Safety Measurement System - Complete SMS Profile (U.S. DOT# 4320526)

BLADES CARGO LLC

U.S. DOT#: 4320526

Address: 428 FONSO CIR
BOWLING GREEN, KY 42104
Number of Vehicles: 3
Number of Drivers: 2
Number of Inspections: 12

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BASIC Status (Public Property Carrier View)

Behavior Analysis & Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) Based on a 24-month record ending April 24, 2026

On-Road Performance
4 Measure	Not Public	1.75 Measure	8.27 Measure	0 Measure	Not Public	2.91 Measure
On-Road Performance Detail
Driver Inspections with Unsafe Driving Violations: 1 Safety Event Group: No Safety Event Grouping Avg. PU × UF: 2.5 Segment: Straight Carrier	Not Public	Driver Inspections: 12 with HOS Compliance Violations: 3 Safety Event Group: 11-20 relevant driver inspections	Vehicle Inspections: 11 with Vehicle Maint. Violations: 5 Safety Event Group: 11-20 relevant vehicle inspections	Driver Inspections: 12 with Drugs/Alcohol Violations: 0 Safety Event Group: No Safety Event Grouping	Not Public	Driver Inspections: 12 with Driver Fitness Violations: 4 Safety Event Group: 11-20 relevant driver inspections
Investigation Results
No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered	N/A	No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered	No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered	No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered	Not Public	No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered

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Violation Summary

Violations: 24


Violations	Description	# Violations	# OOS Violations	Violation Severity Weight	BASIC

392.2-SLLTCD	State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other	1	0	5	Unsafe Driving
395.8A1-HOSP	HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed	1	1	5	HOS Compliance
395.8E-HOSPD	HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain	1	0	7	HOS Compliance
395.8K2-HOSP	HOS (Property) - Failing to have in possession RODS for the previous seven consecutive days and available for inspection while on duty	1	1	5	HOS Compliance
383.23A2-LCDLN	License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL	1	1	8	Driver Fitness
391.11B2-Q	Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the Interview.	2	1	4	Driver Fitness
391.11B5-LNCDLNVE	License - Endorsement - Operate a CMV without proper endorsement or in violation of restriction. NOTE: Other than a 391.41 violation.	1	1	8	Driver Fitness
391.41B10-MC	Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate	1	1	2	Driver Fitness
393.11	No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required	1	0	3	Vehicle Maint.
393.11TL	Truck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 1997	1	0	3	Vehicle Maint.
393.11TU	Truck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 1997	1	0	3	Vehicle Maint.
393.205C-WR	Wheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.	1	1	2	Vehicle Maint.
393.41	No or defective parking brake system on CMV	1	1	4	Vehicle Maint.
393.75A1-TAOBETA	Tires - All others, more than one ply is exposed in the sidewall and the area exceeds 2 square inches.	1	1	8	Vehicle Maint.
393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32	Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves	3	1	8	Vehicle Maint.
393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32	Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth	1	0	8	Vehicle Maint.
393.9	Inoperable Required Lamp	1	0	2	Vehicle Maint.
393.95(a)	No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher	1	0	2	Vehicle Maint.
393.95A1	Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.	1	0	2	Vehicle Maint.
393.95(b)	Emergency Equipment - A power unit requiring fuses - missing a spare fuse for a required part or accessory (e.g., lamps required by 393.11, ABS lights or low air warning light).	1	0	2	Vehicle Maint.
396.5(b)	Oil and/or grease leak	1	0	3	Vehicle Maint.

Inspection History

Total Inspections: 12


Report			Vehicle			Measure
Inspection Date	Number	State	Plate Number	Plate State	Type	Severity Weight (SW)	Time Weight (TiW)

11/29/2025	TXV252045962	TX	S0V833	FL	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.41 No or defective parking brake system on CMV (OOS)						4 + 2 (OOS)
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.11TU Truck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 1997						3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 396.5(b) Oil and/or grease leak						3
Driver Fitness Violation: 391.11B2-Q Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the I (OOS)						4 + 2 (OOS)
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.95(b) Emergency Equipment - A power unit requiring fuses - missing a spare fuse for a required part or accessory (e.g., lamps required by 393.11, ABS lights or low air						2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.95(a) No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher						2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9 Inoperable Required Lamp						2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.11 No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required						3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.11TL Truck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 1997						3
11/4/2025	TNI3A0140103	TN	S0V825	KY	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
HOS Compliance Violation: 395.8K2-HOSP HOS (Property) - Failing to have in possession RODS for the previous seven consecutive days and available for inspection while on duty (OOS)						5 + 2 (OOS)
10/30/2025	TNI01R280094	TN	S0V821	KY	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves (OOS)						8 + 2 (OOS)
10/22/2025	TNI5Z1772703	TN	S0V821	KY	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
10/7/2025	TNI033JB0095	TN	S0V833	KY	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
9/18/2025	TNI032480287	TN	S0V825	KY	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.75A1-TAOBETA Tires - All others, more than one ply is exposed in the sidewall and the area exceeds 2 square inches. (OOS)						8 + 2 (OOS)
8/21/2025	FL3528006646	FL	S0V821	KY	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves						8
Driver Fitness Violation: 391.11B5-LNCDLNVE License - Endorsement - Operate a CMV without proper endorsement (OOS)						8 + 2 (OOS)
7/17/2025	TNI033X11687	TN	G6G052	KY	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
HOS Compliance Violation: 395.8E-HOSPD HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain						7
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.205C-WR Wheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. (OOS)						2 + 2 (OOS)
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth						8
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves						8
Driver Fitness Violation: 391.41B10-MC Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate (OOS)						2 + 2 (OOS)
Driver Fitness Violation: 383.23A2-LCDLN License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL (OOS)						8 + 2 (OOS)
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2-SLLTCD State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other						5
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.95A1 Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.						2
5/13/2025	IL5005010126	IL	N1G941	KY	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
2/24/2025	TNI032G40052	TN	N1G941	KY	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
2/11/2025	LALAETS00036	LA	N1G941	KY	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
Driver Fitness Violation: 391.11B2-Q Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the I						4
HOS Compliance Violation: 395.8A1-HOSP HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed (OOS)						5 + 2 (OOS)
1/23/2025	KYCV43403879	KY	G6G052	KY	TRUCK TRACTOR		1

Reviewed-Not Preventable Crash Activity (vehicles involved in crashes)

Total Number of Crashes: 0

This carrier has no crashes to display.

Crashes Included in SMS (vehicles involved in crashes)

Total Number of Crashes: 0

This carrier has no crashes to display.

Investigation Results

Acute/Critical Violations: 0

This carrier has no Acute/Critical violations to display.

Summary of Activities

The summary includes information on the 5 most recent investigations and 24 months of inspections and crash history.

Most Recent Investigation:
Total Inspections: 12
- Total Inspections without Violations used in SMS: 5
- Total Inspections with Violations used in SMS: 7
Total Crashes* : 0

*Crashes listed represent a motor carrier’s involvement in reportable crashes, regardless of the carrier’s or driver’s role in the crash. Continue for details.

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Summary of Activities (as of 4/24/2026, updated monthly)

The summary includes information on the 5 most recent investigations and 24 months of inspections and crash history.

Most Recent Investigation: None	Total Inspections: 12 Total inspections without violations used in SMS: 5 Total inspections with violations used in SMS: 7	Total Crashes: 0*
	# Insp. OOS Driver Inspections 12 41.7% Vehicle Inspections 11 36.4% Placardable HM Inspections 0 0.0% % Placardable HM Inspections 0.0%	Fatal Crashes 0 Injury Crashes 0 Towaway Crashes 0

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Average PU × Utilization Factor (as of 4/24/2026, updated monthly)

The SMS normalizes the Unsafe Driving and Crash Indicator BASICs measure by carrier size (i.e., a hybrid power unit and vehicle miles travelled measure) to account for exposure. Carrier size is defined as average power units multiplied by the utilization factor.

2.5 Average PU × Utilization Factor = 2.5 Average Power Units × 1 Utilization Factor

Average Power Units
Utilization Factor

In order to account for changes in a carrier's fleet size during the previous 24 months an average power unit value is used in the calculation to determine a carrier's Unsafe Driving BASIC and Crash Indicator measures.

2.5 Average Power Units = 3 Current Power Units + 2 Power Units 6 Months Ago + 0 Power Units 18 Months Ago
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The Utilization Factor is a multiplier that adjusted the average PU values based on the utilization in terms of VMT per average PU.

Determine Carrier Segment: Straight
Straight trucks/other vehicles constituting more than 30% of the total PU
U.S. DOT# 4320526 = 100% Straight trucks/other vehicles
Determine VMT per Average Power Unit
0 VMT per Average Power Unit = 1 VMT From Registration (MCS-150) ÷ 2.5 Average Power Units

Based on Step 1 and 2 calculate the Utilization Factor

Straight Segment
Meets Criteria	VMT per Avgerage PU	Utilization Factor
	< 20,000	1
	20,000 – 60,000	1 = VMT per PU ÷ 20,000
	60,000 – 200,000	3
	> 200,000	1
	No Recent VMT Information	1

Use of SMS Data/Information

FAST Act of 2015:

Readers should not draw conclusions about a carrier's overall safety condition simply based on the data displayed in this system. Unless a motor carrier has received an UNSATISFACTORY safety rating under part 385 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, or has otherwise been ordered to discontinue operations by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, it is authorized to operate on the Nation's roadways.

Safety Measurement System:

The data in the Safety Measurement System (SMS) is performance data used by the Agency and Enforcement Community. A symbol, based on that data, indicates that FMCSA may prioritize a motor carrier for further monitoring.

The symbol is not intended to imply any federal safety rating of the carrier pursuant to 49 USC 31144. Readers should not draw conclusions about a carrier's overall safety condition simply based on the data displayed in this system. Unless a motor carrier in the SMS has received an UNSATISFACTORY safety rating pursuant to 49 CFR Part 385, or has otherwise been ordered to discontinue operations by the FMCSA, it is authorized to operate on the nation's roadways.

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