BLACKBURN FAMILY TRANSPORTATION INC
USDOT 628310 • 109 E CATHERINE STREET, FLORA, IN, 46929
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-519001 | REVOKED | Dec 10, 2007 | Dec 10, 2007 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIDWEST FAMILY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CPIN0560126309 | ON FILE | Sep 21, 2022 | Sep 21, 2023 |
Insurance History (13 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIDWEST FAMILY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CPIN0560126309 | CANCELLED | Sep 21, 2022 | Oct 20, 2023 |
| MIDWEST FAMILY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CPIN0560126309 | REPLACED | Sep 21, 2020 | Sep 21, 2022 |
| MIDWEST FAMILY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CPIN0560126309 | REPLACED | Sep 21, 2020 | Sep 21, 2020 |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CAT 0011194-00 | REPLACED | Aug 11, 2019 | Sep 21, 2020 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN078793 | REPLACED | Jul 13, 2012 | Aug 11, 2019 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN045456 | REPLACED | Aug 11, 2010 | Jul 13, 2012 |
| HARLEYSVILLE LAKE STATES INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA00000080136D | REPLACED | Oct 9, 2009 | Aug 11, 2010 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 474522 | CANCELLED | Dec 1, 2007 | Feb 2, 2008 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 474522 | CANCELLED | Aug 25, 2007 | Dec 1, 2007 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 474522 | CANCELLED | Apr 17, 2007 | Aug 25, 2007 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 465144 | CANCELLED | Aug 23, 2006 | Apr 17, 2007 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 465144 | CANCELLED | Apr 17, 2006 | Aug 23, 2006 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 456175 | CANCELLED | Apr 14, 2005 | Apr 14, 2006 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | MIDWEST FAMILY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CPIN0560126309 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 20, 2023 | Oct 20, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | MIDWEST FAMILY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CPIN0560126309 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 21, 2023 | Sep 21, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | MIDWEST FAMILY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CPIN0560126309 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 21, 2022 | Sep 21, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | MIDWEST FAMILY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CPIN0560126309 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 21, 2020 | Sep 21, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | CAT 0011194-00 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 21, 2020 | Sep 21, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN078793 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 11, 2019 | Aug 11, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN045456 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 13, 2012 | Jul 13, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | HARLEYSVILLE LAKE STATES INSURANCE COMPANY | BA00000080136D | BIPD/Primary | Aug 11, 2010 | Aug 11, 2010 |
| CANCEL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 474522 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 2, 2008 | Feb 2, 2008 |
| CANCEL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 474522 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2007 | Dec 1, 2007 |
| CANCEL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 474522 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 25, 2007 | Aug 25, 2007 |
| CANCEL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 465144 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 17, 2007 | Apr 17, 2007 |
| CANCEL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 465144 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 23, 2006 | Aug 23, 2006 |
| CANCEL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 456175 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 14, 2006 | Apr 14, 2006 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACT | MC-519001 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (6 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC519001 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Oct 30, 2009 | — | Unknown |
| MC519001 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 30, 2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 29, 2007 |
| MC519001 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 21, 2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 19, 2007 |
| MC519001 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 27, 2006 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 25, 2006 |
| MC519001 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 20, 2006 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 19, 2006 |
| MC519001 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 21, 2005 | REVOKED | Dec 10, 2007 |
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
16 states • 88 inspections
Violation Summary (114 violations from 88 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 17 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 8 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 7 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 5 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | 5 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 4 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 4 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.32B-ELDDFR | ELD - driver tamper/disable | 4 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(i) | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZ | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 2 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| fmcsr:2-SLLSWZ | 2-SLLSWZ | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.207B-AALPME-OOS | Frame cracked/broken/sagging | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BLMACBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2SLSNC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSIV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(2) | 395.30(b)(2) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(f) | 395.22(f) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.32(b) | ELD - driver tamper/disable | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.78(a) | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203(e) | Cab front bumper missing/unsecured/protrude | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(d)(2) | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(b) | Frame cracked/broken/sagging | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 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 |
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 (88 inspections)
Showing 50 of 88
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
15 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (15 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 8, 2026 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 2 | WARREN | W 1100 S RD | ...353273 | BLACKBURN FAMILY TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Nov 29, 2025 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | VAN BUREN | INTERSTATE 69 SB | ...895932 | BLACKBURN FAMILY TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Oct 13, 2025 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | DAYTON | IR 75 | ...172791 | BLACKBURN FAMILY TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Jul 26, 2025 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | ROCKWALL | 1700 NOT REPORTED | ...097930 | BLACKBURN FAMILY TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Dec 5, 2024 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | CRANE (TOWNSHIP OF) | US 24 | ...290519 | INC, BLACKBURN FAMILY TRANSPORTATION |
| Nov 5, 2024 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | Co Unit Road Dist Twp #1 | I-57 | ...479269 | BLACKBURN FAMILY TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Aug 4, 2024 | NE | TOW | 0 | 0 | KEARNEY | I-80 | ...497011 | BLACKBURN FAMILY TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Oct 2, 2023 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | NORTH STATE ROAD 29 | ...120922 | BLACKBURN FAMILY TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Jun 22, 2023 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | CENTER (TOWNSHIP OF) | 33 HW | ...809793 | BLACKBURN FAMILY TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Jun 21, 2023 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | DENVER | PENA BLVD AT E 40TH AVE` | ...479270 | BLACKBURN FAMILY TRANSPORTATION INC |
| May 23, 2023 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 2 | FORT WAYNE | I 69 NORTH | ...984158 | BLACKBURN FAMILY TRANSPORTATION |
| Feb 16, 2023 | OH | FATAL | 1 | 0 | RICHLAND (TOWNSHIP OF) | US 30 | ...071635 | BLACKBURN FAMILY TRANSPORTATION, INC |
| Sep 7, 2021 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | RICHLAND (TOWNSHIP OF) | US 30 | ...640580 | TRANSPORT, BLACKBURN |
| Jul 14, 2020 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 11, 2015 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Enforcement Actions
1 closed case — FMCSA civil penalties
1 Enforcement Case
| Case Number | Closed Date | Violation Code(s) | Settlement | Subject Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IN-2023-0037-US1790 | May 22, 2023 | 395.8(e)(1) | $6,570 | Carrier |
Compliance Timeline
31 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 31 events