TRADE WINDS TRANSIT INC

DOT 283951 MC 193777 Active

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Authority

Common Carrier, Contract Carrier

Active
Safety
165 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 10.3% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 18.37% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
62 units

Drivers: 57

Trailers: 300 (300 owned)

Insurance
BIPD $1,000,000
Cargo On File
Bond —
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Company Details

Physical Address

1065 BLOOMFIELD ROAD, BARDSTOWN, KY, 40004

Phone Number

(502) 348-3503

Mailing Address

1065 BLOOMFIELD ROAD, BARDSTOWN, KY, 40004

Cell Phone

----

Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

(502) 348-7367

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Operational Classification

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

Active
39 yrs, 10 mo

Contract Carrier

Active
39 years

Broker

—
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Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2013-09-30 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2013-09-30 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2009-10-02 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2009-10-02 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2008-09-30 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2008-09-30 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
1995-05-01 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
1992-01-21 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
1992-01-21 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
1989-12-29 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
1989-12-29 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
1987-07-23 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER ACTIVE
1986-10-06 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE

Revocation History

No revocation history on record for this carrier.

Insurance & Bond Information

Current insurance coverage and bond requirements by authority type

BIPD Insurance

Bodily Injury & Property Damage

Active

Required for carriers transporting goods. Covers accidents and property damage.

On File: $1,000,000
Required: $750,000
Cargo Insurance

Cargo Liability Coverage

On File

Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.

Status: On File
Required: Yes
Bond Coverage

Broker/Freight Forwarder Bond

—

Required for brokers/freight forwarders ($75K minimum).

Status: Not Required
Required: No (Carriers exempt)
Insurance Requirements by Authority Type

For Profit Carrier

  • BIPD: $750,000 - $5,000,000 (varies by cargo)
  • Cargo: Varies by commodity
  • Bond: Not required

Broker/Freight Forwarder

  • BIPD: May be required
  • Cargo: Not typically required
  • Bond: $75,000 minimum

Insurance Filing History

Effective Date Type Policy # Coverage Insurer Cancel Date Method Status
2025-10-01 BIPD/Primary CA250170 $1,000,000 CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY - - ACTIVE
2005-03-01 Cargo MZI 97906742 N/A FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. - - ACTIVE
2023-10-01 BIPD/Primary CA230154 $750,000 CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY 2025-10-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2022-10-01 BIPD/Primary CA220164 $750,000 CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY 2023-10-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2021-10-01 BIPD/Primary CA210173 $750,000 CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY 2022-10-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2020-10-01 BIPD/Primary CA200187 $750,000 CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY 2021-10-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2019-10-01 BIPD/Primary CA190192 $750,000 CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY 2020-10-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2018-10-01 BIPD/Primary CA180179 $750,000 CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY 2019-10-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2017-10-01 BIPD/Primary CA170180 $750,000 CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY 2018-10-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2016-10-01 BIPD/Primary CA160184 $750,000 CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY 2017-10-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2016-05-18 BIPD/Primary LFO0002509 $750,000 NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY 2016-10-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2015-10-01 BIPD/Primary LFO0002509 $750,000 NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY 2016-05-18 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2014-04-01 BIPD/Primary ZACAT6000100 $750,000 ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY 2014-04-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2013-10-01 BIPD/Primary 041CP00414 $750,000 SPARTA INSURANCE COMPANY 2014-04-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2009-10-01 BIPD/Primary 4013938965 $750,000 CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. 2013-10-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2008-10-01 BIPD/Primary RICTN0002663 $750,000 REDLAND INSURANCE CO. 2009-10-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2007-10-01 BIPD/Primary RICTN0001703 $750,000 REDLAND INSURANCE CO. 2008-10-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2003-10-01 BIPD/Primary CL483372 $750,000 EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANC… 2007-10-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2002-10-01 BIPD/Primary GLK001710 $750,000 DIAMOND STATE INSURANCE COMPA… 2003-10-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2001-10-01 BIPD/Primary GLK001451 $750,000 DIAMOND STATE INSURANCE COMPA… 2002-10-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2000-10-01 BIPD/Primary LHT2005003 $750,000 SIRIUS AMERICA INSURANCE COMP… 2001-10-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1998-10-01 BIPD/Primary 1E86703 99 $750,000 EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. 1998-10-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Satisfactory

Vehicle OOS Rate

10.3%

National avg: 20.72%

Below average

165 inspections · 17 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

18.37%

National avg: 5.51%

Above average

49 inspections · 9 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

-

No hazmat inspections

Total inspections: 165 Last inspection: Jul 22, 2026 Total crashes: 113

FMCSA Inspection Records (165 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Jul 22, 2026

B407620378

5 viol. 1 OOS
Level 2 PA FREIGHTLIN 3AKJGLDR...

Jul 6, 2026

PSC0411526

1 viol.
Level 3 WV FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHHDR...

Jul 3, 2026

4500000098

4 viol. 2 OOS
Level 1 KY FRHT 1FUJGLDR...

Jul 3, 2026

4500000098

4 viol. 2 OOS
Level 1 KY FRHT 1FUJGLDR...

Jul 2, 2026

7809005285

2 viol.
Level 3 IN FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHHDR...

Jul 1, 2026

3258000867

Level 1 OH FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHHDR...

Jun 30, 2026

E939618120

1 viol.
Level 2 PA FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHHDR...

Jun 29, 2026

3261C00579

2 viol. 2 OOS
Level 2 MD FREIGHTLIN 1FUJHHDR...

Jun 24, 2026

3264000082

Level 1 OH FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHHDR...

Jun 24, 2026

3264000082

Level 1 OH FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHHDR...

Jun 10, 2026

CV44881465

Level 2 KY FRHT 1FUJHHDR...

Jun 1, 2026

7800000860

5 viol.
Level 3 IN FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHHDR...

May 29, 2026

8290001397

Level 2 IN FREIGHTLIN 3AKJGLDV...

May 27, 2026

I032F10206

Level 3 TN FREIGHTLIN 3AKJGLD6...

May 27, 2026

S190002573

Level 2 KY FRHT 3AKJHHDR...
Total Inspections

165

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

165

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FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (113 total)

Detailed accident history and severity information

A portion of FMCSA crash records are reported without a carrier identifier and cannot be attributed to a specific company, so they are not shown on individual profiles. The figures below reflect only the crashes FMCSA links to this carrier.

Jun 29, 2026

PA • PA605883100X

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

May 27, 2026

TN • TN0400544040

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Dec 8, 2025

WV • WV0202528188

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Feb 3, 2025

KY • KY0073146996

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Dec 17, 2024

MD • MD24S0005195

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Dec 17, 2024

MD • MD25S0005195

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Sep 13, 2024

KY • KY0073089418

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

2

Tow

Yes

Apr 27, 2024

KY • KY0073035142

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Mar 18, 2024

KY • KY0073031504

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Feb 29, 2024

KY • KY0073013363

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Jun 27, 2023

KY • KY0072915740

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

May 11, 2023

OH • OH0236079279

Fatal

Fatal

1

Injury

0

Tow

No

Feb 1, 2023

KY • KY0072861281

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

2

Tow

Yes

Dec 11, 2022

TN • TN0300854024

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

No

Aug 21, 2022

KY • KY0072796348

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes
Fatal Crashes

4

Injury Crashes

55

Total Crashes

113

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SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

96

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

Warning
Violations: 27
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

Warning
Violations: 29
OOS: 2

Vehicle Maintenance

Warning
Violations: 40
OOS: 6

Controlled Substances/Alcohol

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Driver Fitness

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Hazardous Materials Compliance

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

BASIC Categories

Unsafe Driving - Speeding, reckless driving
HOS Compliance - Hours of service violations
Vehicle Maintenance - Brakes, lights, tires
Controlled Substances/Alcohol - Drug/alcohol violations
Driver Fitness - Licensing, medical certs
Hazardous Materials Compliance - Hazardous materials

Industry Benchmark

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Inspections

Based on reported mileage

165
Expected: 20 - 200 Within Range

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

62
Expected: 50 - 250 Within Range

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

62

62 owned

Trailers

300

300 owned

Drivers

Total Drivers

57

CDL Drivers: 57
Interstate: 57
Intrastate: 0
Driver Inspections

49

Out of Service: 9
OOS Rate: 18.37%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 0
Interstate (<100 mi): 57
Intrastate (>100 mi): 0
Intrastate (<100 mi): 0

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

General Freight

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Classification Categories

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

62

Power Units

62

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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