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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 8, 2026
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THE BLM GROUP INC
USDOT 545551 · MC243978 · EIN 98-0136927 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
120 MCBRINE DRIVE, KITCHENER, ON, N2R 1E7
(519) 748-9880 · JAMES MCCONNELL
94
Low risk
Risk factors
3 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
53 / 53
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
113 / 562
Crashes (24 mo)
3
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
None
National Interstate Insurance Company — $1M BIPD · policy OLH217015424 · eff 07/08/2026
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate16.4% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0.8% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance342 pts
Unsafe Driving166 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance42 pts
Other23 pts
Controlled Substances/Alcohol12 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.207F-SDAS | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 108 |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 49 | |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 42 | |
| 393.9A-LBL | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 24 | |
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 20 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| 393.75A1-TAORETA | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 20 |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.47A-BCFSAD-SA | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
Most inspected states
CA22
UT11
MI9
IA8
NY6
NM6
SD6
NV5
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 2.39 | 2.28 | ≈34–41% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.31 | 0.34 | ≈55–62% | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.04 | 0.04 | ≈6–13% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2.96 | 3.08 | ≈34–38% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-10-02 · 2 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
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Speeding 42% · Seat belt 34% · Following / lane / reckless 11%
• 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 25 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
Log / ELD device 48% · Following / lane / reckless 33% · False log / RODS 19%
• Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
Projected: could improve up to 28 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
Drugs / alcohol violations are the leading contributor to Controlled Substances/Alcohol · low impact
Drugs / alcohol 100% (1 OOS)
• Reinforce the testing program and zero-tolerance policy
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 4 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Suspension / axle violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Suspension / axle 32% (4 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 22% (2 OOS) · Tires 18% (4 OOS)
• Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension; include in scheduled maintenance
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 17 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: 8 inspections, 5 violations, 1 OOS, 4 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance2 viol · 1 OOS · 40%
393.207F-SDAS, 393.55E-B
✓ Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension parts
✓ Include suspension in scheduled maintenance
≈ 12 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.22).
2. Other2 viol · 40%
392.2-SLLIRP ×2
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
3. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 20%
392.16-D
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 22 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.793).
Repeat offenders: 392.2-SLLIRP ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 3 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/30/2025 | WINDSOR TWP, MI | 1 | ✓ | |
| 03/27/2025 | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | ✓ | ||
| 01/17/2025 | RICH TWP, IL | ✓ |
Equipment — 80 vehicles seen in inspections
44 trailer35 truck1 other
Company profile
Officer
JAMES MCCONNELL
Annual mileage
7.6M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
53
Registered since
1993-12-15
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 22 carriers
Shares identifiers with 22 carriers (8 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| BLM SPECIALIZED DIVISION INC | 849441 | 8 VINs | strong |
| 924574 ONTARIO INC | 544421 | officer | strong |
| BORDER CARRIERS INC | 775027 | officer | strong |
| CANEX INC | 561996 | officer | strong |
| JOHNNY'S AUTO BODY INC | 1490220 | officer | strong |
| MCCONNELL TRUCKING LLC | 1532092 | officer | strong |
| RANDY MCCONNELL | 1570956 | officer | strong |
| BAIRD LOGISTICS INC | 1968190 | 1 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
07/08/2026 — Insurance filed — National Interstate Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy OLH217015424
04/08/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
7.6M mi reported (2024)
07/08/2025 — Insurance replaced — AIG INSURANCE COMPANY OF CANADA
BIPD/Primary · policy RMBA 16411256
07/08/2018 — Insurance replaced — AIG INSURANCE COMPANY OF CANADA
BIPD/Primary · policy RMBA 16411256
07/28/2016 — Insurance cancelled — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 9801332
07/08/2016 — Insurance replaced — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 9801332
07/08/2009 — Insurance replaced — STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.
BIPD/Primary · policy KGHOLH1000173
07/08/2008 — Insurance replaced — LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy KGHOLH1000173
07/08/2006 — Insurance replaced — LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 990335
07/17/2003 — Insurance cancelled — OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD · policy T21158A
07/08/2003 — Insurance replaced — OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD · policy T21158A
08/14/1996 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/08/1996)
08/14/1996 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/08/1996)
08/14/1996 — Insurance cancelled — TRUCK INSURANCE EXCHANGE
BIPD/Primary · policy NO8O2 01 71 780/60
05/04/1994 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
04/28/1994 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
12/15/1993 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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