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BLJ TRANSPORTS LLC
Mount Gilead, OH
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 3729408 · MC 1315880
No Safety Rating
Active 4 yrs, 11 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1315880 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Progressive Preferred Insurance Co.
Safety
Not Rated
5 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 4 yrs, 11 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- 5 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1315880
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO.
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA952893675
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3729408
MC Number
MC-1315880
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
May 4, 2026
FMCSA Registration
September 23, 2021
Authority Granted
October 15, 2021
Annual Mileage
21,775 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
3861 Township Rd 124, Mount Gilead, OH 43338
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Barry Johnston Jr.
Cargo Types
General Freight
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
5
Driver Inspections
4
Vehicle Inspections
2
Out-of-Service Violations
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance0
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service2
OOS Rates vs. National Average
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
0 of 2 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 3 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 3 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 3 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 3 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
OH2
PA1
WV1
Fleet & Equipment (4)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~2
of 2 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~2
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Chassis / Incomplete
1
Hotshot
1
Pickup
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Ram 3500 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 3C7WRTCLXLG199858 | 3 | — |
| 2021 Pj | Hotshot · 40 ft | 4P5LD4022M1358801 | 3 | — |
| 2010 Ford F-250 | Pickup · Class 2 | 1FTSW2BR0AEA46740 | 1 | — |
| Trlr | — | 7HCGF3024NB030503 | 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 (5)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 28, 2026 | B111611891 | PA, PA | I | 1 | — | XXXXX | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
RAM PJ |
3C7WRTCLXLG199858 4P5LD4022M1358801 |
OH PXA3117 OH TTQ2729 |
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| October 30, 2025 | PSC0411152 | FRAZIERS BOTTOM WV | III | — | — | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM PJ |
3C7WRTCLXLG199858 4P5LD4022M1358801 |
OH PXA3117 OH TTQ2729 |
| May 12, 2025 | 3249000463 | MANSFIELD OH | II | — | — | REHRIG PACIFIC CO | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM PJ |
3C7WRTCLXLG199858 4P5LD4022M1358801 |
OH PXA3117 OH TTQ2729 |
| July 3, 2024 | 3245016350 | ROADSIDE/REST AREA, OH | III | 1 | — | AEP OHIO | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD TRLR |
1FTSW2BR0AEA46740 7HCGF3024NB030503 |
OH PLU4522 OH TTJ9490 |
| 395.22G | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | EOBR Related | ||||||||
| November 28, 2023 | 3262001580 | ROADSIDE, OH | III | 1 | — | AEP OHIO TRANSMISSION RDC EAST | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD TRLR |
1FTSW2BR0AEA46740 7HCGF3024NB030503 |
OH PLU4522 OH TTJ9490 |
| 395.22B2II | Motor carrier failed to include required user identification data in ELD account | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| XXXXX | 1 | April 28, 2026 |
| REHRIG PACIFIC CO | 1 | May 12, 2025 |
| AEP OHIO | 1 | July 3, 2024 |
| AEP OHIO TRANSMISSION RDC EAST | 1 | November 28, 2023 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| October 15, 2021 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| October 8, 2021 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: September 28, 2026.
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