PATO BLUES EXPRESS LLC
USDOT 3490551 • 7280 E 39TH PL, YUMA, AZ, 85365
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-1148672 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Mar 31, 2026 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT9756125113 | ON FILE | Nov 9, 2024 | Mar 28, 2026 |
Insurance History (4 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TMA71003278 | CANCELLED | Nov 9, 2023 | Nov 9, 2024 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | BA0731611 | REPLACED | Nov 9, 2022 | Nov 9, 2023 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | BA0731611 | CANCELLED | Nov 9, 2022 | Dec 8, 2023 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 148854001 | REPLACED | Nov 9, 2020 | Nov 9, 2022 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT9756125113 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 28, 2026 | Mar 28, 2026 |
| CANCEL | SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA71003278 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 9, 2024 | Nov 9, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BA0731611 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 8, 2023 | Dec 8, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BA0731611 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 9, 2023 | Nov 9, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 148854001 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 9, 2022 | Nov 9, 2022 |
Authority Action History (6 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1148672 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 2, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 31, 2026 |
| MC1148672 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 2, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 31, 2026 |
| MC1148672 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 15, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 7, 2024 |
| MC1148672 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 15, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 7, 2024 |
| MC1148672 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 16, 2020 | — | Unknown |
| MC1148672 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 16, 2020 | — | 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
6 states • 9 inspections
Violation Summary (31 violations from 9 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 3 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2C | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.79 | Defroster/Defogger - Inoperative or defective | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.34C | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to follow the Motor Carrier's and ELD provider's recommendations in resolving the data inconsistency displayed on the ELD. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11B-CSRIGRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.86(a)(2) | Rear end protection (ICC bumper) missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 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 (9 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 5, 2026 | 87225214 | I-10 EB | NM | Level 3 | GDAN SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 392.2C | No |
| Dec 19, 2025 | 86623902 | GOODYEAR AZ | AZ | Level 2 | GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 393.79 | No |
| Dec 8, 2025 | 86524370 | DOUGLAS AZ | AZ | Level 3 | GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 392.2-SLLTCD | No |
| Sep 9, 2025 | 85737794 | ON I-80 E AT 27.5MM | PA | Level 3 | GDAN SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | 392.2-SLLML, 392.2-SLLSR | No |
| Sep 3, 2025 | 85688225 | CASA GRANDE AZ | AZ | Level 2 | GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER | 8 | 393.9A-LLPL, 392.2-SLLML, 395.22G-ELDMFV | Yes |
| Apr 21, 2025 | 84467615 | I-74 | IL | Level 3 | PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| May 29, 2024 | 81754553 | YUMA AZ | US | Level 1 | KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR | 9 | 393.75(c), 393.48(a), 393.75(a)(1) | No |
| Mar 6, 2024 | 81071452 | Roadside | NJ | Level 2 | KW TRUCK TRACTOR | 8 | 392.2, 393.9(a), 393.11 | Yes |
| Jul 13, 2023 | 79145365 | Roadside | NM | Level 2 | UTIL SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 392.2 | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Compliance Timeline
6 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records