Blade Cargo Inc is an active interstate carrier based in Munster, IN.
No insurance filings on record.
View on FMCSA L&I| Vehicle Type | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight Trucks | 10 | 18 | 0 |
| Total Power Units | 28 | ||
Distinct vehicles · 24 mo
vs 28 self-reported (MCS-150)
Top makes
Registered in
Higher values = more violations. 0 = clean record.
| Category |
|---|
| Category | vs. Cohort | vs. State | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 68% | 89% | Around peer average |
| HOS Compliance | 87% | 93% | Worse than most peers |
| Driver Fitness | 84% | 95% | Worse than most peers |
| Controlled Substances | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 48% | 85% | Around peer average |
Lower percentile = lower SMS measure = stronger safety record. Computed nightly across active carriers in the same state and fleet-size band.
| Type | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | 0 | 13 | — | 6.67% |
| Vehicle | 0 | 15 | — | 22.26% |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0 | — |
| Period | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-away | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2026 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Jan 1, 2026 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Oct 1, 2025 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Most-cited violation codes
| BASIC Category | Total | Severe | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 65 | 15 |
| Date | State | Vehicle | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2026 | CA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 20, 2026 | FL | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | WA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 14, 2026 | MT | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 8, 2026 | NM |
| Insp w/ Viol |
|---|
| Measure |
|---|
| Alert |
|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 9 | 0.91 | — |
| HOS Compliance | 15 | 0.38 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 32 | 2.06 | — |
| Driver Fitness | 7 | 0.28 | — |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| 4.44% |
Where they run
Inspected in 41 states. Top state CA accounts for 10% of activity. Activity outside home state (IN): 100%.
+36 other states with fewer inspections
| 16 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 20 | 7 | 6 |
| Unsafe Driving | 13 | 2 | 0 |
| Driver Fitness | 12 | 5 | 11 |
| TRUCK TRACTOR |
| 0 |
| 0 |
| Sep 7, 2026 | NV | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 1 |
| Sep 7, 2026 | IL | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 6, 2026 | NM | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 2, 2026 | WY | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 1, 2026 | TN | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 1 |
| Date | Code | Description | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 7, 2026 | 3922NCDLR | License - Restriction (non-CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of restriction. | Driver Fitness | Yes |
| Sep 1, 2026 | 3958K2HOSRC | HOS (Manner) - Driver failed to retain a copy of each record of duty status for the previous 7 consecutive days which shall be in his/her possession and available | Hours-of-Service Compliance | Yes |
| Aug 20, 2026 | 393209CSTSCL | Steering - Steering column has looseness in the u-bolt or positioning part | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Aug 20, 2026 | 39325AL | Lighting - Lamps (other than headlamps) not securely mounted | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Aug 20, 2026 | 39345B2BAIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Aug 20, 2026 | 39345DB | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Aug 20, 2026 | 39370B1ICDFWFMILT20 | Coupling - 20% or less of the fifth wheel fasteners on either side missing/ineffective | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Aug 20, 2026 | 39370B1ICDFWFMIMT20 | Coupling - More than 20% of the fifth wheel fasteners on either side missing/ineffective | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Aug 20, 2026 | 39378AWS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Aug 20, 2026 | 3939ALSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Vehicle Maintenance | — |