BLS TRUCKING INC
USDOT 503577 • 1730 DALTON DRIVE, NEW CARLISLE, OH, 45344
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-211217 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jun 21, 2010 |
Active Insurance (4)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP60611A | ON FILE | Jul 1, 2020 | Jul 1, 2020 |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD | B-13488 | ON FILE | Jul 1, 2018 | Jul 1, 2019 |
| UNION INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 0124292 BM | ON FILE | Jul 1, 2010 | Jan 1, 2011 |
| THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Excess | CCC4473389 | ON FILE | Mar 8, 2000 | Mar 8, 2003 |
Insurance History (21 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EVEREST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TL4CA00006-191 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2019 | Jul 1, 2020 |
| EVEREST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TL4CA00006-191 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2019 | Jul 1, 2019 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP11418A | REPLACED | May 25, 2016 | Jul 1, 2018 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP11418A | CANCELLED | May 25, 2016 | Aug 3, 2018 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP11418A | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2014 | May 25, 2016 |
| LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | AI2-Z91-459496-02 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2013 | Jul 1, 2014 |
| THE FIRST LIBERTY INSURANCE CORPORATION | BIPD/Primary | AI6-Z91-459496-02 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2012 | Jul 1, 2013 |
| THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CAA 518 01 62 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2011 | Jul 1, 2012 |
| CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 0124293 BM | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2010 | Jan 1, 2011 |
| FIREMEN'S INSURANCE CO. OF WASHINGTON DC | BIPD/Primary | CAA 0124293 | REPLACED | Mar 8, 2008 | Jul 1, 2010 |
| FIREMEN'S INSURANCE CO. OF WASHINGTON DC | CARGO | CPA 0124292 | REPLACED | Mar 8, 2008 | Jul 1, 2010 |
| WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CSP 3447934 | REPLACED | Mar 8, 2004 | Mar 8, 2008 |
| CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | DSHN00000844 | REPLACED | Jan 6, 2004 | Mar 8, 2004 |
| CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | DSHN00000844 | CANCELLED | Mar 8, 2003 | Feb 5, 2004 |
| CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | DSHN00000844 | REPLACED | Mar 8, 2003 | Jan 6, 2004 |
| THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CPP0718587 | CANCELLED | Mar 8, 2000 | Mar 8, 2003 |
| THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Excess | CCC 445 66 75 | REPLACED | Mar 8, 1999 | Mar 8, 2000 |
| THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CPP0677309 | REPLACED | Mar 8, 1997 | Mar 8, 2000 |
| THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CPP5524754AWR | REPLACED | Mar 8, 1996 | Mar 8, 1997 |
| THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Excess | CCC4393489 | REPLACED | Mar 8, 1996 | Mar 8, 1999 |
| ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE | BIPD/Primary | Q03 5830011C7 | CANCELLED | Oct 24, 1994 | Jan 26, 1996 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | EVEREST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | TL4CA00006-191 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2020 | Jul 1, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP60611A | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2020 | Jul 1, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | EVEREST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | TL4CA00006-191 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2019 | Jul 1, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | B-13488 | BIPD | Jul 1, 2019 | Jul 1, 2019 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP11418A | BIPD/Primary | Aug 3, 2018 | Aug 3, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP11418A | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2018 | Jul 1, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP11418A | BIPD/Primary | May 25, 2016 | May 25, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | AI2-Z91-459496-02 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2014 | Jul 1, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | THE FIRST LIBERTY INSURANCE CORPORATION | AI6-Z91-459496-02 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2013 | Jul 1, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | CAA 518 01 62 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2012 | Jul 1, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | UNION INSURANCE CO. | 0124292 BM | CARGO | Jan 1, 2011 | Jan 1, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | 0124293 BM | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2011 | Jan 1, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | FIREMEN'S INSURANCE CO. OF WASHINGTON DC | CAA 0124293 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2010 | Jul 1, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | FIREMEN'S INSURANCE CO. OF WASHINGTON DC | CPA 0124292 | CARGO | Jul 1, 2010 | Jul 1, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. | CSP 3447934 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 8, 2008 | Mar 8, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. | DSHN00000844 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 8, 2004 | Mar 8, 2004 |
| TERM/CANCL | CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. | DSHN00000844 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 5, 2004 | Feb 5, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. | DSHN00000844 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 6, 2004 | Jan 6, 2004 |
| CANCEL | THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | CCC4473389 | BIPD/Excess | Mar 8, 2003 | Mar 8, 2003 |
| CANCEL | THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | CPP0718587 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 8, 2003 | Mar 8, 2003 |
| TERM/REPL | THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | CPP0677309 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 8, 2000 | Mar 8, 2000 |
| TERM/REPL | THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | CCC 445 66 75 | BIPD/Excess | Mar 8, 2000 | Mar 8, 2000 |
| TERM/REPL | THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | CCC4393489 | BIPD/Excess | Mar 8, 1999 | Mar 8, 1999 |
| TERM/REPL | THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | CPP5524754AWR | BIPD/Primary | Mar 8, 1997 | Mar 8, 1997 |
| CANCEL | ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE | Q03 5830011C7 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 26, 1996 | Jan 26, 1996 |
Authority Action History (6 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC211217 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 23, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 21, 2010 |
| MC211217 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 3, 1996 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC211217 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 22, 1994 | — | Unknown |
| MC211217 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 3, 1990 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC211217 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 1, 1990 | TRANSFERRED | Oct 24, 1994 |
| MC211217 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 3, 1988 | TRANSFERRED | Dec 4, 1989 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Measures
BASIC measure values (lower = better). Percentile rankings not available for this carrier. Data from SMS snapshot Apr 5, 2026.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
24 states • 557 inspections
Violation Summary (94 violations from latest 100 of 557 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 9 | 9 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 6 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 5 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 3 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1 | Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | 3 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 3 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11TL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-INAT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.110B3-C | Cargo securement - logs | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11TU | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45DLPC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.203C-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LFTSM | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-HCM | Hubs - Bearing cap plug or filler plug missing or broken | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9B-LRLIWR | Lighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75B | Tire tread depth insufficient (steer) | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11B-CSRIGRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.13C1 | No Side retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material as required for vehicles manufactured before December 1993 | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2W | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.110B | Cargo securement - logs | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2SLSNC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.23PT | All required lamps on towed vehicle inoperative due to no electrical connection | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TC-MC | 390.21TC-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.201B-FR | Frame - Cab or body mounts loose/broken/missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203 | Cab/body parts requirements violations | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.50D | Steering mechanism defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100B-C | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60E-WS | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.102B | Insufficient means to prevent vertical movement | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.100(a) | Cargo securement - general failure | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.80A | Exhaust system defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | 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 (557 inspections)
Showing 50 of 557
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2025 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT LISTED | S 3100 SAM HOUSTON TWY W | ...WE2918 | BLS TRUCKING INC |
| Sep 23, 2025 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | MADISON (TOWNSHIP OF) | SR 138 | ...MT4978 | BLS TRUCKING |
| Jul 8, 2025 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | GRAND JUNCTION | HWY 50 AT MP 43 | ...737596 | BLS TRUCKING INC |
| May 14, 2025 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | Not Reported | SALEM CHURCH ROAD NEAR GA 5 SOUTH | ...VJ4363 | BLS TRUCKING INC |
| Mar 27, 2025 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | ORADELL BORO | Oradell Avenue | ...UH9809 | BLS TRUCKING INC |
| Dec 12, 2024 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | Not Reported | I-75 SB MM278 NEAR ALLATOONA GATEWAY | ...UF4419 | BLS TRUCKING INC |
| Oct 31, 2024 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT LISTED | E 370 LOOP 1604 | ...UZ9653 | BLS TRUCKING INC |
| Oct 28, 2024 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | ROCKMART | SR 113 NEAR WHITE RIVER ROAD | ...VA3685 | BLS TRUCKING INC |
| Oct 14, 2024 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | GLOUCESTER TWP | CAMDEN COUNTY 705 | ...VV9379 | BLS TRUCKING INC |
| Sep 19, 2024 | FL | INJURY | 0 | 3 | GAINESVILLE | CR222 (NW 39TH AV) | ...UX6482 | BLS TRUCKING INC |
| Aug 22, 2024 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | SAN ANTONIO | 8000 IH 35 N | ...UX6455 | BLS TRUCKING INC |
| Aug 7, 2024 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 3 | — | SALEM RD SE NEAR SALEM CHASE DRIVE | ...MN6438 | BLS TRUCKING INC |
| Jul 26, 2024 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | GALLERY CHSE AT GALLERY CHSE | ...VA3686 | BLS TRUCKING INC |
| May 3, 2024 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | UNINCORPORATED | HIGHTOWER RD NEAR WESTWIND PKWY | ...UF4419 | BLS TRUCKING INC |
| Apr 16, 2024 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | PLYMOUTH TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 6000 W | ...ML6655 | BLS TRUCKING INC |
| Mar 27, 2024 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 2 | FAYETTEVILLE | BRAGG BLVD | ...UF4415 | BLS TRUCKING INC |
| Mar 6, 2024 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NEW ALBANY | CENTRAL COLLEGE RD | ...LR7459 | BLS TRUCKING |
| Mar 1, 2024 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | INDEPENDENCE | INDEPENDENCE STATION RD | ...MK4496 | BLS TRUCKING INC |
| Feb 15, 2024 | SC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | CHESNEE | ELDER RD | ...MZ8692 | BLS TRUCKING INC |
| Jan 17, 2024 | DE | TOW | 0 | 0 | WILMINGTON | I-495 VIETNAM VETS MEM HWY | ...LR7447 | BLS TRUCKING INC |
| Dec 15, 2023 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | MILL CREEK RD AT CARACAS DR | ...UZ9655 | BLS TRUCKING INC |
| Dec 15, 2023 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 2 | NOT LISTED | N 10100 SH 130 HWY | ...100116 | BLS TRUCKING INC |
| Nov 14, 2023 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | HOUSTON | W 6700 SAM HOUSTON TWY | ...MZ6789 | BLS TRUCKING INC |
| Oct 26, 2023 | FL | TOW | 0 | 0 | GAINESVILLE | SR222 | ...MK4516 | BLS TRUCKING INC |
| Oct 2, 2023 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 2 | MAGNOLIA (MONTGOMERY) | NOT REPORTED | ...NE2936 | BLS TRUCKING INC |
Compliance Timeline
51 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 51 events