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BLUMS TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC

DBA: A-1 CLASSIC TOWING

USDOT 364511 Active CORPORATION AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Hazmat Satisfactory rated CORPORATION Company officer: KURT BLUM Motor Vehicles Machinery / Large Objects Based in CINCINNATI, OH Grade A · 95
Brokers & shippers · booking check

Book with caution — review signals below

No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Caution
Common (Property) reinstated · Aug 9, 2023
Policy effective · Sep 15, 2025
Review these
  • Common (Property) gap · 42 days Inactive Jun 28, 2023 → reinstated Aug 9, 2023
On file
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 DONEGAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file FMCA FILINGS LLC DBA FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIER AUTHORITY FILINGS Details →
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
Org: CORPORATION
Company officer: KURT BLUM
Cargo: Motor Vehicles, Machinery / Large Objects
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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste) 
TruckCodex risk summary — BLUMS TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC (USDOT 364511)
Verdict: CAUTION
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Authority / census status: Active
Active BIPD limit: $1,000,000
Officer(s): KURT BLUM (Company officer)
Organization: CORPORATION

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • Common (Property) gap · 42 days — Inactive Jun 28, 2023 → reinstated Aug 9, 2023

On file:
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — DONEGAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — FMCA FILINGS LLC DBA FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIER AUTHORITY FILINGS
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/364511/
As of: Jul 23, 2026
Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade A

Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 95/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 100% · 5/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100

Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.

OOS vs peers
On par with peers · 75/100

Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). n=178043 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Satisfactory · 100/100

Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.

TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.

Operating authority
Insurance

1 active liability policy

BOC-3 agent

FMCA FILINGS LLC DBA FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIER AUTHORITY FILINGS

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 364511
In FMCSA records since Sep 1, 1989 (~36y)
MC / docket MC155011
Entity CORPORATION
Business org CORPORATION
Company officer KURT BLUM
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Hazmat Yes (MCS-150)
Cargo carried
Motor Vehicles, Machinery / Large Objects
Fleet size 4 units
Drivers 4
Annual mileage 1,000,000 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (513) 563-0100
Email: [email protected]
Physical
7857 HAMILTON AVE
CINCINNATI, OH 45231
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 364511
In FMCSA records since Sep 1, 1989 (~36y)
Entity CORPORATION
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 1,000,000 mi
Safety Rating Satisfactory
Hazmat Yes (MCS-150)
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0% vs 23.4% -23.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 0.00 vs 1.80 -1.80
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
Active liability insurance
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)

No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.

FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.

Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Trucks 4 0 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Inspections (24 months)

All 3 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 2 2 0
OOS inspections 0 0 0
OOS percentage 0% 0% —
National average 6.67% 22.26% 4.44%

Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).

Power Units
4
Drivers
4
Inspections
3
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
—
Crashes
4
None in last 24 months · all-time on file
Authorities
1
1 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

BLUMS TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC is a corporation based in CINCINNATI, OH, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 364511. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 4 power units and 4 drivers, with 3 roadside inspections on file. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.

Carrier overview

BLUMS TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC is a small fleet, operating 4 power units and 4 drivers, organized as a corporation, with 2 years on FMCSA's records, based in Cincinnati, OH. Across 1 roadside inspection in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. all filed authority types (common) are currently revoked.

Inspection profile

1 roadside inspection over the last 24 months, roughly flat versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in US (1 stops), with Level 1 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

0.0% out-of-service rate.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 4 power units (small fleet) and 4 drivers; Kenworth is the most-inspected make.

Risk Signals

Authority revoked
1 revocation on record.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 178,043 ACTIVE carriers operating 2–6 power units (±50% of this carrier's 4 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 178,043 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
0%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 178,043 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

Authority gap detected (1)

  • Common (Property) authority was inactive from Jun 28, 2023 to Aug 9, 2023 (42 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2026-01 2026-05

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Kentucky (KY) 1 0 0.0% May 27, 2026
US (US) 1 0 0.0% Jan 6, 2026
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Freightliner 1
Kenworth 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Hours of Service 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Unsafe Driving 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026

Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.

Recent Inspections (3 rows) View all 3 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
87969777 May 27, 2026 KY 3 —
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
OH PKH2798 · 1FVACWFE5KHKJ5447
1 392.2-SLLUCR No
86772118 Jan 6, 2026 US 1 GEORGETOWN KY
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
OH POA4865 · 2NK3HM6X1TM211621
0 — No
78584129 May 10, 2023 KY 1 FRANKFORT
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
OH PJG6391 · 2NP2HM6X3GM328774
3 392.9b(a), 392.2, 390.19(a)(2) Yes
Recent Crashes (4 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
IN0904477296 Mar 12, 2024 IN 0 0 Yes No Tow
OH0176144250 Sep 29, 2017 OH 0 0 Yes No Tow
OH0108122542 Jul 23, 2010 OH 0 1 Yes No Injury
OH0048381420 Dec 6, 2004 OH 0 2 No No Injury
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC155011
Active
—
View full authority record →
MC Certificate Documents (3 PDFs)

Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.

Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.

Date Docket Action Authority PDF
Aug 9, 2023 MC155011-C REI REINSTATEMENT REI →
Aug 7, 2023 MC155011 NC REINSTATEMENT NC →
May 26, 2023 MC155011 NC REVOCATION NC →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (16 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
DONEGAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY 1000383865 91X $1,000,000 Sep 15, 2025 On file ACTIVE
THE CINCINNATI INDEMNITY COMPANY EBA 035 65 05 BIPD/Primary — Aug 9, 2023 Sep 15, 2025 REPLACED
THE CINCINNATI INDEMNITY COMPANY EBA 035 65 05 BIPD/Primary — Sep 15, 2021 Aug 9, 2023 REPLACED
THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. EBA 035 65 05 BIPD/Primary — Sep 15, 2015 Jun 28, 2023 NAME CHANGED
THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. CPP 087 33 53 CARGO — Sep 15, 2005 Nov 23, 2015 CANCELLED
THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. CPA 087 33 53 BIPD/Primary — Sep 15, 2005 Sep 15, 2015 REPLACED
THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. CPP 072 18 30 CARGO — Sep 15, 2003 Sep 15, 2005 REPLACED
THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. CPA 072 18 30 BIPD/Primary — Sep 15, 2003 Sep 15, 2005 REPLACED
THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. CCC4479089 BIPD/Excess — Sep 15, 2000 Feb 4, 2004 CANCELLED
THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. CPP0721830 BIPD/Primary — Sep 15, 2000 Sep 15, 2003 REPLACED
THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. CPP 065 97 54 BIPD/Primary — Jun 10, 1995 Sep 15, 2000 REPLACED
THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. CPP 045 18 03 BIPD/Primary — Jan 30, 1995 Jun 10, 1995 REPLACED
THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. CCC 436 10 62 BIPD/Excess — Jan 30, 1995 Sep 15, 2000 REPLACED
THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. CCC 4361062 BIPD/Excess — Jun 10, 1994 Mar 8, 1995 CANCELLED
THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. 45 18 03 CARGO — Jun 10, 1990 Nov 14, 2003 CANCELLED
THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. 451803 BIPD/Primary — Jun 10, 1990 Mar 8, 1995 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Sep 15, 2025
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — THE CINCINNATI INDEMNITY COMPANY
  2. Aug 9, 2023
    authority
    REINSTATED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  3. Aug 9, 2023
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — THE CINCINNATI INDEMNITY COMPANY
  4. Jun 28, 2023
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  5. Jun 28, 2023
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  6. Jun 28, 2023
    insurance
    NAMECHG — THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.
  7. Jun 28, 2023
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  8. Jun 28, 2023
    authority gap
    Common (Property) authority inactive: 42 days (through Aug 9, 2023)
  9. Nov 23, 2015
    insurance
    CANCEL — THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.
  10. Sep 15, 2015
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.
  11. Sep 15, 2005
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.
  12. Sep 15, 2005
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.
  13. Feb 4, 2004
    insurance
    CANCEL — THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.
  14. Dec 23, 2003
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  15. Nov 14, 2003
    insurance
    CANCEL — THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.
  16. Sep 15, 2003
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.
  17. Sep 15, 2000
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.
  18. Sep 15, 2000
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.
  19. Jun 10, 1995
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.
  20. Mar 24, 1995
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  21. Mar 8, 1995
    insurance
    CANCEL — THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.
  22. Mar 8, 1995
    insurance
    CANCEL — THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
FRANKFORT KY 1 1
GEORGETOWN KY US 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
390.19(a)(2) HMSP Motor Carrier failed to file required biennial update of MCS-150B as required. General/Admin 1 0
392.2 Violation of Local Laws - Explain: Unsafe Driving 1 0
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How to verify BLUMS TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC

  1. Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
  2. Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
  3. Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
  4. Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
  5. Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about BLUMS TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC

Is BLUMS TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. BLUMS TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 364511 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is BLUMS TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC's safety rating? ▾
BLUMS TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC's FMCSA safety rating is Satisfactory. A Satisfactory rating means FMCSA evaluators determined the carrier had an adequate safety management program at the time of the most recent compliance review. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has BLUMS TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC had? ▾
3 roadside inspections are on file for BLUMS TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is BLUMS TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
BLUMS TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC has no out-of-service findings on its inspection record. Across 3 inspections, no driver or vehicle has been placed out of service — a clean record relative to the national averages of roughly 6.7% (driver) and 23.4% (vehicle).
Where is BLUMS TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC based? ▾
BLUMS TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 7857 HAMILTON AVE, CINCINNATI, Ohio 45231. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does BLUMS TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC have valid operating authority? ▾
Yes. BLUMS TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC155011). Each docket appears in the Authority Records section below with its full event history. Active authority means the carrier may legally operate as a for-hire carrier, contingent on current insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings.
How many trucks and drivers does BLUMS TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC operate? ▾
BLUMS TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC self-reports 4 power units and 4 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has BLUMS TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC had any crashes? ▾
4 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for BLUMS TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

About FMCSA carrier records

Every commercial motor carrier operating in the United States is required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and obtain a USDOT number. The USDOT number is a permanent, unique identifier — once assigned, it stays with the carrier for life and is never reissued to another company. Carriers must update their registration every two years on Form MCS-150 to keep their address, fleet size, and operating data current.

Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

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