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Generated Nov 7, 2026
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BLUE MAX TRUCKING INC
USDOT 292091 · MC184218 · EIN 56-1439052 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
1015 E WESTINGHOUSE BLVD, CHARLOTTE, NC, 28273
(704) 588-8780 · CHRIS BAUER
75
Moderate risk
Risk factors
1 fatal crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
316 / 316
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
674 / 611
Crashes (24 mo)
23 · 1 fatal
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
None
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY — $750K BIPD · policy BAP 2930361 · eff 03/01/2023
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate6.4% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0.9% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance309 pts
Unsafe Driving263 pts
Other106 pts
Driver Fitness39 pts
Not in SMS2 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 90 |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 63 | |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 10 | 54 | |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 40 | |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 40 | |
| 393.100B-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 36 |
| 383.95A-LCDL | Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 30 |
| 393.75A1-TEPBM | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 24 | |
| 392.2-SLLILC | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 20 | |
| 392.2-SLLIT | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 20 |
Most inspected states
NC410
SC248
GA16
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.32 | 0.32 | ≈19–26% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.06 | 0.05 | ≈42–46% | ▼ better |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 0.74 | 0.80 | ≈4–8% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-11-04 · 26 new since the Oct 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 York County, SC · medium impact
• 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 impact
Following / lane / reckless 51% · Speeding 45% · Other 4%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 15 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Hours-of-Service Compliance needs attention · low impact
• 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 impact
Driver qualification / CDL / medical 100% (3 OOS)
• 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: could improve up to 30 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• 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 impact
Tires 43% (4 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 25% (1 OOS) · Brakes 18% (2 OOS)
• Gauge and thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
• Replace before tread hits the limit; correct low pressure immediately
Projected: could improve up to 2 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: 98 inspections, 12 violations, 3 OOS, 86 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance6 viol · 3 OOS · 50%
393.75A3-TAOL ×3, 393.75A1-TEPBM, 393.9A-LFTSI
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 62 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.555).
2. Other3 viol · 25%
392.2-SLLSR ×2, 392.2-SLLSIV
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
3. Unsafe Driving2 viol · 17%
392.2-SLLLR ×2
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 135 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.24).
Repeat offenders: 393.75A3-TAOL ×3, 392.2-SLLLR ×2, 392.2-SLLSR ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
FleetTrained — my companion project — turns these exact violations into branded, multilingual training videos your driver watches, with a completion certificate for the DQ file. fleettrained.com
Crash record — 23 in 24 months · 1 fatal
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/03/2026 | KELLY, NC | 1 | ✓ | |
| 07/02/2026 | WAYNESBORO, GA | ✓ | ||
| 05/13/2026 | GA | ✓ | ||
| 04/22/2026 | ROCKINGHAM, NC | ✓ | ||
| 04/01/2026 | MOORESVILLE, NC | 1 | ✓ | |
| 02/23/2026 | LUMBERTON, NC | ✓ | ||
| 01/30/2026 | ROCK HILL, SC | ✓ | ||
| 11/13/2025 | CONWAY, SC | ✓ | ||
| 09/23/2025 | Not Reported, GA | 1 | ✓ | |
| 08/29/2025 | NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 61 vehicles seen in inspections
51 incomplete vehicle5 truck5 trailer
Company profile
Officer
CHRIS BAUER
Annual mileage
16.2M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
316
Registered since
1987-05-12
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 57 carriers
Shares identifiers with 57 carriers (49 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| EXPRESS LOGISTICS SERVICES INC | 1375017 | 9 VINs | strong |
| GRAHAM TRUCKING LLC | 744970 | 3 VINs | strong |
| ARTISAN CONCRETE LLC | 1893994 | officer | strong |
| BLUE MAX TRANSPORT INC | 2945408 | officer | strong |
| CHRIS BAUER | 3606700 | officer | strong |
| QUALITY AUTO GROUP INC | 2913758 | officer | strong |
| SANTA ROSA BIBLE CHURCH | 2736077 | officer | strong |
| TEIAM TRANSPORT INC | 2153625 | officer | strong |
Activity history (recent)
03/31/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
16.2M mi reported (2025)
03/01/2023 — Insurance filed — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy BAP 2930361
03/01/2023 — Insurance replaced — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 22 CSE S43001
04/08/2020 — Insurance cancelled — UNION INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy CPA 4211246
03/01/2015 — Insurance replaced — UNION INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CPA 4211246 BM
08/02/2012 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
03/01/2010 — Insurance replaced — AMERICAN ZURICH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy BAP3507874
03/01/2010 — Insurance replaced — FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy MXI97552463
03/01/2007 — Insurance replaced — PEERLESS INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy IM 9612774
03/01/2006 — Insurance replaced — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy BAP3504874
06/20/2004 — Insurance cancelled — TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 2023476141
05/24/2004 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/08/2004)
08/01/2003 — Insurance replaced — TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 2023476141
08/01/2003 — Insurance replaced — MARYLAND CASUALTY CO.
CARGO · policy CON38551140
07/01/2002 — Insurance replaced — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy BAP 35 04 874
08/27/2001 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/10/2001)
08/01/2001 — Insurance cancelled — CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy DGN003969
08/01/2001 — Insurance replaced — ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy IMO3202752
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