BLUE DOTS LLC
USDOT 3217605 • 637 N VICTORIA DR, PALATINE, IL, 60074
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
3,217,605
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
8477490256
Email
Power Units (MCS-150)
5
Drivers (MCS-150)
5
MCS-150 Mileage
441,000
BOC-3 Agent
Physical Address
637 N VICTORIA DR, PALATINE, IL, 60074
Contact
Phone: 8477490256
Email: [email protected]
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: Dec 10, 2024
BOC-3 Filing
On file
Operating Authority
fmcsa-authhistApr 5, 2026
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-1006250 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Dec 3, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
fmcsa-insurApr 5, 2026
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STARSTONE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AM37000312-00 | ON FILE | Dec 10, 2024 | Dec 10, 2025 |
Insurance History (5 canceled/expired)
fmcsa-inshist-allwithhistory
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AF-100570-00 | REPLACED | Dec 10, 2023 | Dec 10, 2023 |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | AF-100570-00 | CANCELLED | Dec 10, 2023 | Dec 10, 2024 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN329388 | REPLACED | Dec 10, 2022 | Dec 10, 2023 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0165494001 | REPLACED | Dec 10, 2020 | Dec 10, 2022 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 8445114 | REPLACED | Dec 10, 2018 | Dec 10, 2020 |
Insurance Events Timeline
fmcsa-insur-hist
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | STARSTONE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | AM37000312-00 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 10, 2025 | Dec 10, 2025 |
| CANCEL | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | AF-100570-00 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 10, 2024 | Dec 10, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY | AF-100570-00 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 10, 2023 | Dec 10, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN329388 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 10, 2023 | Dec 10, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0165494001 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 10, 2022 | Dec 10, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 8445114 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 10, 2020 | Dec 10, 2020 |
Authority Action History (3 events)
fmcsa-authhist-blob
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1006250 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 13, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 3, 2025 |
| MC1006250 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 13, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 6, 2024 |
| MC1006250 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 21, 2018 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Hours of Service
45%
Unsafe Driving
50%
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspections
26
Violations
48
6 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
3.8%
Driver OOS %
7.7%
Above nat'l avg (6.7%)
Power Units (MCS-150)
5
Drivers (MCS-150)
5
Crash Records
1
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
May
1
Jun
Jul
1
Aug
2
Sep
1
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
1
Feb
Mar
2
Apr
3
May
1
Jun
Jul
1
Aug
1
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
1
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 26 of 26 inspection records
Inspection Activity Map
16 states • 26 inspections
None Low Medium High🚛 Home base
Violation Summary (48 violations from 26 inspections)
fmcsa-inspection-file
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 7 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(i) | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | 6 | 2 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 6 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | 5 | 2 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 4 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(ii) | Driving after 60/70-hour limit | 2 | 0 | 8 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.26(b) | Motor carrier failed to ensure that the ELD automatically recorded the required data elements. | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.207A-STCB | Suspension defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22H2-ELDNISDT | HOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to pr | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.102(a) | Cargo securement - tiedowns insufficient | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle 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
7.7%vs nat'l 6.7%
+1.0 pts above avg
Violations / Inspection
1.85vs nat'l 1.80
On par with national average
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)
fmcsa-inspectionsApr 5, 2026
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
16 total · 18.8% OOS
2024-042026-04
InspectionsOOS
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
1 crash record from FMCSA Crash File
Total Crashes
1
Fatalities
0
Injuries
0
Tow-Aways
1
Crash History (1 records)
fmcsa-crash-fileApr 5, 2026
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 27, 2022 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | COUNCIL BLUFFS | INTERSTATE 80/I 80 | ...531077 | BLUE DOTS LLC |
Compliance Timeline
8 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Dec 10, 2025
InsuranceInsurance cancel
STARSTONE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Dec 10, 2024
InsuranceInsurance cancel
PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Dec 10, 2023
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
PROTECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Dec 10, 2023
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Dec 10, 2022
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Dec 10, 2020
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
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