BLUESTEM ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE INC

USDOT 978788 Active CORPORATION PRIVATE PROPERTY CORPORATION Utilities Based in WAMEGO, KS Grade A · 100

Brokers & shippers · booking check

Book with caution — review signals below

No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Caution

Review these

Violations per Inspection above national average 4.00 vs 1.80 national (+2.20).

On file

OOS rate better than size peers

Org: CORPORATION

Cargo: Utilities

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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)

TruckCodex risk summary — BLUESTEM ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE INC (USDOT 978788)
Verdict: CAUTION
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Authority / census status: Active
Organization: CORPORATION

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • Violations per Inspection above national average — 4.00 vs 1.80 national (+2.20).

On file:
  • OOS rate better than size peers

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/978788/
As of: Jul 18, 2026
Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.

TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade A

Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 60% · 3/5 signals

Authority / census

Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD

Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.

NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.

OOS vs peers

Safer than peers · 100/100

Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 15.4% (better). n=33523 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating

Unrated

FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.

NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.

Insurance-watch tier

Not on watch · 100/100

No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.

TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.

Operating authority

No authority breakdown on file.

Insurance

No active policies on file.

BOC-3 agent

No BOC-3 filing on file.

Company profile

Company details

USDOT 978788

In FMCSA records since Sep 19, 2001 (~24y)

Entity CORPORATION

Business org CORPORATION

Operation PRIVATE PROPERTY

Cargo carried

Utilities

Fleet size 31 units

Drivers 30

Annual mileage 30,000 mi

Contact & address

Phone: (785) 456-2212

Email: [email protected]

Physical

1000 SOUTH WIND DRIVE

WAMEGO, KS 66547

Mailing

1000 SOUTH WIND DRIVE

WAMEGO, KS 66547-0005

Registration & safety rating

USDOT 978788

In FMCSA records since Sep 19, 2001 (~24y)

Entity CORPORATION

Operation PRIVATE PROPERTY

Annual mileage (MCS-150) 30,000 mi

vs. National Average

Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0% vs 23.4% -23.4 pts

Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts

Violations per Inspection 4.00 vs 1.80 +2.20

Peer tier (mid-sized fleets (11-100 power units)) median OOS rate: 27.3%

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type	Owned	Term leased	Trip leased
Trailers	16	0	0
Trucks	29	2	0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Inspections (24 months)

All 2 inspections →

	Driver	Vehicle	Hazmat
Inspections	2	2	0
OOS inspections	0	0	0
OOS percentage	0%	0%	—
National average	6.67%	22.26%	4.44%

Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).

Power Units

Drivers

Inspections

FMCSA roadside history

OOS Rate (peak)

—

Crashes (24m)

Authorities

Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

BLUESTEM ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE INC is a corporation based in WAMEGO, KS, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 978788. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 31 power units and 30 drivers, with 2 roadside inspections on file. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.

Carrier is unrated

FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.

Carrier overview

BLUESTEM ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 31 power units and 30 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Wamego, KS. Across 2 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. no operating authority record was located.

Inspection profile

2 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, most heavily in KS (2 stops), with Level 1 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

0.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (100.0% of violations); top code 393.48A-BIHE (Inoperative/defective brakes) cited 4 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 31 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 30 drivers; Ford, Bohne, and Parm are the most-inspected makes.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 33,523 ACTIVE carriers operating 15–47 power units (±50% of this carrier's 31 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS

Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections

Peer median

Median across 33,523 same-size peers

Verdict

On par with peers

Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

This carrier — Vehicle OOS

Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections

Peer median

15.4%

Median across 33,523 same-size peers

Verdict

Safer than peers

Delta -15.4 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2025-04 2025-08

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.

Vehicle Maintenance

8 violations

4 OOS · 50.0%

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.

State	Inspections	OOS	OOS %	Last Inspection
Kansas (KS)	2	0	0.0%	Aug 20, 2025

Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections

Make	Model	Inspections
Ford		2
Bohne		1
Parm		1

SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores

BASIC	Inspections	Serious	Measure	Percentile	Alert	As Of
Driver Fitness	0	—	0.00	0	—	Jul 13, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol	0	—	0.00	0	—	Jul 13, 2026
Hours of Service	0	—	0.00	0	—	Jul 13, 2026
Unsafe Driving	0	—	0.00	0	—	Jul 13, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance	2	—	12.00	12	—	Jul 13, 2026

Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.

Recent Inspections (2 rows) View all 2 →

Inspection #	Date ▼	State	Level	Station	Vehicle	Violations	Top Codes	OOS
85556135	Aug 20, 2025	KS	1	ks-pottawatomie-county---149	FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK KS 1828AFL · 1FDRF3HT2PED77881	6	393.43D-B, 396.3A1-BOS, 393.48A-BIHE	No
84489467	Apr 23, 2025	KS	1	ks-wabaunsee-county---197	FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK KS 683665 · 1FDRF3HT0RDA18229	2	393.43D-B, 393.43DBMA	No

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How to verify BLUESTEM ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE INC

Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about BLUESTEM ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE INC

Is BLUESTEM ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE INC an active motor carrier? ▾

Yes. BLUESTEM ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 978788 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.

What is BLUESTEM ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE INC's safety rating? ▾

BLUESTEM ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE INC is unrated. FMCSA assigns formal safety ratings only after a compliance review, and the agency has not yet completed one for this carrier. Being unrated is not by itself a red flag — most active carriers in the database are unrated. Review the inspection and BASIC data below to assess on-road performance.

How many inspections has BLUESTEM ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE INC had? ▾

2 roadside inspections are on file for BLUESTEM ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE INC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.

What is BLUESTEM ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE INC's out-of-service rate? ▾

BLUESTEM ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE INC has no out-of-service findings on its inspection record. Across 2 inspections, no driver or vehicle has been placed out of service — a clean record relative to the national averages of roughly 6.7% (driver) and 23.4% (vehicle).

Where is BLUESTEM ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE INC based? ▾

BLUESTEM ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 1000 SOUTH WIND DRIVE, WAMEGO, Kansas 66547. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.

Does BLUESTEM ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE INC have valid operating authority? ▾

BLUESTEM ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE INC does not have any FMCSA for-hire operating authority (MC, FF, or MX docket) on file. This is normal for private carriers — companies that haul their own goods need only a USDOT number, not an MC number. For-hire carriers (those hauling for compensation) must hold operating authority in addition to a USDOT number.

How many trucks and drivers does BLUESTEM ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE INC operate? ▾

BLUESTEM ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE INC self-reports 31 power units and 30 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.

Has BLUESTEM ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE INC had any crashes? ▾

No FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for BLUESTEM ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE INC. Reportable crashes (those involving a fatality, injury requiring medical transport, or a tow-away) are tracked in MCMIS and updated continuously.

About FMCSA carrier records

Every commercial motor carrier operating in the United States is required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and obtain a USDOT number. The USDOT number is a permanent, unique identifier — once assigned, it stays with the carrier for life and is never reissued to another company. Carriers must update their registration every two years on Form MCS-150 to keep their address, fleet size, and operating data current.

Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

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