BLOWING SMOKE TRANSPORT LLC
USDOT 3827554 • DBA: TRANSPORT MATERIALS • 565 COUNTY ROAD 248, SELMA, AL, 36703-8719
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals2 flagged
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Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
No insurance filings found for this carrier in FMCSA records.
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 Map
1 state • 8 inspections
Violation Summary (104 violations from 8 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 26 | 4 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 12 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 12 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 6 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 6 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.9(d)(2) | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | 5 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(f) | Air suspension pressure loss | 5 | 5 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203(a) | Cab/body components defective | 4 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | 3 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 3 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.13(a) | Retro-reflective sheeting/reflex reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | 2 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203(e) | Cab front bumper missing/unsecured/protrude | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 1 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(2) | Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.45(b) | Expired medical examiner's certificate | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.24(a) | Lighting/marking on projecting loads | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.116 | Cargo securement - intermodal containers | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.104(f)(3) | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(4) | Tire-cut exposing ply and/or belt material | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.87(b) | Warning flags on projecting loads missing | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 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 (8 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 23, 2024 | 81419826 | ROADSIDE | AL | Level 2 | HMDE SEMI-TRAILER | 12 | 392.2, 396.17(c), 393.9(a) | Yes |
| Apr 10, 2024 | 81317674 | ROADSIDE | AL | Level 2 | HMDE SEMI-TRAILER | 13 | 393.11, 392.2, 393.9(a) | Yes |
| Mar 13, 2024 | 81104135 | ROADSIDE | AL | Level 2 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 15 | 392.2, 393.9(a), 393.207(f) | Yes |
| Mar 4, 2024 | 81012918 | ROADSIDE | AL | Level 2 | UNK SEMI-TRAILER | 11 | 393.9(a), 391.45(b), 392.2 | No |
| Feb 27, 2024 | 80948672 | CIRCLE K-ROADSIDE | AL | Level 1 | HMDE SEMI-TRAILER | 13 | 393.9(a), 393.207(f), 393.11 | Yes |
| Dec 21, 2023 | 80444725 | ROADSIDE | AL | Level 2 | HM SEMI-TRAILER | 15 | 393.75(c), 393.9(a), 396.9(d)(2) | Yes |
| Sep 12, 2023 | 79640202 | ROADSIDE | AL | Level 2 | HM SEMI-TRAILER | 20 | 393.9(a), 393.205(c), 393.11 | Yes |
| Jul 20, 2023 | 79194454 | ROADSIDE | AL | Level 2 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 5 | 393.9(a), 393.78, 393.203(a) | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix