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BLUE LINE CARRIER LLC
Houston, TX
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Elevated Driver Out-of-Service Rate
This carrier's drivers were put out of service on 8.6% of 35 driver inspections in the last 24 months — higher than 85% of carriers with a comparable number of driver inspections (national average 5.5%). This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 2180475 · MC 907390
No Safety Rating
Active 11 yrs, 7 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-907390 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Ms Transverse Specialty Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
22.4% OOS · 82 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Driver Out-of-Service Rate
This carrier's drivers were put out of service on 8.6% of 35 driver inspections in the last 24 months — higher than 85% of carriers with a comparable number of driver inspections (national average 5.5%). This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 11 yrs, 7 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 35.5% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 8.6% — above the 5.5% national average
- 82 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC907390
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
MS Transverse Specialty Insurance Company
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy TSAMCA-0000347
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2180475
MC Number
MC-907390
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
August 1, 2025
FMCSA Registration
August 8, 2011
Authority Granted
April 1, 2015
Annual Mileage
1,899,629 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Address
3845 Cypress Creek Parkway Suite 287, Houston, TX 77068
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Tiberiu Paul Sotak
Cargo Types
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal/Sheet SteelBuilding MaterialsFresh ProduceRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsConstruction MaterialsMeatU.S. Mail
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
82
Driver Inspections
51
Vehicle Inspections
43
Out-of-Service Violations
27
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance79
Unsafe Driving9
Hours of Service12
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate8.6% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (3.1pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate35.5% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (14.8pp higher)
22.4% of 58 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
68th percentile among carriers with 25–99 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
22 of 32 inspections
Unsafe Driving
7 of 60 inspections
Hours of Service
5 of 60 inspections
Driver Fitness
3 of 60 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 60 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
TX8
AR5
CA5
FL5
MS5
AZ3
and 25 more states
Fleet & Equipment (60)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~26
of 26 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~34
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
33
Tractor
26
Semi-trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH5HN992896 | 7 | 1 |
| 2004 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA06264T509823 | 5 | 1 |
| 2007 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS25317G258707 | 5 | 1 |
| 2019 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH1KN200847 | 5 | 1 |
| 2006 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA06246K274332 | 4 | — |
| 2020 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN4GY0LM014664 | 4 | 2 |
| 2013 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2535DU715354 | 4 | — |
| 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR7JSKC1477 | 4 | — |
| 2016 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH6GN948114 | 4 | 1 |
| 2013 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLBG3DSFB0128 | 3 | 2 |
Show all 60 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1P0621LK173789 | 3 | 2 |
| 2005 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA06285J609788 | 3 | 1 |
| 2005 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W75L916973 | 3 | 1 |
| 2008 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W98L169140 | 3 | — |
| Unpublishe | Semi-trailer | 2MN01JAH261001864 | 3 | — |
| 2017 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLDRXHSJC4516 | 3 | — |
| 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR7JSJR7198 | 3 | 1 |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR8LSLW0881 | 3 | — |
| 2011 International LF627 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSCUAPR7BN359939 | 3 | 1 |
| 2018 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EG2JN992934 | 3 | 1 |
| 2016 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH3GN955182 | 3 | 1 |
| 2012 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH9CN559249 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4ND3JH5YN256394 | 3 | — |
| 2020 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1P0627LD160064 | 2 | 1 |
| 2005 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA06235B701806 | 2 | — |
| 1989 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA0623KK101881 | 2 | 1 |
| 2011 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA0628BT563508 | 2 | — |
| 2012 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2532CU428150 | 2 | 1 |
| 2015 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2532FP430922 | 2 | — |
| 2014 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2534EP891781 | 2 | — |
| 2012 Kenworth T7 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKFD49X6CJ300599 | 2 | — |
| 2013 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLDR0DSBC8006 | 2 | 1 |
| Freightlin | Tractor | 3ALXFB00XGDHK1640 | 2 | — |
| 2013 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH0DN140787 | 2 | — |
| 2000 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4ND4RH5YN778503 | 2 | — |
| 2014 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VA5323EM404484 | 2 | — |
| 2006 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VA53296M604089 | 2 | 1 |
| 2018 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5320JT805842 | 2 | 1 |
| 2022 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5323NSA71651 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1P0628LJ201402 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D0CL729067 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D2GL913593 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532DXJL072601 | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W87L054060 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2531EU892713 | 1 | — |
| 2005 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS25325U415305 | 1 | — |
| 2009 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS25339U683138 | 1 | — |
| 2008 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS25388P412248 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS253XFP129119 | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 Kenworth T7 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKFD49X3DJ368358 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X3JJ203382 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X3LJ392621 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X8FJ450923 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR1LSLS1338 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR8KSKM3879 | 1 | — |
| 2025 C.gallegos | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3DG1G5354SG002892 | 1 | — |
| 2010 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C3AT283324 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C6LT456014 | 1 | 1 |
| 1999 Volvo Truck VN | Tractor · Class 8 | 4VG7DARJ1XN780728 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VA5327JM801075 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (82)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 27, 2026 | 7K489DCO3H | TX, TX | I | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor |
— |
3AKJHHDV1LSMC8365 |
TX R775832 |
| 393.11A1-LCHL | Lighting - Lamps improper color, height, location. | Lighting | ||||||||
| October 1, 2026 | 1034701952 | CHANDLER AZ | I | 3 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK GREAT DANE |
4V4NC9EG2JN992934 1GR1P0623NT431677 |
TX R706105 TN 202062T |
| 393.11A1-CSURR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LCHL | Lighting - Lamps improper color, height, location. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LBL | Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| September 18, 2026 | V262560258 | TX, TX | II | 1 | — | PALOS GARZA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK C.GALLEGOS |
4V4NC9EH0DN140787 3DG1G5354SG002892 |
TX R871078 MX 88UT4L |
| 393.55C2-B | Air Brake - CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. System does not function or indicates | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| August 26, 2026 | 5944Q6MC7R | NM, NM | III | — | — | MOUNTAIN BEVERAGE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XKFD49X6CJ300599 1GRAA0628BT563508 |
TX R810078 TX 249B303 |
| August 14, 2026 | 7527000499 | LITCHFIELD PARK AZ | II | 9 | 3 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK WABASH VANS |
1M1AN4GY0LM014664 1JJV532DXJL072601 |
TX R732802 ME 412760Z |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | OOSLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on | Lighting | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BALR | OOSAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | EOBR Related | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-CSLRR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LBL | Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.203C-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| July 31, 2026 | V262516551 | IH45 NB NEW WAVERLY SCALE, TX | I | 2 | — | ENGY SOUTHWEST CONTAINER PROD | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3AKJHHDR7JSKC1477 1GRAA06246K274332 |
TX R696299 CA 4RA2748 |
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.53B | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| July 30, 2026 | V262492765 | IH40 EB SHAMROCK SCALE, TX | I | 6 | 2 | M2 | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3AKJHHDR7JSJR7198 1GRAA0623KK101881 |
TX R655660 CA 4RT4956 |
| 383.23A2 | OOSOperating a CMV without a CDL | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 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 | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.53B | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.75C | Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove | Tires | ||||||||
| July 15, 2026 | 3280001840 | BROOKVILLE OH | II | — | — | PRETIUM | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
4V4NC9EH5HN992896 1GRAA06264T509823 |
TX R685879 CA 4RA2852 |
| July 11, 2026 | 0404001450 | AIKEN SC | III | 1 | 1 | RACE WEST | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1M1AN4GY0LM014664 1UYVS2532CU428150 |
TX R732802 TX 161B221 |
| 395.8E-HOSPDELDT | OOSHOS (Property) - Tampering with an ELD so that the device does not accurately record and retain required data. Explain: | False Log | ||||||||
| June 22, 2026 | UDMC003953 | CA, CA | II | 3 | — | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
4V4NC9EH1KN200847 1GRAA06285J609788 |
TX R731906 CA 4VH7552 |
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) missing | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 395.8D3-HOSF | HOS (Form) - Record of duty status form failed to include truck or tractor and trailer unit number for each 24 hour period. Date: | |||||||||
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| BACARDI USA | 2 | January 16, 2026 |
| PALOS GARZA | 1 | September 18, 2026 |
| MOUNTAIN BEVERAGE | 1 | August 26, 2026 |
| ENGY SOUTHWEST CONTAINER PROD | 1 | July 31, 2026 |
| M2 | 1 | July 30, 2026 |
| PRETIUM | 1 | July 15, 2026 |
| RACE WEST | 1 | July 11, 2026 |
| SOFIDEL | 1 | June 20, 2026 |
| BURNS IRON | 1 | June 19, 2026 |
| ENCORE WIRE CORPORATION | 1 | June 17, 2026 |
| ROCKER 7 FARMS | 1 | June 6, 2026 |
| LINEAGE | 1 | June 3, 2026 |
48 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| July 3, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| June 9, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| July 2, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| June 10, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| July 3, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| June 9, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| July 6, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| June 9, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| July 7, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| June 9, 2020 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| July 6, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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945 S Marion Rd, Sioux Falls, SD, 57105
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