BLUE LAKES CHARTERS AND TOURS INC

USDOT 476933 • 12154 N SAGINAW RD, CLIO, MI, 48420

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:2 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:S
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
476,933
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
Phone
8106864287
Power Units (MCS-150)
33
Drivers (MCS-150)
53
Safety Rating
S
MCS-150 Mileage
1,625,803
Physical Address
12154 N SAGINAW RD, CLIO, MI, 48420
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
2 active
Latest: Sep 1, 2020
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-228157ACTIVEUnknownSep 3, 2024

Active Insurance (2)

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Active Insurance (2)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryBA164930ON FILESep 1, 2020Sep 1, 2024
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/ExcessXS193045ON FILESep 8, 2019Oct 6, 2020

Insurance History (15 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (15 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryBA164930REPLACEDSep 8, 2019Sep 1, 2020
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryBA164930REPLACEDSep 1, 2012Sep 8, 2019
AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATIONBIPD/Excess96A2UB0000100-03CANCELLEDNov 26, 2011Dec 30, 2012
AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATIONBIPD/Primary92A2CA0000297-03REPLACEDNov 26, 2011Sep 1, 2012
AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATIONBIPD/Primary92A2CA0000297-01CANCELLEDSep 1, 2009Nov 26, 2011
AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATIONBIPD/Excess96A2UB0000100-01CANCELLEDSep 1, 2009Nov 26, 2011
AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATIONBIPD/Primary92A2CA0000297-00REPLACEDSep 1, 2008Sep 1, 2009
AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATIONBIPD/Primary92A2CA0000297-00CANCELLEDSep 1, 2008Sep 27, 2009
AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATIONBIPD/Excess96A2UB0000100-00REPLACEDSep 1, 2008Sep 1, 2009
AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATIONBIPD/Excess96A2UB0000100-00CANCELLEDSep 1, 2008Sep 27, 2009
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryBA155814CANCELLEDSep 1, 2007Oct 3, 2008
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryBA155814REPLACEDSep 1, 2007Sep 1, 2008
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryBA155814REPLACEDSep 1, 2004Sep 1, 2007
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryBA147198REPLACEDSep 1, 2001Sep 1, 2004
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryBA 12 44 83CANCELLEDJun 1, 1991Sep 1, 2001

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
CANCELLANCER INSURANCE COMPANYBA164930BIPD/PrimarySep 1, 2024Sep 1, 2024
CANCELLANCER INSURANCE COMPANYXS193045BIPD/ExcessOct 6, 2020Oct 6, 2020
TERM/REPLLANCER INSURANCE COMPANYBA164930BIPD/PrimarySep 1, 2020Sep 1, 2020
TERM/REPLLANCER INSURANCE COMPANYBA164930BIPD/PrimarySep 8, 2019Sep 8, 2019
CANCELAMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION96A2UB0000100-03BIPD/ExcessDec 30, 2012Dec 30, 2012
TERM/REPLAMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION92A2CA0000297-03BIPD/PrimarySep 1, 2012Sep 1, 2012
CANCELAMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION92A2CA0000297-01BIPD/PrimaryNov 26, 2011Nov 26, 2011
CANCELAMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION96A2UB0000100-01BIPD/ExcessNov 26, 2011Nov 26, 2011
TERM/CANCLAMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION96A2UB0000100-00BIPD/ExcessSep 27, 2009Sep 27, 2009
TERM/CANCLAMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION92A2CA0000297-00BIPD/PrimarySep 27, 2009Sep 27, 2009
TERM/REPLAMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION92A2CA0000297-00BIPD/PrimarySep 1, 2009Sep 1, 2009
TERM/REPLAMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION96A2UB0000100-00BIPD/ExcessSep 1, 2009Sep 1, 2009
TERM/CANCLLANCER INSURANCE COMPANYBA155814BIPD/PrimaryOct 3, 2008Oct 3, 2008
TERM/REPLLANCER INSURANCE COMPANYBA155814BIPD/PrimarySep 1, 2008Sep 1, 2008
TERM/REPLLANCER INSURANCE COMPANYBA155814BIPD/PrimarySep 1, 2007Sep 1, 2007
TERM/REPLLANCER INSURANCE COMPANYBA147198BIPD/PrimarySep 1, 2004Sep 1, 2004
CANCELLANCER INSURANCE COMPANYBA 12 44 83BIPD/PrimarySep 1, 2001Sep 1, 2001

Authority Action History (4 events)

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Authority Action History (4 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC228157COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONAug 5, 2024DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONSep 3, 2024
MC228157COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMay 12, 2023DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJun 20, 2023
MC228157COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONOct 31, 2011DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONNov 7, 2011
MC228157MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDJun 17, 1991Unknown

Safety & Inspections

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

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness
N/A

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

Inspections
139
Violations
4
Vehicle OOS %
0.0%
Driver OOS %
0.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
33
Drivers (MCS-150)
53
Crash Records
25

Inspection Activity (24 months)

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

10
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
5
Sep
6
Oct
2
Nov
Dec
4
Jan
5
Feb
7
Mar
6
Apr
13
May
Jun
4
Jul
Aug
Sep
6
Oct
Nov
Dec
4
Jan
1
Feb
6
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 100 of 139 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

3 states139 inspections

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Violation Summary (4 violations from latest 100 of 139 inspections)

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Violation Summary (4 violations from latest 100 of 139 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:390.21TC-MC390.21TC-MC10General/Admin
FMCSR:395.5(a)(2)Maximum driving time for adverse conditions105Hours Of Service

Peer Context

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

Vehicle OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 23.4%
-23.4 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-6.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
0.04vs nat'l 1.80
-1.76 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 (139 inspections)

Showing 50 of 139

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Inspection History (139 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Mar 23, 202687372554CARRIER FACILITY CLIO MIMILevel 5VNHL MOTOR COACH0No
Mar 23, 202687372572CARRIER FACILITY CLIO MIMILevel 5MCIN MOTOR COACH0No
Mar 23, 202687372573CARRIER FACILITY CLIO MIMILevel 5TEMSA MOTOR COACH0No
Mar 23, 202687372553CARRIER FACILITY CLIO MIMILevel 5VNHL MOTOR COACH0No
Mar 23, 202687372574CARRIER FACILITY CLIO MIMILevel 5VNHL MOTOR COACH0No
Mar 23, 202687372571CARRIER FACILITY CLIO MIMILevel 5VNHL MOTOR COACH0No
Feb 24, 202687139863CARRIER FACILITY CLIO MIMILevel 5TEMSA MOTOR COACH0No
Jan 8, 202687139881CARRIER FACILITY CLIO MIMILevel 5TEMSA MOTOR COACH0No
Jan 8, 202687139880CARRIER FACILITY CLIOMILevel 5MCIN MOTOR COACH0No
Jan 8, 202687139882CARRIER FACILITY CLIOMILevel 5MCIN MOTOR COACH0No
Jan 8, 202687139879CARRIER FACILITY CLIO MIMILevel 5TEMSA MOTOR COACH0No
Oct 22, 202586130770RoadsideMILevel 5TEMS BUS0No
Oct 22, 202586119003RoadsideMILevel 5TEMSA BUS0No
Oct 20, 202586130869RoadsideMILevel 5TEMS BUS0No
Oct 20, 202586130870RoadsideMILevel 5TEMS BUS0No
Oct 20, 202586130439RoadsideMILevel 5TEMS BUS0No
Oct 20, 202586119001RoadsideMILevel 5TEMS BUS0No
Jul 21, 202585286879CARRIER FACILITY CLIO MIMILevel 5MCIN MOTOR COACH0No
Jul 21, 202585286880CARRIER FACILITY CLIOMILevel 5MCIN MOTOR COACH0No
Jul 10, 202585189598CARRIER FACILITY CLIOMILevel 5VNHL MOTOR COACH0No
Jul 10, 202585189597CARRIER FACILITY CLIOMILevel 5VNHL MOTOR COACH0No
May 29, 20258482540012154 NORTH SAGINAW ROADMILevel 5VNHL BUS0No
May 29, 20258482540112154 NORTH SAGINAW ROADMILevel 5VNHL BUS0No
May 27, 202584802713CARRIER FACILITY TRAVERSE CITYMILevel 5VNHL MOTOR COACH0No
May 23, 202584776376SANDUSKY OHOHLevel 2TEMSA SKOD MOTOR COACH0No
May 23, 202584774851SANDUSKY OHOHLevel 2TEMSA SKOD BUS0No
May 23, 202584775266SANDUSKY OHOHLevel 1TEMSA SKOD BUS1390.21TC-MCNo
May 13, 20258466928612154 NORTH SAGINAW ROADMILevel 5TEMSA MOTOR COACH0No
May 13, 20258586875112154 NORTH SAGINAW ROADMILevel 5TEMSA MOTOR COACH0No
May 13, 20258466928512154 NORTH SAGINAW ROADMILevel 5TEMSA MOTOR COACH0No
May 9, 202584634536SANDUSKY OHOHLevel 1TEMSA SKOD BUS0No
May 9, 202584633219SANDUSKY OHOHLevel 1TEMSA SKOD BUS0No
May 2, 202584582862CARRIER FACILITY CLIO MIMILevel 5TEMSA MOTOR COACH0No
May 2, 202584582861CARRIER FACILITY CLIO MIMILevel 5TEMSA MOTOR COACH0No
Apr 8, 202584365607RoadsideMILevel 1UNK MOTOR COACH0No
Apr 4, 202584331864CARRIER FACILITY CLIO MIMILevel 5VNHL MOTOR COACH0No
Apr 2, 202584295731CARRIER FACILITY CLIO MIMILevel 5TEMSA MOTOR COACH0No
Apr 2, 202584295732CARRIER FACILITY CLIO MIMILevel 5MCIN MOTOR COACH0No
Apr 2, 202584295722CARRIER FACILITY CLIO MIMILevel 5TEMSA MOTOR COACH0No
Apr 2, 202584295721CARRIER FACILITY CLIO MIMILevel 5TEMSA MOTOR COACH0No
Mar 20, 202584192521CARRIER FACILITY CLIO MIMILevel 5MCIN MOTOR COACH0No
Mar 20, 202584192522CARRIER FACILITY CLIO MIMILevel 5TEMSA MOTOR COACH0No
Mar 10, 20258409246412154 NORTH SAGINAW ROADMILevel 5VNHL MOTOR COACH0No
Mar 10, 20258409246512154 NORTH SAGINAW ROADMILevel 5VNHL BUS0No
Mar 10, 20258409244612154 NORTH SAGINAW ROADMILevel 5VNHL BUS0No
Mar 10, 20258409244812154 NORTH SAGINAW ROADMILevel 5MCIN BUS0No
Mar 10, 20258409244712154 NORTH SAGINAW ROADMILevel 5VNHL BUS0No
Feb 19, 202583921065CARRIER FACILITY CLIO MIMILevel 5TEMSA MOTOR COACH0No
Feb 19, 202583921066CARRIER FACILITY CLIO MIMILevel 5TEMSA MOTOR COACH0No
Feb 7, 202583828507RoadsideMILevel 1MCIN BUS0No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

81 total · 0.0% OOS
2024-042026-03
InspectionsOOS

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
25
Fatalities
1
Fatal crashes on record
Injuries
7
Across 4 crashes
Tow-Aways
24

Crash History (25 records)

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Crash History (25 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Oct 3, 2024MITOW00DETROIT15TH ST...068689BLUE LAKES CHARTERS AND TOURS INC
Jun 16, 2024OHTOW00SYLVANIASYLVANIA AV...068689BLUE LAKES CHARTERS AND TOURS INC
Oct 27, 2023MIFATAL10Middle Branch TwpM 115...069733BLUE LAKES CHARTERS AND TOURS INC
Sep 7, 2023MITOW00TRAVERSE CITYSTATE...069733BLUE LAKES CHARTERS AND TOURS INC
Apr 15, 2023MITOW00SUPERIOR TWPW M 14...000348BLUE LAKES CHARTERS AND TOURS INC
Nov 19, 2022MITOW00FLINTCARPENTER...069733BLUE LAKES CHARTERS AND TOURS INC
Jan 24, 2022MIINJURY01TRAVERSE CITYGARFIELD...049408BLUE LAKES CHARTERS AND TOURS INC
Nov 27, 2021MITOW00TITTABAWASSEE TWPMIDLAND...048806BLUE LAKES CHARTERS AND TOURS INC
Apr 11, 2021MIINJURY01VIENNA TWPSAGINAW...048481BLUE LAKES CHARTERS AND TOURS INC
Nov 4, 2018MITOW00
Nov 2, 2018MITOW00
Oct 10, 2017MITOW00
Mar 18, 2017MITOW00
Apr 10, 2016MITOW00
Aug 25, 2015OHINJURY01
Nov 25, 2014MITOW00
Oct 12, 2014MITOW00
Sep 27, 2014MITOW00
Aug 15, 2014MITOW00
Jun 26, 2014OHTOW00
Aug 17, 2013MITOW00
Jun 30, 2013MITOW00
Jan 21, 2012MIINJURY04
Oct 8, 2011MITOW00
Jun 20, 2009MITOW00

Compliance Timeline

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

Oct 3, 2024
Crash
Tow-away crash in MI
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Sep 3, 2024
Authority
Sep 1, 2024
Insurance
Insurance cancel
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jun 16, 2024
Crash
Tow-away crash in OH
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Oct 27, 2023
Crash
Fatal crash in MI
1 fatality, 0 injuries
Sep 7, 2023
Crash
Tow-away crash in MI
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Apr 15, 2023
Crash
Tow-away crash in MI
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Nov 19, 2022
Crash
Tow-away crash in MI
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jan 24, 2022
Crash
Injury crash in MI
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Nov 27, 2021
Crash
Tow-away crash in MI
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Apr 11, 2021
Crash
Injury crash in MI
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Oct 6, 2020
Insurance
Insurance cancel
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Excess
Sep 1, 2020
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Sep 8, 2019
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Nov 4, 2018
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Nov 2, 2018
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Oct 10, 2017
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Mar 18, 2017
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Apr 10, 2016
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Aug 25, 2015
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Nov 25, 2014
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Oct 12, 2014
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Sep 27, 2014
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Aug 15, 2014
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jun 26, 2014
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries

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