BARDSTOWN MILLS INC
USDOT 427718 • 1393 WITHROW COURT, BARDSTOWN, KY, 40004-1118
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-062280 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Dec 19, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA865347594 | ON FILE | Nov 6, 2025 | Nov 6, 2025 |
Insurance History (4 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA865347594 | CANCELLED | Nov 6, 2025 | Jan 14, 2026 |
| SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF SOUTH CAROLINA | BIPD/Primary | S 2405511 | CANCELLED | Oct 19, 2019 | Oct 19, 2025 |
| ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE | BIPD/Primary | Q10 1930727 | REPLACED | Dec 5, 2017 | Oct 19, 2019 |
| ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE | BIPD/Primary | Q10 1930727 | CANCELLED | Dec 5, 2017 | Nov 20, 2019 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA865347594 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 14, 2026 | Jan 14, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA865347594 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 6, 2025 | Nov 6, 2025 |
| CANCEL | SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF SOUTH CAROLINA | S 2405511 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 19, 2025 | Oct 19, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE | Q10 1930727 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 20, 2019 | Nov 20, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE | Q10 1930727 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 19, 2019 | Oct 19, 2019 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-062280 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC062280 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 18, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 19, 2025 |
| MC062280 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Nov 10, 2025 | — | Unknown |
| MC062280 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 24, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 6, 2019 |
| MC062280 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 20, 2017 | REVOKED | Oct 27, 2025 |
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
4 states • 9 inspections
Violation Summary (37 violations from 9 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 9 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | 3 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | 2 | 2 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.82(a)(1) | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.3(e) | Driver prohibited from performing safety sensitive functions per 382.501(a) in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse | 1 | 1 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 1 | 1 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 23, 2026 | 87114495 | LOUISVILLE | KY | Level 3 | PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | 392.2-SLLS4, 396.17C-PI, 392.2-SLLIRP | No |
| May 22, 2024 | 81716499 | ARDMORE TN | TN | Level 1 | PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR | 5 | 396.3(a)(1), 393.47(a), 393.47(e) | Yes |
| Mar 19, 2024 | 81152894 | WINCHESTER | KY | Level 2 | PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR | 8 | 390.21T(b), 392.82(a)(1), 390.3(e) | Yes |
| Feb 19, 2024 | 80888688 | FRANKLIN | KY | Level 1 | MHEB SEMI-TRAILER | 4 | 392.2, 393.60(d) | No |
| Jan 9, 2024 | 80577229 | I-65 NB WILLIAMSON CO | TN | Level 3 | MHEB SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 392.2 | No |
| Dec 4, 2023 | 80338690 | GEORGETOWN IN | IN | Level 3 | M.H. EBY, SEMI-TRAILER | 4 | 396.17C-PI, 392.2, 392.2-SLLIRP | No |
| Oct 11, 2023 | 79895830 | Roadside | TN | Level 3 | MHEB SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | 392.2, 395.8(a)(1) | Yes |
| Oct 3, 2023 | 79829263 | HIGH CRASH CORRIDOR | GA | Level 2 | PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | 392.2, 395.8(a)(1), 393.60(d) | Yes |
| Aug 14, 2023 | 79407897 | ELIZABETHTOWN | KY | Level 2 | PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK | 6 | 390.21T(b), 396.17(c), 393.95(a) | Yes |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
5 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (5 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2025 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | RADCLIFF | KY0313 | ...A37860 | BARDSTOWN MILLS INC |
| Aug 31, 2022 | AL | FATAL | 1 | 2 | HARTSELLE | US-31 | ...137758 | BARDSTOWN MILLS INC |
| May 19, 2014 | KY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 23, 2013 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 5, 2013 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Enforcement Actions
1 closed case — FMCSA civil penalties
1 Enforcement Case
| Case Number | Closed Date | Violation Code(s) | Settlement | Subject Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KY-2024-0019-US1559 | Jul 22, 2024 | 382.215; 382.305 | $10,340 | Carrier |
Compliance Timeline
12 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records