Freight Carrier · Bardstown, KY

TRADE WINDS TRANSIT INC

1065 BLOOMFIELD ROAD · Bardstown, KY 40004

Authorized: Property
(502) 348-3503 Tap to call
  • MC #193777
  • USDOT #283951 USDOT Active
  • 62
    Power Units
  • 57
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

TRADE WINDS TRANSIT INC is a Bardstown, KY freight carrier that is authorized for property in the state of Kentucky. This company has 62 truck(s) in their fleet and 57 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-193777 and their USDOT number is 283951.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 02/28/2025 · last updated May 17, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
  • MCS-150 Filed 02/28/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 3,951,445 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight

Operating Territory

Inspection activity   Inspected in 14 states over the past 24 months: KY (25), OH (14), IN (14), MD (11), WV (8), PA (6), VA (2), TN (2), AL (1), MO (1), CT (1), NY (1), +2 more. Home base: Bardstown, Kentucky.

Safety Record

28 Severe Violations Updated 5 hr ago

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 2
    Injury
  • 3
    Tow
  • 5
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 4.04 20 Crash Indicator Not Public Hours of Service 1.67 17 Vehicle Maintenance 3.25 20 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 88
    Total
  • 43
    Clean
  • 45
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 45 unique codes

Critical 8

  • 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS OOS×4 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed OOS×1 SW 8
  • 395.8E-HOSPDOOSHOS (Property) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain: OOS×1 SW 7
  • 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed OOS×1 SW 5
  • 393.47A-BDCBrake - Drum has any external crack, or has any crack that opens upon brake application OOS×1 SW 4

Hours of Service 9

  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain SW 7
  • 395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time SW 7
  • 395.3(a)(3)(ii)Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty, or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes SW 7
  • 395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time SW 7
  • 395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS SW 7
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner SW 1
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. SW 1
  • 395.282I-ELDDSDCHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to select the applicable special driving category before the start of the status and deselect when the indicated status ends. SW 1
  • 395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner SW 1

Unsafe Driving 7

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit SW 7
  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other SW 5
  • 392.2FCFollowing too close SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation SW 3
  • 392.2LVLane Restriction violation SW 3

Vehicle Maintenance 21

  • 393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam SW 6
  • 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative SW 6
  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative SW 6
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt SW 4
  • 393.48A-BMBCBDDrum Brake - Missing/broken component(s) SW 4
  • 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear SW 4
  • 393.55C1-BAir Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault. SW 4
  • 393.55C2-BAir Brake - CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. System does not function or indicates a fault. SW 4
  • 393.55D1-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 and each single unit CMV on or after 1998. SW 4
  • 393.55D2-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle. SW 4
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection SW 4
  • 393.70B1I-CDFWFMI-LT20Coupling - 20% or less of the fifth wheel fasteners on either side missing/ineffective SW 3
  • 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak SW 3
  • 393.11A1-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 SW 3
  • 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured SW 2
  • 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). SW 2
  • 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper SW 2
  • 393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance SW 1
  • 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
TRADE WINDS TRANSIT INC
1065 BLOOMFIELD ROAD
BARDSTOWN, KY 40004
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

Location on Map