BLADE CARGO INC

USDOT 3888298 • 1544 45TH STREET SUITE1A, MUNSTER, IN, 46321

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
3,888,298
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
4632133233
Power Units (MCS-150)
28
Drivers (MCS-150)
28
MCS-150 Mileage
4,500,000
Physical Address
1544 45TH STREET SUITE1A, MUNSTER, IN, 46321
Contact

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: May 24, 2025
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

fmcsa-authhistApr 5, 2026
Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-1428723ACTIVEUnknownMay 20, 2025

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA997640080ON FILEMay 24, 2025Jul 4, 2025

Insurance History (6 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (6 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryTMA71008242CANCELLEDDec 12, 2024May 24, 2025
SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryTMA71008242CANCELLEDMay 24, 2024Jan 2, 2025
SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryTMA71008242REPLACEDMay 24, 2024Dec 12, 2024
PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA970449889REPLACEDMay 24, 2023May 24, 2024
PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA958375957REPLACEDMay 24, 2022May 24, 2023
PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA958375957CANCELLEDMay 24, 2022Jul 11, 2023

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
CANCELPROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANYCA997640080BIPD/PrimaryJul 4, 2025Jul 4, 2025
CANCELSOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYTMA71008242BIPD/PrimaryMay 24, 2025May 24, 2025
TERM/CANCLSOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYTMA71008242BIPD/PrimaryJan 2, 2025Jan 2, 2025
TERM/REPLSOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYTMA71008242BIPD/PrimaryDec 12, 2024Dec 12, 2024
TERM/REPLPROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANYCA970449889BIPD/PrimaryMay 24, 2024May 24, 2024
TERM/CANCLPROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANYCA958375957BIPD/PrimaryJul 11, 2023Jul 11, 2023
TERM/REPLPROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANYCA958375957BIPD/PrimaryMay 24, 2023May 24, 2023

Authority Action History (3 events)

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Authority Action History (3 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC1428723COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONApr 28, 2025DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMay 20, 2025
MC1428723COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDec 6, 2024DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONDec 13, 2024
MC1428723MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDJun 10, 2022Unknown

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Unsafe Driving
5%

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
236
Violations
55
13 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
4.0%
Driver OOS %
7.0%
Above nat'l avg (6.7%)
Power Units (MCS-150)
28
Drivers (MCS-150)
28
Crash Records
6

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
2
Jun
9
Jul
10
Aug
15
Sep
12
Oct
11
Nov
9
Dec
7
Jan
9
Feb
12
Mar
4
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 100 of 236 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

41 states236 inspections

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Violation Summary (55 violations from latest 100 of 236 inspections)

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Violation Summary (55 violations from latest 100 of 236 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQPOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued408Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDOOSFalse record of duty status4110Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2-SLLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued308Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:391.11B2-QDriver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the I33Driver Fitness
FMCSR:395.24C2III-ELDSDNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number.20Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIRBrake tubing/hoses inadequate217Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLMLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL22Driver Fitness
FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed22Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCDOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTAOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.5B-LFuel system leak207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5B-HLOWFuel system leak117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDFalse record of duty status1010Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2-DMOVEOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.88Television/video display device - Improperly located10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.17390.1710General/Admin
FMCSR:393.25E-LLamps on rear of CMV obscured by load103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LHLIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55D1-BCoupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.24D-ELDPTHOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with t10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC390.21TB1-MC10General/Admin
FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT390.21TB2-DOT10General/Admin
FMCSR:395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSOAOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9TInoperable tail lamp11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9Inoperable Required Lamp10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45D-BBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:383.23A2Operating a CMV without a CDL11Driver Fitness
FMCSR:392.2RGOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLMFOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLLROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.22GPortable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.78Windshield condition defective104Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
4.0%vs nat'l 23.4%
-19.4 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
7.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
On par with national average
Violations / Inspection
0.55vs nat'l 1.80
-1.25 below avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (236 inspections)

Showing 50 of 236

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Inspection History (236 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Apr 7, 202687530153RoadsideFLLevel 3VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Apr 6, 202687519306RoadsideCOLevel 3FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK1Details unavailableNo
Apr 4, 202687508552RoadsideNMLevel 2INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Apr 3, 202687527934RoadsideMDLevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR1Details unavailableNo
Mar 31, 202687457677WHITE SPRINGS FLFLLevel 3MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Mar 28, 202687440423RoadsideNELevel 3INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2-SLLNo
Mar 24, 202687407681NARA VISA PORT OF ENTRYNMLevel 1INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Mar 20, 202687372239I-80 EBILLevel 2INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK1396.5B-HLOWYes
Mar 12, 202687313912KSKSLevel 33391.11B2-Q, 395.8E-HOSPD, 395.24C2III-ELDSDNYes
Mar 10, 202687302441RoadsideNELevel 3HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2-DMOVENo
Mar 10, 202687278325CAJON PLATFORM SCALESCALevel 1HINO TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Mar 5, 202687246435LIBERTY LAKE WAWALevel 2INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK1391.11B2-QYes
Mar 4, 202687259000BROOKSTON ININLevel 3MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Mar 4, 202687226158US-23 SB AT MM 5MILevel 3FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.88No
Mar 3, 202687218086GILROY INSPECTION FACILITYCALevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR2393.45B2-B-AIR, 392.2-SLLEQPYes
Mar 3, 202687219249S/B GILROY INSPECTION FACILITYCALevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Feb 26, 202687160450HUNTLEY MTMTLevel 3CUSTOM SCO STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Feb 24, 202687368653NJNJLevel 30No
Feb 19, 202687122802FREMONT ININLevel 3INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2-SLLMLNo
Feb 19, 202687085933ASHLAND ORORLevel 3MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK4383.23A2-LCDLN, 390.17, 392.2-SLLYes
Feb 15, 202687071360DONNER PASS IFCALevel 1MACK TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Feb 9, 202687024090CLEVELAND WIWILevel 3INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2-SLLTCDNo
Feb 7, 20268700621828 - I80 WB MM 44 AVOCAIALevel 3INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Feb 5, 202687002685LIBERTY LAKE WAWALevel 2FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.25E-LNo
Feb 2, 202686953078DUMONT COCOLevel 3MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Jan 28, 202686952542ALBANY NYNYLevel 2INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK4393.9A-LHLI, 393.45B2-B-AIR, 393.55D1-BNo
Jan 26, 202686891399MM177 I80 EBNELevel 3INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Jan 17, 202686831322FORT MORGAN COCOLevel 3MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2-SLLMLNo
Jan 13, 202686801915SYKESVILLE MDMDLevel 2FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Jan 10, 202686760678VAN BUREN ARARLevel 2CUSTOM SCO STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Jan 5, 202686720434EB SR-91 PERALTA SCALECALevel 2INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK3392.2-SLLTCD, 391.11B2-Q, 395.24D-ELDPTYes
Jan 2, 202686707331ASHEVILLE WEIGH STATION, I-40,NCLevel 3HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Dec 27, 202586658109COTTONDALE ALALLevel 1MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK2390.21TB1-MC, 390.21TB2-DOTNo
Dec 23, 202586663435US74 WEST NEAR 167MMNCLevel 3FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Dec 23, 202586659307WEST LAKELAND MNMNLevel 3HINO TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Dec 20, 202586631108GALLUP PORT OF ENTRYNMLevel 3FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Dec 19, 202586627105VAN BUREN ARARLevel 2MACK TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Dec 19, 202586632783IH20 LORAINE SCALETXLevel 1MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Dec 12, 202586601197CHESTERTON ININLevel 3HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER0No
Dec 9, 202586527725CARNEYS POINT SCALENJLevel 1HINO TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Dec 6, 202586501402LOMA COCOLevel 3HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Nov 25, 202586426578MANCHESTER TNTNLevel 1INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Nov 22, 20258641268728 - I80 WB MM 44 AVOCAIALevel 3HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK1395.24C2IIINo
Nov 20, 202586407970BOW WAWALevel 2FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Nov 19, 202586449860CORDELIA IFCALevel 1FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK3392.2-SLLSOA, 392.2-SLL, 392.2-SLLEQPNo
Nov 18, 202586378266CHOWCHILLA RIVER IFCALevel 3HINO TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Nov 15, 202586339995WAVERLY EAST BOUNDNELevel 3FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK4395.8E-HOSPDOOSNo
Nov 14, 202586339705SHERMAN COUNTY - 181KSLevel 3HINO TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Nov 12, 202586326481CASTAIC IFCALevel 1MACK TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Nov 12, 202586320046GREENWOOD SCSCLevel 3FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK0No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

195 total · 8.7% OOS
2024-042026-04
InspectionsOOS

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

6 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
6
Fatalities
0
Injuries
7
Across 4 crashes
Tow-Aways
6

Crash History (6 records)

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Crash History (6 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Jan 18, 2026SDTOW00RURALI 90 E...KN5866BLADE CARGO INC
Dec 18, 2025NYINJURY01Ref Marker:295IX5M12025...003236BLADE CARGO INC
Nov 1, 2024FLINJURY03UNINCORPORATEDINTERSTATE 95...S75867BLADE CARGO INC
Oct 9, 2024OKINJURY02MCLOUDI-40 EASTBOUND...003236BLADE CARGO INC
Nov 23, 2023WYINJURY01LARAMIEI-80 MP 325.55...011459BLADE CARGO INC
Aug 5, 2023COTOW00LOCHBUIEI76 AT MP 25...T50169BLADE CARGO INC

Compliance Timeline

14 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Jan 18, 2026
Crash
Tow-away crash in SD
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Dec 18, 2025
Crash
Injury crash in NY
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Jul 4, 2025
Insurance
Insurance cancel
PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
May 24, 2025
Insurance
Insurance cancel
SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
May 20, 2025
Authority
Jan 2, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Dec 12, 2024
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Nov 1, 2024
Crash
Injury crash in FL
0 fatalities, 3 injuries
Oct 9, 2024
Crash
Injury crash in OK
0 fatalities, 2 injuries
May 24, 2024
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Nov 23, 2023
Crash
Injury crash in WY
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Aug 5, 2023
Crash
Tow-away crash in CO
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jul 11, 2023
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
May 24, 2023
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary

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