BLS TRUCKING INC
357-unit tanker operator based in New Carlisle, OH. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 503577
- MC
- MC211217
- Based
- New Carlisle, OH
- Contact
- 9372240494 · mark@truckingconsultant.com
What this carrier is
BLS TRUCKING INC is a large-fleet tanker operator based in New Carlisle, OH. Operating footprint: 357 power units, 338 drivers. The carrier runs over-the-road lanes and holds active MC211217 authority. Listed cargo classifications include general freight, logs, poles, beams, lumber, machinery, large objects, and chemicals. FMCSA safety rating on file: Satisfactory (Nov 15, 2013).
Fleet composition on file: 9 owned trucks, 6 owned tractors, 29 owned trailers, 99 term-leased tractors, 67 term-leased trailers.
For shippers and brokers: this carrier reads as low-risk on peer-cohort measures with no acute or critical flags in the current window.
At a glance
Safety record
Grade shown here is ProHRHQ analysis based on public FMCSA data. It is not an official FMCSA safety rating. The authoritative federal record is on FMCSA SAFER/SMS.
Current peer-cohort snapshot based on public FMCSA BASIC measures. Peer cohort: 32 motor carriers operating 356–358 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The strongest signal is Hours-of-Service at 1.9% of peer cohort average — well under norm. Combined with a clean acute-flag picture, that supports the A grade. Main caution: nothing stands out as disqualifying on this record.
| BASIC | Carrier (3yr, weighted) | Cohort avg | vs. cohort | Acute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 172 | 143.60 | 119.8% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 5 | 260.40 | 1.9% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1.80 | 55.6% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.00 | — | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 370 | 302.20 | 122.4% | No |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0.00 | — | n/a |
Against similarly sized 356–358-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Hours-of-Service and Driver Fitness.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 503577: 554 inspections across 24 states. Most recent inspection: Apr 15, 2026 in AL.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 154 |
| Hours-of-Service | 8 |
| Driver Fitness | 3 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 310 |
| Hazmat | 4 |
| Total violations | 488 (120 out-of-service) |
Crash record (3 yr): 14 reportable crashes , 9 with reported injuries . Most recent: Sep 29, 2025.
What this carrier likely fits
This is a tanker operator that runs over-the-road lanes, primarily interstate over 100 miles, at a large fleet scale, with general freight, logs, poles, beams, lumber, machinery, large objects, and other listed classes on the FMCSA cargo classification list.
Drawn from FMCSA-reported cargo classifications, route profile, and fleet composition. Not a substitute for direct confirmation of equipment and lane capability with the carrier.
Key takeaways
- Grade A (strong) against 32 peer carriers operating 356–358 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 352 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (2 driver OOS, 51 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 488 violations, 14 reportable crashes.
- Hours-of-Service is the strongest area — 1.9% of peer cohort average (well under norm).
- Operates as a large-fleet tanker operator running over-the-road lanes with 357 power units on file.
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