Jun 24, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP61392A | BIPD/Primary | Nov 30, 2021 | Nov 30, 2021 |
| CANCEL | COUNTY HALL INSURANCE COMPANY, INC A RR GROUP | CHL 01-03574-19 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 9, 2020 | Aug 9, 2020 |
| TERM/CANCL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1637696 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 13, 2019 | Aug 13, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1637696 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 9, 2019 | Aug 9, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1637696 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 19, 2019 | Feb 19, 2019 |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC111808 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 28, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 27, 2022 |
| MC111808 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 13, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 20, 2020 |
| MC111808 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 17, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 12, 2019 |
| MC111808 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 16, 2018 | — | 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
9 states • 13 inspections
Violation Summary (19 violations from 13 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | 2 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24D | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2WC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21(a) | Vehicle marking requirements | 1 | 0 | 3 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1 | Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E | False record of duty status | 1 | 1 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-PROP | Driving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle) | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | 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 (13 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
1 crash record from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (1 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 6, 2021 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | INDIANAPOLIS | EMERSON | ...HR0903 | JIZAWI TRUCKING INC |
Compliance Timeline
11 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records