Freight Carrier · Memphis, TN

BLUES CITY TRANSPORTATION LLC

5319 CANEWOOD AVE · Memphis, TN 38134-5303

Authorized: Property
(901) 827-5081 Tap to call
  • MC #1018226
  • USDOT #3241485 USDOT Active
  • 7
    Power Units
  • 7
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

BLUES CITY TRANSPORTATION LLC is a Memphis, TN freight carrier that is authorized for property in the state of Tennessee. This company has 7 truck(s) in their fleet and 7 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1018226 and their USDOT number is 3241485.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 06/21/2024 · last updated Jun 11, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
  • MCS-150 Filed 06/21/2024
  • MCS-150 Mileage 211,768 (2023)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Motor Vehicles

Operating Territory

Inspection activity   Inspected in 12 states over the past 24 months: TN (4), MO (3), AR (3), SC (2), KY (2), MS (1), MN (1), LA (1), KS (1), FL (1), AL (1), IN (1). Home base: Memphis, Tennessee.

Safety Record

10 Severe Violations Updated 4 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 0
    Injury
  • 1
    Tow
  • 1
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 4.72 4 Crash Indicator Not Public Hours of Service 1.02 5 Vehicle Maintenance 10.12 9 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public Driver Fitness 1.76 4

Inspection Summary

  • 21
    Total
  • 8
    Clean
  • 13
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 40 unique codes

Critical 14

  • 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×2 SW 8
  • 383.95A-LCDLRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.51A-SINDriving a CMV while CDL is suspended for a safety-related or unknown reason and in state of driver's license issuance OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth SW 8
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on OOS×1 SW 6
  • 396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.75G-LOADWeight carried exceeds tire load limit OOS×1 SW 3
  • 396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking OOS×2 SW 2
  • 391.41A-MCPCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial motor vehicle without showing proof of a valid medical certification upon request when medical certification is required. OOS×1 SW 1
  • 391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency when medical certification is required. OOS×1 SW 1
  • 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination OOS×2 SW 0

Hours of Service 5

  • 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
  • 395.24D-ELDPTHOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official, a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with the instruction sheet provided by the motor carrier SW 3
  • 395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner SW 1
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner SW 1
  • 395.22H1-ELDNUMHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic) SW 1

Unsafe Driving 3

  • 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
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit SW 4

Vehicle Maintenance 18

  • 393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative SW 6
  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative SW 6
  • 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber 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
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection SW 4
  • 393.48A-BIHEHydraulic/Electric Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle. SW 4
  • 393.47A-BCFSHEHydraulic/Electric Brake - Contaminated friction surface SW 4
  • 393.47A-BCFSBDDrum Brake - Contaminated friction surface SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection SW 4
  • 393.40A-BBrake - Inadequate braking system SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt SW 4
  • 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak SW 3
  • 393.104F3-CCargo - Loose or unfastened tiedown SW 3
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative SW 2
  • 393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative SW 2
  • 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper SW 2
  • 392.9B2-DFICDDriver - Failing to inspect the cargo and devices used to secure the cargo within the first 50 miles after beginning a trip SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
BLUES CITY TRANSPORTATION LLC
5319 CANEWOOD AVE
MEMPHIS, TN 38134-5303
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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