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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 2, 2026
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BLACKBURN FAMILY TRANSPORTATION INC
USDOT 628310 · MC519001 · EIN 27-1069551 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
109 E CATHERINE STREET, FLORA, IN, 46929
(574) 967-3709 · BRADLEY E BLACKBURN
88
Low risk
Risk factors
6 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
44 / 39
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
50 / 499
Crashes (24 mo)
6
Authority & insurance
Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
None
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY — $1M BIPD · policy A0202876001 · eff 09/21/2023
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate22.2% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Unsafe Driving194 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance169 pts
Vehicle Maintenance136 pts
Other11 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2-SLLSWZ | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 80 | |
| 395.8E-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 6 | 56 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 50 |
| 395.32B-ELDDFR | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 4 | 40 | |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 36 | |
| 395.8E1PC | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 3 | 35 | |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 28 | |
| 395.3A1-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 21 | |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 21 | |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
Most inspected states
IN19
CO5
OH5
KY4
IL4
MO3
AR3
WV2
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 4.60 | 4.65 | ≈65–72% (over 65) | ▲ worse |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1.18 | 1.19 | ≈77–84% (over 65) | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4.15 | 4.28 | ≈45–49% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-08-30. “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 · high impact
Speeding 67% · Following / lane / reckless 19% · Seat belt 14%
• 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 41 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
False log / RODS violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · high impact
False log / RODS 54% · Log / ELD device 25% · Following / lane / reckless 21%
• Audit ELD edits and duty-status annotations weekly; a false log is a high-severity, high-visibility violation
• Retrain on correct logging and never letting a load pressure a driver into a false entry
Projected: could improve up to 27 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Vehicle out-of-service rate exceeds the national average · high impact
• Review recent inspections with out-of-service violations and fix the root causes with equipment and drivers
• Run a preventative-maintenance program; periodically inspect tires, brakes and lights
A high share of violations are occurring in Henderson County, KY · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Henderson County, KY to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
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
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 4 inspections, 6 violations, 1 OOS, 0 clean · trending worse.
1. Unsafe Driving3 viol · 50%
392.2-SLLSWZ, 392.2-SLLTCD, 392.2-SLLS2
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 11 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 3.45).
2. Hours-of-Service Compliance1 viol · 17%
395.3A1-HOSPD
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 11 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.885).
3. Vehicle Maintenance1 viol · 1 OOS · 17%
393.45B2-BHTD
✓ Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip
✓ Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch; put brakes on the PM schedule
≈ 4 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 3.113).
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 6 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/08/2026 | WARREN, IN | 2 | ✓ | |
| 11/29/2025 | VAN BUREN, IN | ✓ | ||
| 10/13/2025 | DAYTON, OH | ✓ | ||
| 07/26/2025 | ROCKWALL, TX | 1 | ||
| 12/05/2024 | CRANE (TOWNSHIP OF), OH | ✓ | ||
| 11/05/2024 | Co Unit Road Dist Twp #1, IL | ✓ |
Equipment — 76 vehicles seen in inspections
41 trailer35 truck
Company profile
Officer
BRADLEY E BLACKBURN
Annual mileage
4.0M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
39
Registered since
1996-01-25
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 23 carriers
Shares identifiers with 23 carriers (21 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| BLACKBURN HAULING LLC | 1363979 | officer, phone | strong |
| SENTRY MOTOR FREIGHT INC | 876428 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
09/23/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
4.0M mi reported (2024)
10/20/2023 — Insurance cancelled — MIDWEST FAMILY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CPIN0560126309
09/21/2023 — Insurance filed — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy A0202876001
09/21/2023 — Insurance replaced — MIDWEST FAMILY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CPIN0560126309
09/21/2022 — Insurance replaced — MIDWEST FAMILY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CPIN0560126309
09/21/2020 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CAT 0011194-00
09/21/2020 — Insurance replaced — MIDWEST FAMILY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CPIN0560126309
08/11/2019 — Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WN078793
07/13/2012 — Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WN045456
08/11/2010 — Insurance replaced — HARLEYSVILLE LAKE STATES INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy BA00000080136D
10/30/2009 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — REINSTATED
02/02/2008 — Insurance cancelled — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 474522
12/01/2007 — Insurance cancelled — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 474522
08/25/2007 — Insurance cancelled — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 474522
07/30/2007 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/29/2007)
04/17/2007 — Insurance cancelled — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 465144
03/21/2007 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/19/2007)
08/23/2006 — Insurance cancelled — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 465144
Generated by VioCodes from current public FMCSA data (Census, Licensing & Insurance, SMS/MCMIS, QCMobile). VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. Informational only — verify current coverage and status directly before making a vetting decision. Full interactive profile at viocodes.yuriance.net/carrier/628310.