BLUE MAX TRUCKING INC
Risk factors
Moderate riskVioCodes scoreA 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.
Roadside inspection performance
Out-of-service rate vs national average. Lower is better.
CSA performance breakdown
FMCSA · Sep 2026657 inspections · 4 violations (1 OOS) · 3% of inspections had an OOS finding.
Violations by BASIC
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Top cited codes
score = count × severity weight
- 1393.75A1-TEPBMVehicle Maintenance
Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area
8
1× · sev 8
- 2393.75A3-TAOLVehicle Maintenance1 OOS
Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS
8
1× · sev 8
- 3393.9A-LHLIVehicle Maintenance
Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative
6
1× · sev 6
- 4392.2-SLLSR
State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation
1
1×
Most inspected in · top 3 states
- NC22
- SC7
- GA1
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.
Safety trends & next-run projection
Where each BASIC sits today, how it ranks against peers, and where it’s heading at the next monthly SMS run.
FMCSA keeps the Crash Indicator percentile private, and its measure needs a power-unit history public data doesn’t expose — so it can’t be estimated yet. VioCodes now records power units monthly, so a calibrated Crash estimate should light up over time. These are the public crash facts (all state-reportable crashes count, regardless of fault).
“Projected” estimates the next monthly SMS run from inspections on record now. FMCSA marks the BASIC percentile itself “Not Public,” so the percentile shown is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers, presented as a likely range (shaded on the gauge) and calibrated against real carriers. Crash Indicator has no public estimate — FMCSA keeps its measures fully private. Estimates, not official FMCSA figures. Not affiliated with FMCSA.
Recommendations
What’s driving each score, what to do about it, and where it could go.
A high share of violations are occurring in York County, SC
Medium impact13 of 63 violations in the last 12 months (21%) came from inspections in York County, SC. That can mean tougher enforcement there or simply more of your miles run through it — either way it's worth a look.
- Review the inspections from York County, SC to spot recurring issues
- Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving
Low impactEstimated Unsafe Driving percentile of 19% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation10× · 18%
- 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other3× · 17%
- 392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change2× · 8%
- 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit3× · 24%
- 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit2× · 15%
- 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit3× · 8%
- 392.2-DMOVEDriver - Move over/slow law - Failure to yield right of way to authorized emergency vehicles1× · 2%
- 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device1× · 2%
- Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Hours-of-Service Compliance needs attention
Low impactEstimated Hours-of-Service Compliance percentile of 0% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Driver qualification / CDL / medical violations are the leading contributor to Driver Fitness
Low impactEstimated Driver Fitness percentile of 50% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 383.95A-LCDLRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction3× · 75%
- 391.41B10-MCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate2× · 15%
- 383.51A-NSINDriving a CMV while CDL is suspended for a non-safety-related reason and in the state of driver's license issuance1× · 9%
- 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
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention
Low impactEstimated Controlled Substances/Alcohol percentile of 0% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance
Low impactEstimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 4% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS2× · 22%
- 393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area1× · 9%
- 393.75G-TAOWTires - All others, weight carried exceeds tire load limit1× · 6%
- 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative1× · 7%
- 393.9TSInoperative turn signal2× · 5%
- 393.9HInoperable head lamps2× · 4%
- 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured4× · 6%
- 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19983× · 4%
- 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection2× · 4%
- 393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV4× · 13%
- 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
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.
- 392.2-SLLS3×2State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit
- 392.2-SLLTCD×2State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other
- 392.2-SLLLR×2State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation
- Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
- Hands off the phone; always belt up
- 393.75A3-TAOL×2Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS · OOS
- 393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area
- 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative
- Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
- Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
- 392.2-SLLSRState/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation
- 392.2-SLLTLState/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation
- 392.2-SLLS1State/Local Laws - Speeding 1-5 miles per hour over the speed limit
- Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
Based on roadside inspections in the last 90 days, ranked by what recurs most. Informational, not legal advice.
Inspection & crash map
live · FMCSA MCMISEvery inspection and crash on record — hover a point for the summary, click for full detail (codes, severity, CSA points).
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 NHTSA54 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.
+ 24 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
28
Tow-away
25
Injury
15
Fatal
1
Company profile
FMCSA censusAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
- Interstate · 100+ mi316 drivers
- Company officer
- CHRIS BAUER
- Operation
- Interstate
- D-U-N-S
- 121687701
- Registered since
- 1987-05-12
- Last MCS-150 update
- 2026-03-31
- Census status
- Active
Fleet: 316 trucks · 51 owned tractors · 51 owned trailers.
Source: FMCSA Company Census File (data.transportation.gov). Fleet and driver counts are self-reported on the carrier’s most recent MCS-150 filing.
Connections
carrier graphThis carrier shares VINs, addresses, phone numbers or officers with 58 other carriers — review the connections below as part of your vetting.
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
25 events- 03/31/2026MCS-150 update filed
16.2M mi reported (2025)
- 03/01/2023Insurance filed — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy BAP 2930361
- 03/01/2023Insurance replaced — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 22 CSE S43001
- 04/08/2020Insurance cancelled — UNION INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy CPA 4211246
- 03/01/2015Insurance replaced — UNION INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CPA 4211246 BM
- 08/02/2012MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
- 03/01/2010Insurance replaced — AMERICAN ZURICH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy BAP3507874
- 03/01/2010Insurance replaced — FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy MXI97552463
- 03/01/2007Insurance replaced — PEERLESS INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy IM 9612774
- 03/01/2006Insurance replaced — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy BAP3504874
- 06/20/2004Insurance cancelled — TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 2023476141
- 05/24/2004COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/08/2004)
- 08/01/2003Insurance replaced — TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 2023476141
- 08/01/2003Insurance replaced — MARYLAND CASUALTY CO.
CARGO · policy CON38551140
- 07/01/2002Insurance replaced — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy BAP 35 04 874
- 08/27/2001COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/10/2001)
- 08/01/2001Insurance cancelled — CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy DGN003969
- 08/01/2001Insurance replaced — ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy IMO3202752
- 08/01/2000Insurance replaced — HARLEYSVILLE MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy TP 9A 57 27
- 08/01/2000Insurance replaced — TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY
CARGO · policy 650291J5462COF87
- 08/01/1997Insurance replaced — SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF SOUTH CAROLINA
BIPD/Primary · policy S1429294
- 08/15/1996Insurance replaced — HARLEYSVILLE MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy TP9A 5727
- 11/13/1990COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/15/1991)
- 05/12/1987Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
- 08/11/1986MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
Merged from FMCSA authority, insurance, out-of-service, and census records.
Operations
Classification
- AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Area served
- Interstate
FMCSA safety rating
- Rating
- Satisfactory
- Type
- Compliance review
- Rated
- 2016-05-06
- Last review
- 2016-01-22
MCS-150 registration
- Form date
- 2026-03-31
- Reported mileage
- 16,159,702 mi (2025)
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