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BLS TRANSPORTATION LLC
Hartford, KY
CarrierChk vetting signal
Review recommended
1 flag to review · 1 caution
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 4542952 · MC 1803131
Active
Authority Active
No Safety Rating
Active 5 months
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1803131 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$750,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
1 inspection on record
Flags · 1
New Authority
Authority granted March 20, 2026 — less than 6 months of continuous operating history.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 5 months
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- 1 FMCSA inspection on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1803131
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
WEST BEND INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy 1001153136
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
4542952
MC Number
MC-1803131
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
March 3, 2026
FMCSA Registration
March 3, 2026
Authority Granted
March 20, 2026
Annual Mileage
0 mi (0)
Contact Information
Address
1320 Us Highway 231 N, Hartford, KY 42347
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Brett Lewis Morphew
Cargo Types
General FreightLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsUtility EquipmentFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsWater/Well
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
1
Driver Inspections
1
Vehicle Inspections
1
Total OOS Orders
3
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance9
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
Inspection Records (1)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 2, 2026 | 1462000930 | VALDOSTA GA | I | 10 | 3 | BLS TRANSPORTATION LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT TALBERT |
1XPXD49X0KD626815 40FW05137X1018299 |
KY 015082A KY S7H752 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BOS | OOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BIBD | Drum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BIBD | Drum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BIBD | Drum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BIBD | Drum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BIBD | Drum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BIBD | Drum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEQP | State/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation. | |||||||||
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 above. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
1 of 1 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 1 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 1 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 1 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 1 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
GA1
Fleet & Equipment (2)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~1
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X0KD626815 | 1 | 1 |
| 1999 Talbert | Trailer (type not listed) · 51 ft | 40FW05137X1018299 | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| March 20, 2026 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| March 20, 2026 | Active GRANTED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| March 5, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
BOC-3 Process Agent
FMCA Filings LLC
8450 NW Prairie View Rd, Kansas City, MO, 64154
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Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: September 13, 2026.
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