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Generated Oct 10, 2026
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BLUE WATER TRUCKING INC
USDOT 186725 · MC824615 · EIN 38-2250213 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
14889 33 MILE ROAD, ROMEO, MI, 48065
(586) 752-4529 · NICKOLAS RINKE
85
Low risk
Risk factors
18 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
209 / 209
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
154 / 1025
Crashes (24 mo)
18
Authority & insurance
Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
None
Auto-Owners Insurance Company — $750K BIPD · policy 49-761967-00 · eff 08/29/2014
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate20.9% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance524 pts
Unsafe Driving407 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance94 pts
Other46 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 10 | 190 |
| 392.2-SLLSWZ | Unsafe Driving | 7 | 180 | |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 12 | 84 | |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 54 | |
| 395.3A2-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 3 | 42 | |
| 393.9A-LRLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 42 | |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 10 | 39 | |
| 393.9B-LRLIWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 32 |
| 395.3A1-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 28 | |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 | 26 |
Most inspected states
MI102
OH33
IN14
KY4
IL1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.70 | 1.62 | ≈24–31% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.29 | 0.31 | ≈52–59% | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4.00 | 4.01 | ≈50–54% | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-10-05 · 10 new since the Sep 2026 run. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
A high share of violations are occurring in Monroe County, MI · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Monroe County, MI to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Speeding 67% · Following / lane / reckless 21% · Seat belt 10%
• Coach the drivers with speeding violations directly — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
• Set and enforce a governed road speed; review telematics/dashcam speed events weekly
Projected: could improve up to 20 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 74% · Hours exceeded 15% · False log / RODS 7%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 27 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Driver Fitness needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Lighting / lamps 40% (3 OOS) · Tires 36% (10 OOS) · Brakes 16% (2 OOS)
• Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses; clean lenses and check the trailer plug
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 35 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 30 inspections, 22 violations, 2 OOS, 9 clean · improving.
1. Other11 viol · 50%
392.2-SLLEWA2 ×6, 392.2-SLLEWA1 ×3, 392.2-SLLS1
✓ Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension parts
✓ Include suspension in scheduled maintenance
2. Vehicle Maintenance5 viol · 2 OOS · 23%
393.75A3-TAOL ×2, 393.9A-LRLI, 393.9A-LHLI
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 16 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 3).
3. Unsafe Driving5 viol · 23%
392.2-SLLSWZ ×2, 392.2-SLLTCD, 392.2-SLLS2
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 33 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.275).
Repeat offenders: 392.2-SLLEWA2 ×6, 392.2-SLLEWA1 ×3, 392.2-SLLSWZ ×2, 393.75A3-TAOL ×2
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Crash record — 18 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/25/2026 | STERLING HEIGHTS, MI | ✓ | ||
| 09/12/2026 | TAYLOR, MI | ✓ | ||
| 07/13/2026 | WARREN, MI | ✓ | ||
| 07/08/2026 | SHARONVILLE, OH | ✓ | ||
| 07/02/2026 | Detroit, MI | ✓ | ||
| 06/18/2026 | ANN ARBOR TWP, MI | ✓ | ||
| 06/08/2026 | FRANKLIN (TOWNSHIP OF), OH | ✓ | ||
| 05/06/2026 | CRESTWOOD, KY | ✓ | ||
| 02/06/2026 | GAS CITY, IN | ✓ | ||
| 01/26/2026 | RICHWOOD, KY | ✓ |
Equipment — 108 vehicles seen in inspections
55 trailer35 truck18 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
NICKOLAS RINKE
Annual mileage
18.0M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
209
Registered since
1974-06-01
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 24 carriers
Shares identifiers with 24 carriers (23 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| KARCHO TRUCKING LLC | 3872301 | 5 VINs | strong |
| DANCER LOGISTICS INC | 1227672 | 2 VINs | medium |
| GREEN MOUNTAIN TRANSPORT INC | 2631094 | 2 VINs | medium |
| METRO TRANS INC | 2105204 | 2 VINs | medium |
| R & V TRUCKING INC | 3762465 | 2 VINs | medium |
| STG DRAYAGE LLC | 688143 | 2 VINs | medium |
| BWT TRANSPORT INC | 2465886 | mailing, phone, address | medium |
Activity history (recent)
05/11/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
18.0M mi reported (2025)
01/29/2020 — Insurance cancelled — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy 49-761967-00
08/29/2014 — Insurance filed — Auto-Owners Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 49-761967-00
08/29/2014 — Insurance cancelled — FRANKENMUTH MUTUAL INSURANCE CO
BIPD/Primary · policy BA 1978027
08/04/2014 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/21/2014)
05/29/2013 — PROPERTY BROKER — DISMISSED
06/25/2010 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/07/2010)
03/16/2009 — Insurance replaced — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy 35MSAF8635
03/16/2009 — Insurance cancelled — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TF404912
02/17/2009 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/03/2009)
06/01/2006 — Insurance cancelled — FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy MXI 97908259 DET
05/02/2006 — Insurance replaced — FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy MXI 97908259 DET
11/16/2005 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/25/2008)
05/02/2005 — Insurance replaced — ESSEX INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy 6AC7431
04/12/2004 — Insurance cancelled — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TF334098
05/02/2003 — Insurance replaced — ESSEX INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy 6AB9987
12/14/2001 — Insurance cancelled — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy T094599
01/02/1992 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
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