DBA: BLUE STAR

BLUE STAR CHARTERS & TOURS INC

DOT 285668 MC 171170 Active

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Authority

Common Carrier

Active
Safety
36 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 0% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 0% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
53 units

Drivers: 34

Trailers: 0 (0 owned)

Insurance
BIPD $5,000,000
Cargo Cancelled
Bond —
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Company Details

Physical Address

8250 NE MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD, PORTLAND, OR, 97211

Phone Number

(503) 249-1837

Mailing Address

PO BOX 56351, PORTLAND, OR, 97238

Cell Phone

(503) 593-6047

Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

(503) 493-0165

Business Organization

INDIVIDUAL

Operational Classification

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Record Changes

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

Active
40 yrs, 9 mo

Contract Carrier

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Broker

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Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2018-07-05 — MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
2018-06-27 REVOKED MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER INACTIVE
2009-06-12 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2007-06-20 REVOKED MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER INACTIVE
2007-06-20 REVOKED MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER INACTIVE
2007-06-20 REVOKED MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER INACTIVE
2006-01-05 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2005-12-01 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2003-09-25 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2001-06-27 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
1997-04-25 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
1996-05-13 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
1995-05-03 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
1994-05-18 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
1992-05-19 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
1991-10-11 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
1991-02-20 TRANSFERRED MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
1990-04-30 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
1989-09-25 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
1988-03-31 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE

Revocation History

Authority Type Order Docket # Effective Date
COMMON INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC171170 2018-06-27
COMMON INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC171170 2007-06-20

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: $5,000,000
Required: $5,000,000
Cargo Insurance

Cargo Liability Coverage

Cancelled

Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.

Status: Cancelled
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
2020-06-30 BIPD/Primary BA155188 $5,000,000 LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY - - ACTIVE
2020-06-30 BIPD/Primary BA155106 $5,000,000 LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY 2020-06-30 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2018-06-21 BIPD/Primary BA155188 $5,000,000 LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY 2018-06-21 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2018-06-21 BIPD/Excess XS192995 $5,000,000 LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY 2020-07-26 CANCEL CANCELLED
2009-06-21 BIPD/Primary BA155188 $5,000,000 LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY 2018-06-21 CANCEL CANCELLED
2006-05-09 BIPD/Primary BA155188 $5,000,000 LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY 2009-06-21 CANCEL CANCELLED
2006-01-27 BIPD/Primary BA155188 $5,000,000 LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY 2006-05-09 CANCEL CANCELLED
2004-03-15 CARGO MTC 001860 $5,000,000 RED SHIELD INSURANCE COMPANY 2007-06-14 CANCEL CANCELLED
2003-09-03 CARGO CLP 007430 $5,000,000 RED SHIELD INSURANCE COMPANY 2004-03-15 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2003-07-11 BIPD/Primary BA155188 $5,000,000 LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY 2006-01-27 CANCEL CANCELLED
2003-03-15 CARGO CLP 007430 $5,000,000 RED SHIELD INSURANCE COMPANY 2003-07-31 NAMECHG CANCELLED
2003-03-11 BIPD/Primary JX00AL001265 $5,000,000 THE INSURANCE CORPORATION OF … 2003-06-21 CANCEL CANCELLED
2002-06-21 BIPD/Primary JX00AL001265 $5,000,000 THE INSURANCE CORPORATION OF … 2003-03-11 CANCEL CANCELLED
2002-03-15 TRUST FUND CLP 005917 $5,000,000 RED SHIELD INSURANCE COMPANY 2002-08-21 CANCEL CANCELLED
2001-06-21 BIPD/Primary TP210012 $5,000,000 NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY 2002-06-21 CANCEL CANCELLED
2001-03-15 CARGO CLP 001524 $5,000,000 RED SHIELD INSURANCE COMPANY 2002-03-15 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1998-04-18 BIPD/Excess 8897810 $5,000,000 LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY 1999-04-18 CANCEL CANCELLED
1998-04-18 BIPD/Primary TP203436 $5,000,000 NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY 2001-05-15 CANCEL CANCELLED
1997-04-18 BIPD/Primary 70 AP 359486 $5,000,000 NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY 1998-04-18 CANCEL CANCELLED
1997-04-18 BIPD/Excess 878-32 85-01 57 $5,000,000 LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY 1998-04-18 CANCEL CANCELLED
1996-04-18 BIPD/Primary 70AP357658 $5,000,000 NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY 1997-04-18 CANCEL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Satisfactory

Vehicle OOS Rate

0.0%

National avg: 20.72%

Below average

36 inspections · 0 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

0.0%

National avg: 5.51%

Below average

1 inspections · 0 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

-

No hazmat inspections

Total inspections: 36 Last inspection: Feb 20, 2026 Total crashes: 9

FMCSA Inspection Records (36 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Feb 20, 2026

AS38810164

Level 1 OR MOTORCOACH 2MG3JMNA...

Feb 20, 2026

AS38810165

3 viol.
Level 1 OR PREVOST 2PCH3349...

Feb 1, 2026

AS43750109

Level 1 OR MOTORCOACH 2M93JMPA...

Feb 1, 2026

AS60260077

Level 1 OR PREVOST 2PCH3349...

Jan 10, 2026

AS43750096

Level 1 OR MOTOR COAC 2MG3JMNA...

Aug 8, 2025

AP44110250

Level 5 OR MOTOR COAC 2MG3JMBA...

Aug 8, 2025

AP01760076

Level 5 OR MOTORCOACH 2M93JMPA...

Aug 8, 2025

AP01760075

Level 5 OR MOTORCOACH 1M83JMPA...

Aug 8, 2025

AP39320583

Level 5 OR MOTOR COAC 2MG3JMNA...

Aug 8, 2025

AP39320584

Level 5 OR MOTORCOACH 2M93JMEA...

Aug 8, 2025

AP08000325

Level 5 OR MOTOR COAC 2MGD1W91...

Aug 6, 2025

AS61120080

1 viol.
Level 1 OR PREVOST 2PCH3349...

Jun 27, 2024

AP40680064

Level 1 OR MOTORCOACH 1M83JMPA...

Mar 15, 2024

AASK008596

Level 5 OR PREO 2PCH3349...

Mar 15, 2024

AASK008594

Level 5 OR MCIN 2M93JMPA...
Total Inspections

36

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

36

FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (9 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 25, 2022

OR • OR2022260058

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Mar 11, 2022

OR • OR2022260023

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jun 26, 2018

OR • OR2018260057

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

May 26, 2016

OR • OR2016260057

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Dec 4, 2015

OR • OR2015030086

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Dec 18, 2012

WA • WA000E216247

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jul 25, 2008

OR • OR2008260119

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

No

Aug 3, 2007

OR • OR2007260213

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

No

Jan 15, 2005

OR • OR2005260010

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes
Fatal Crashes

0

Injury Crashes

3

Total Crashes

9

SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

3

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

OK
Violations: 1
OOS: 0

Vehicle Maintenance

OK
Violations: 2
OOS: 0

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

36
Expected: 20 - 200 Within Range

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

53
Expected: 50 - 250 Within Range

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

53

0 owned

Trailers

0

0 owned

Drivers

Total Drivers

34

CDL Drivers: 34
Interstate: 34
Intrastate: 0
Driver Inspections

1

Out of Service: 0
OOS Rate: 0%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 34
Interstate (<100 mi): 0
Intrastate (>100 mi): 0
Intrastate (<100 mi): 0

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

Passengers

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

INDIVIDUAL

Classification Categories

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

53

Power Units

0

Trucks

53

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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