CSA
Authorized · PropertyUSDOT 263969· MC437164· CARRIER· EIN 62-0852422
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BLEVINS INC

421 HART LANE, NASHVILLE, TN, 37216(931) 703-8422tedelstein@blevinsinc.comBRAD BLEVINS
Vetting snapshot
Authority
Active
operating authority
Insurance
$1M BIPD
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
Vehicle OOS
14.6%
below 22% national avg
Driver OOS
2.8%
below 6.7% national avg
Crashes 24mo
4
none fatal
Red flags
None
nothing flagged
92
/ 100

Risk factors

Low riskVioCodes score
4 crashes in the last 24 months

A weighted read of the public FMCSA signals below — authority, insurance, out-of-service, crashes, roadside OOS rates, and carrier connections. A starting point for vetting, not a guarantee.

Authority & insurance

MC437164

Operating authority and insurance on file — from FMCSA Licensing & Insurance (L&I).

Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
Authorized for: Property
Liability (BIPD)
$1M on file
$1M required
Cargo
On file
not required
Bond / surety
Not on file
not required
Insurance filings
ON FILELiability (BIPD) — BMC-91X$1M coverageeff 03/01/2026
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY· policy BAP9809111
Authority history (4) ▾
10/08/2004COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/19/2004)
06/14/2004MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERREINSTATED
06/14/2004MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERREINSTATED
08/06/2002MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTED→ REVOKED (05/20/2004)
Insurance history5 insurers on record
Filing timeline (11) ▾
  1. VALLEY FORGE INSURANCE CO.$1MReplaced
    CARGO · eff 09/12/2007 → 01/01/2008
  2. TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.$1MCancelled
    CARGO · eff 01/01/2004 → 09/12/2007
  3. TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.$1MCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 01/01/2004 → 09/12/2007
  4. TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.$1MCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 01/01/2003 → 11/17/2004
  5. AMERICAN CASUALTY COMPANY OF READING$1MCancelled
    CARGO · eff 01/01/2002 → 11/04/2004
  6. TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 01/01/2003 → 01/01/2004
  7. AMERICAN CASUALTY COMPANY OF READING$1MReplaced
    CARGO · eff 01/01/2002 → 01/01/2004
  8. CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO.$1MCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 01/01/2002 → 08/23/2003
  9. CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO.$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 01/01/2002 → 01/01/2003
  10. AMERICAN CASUALTY COMPANY OF READING$1MCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 01/01/2002 → 09/05/2002
  11. AMERICAN CASUALTY COMPANY OF READING$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 01/01/2002 → 01/01/2002

Source: FMCSA Licensing & Insurance (L&I), public data. This shows the carrier’s federal insurance filings (BMC-91X liability, BMC-34 cargo) — the federally-required minimums on file for operating authority — not the carrier’s full commercial policy (its actual auto combined-single-limit, general liability, cargo, or workers’ comp, which appear on the carrier’s ACORD certificate of insurance). Always confirm current coverage with a COI from the carrier’s agent before making a vetting decision.

Roadside inspection performance

Out-of-service rate vs national average. Lower is better.

Vehicle123 inspections · 14.6% OOS · National 22%
Driver250 inspections · 2.8% OOS · National 6.7%

CSA performance breakdown

FMCSA · Sep 2026

250 inspections · 22 violations (9 OOS) · 23% of inspections had an OOS finding.

250
Inspections
22
Violations
9
OOS violations
10
Distinct codes

Violations by BASIC

click to filter codes

10
total

Most inspected in · top 8 states

  • VA4
  • TN3
  • PA3
  • SC3
  • LA2
  • VT2
  • NC2
  • GA2

Latest FMCSA SMS snapshot. Codes link to the lookup — severity weighting, contest angles, and the DataQs Drafter for each. Click a BASIC to filter the codes.

Recommendations

What’s driving each score, what to do about it, and where it could go.

Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving

Low impact

Estimated Unsafe Driving percentile of 23% is under the 60% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What’s contributing14 violations (24 mo)
Speeding7 viol54%
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit5× · 33%
  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit2× · 21%
Following / lane / reckless3 viol22%
  • 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other2× · 19%
  • 392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely1× · 4%
Other3 viol19%
  • 392.2-RRTCDRailroad Crossing - Failed to obey a traffic control device or the direction of an enforcement official at a railroad-highway crossing1× · 11%
  • 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device2× · 7%
Seat belt1 viol5%
  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× · 5%
What to do
  • 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 estimatecould improve up to 13 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 60% line

Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance

Low impact

Estimated Hours-of-Service Compliance percentile of 51% is under the 60% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What’s contributing41 violations · 3 OOS (24 mo)
Log / ELD device34 viol46%
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.15× · 26%
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner11× · 10%
  • 395.24D-ELDPTHOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official, a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with t1× · 4%
False log / RODS3 OOS6 viol44%
  • 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed2× · 15%
  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain2× · 15%
  • 395.8E-HOSPDOOSHOS (Property) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain:1× · 13%
Following / lane / reckless1 viol10%
  • 395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time1× · 10%
What to do
  • Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
  • Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected estimatecould improve up to 26 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 60% line

Driver qualification / CDL / medical violations are the leading contributor to Driver Fitness

Low impact

Estimated Driver Fitness percentile of 41% is under the 75% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What’s contributing4 violations · 4 OOS (24 mo)
Driver qualification / CDL / medical4 OOS4 viol100%
  • 391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency2× · 43%
  • 391.11B5-LNCDLNVELicense - Endorsement - Operate a CMV without proper endorsement1× · 29%
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL1× · 29%
What to do
  • Run a credential-expiration tracker; keep DQ files complete and the medical card on the driver
  • Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected estimatecould improve up to 25 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 75% line

Drugs / alcohol violations are the leading contributor to Controlled Substances/Alcohol

Low impact

Estimated Controlled Substances/Alcohol percentile of 0% is under the 75% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What’s contributing1 violations · 1 OOS (24 mo)
Drugs / alcohol1 OOS1 viol100%
  • 392.4A-DOSUDrugs/Other Substances - Operate a CMV while under the influence or evidence of use within the past 24 hours.1× · 100%
What to do
  • Reinforce the testing program and zero-tolerance policy
  • Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight

Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance

Low impact

Estimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 37% is under the 75% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What’s contributing56 violations · 21 OOS (24 mo)
Tires9 OOS10 viol38%
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS8× · 30%
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth1× · 5%
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS1× · 4%
Lighting / lamps2 OOS15 viol21%
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.1× · 5%
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative1× · 4%
  • 393.11B-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, lower rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 19931× · 2%
Brakes5 OOS12 viol16%
  • 393.47A-BCFSBDDrum Brake - Contaminated friction surface1× · 2%
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19981× · 2%
  • 393.43DBMABrake - Breakaway not attached to the towing vehicle1× · 2%
Inspection / repair / DVIR5 viol7%
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection5× · 7%
What to do
  • Gauge and thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
  • Replace before tread hits the limit; correct low pressure immediately
  • Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected estimatecould improve up to 22 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 75% line

Recommendations are generated from the carrier’s public FMCSA roadside-inspection record. Percentiles and projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures. Informational, not legal advice.

90-day safety improvement plan

What this carrier has struggled with most in the last 90 days — where to focus now.

▲ Trending worse
34
Inspections
23
Violations
9
Out-of-service
21
Clean
Where the violations are
Vehicle Maintenance 57%Other 17%Unsafe Driving 13%Controlled Substances/Alcohol 4%Driver Fitness 4%Not in SMS 4%
Focus here first
1Vehicle Maintenance
13 violations · 5 OOS · 57% of recent
  • 393.75A3-TAOL×2Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS · OOS
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. · OOS
Do this
  • Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
  • Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
2Other
4 violations · 1 OOS · 17% of recent
  • 392.2-SLLSRState/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation
  • 393.75A3Tire-flat and/or audible air leak · OOS
  • 393.75BTire-front tread depth less than 4/32 of inch on a major tread groove
Do this
  • Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
3Unsafe Driving
3 violations · 13% of recent
  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit
  • 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit
Do this
  • Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
  • Hands off the phone; always belt up
Repeat offenders (same code, multiple times)
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Based on roadside inspections in the last 90 days, ranked by what recurs most. Informational, not legal advice.

Inspection & crash map

live · FMCSA MCMIS

Every inspection and crash on record — hover a point for the summary, click for full detail (codes, severity, CSA points).

387
Inspections
253
Violations
51
Out-of-service
850
CSA points
68
Crashes
32
States
cleanviolOOS

CSA points = violation severity weight × FMCSA time weight (3× in the last 6 months, 2× at 6–12, 1× at 12–24). Points are spread within each state — FMCSA records the inspection state, not an exact location. Source: FMCSA MCMIS.

Equipment

VINs via NHTSA

73 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.

26 truck 24 trailer 23 incomplete vehicle
2021 FREIGHTLINER M2seen 3×
3ALACWFCXMDMP9397· 15317NA NY
2026 FREIGHTLINER M2seen 2×
3ALACXFC0TDWP7474· 3804926 IN
2011 UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER Utility Trailer Manufacturerseen 2×
1UYVS2535BG120211· 047697T TN
2018 WABASH VANS Dry Van Duraplateseen 2×
1JJV532D8JL051617· U838111 TN
2024 INTERNATIONAL LT62Fseen 2×
3HSDZTZR5RN484768· 3520506 IN
2009 TRANSCRAFT Transcraftseen 2×
1TTF4820291086756· U976068 TN
2026 INTERNATIONAL MV607seen 2×
1HTEUMML1TS660288· 3902367 ME
2025 INTERNATIONAL MV607seen 2×
1HTEUMMLXSS283183· L1W555 KY
2026 FREIGHTLINER Cascadiaseen 2×
1FUBHSDV6TLWS4612· XD098X FL
2024 FREIGHTLINER M2seen 2×
1FVACWFC7RHUX8760· 08H1X117 KY
2024 FREIGHTLINER M2seen 2×
1FVACWFC8RHUS9888· GGY480 GA
2025 FREIGHTLINER M2seen 2×
1FVACWFC4SHVZ5850· ZS9178 NC
2024 FREIGHTLINER M2seen 2×
1FVACWFC5RHUS9881· YSS882 GA
2024 FREIGHTLINER Cascadia
3AKJHLDV0RDVE6469· 3695007 IN
2023 WABASH VANS Dry Van Duraplate
1JJV532D7PL375621· 386981T TN
2023 FREIGHTLINER Cascadia
3AKJHLDV1PDUC0831· 3349760 IN
2013 UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER Utility Trailer Manufacturer
1UYVS253XDG755301· WKL804 GA
2026 FREIGHTLINER Cascadia
1FUBHSDVXTLWS4614· XD134X FL
2023 FREIGHTLINER Cascadia
3AKBHSDV2PDUF7532· 3467438 IN
2022 GREAT DANE TRAILERS Great Dane Trailers
1GR1A0624NK416578· 324912T TN
2025 FREIGHTLINER Cascadia
3AKJHLDV0SSVW3780· 3622645 IN
2024 FREIGHTLINER M2
3ALACWFC0RDUT1155· 04DYFD FL
2025 FREIGHTLINER M2
3ALACWFC1SDVW3783· H484211 TN
2026 FREIGHTLINER Cascadia
3AKBHKDV0TSWP7486· 3828367 IN
2023 WABASH VANS Dry Van Duraplate
1JJV532D0PL375623· 323556T TN
2020 FREIGHTLINER M2
3ALACXFC5LDLZ3547· 2893431 IN
2023 FREIGHTLINER Cascadia
3AKJHLDV5PDUC0833· 3349863 IN
2016 WABASH VANS Dry Van Duraplate
1JJV532D3GL909181· 387583T TN
2026 FREIGHTLINER Cascadia
3AKJHLDV7TSWP3386· 3867938 IN
2019 WABASH VANS Dry Van Duraplate
1JJV532DXKL117795· U854853 TN

+ 43 more.

Equipment is inferred from VINs recorded on roadside inspections (FMCSA MCMIS), decoded via the NHTSA vPIC API — it reflects vehicles inspected, not a current fleet roster.

Crash record (US, last 24 months)

Total

4

Tow-away

4

Injury

2

Fatal

0

Company profile

FMCSA census

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Power units
97
on file (MCS-150)
Drivers
112
112 hold a CDL
Annual mileage
4.1M mi
reported 2026
Recordable crash rate
—
per million miles
How far they run · drivers by operating lane
  • Interstate · 100+ mi112 drivers
Company officer
BRAD BLEVINS
Operation
Interstate · Hazmat
D-U-N-S
53439634
Registered since
1985-08-26
Last MCS-150 update
2026-06-10
Census status
Active

Fleet: 97 trucks · 1 owned tractors · 76 owned trailers · 57 leased/term tractors.

Source: FMCSA Company Census File (data.transportation.gov). Fleet and driver counts are self-reported on the carrier’s most recent MCS-150 filing.

Data change history

Every FMCSA record change we’ve detected — address, fleet size, contacts, MCS-150 — newest first.

Connections

carrier graph

This carrier shares VINs with 35 other carriers — review the connections below as part of your vetting.

35
Connected carriers
35
Fleet-transfer links
3
Most shared VINs
1
Strong links
Strong· 1
1
PENSKE TRUCK LEASING CO LP
USDOT 327574Active· READING, PA
Strong
Shared VIN · 3
1JJV532DXNL2876923ALACWFC8KDKB94135PVNJ7AV3R5T55718
Medium· 1
3 TEN ENTERPRISES LLC
USDOT 2841396Active· LOUISVILLE, KY
Medium
Shared VIN · 2
3ALACWFC6PDNT21473HAEUMML8LL847082

Shared VINs come from FMCSA roadside-inspection records — a vehicle inspected under more than one carrier, often a fleet transfer or trailer interchange. Other links come from the FMCSA census. Shared identifiers are common and often legitimate — treat these as leads to investigate, not proof of wrongdoing.

Activity history

16 events
  1. 06/10/2026MCS-150 update filed

    4.1M mi reported (2026)

  2. 03/01/2026Insurance filed — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY

    Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy BAP9809111

  3. 01/01/2008Insurance replaced — VALLEY FORGE INSURANCE CO.

    CARGO · policy 2064458311

  4. 09/12/2007Insurance cancelled — TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.

    CARGO · policy 2064458311

  5. 11/17/2004Insurance cancelled — TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy 1068588379

  6. 11/04/2004Insurance cancelled — AMERICAN CASUALTY COMPANY OF READING

    CARGO · policy ME 1074956894

  7. 10/08/2004COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/19/2004)

  8. 06/14/2004MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
  9. 01/01/2004Insurance replaced — TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy 1068588379

  10. 01/01/2004Insurance replaced — AMERICAN CASUALTY COMPANY OF READING

    CARGO · policy ME 1074956894

  11. 08/23/2003Insurance cancelled — CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy 1076910463

  12. 01/01/2003Insurance replaced — CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy 1076910463

  13. 09/05/2002Insurance cancelled — AMERICAN CASUALTY COMPANY OF READING

    BIPD/Primary · policy ME 1074956894

  14. 08/06/2002MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED

    REVOKED (05/20/2004)

  15. 01/01/2002Insurance replaced — AMERICAN CASUALTY COMPANY OF READING

    BIPD/Primary · policy ME 1074956894

  16. 08/26/1985Registered with FMCSA

    AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Merged from FMCSA authority, insurance, out-of-service, and census records.

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Operations

Classification

  • AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Area served

  • Interstate
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FMCSA safety rating

Rating
Satisfactory
Type
Non-ratable review
Rated
1987-11-13
Last review
2024-06-06
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MCS-150 registration

Form date
2026-06-10
Reported mileage
4,137,636 mi (2026)
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Data sourced from public FMCSA records via safer.fmcsa.dot.gov · Latest FMCSA update: Sep 2026 · Page refreshed: Sep 25, 2026, 12:29 PM. VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. To dispute incorrect data, file a DataQs Request for Data Review.