FMCSA Carrier Profile
BLUEGRASS TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LLC
Richmond, KY
CarrierChk vetting signal
Review recommended
1 flag to review · 1 caution
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 1246929 · MC 489777
Active
Authority Active
No Safety Rating
Active 22 yrs, 1 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-489777 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$750,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
50.0% OOS · 12 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
50.0% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months ended in an out-of-service order — higher than 90% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 22 yrs, 1 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 100.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 12 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC489777
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA-Z53690
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
Cargo · $0 · Policy GWP40321A
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Cargo
On file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1246929
MC Number
MC-489777
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
MCS-150 Filed
April 16, 2026
FMCSA Registration
May 12, 2004
Authority Granted
July 29, 2004
Annual Mileage
230,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
631 South Keeneland, Richmond, KY 40475
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Janet Ridner
Officer 2
Marvin Ridner
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
50.0% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
10 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
100.0%
Driver OOS Rate
11.1%
Ranks in the 90th percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
12
Driver Inspections
10
Vehicle Inspections
5
Total OOS Orders
6
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance6
Unsafe Driving4
Hours of Service2
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate10.0% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (4.5pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate100.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (79.3pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (12)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 28, 2026 | TN | Level III — Driver Only | PETERBILT · 1XPBD49X8LD639856 | 3 | 1 OOS |
| November 26, 2025 | KY | Level I — Full | PTRB · 1XPBD49X1KD275519 | 1 | 1 OOS |
| October 10, 2025 | TN | Level III — Driver Only | PETERBILT · 1XPBD49X8LD639856 | 1 | Passed |
| September 11, 2025 | NC | Level II — Walk-Around | PTRB · 1XPBD49X8LD639856 | 1 | 1 OOS |
| September 8, 2025 | KY | Level I — Full | PTRB · 1XPBD49X1KD275519 | 2 | 1 OOS |
| August 15, 2025 | NC | Level III — Driver Only | PTRB · 1XPBD49X8LD639856 | 0 | Clean |
| February 25, 2025 | KY | Level III — Driver Only | PTRB · 1XPBD49X1KD275519 | 1 | Passed |
| January 30, 2025 | KY | Level III — Driver Only | PTRB · 1XPBD49X8LD639856 | 0 | Clean |
| January 22, 2025 | KY | Level III — Driver Only | PTRB · 1XPBD49XXKD236315 | 1 | Passed |
| September 20, 2024 | KY | Level I — Full | PTRB · 1XPBD49X8LD639856 | 1 | 1 OOS |
| March 4, 2024 | OH | Level II — Walk-Around | — | 1 | 1 OOS |
| March 1, 2024 | NC | Level III — Driver Only | — | 0 | Clean |
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
1
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 30, 2025 | KY | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
KY6
NC3
TN2
OH1
Fleet & Equipment (6)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~3
of 6 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~3
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
3
Tractor
3
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X8LD639856 | 6 | 3 |
| 2008 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS25398G362136 | 5 | 2 |
| 2001 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 72 ft | 1GRAA72141S017301 | 4 | 2 |
| 2019 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X1KD275519 | 3 | 2 |
| 2013 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D3DL745510 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49XXKD236315 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| August 6, 2014 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 29, 2004 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| September 3, 2016 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| July 22, 2006 | Cargo | On file |
Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Last updated: September 6, 2026.
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