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BLUE LION EXPRESS LLC
DBA: Blue Lion Express
Spring Hill, KS
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Authority, insurance, safety rating, crash records and out-of-service rates checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 2829544 · MC 995262
No Safety Rating
Active 9 yrs, 11 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-995262 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Arch Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
6.7% OOS · 22 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 9 yrs, 11 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 11.1% — below the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 22 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC995262
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $1,000,000 required
Insurance on File
Arch Insurance Company
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy ZACAT9263502
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2829544
MC Number
MC-995262
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
April 9, 2026
FMCSA Registration
December 2, 2015
Authority Granted
November 18, 2016
Annual Mileage
659,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
21814 W 223rd St, Spring Hill, KS 66083
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Peggy Reaser
Cargo Types
General FreightHousehold GoodsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsIntermodalBeveragesPaper ProductsFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
22
Driver Inspections
11
Vehicle Inspections
12
Out-of-Service Violations
4
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance12
Unsafe Driving4
Hours of Service1
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate11.1% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
6.7% of 15 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
16th percentile among carriers with 10–24 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
4 of 9 inspections
Unsafe Driving
2 of 15 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 15 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 15 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 15 inspections
Crash History (2)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
2
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
2
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 21, 2025 | MO | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| October 31, 2024 | KS | — | — | 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
KS14
IA3
MO1
Fleet & Equipment (14)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~7
of 14 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~7
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dump
6
Tractor
6
Semi-trailer
1
Truck
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Kenworth T8 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 3WKDD49X2LF379622 | 5 | — |
| 2019 Kenworth T880 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKZX4TX4KJ223561 | 4 | — |
| Mac | Semi-trailer | 5MATA4223GA033281 | 4 | — |
| 2016 Construction Trailer Specialists | Dump · 28 ft | 5TU242821GS000126 | 4 | 1 |
| 2015 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZD40X0FJ430991 | 3 | 1 |
| 2016 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Dump · 28 ft | 1E1D2M284GR056599 | 2 | — |
| 2008 Kenworth T8 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDD49X68J206754 | 2 | — |
| 2015 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZD40X5FJ430985 | 2 | — |
| 2014 Dragon Products | Dump · 26 ft | 1D9SD2624ER661130 | 1 | — |
| 2007 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Dump · 32 ft | 1E1D1P3827RA41380 | 1 | — |
Show all 14 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Dump · 28 ft | 1E1D2M282HR057767 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZD40X2FJ430989 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Peterbilt 589 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPED49XXTD809258 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Armor Lite Trailer | Dump · 28 ft | 56EA65A23TA000277 | 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 (22)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 23, 2026 | PD83930400 | KS, KS | III | 1 | — | GEIGER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH CONSTRUCTION TRAILER SPECIALISTS |
3WKDD49X2LF379622 5TU242821GS000126 |
KS AHL171 KS 536570 |
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| May 22, 2026 | 0021000113 | EDWARDSVILLE KS | II | 1 | — | GIEGER CONCRETE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH ARMOR LITE TRAILER |
1XKZD40X0FJ430991 56EA65A23TA000277 |
KS 164087 KS AJL479 |
| 392.2-SLLEWA2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| April 21, 2026 | PD83180016 | S US69 / W 135TH ST., KS | III | 1 | — | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH DRAGON PRODUCTS |
1XKZD40X5FJ430985 1D9SD2624ER661130 |
KS 257098 KS 712689 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| February 13, 2026 | 0136000264 | DE SOTO KS | I | — | — | MARTIN MARIETTA SUNFLOWER QUARRY | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
1NKZX4TX4KJ223561 |
KS 242089 |
| January 28, 2026 | HP01133308 | WYANDOTTE COUNTY - 209, KS | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH CONSTRUCTION TRAILER SPECIALISTS |
1XKDD49X68J206754 5TU242821GS000126 |
KS 177609 KS 536570 |
| January 16, 2026 | 0136000217 | OLATHE KS | II | 2 | — | HOLIDAY SAND & STONE COMPANY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT EAST MANUFACTURING CORP. |
1XPED49XXTD809258 1E1D2M284GR056599 |
KS AJX716 KS 534789 |
| 393.9A-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| October 15, 2025 | 000P16CWK3 | 10 - I35 NB MM 30 OSCEOLA, IA | II | 2 | — | CENTRAL PLAINS CEMENT LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH MAC |
3WKDD49X2LF379622 5MATA4223GA033281 |
KS 190864 KS 635986 |
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| October 8, 2025 | 000P165ZBP | 10 - I35 NB MM 30 OSCEOLA, IA | III | 3 | — | DSM METRO | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH MAC |
3WKDD49X2LF379622 5MATA4223GA033281 |
KS AHL171 KS 635986 |
| 392.2-SLLEWG1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 395.22G | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | EOBR Related | ||||||||
| September 26, 2025 | PD83964297 | JOHNSON COUNTY - 091, KS | II | 2 | — | SAME AS CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH EAST MANUFACTURING CORP. |
1XKZD40X2FJ430989 1E1D2M282HR057767 |
KS 164669 KS 180706 |
| 393.60D | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-CSURR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| September 16, 2025 | HP01133154 | JOHNSON COUNTY - 091, KS | II | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
1NKZX4TX4KJ223561 |
KS 242089 |
| 392.2-SLLEWG3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| GEIGER | 2 | September 23, 2026 |
| GIEGER CONCRETE | 1 | May 22, 2026 |
| MARTIN MARIETTA SUNFLOWER QUARRY | 1 | February 13, 2026 |
| HOLIDAY SAND & STONE COMPANY | 1 | January 16, 2026 |
| CENTRAL PLAINS CEMENT LLC | 1 | October 15, 2025 |
| DSM METRO | 1 | October 8, 2025 |
| CENTRAL PLAINIS CEMENT | 1 | June 21, 2025 |
| CENTAL PLAINS CEMENT LLC | 1 | June 18, 2025 |
| QUICKSILVER | 1 | January 17, 2025 |
| KAW VALLEY | 1 | December 10, 2024 |
| MARTIN MARIETTA | 1 | August 6, 2024 |
| GERKEN | 1 | November 14, 2023 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| June 25, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| June 18, 2020 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| April 9, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| March 30, 2020 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 18, 2016 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| November 18, 2016 | Active GRANTED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| September 1, 2021 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
BOC-3 Process Agent
Truck Process Agents of America, Inc.
4315 53rd St S, Fargo, ND, 58104
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