BLS CHARTERS INC

DOT 846781 MC 374156 Active

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Authority

Common Carrier

Active
Safety
11 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 9.09% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 0% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
10 units

Drivers: 19

Trailers: 0 (0 owned)

Insurance
BIPD $5,000,000
Cargo On File
Bond —
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Company Details

Physical Address

526 KORNEGAY ST, DOTHAN, AL, 36301

Phone Number

(334) 792-8100

Mailing Address

526 KORNEGAY ST, DOTHAN, AL, 36301

Cell Phone

(334) 790-4546

Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

(334) 792-3934

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Operational Classification

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

Active
26 yrs, 5 mo

Contract Carrier

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Broker

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Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2026-03-10 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2025-03-10 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2022-02-16 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2006-12-08 — MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
2004-04-06 REVOKED MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER INACTIVE

Revocation History

Authority Type Order Docket # Effective Date
COMMON INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC374156 2004-04-06

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

On File

Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.

Status: On File
Required: Yes
Bond Coverage

Broker/Freight Forwarder Bond

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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
2026-03-10 BIPD/Excess KXA012822603 $4,000,000 TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE C… - - ACTIVE
2026-03-10 BIPD/Primary KAA012822603 $1,000,000 TRISURA INSURANCE COMPANY - - ACTIVE
2025-03-10 BIPD/Primary KAA012822502 $5,000,000 TRISURA INSURANCE COMPANY 2026-03-10 CANCEL CANCELLED
2025-03-10 BIPD/Excess KXA012822502 $5,000,000 TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE C… 2026-03-10 CANCEL CANCELLED
2024-03-10 BIPD/Primary KAA012822401 $5,000,000 TRISURA INSURANCE COMPANY 2025-03-10 CANCEL CANCELLED
2024-03-10 BIPD/Excess KXA012822401 $5,000,000 TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE C… 2025-03-10 CANCEL CANCELLED
2022-02-15 BIPD/Primary KCA 2660661 $5,000,000 CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE C… 2024-03-10 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2021-03-10 BIPD/Primary KCA 2660661 $5,000,000 CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE C… 2022-02-15 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2020-08-14 BIPD/Primary 5010808 $5,000,000 CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE C… 2021-03-10 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2020-03-10 BIPD/Primary 5010808 $5,000,000 CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE C… 2020-09-11 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2017-03-10 BIPD/Primary CAR 1608820-00 $5,000,000 NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE… 2020-03-10 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2016-03-10 BIPD/Primary LFB0018211 $5,000,000 RLI INSURANCE COMPANY 2017-04-14 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2011-04-10 BIPD/Primary CAD 0608820-06 $5,000,000 NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE… 2016-03-10 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2010-03-10 BIPD/Primary CAD 0608820-05 $5,000,000 NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE… 2011-04-10 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2010-03-10 BIPD/Excess DDX 0608820-00 $5,000,000 NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE… 2011-04-10 CANCEL CANCELLED
2006-03-10 BIPD/Primary CAD0608820-01 $5,000,000 NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE… 2010-03-10 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2005-03-10 BIPD/Primary CAE 0608820-00 $5,000,000 NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE… 2006-03-10 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2004-11-08 BIPD/Primary 72APN268884 $5,000,000 NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY 2005-03-06 CANCEL CANCELLED
2003-03-31 BIPD/Primary LPA101330 $5,000,000 LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COM… 2004-03-31 CANCEL CANCELLED
2002-08-28 BIPD/Primary RPT 000 1086 02 $5,000,000 RLI INSURANCE COMPANY 2003-03-31 CANCEL CANCELLED
2002-03-31 BIPD/Primary RPT 000 1086-01 $5,000,000 RLI INSURANCE COMPANY 2002-03-31 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2002-03-31 BIPD/Primary RPT 000 1086 02 $5,000,000 RLI INSURANCE COMPANY 2002-08-28 CANCEL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Satisfactory

Vehicle OOS Rate

9.09%

National avg: 20.72%

Below average

11 inspections · 1 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

None%

National avg: 5.51%

Below average

0 inspections · 0 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

-

No hazmat inspections

Total inspections: 11 Last inspection: Dec 2, 2025 Total crashes: 1

FMCSA Inspection Records (11 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Dec 2, 2025

2100004455

Level 5 AL TEMSA SKOD NLTRPPR7...

Dec 2, 2025

1525003519

Level 5 AL NOVA BUS ( YE2CC25B...

Dec 2, 2025

1525003518

Level 5 AL VAN HOOL B YE2CC25B...

Dec 2, 2025

2100004454

Level 5 AL MOTORCOACH 3ALACXDT...

Dec 2, 2025

2100004456

1 viol.
Level 5 AL MOTORCOACH 3BMXSPPA...

Dec 2, 2025

1525003520

Level 5 AL VAN HOOL B YE2CC17B...

Jun 26, 2025

1525003106

2 viol. 1 OOS
Level 5 AL MOTORCOACH 3BMXSPPA...

Jun 26, 2025

1466003513

2 viol.
Level 5 AL MOTORCOACH 3ALACXDT...

Jun 26, 2025

1466003510

Level 5 AL VAN HOOL B YE2CC25B...

Jun 26, 2025

1466003512

1 viol.
Level 5 AL TEMSA SKOD NLTRPPR7...

Jun 26, 2025

1466003511

1 viol.
Level 5 AL VAN HOOL B YE2TC18B...
Total Inspections

11

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

11

FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (1 total)

Detailed accident history and severity information

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Oct 19, 2021

MS • MS2401218133

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes
Fatal Crashes

0

Injury Crashes

1

Total Crashes

1

SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

7

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Vehicle Maintenance

OK
Violations: 7
OOS: 1

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

11
Expected: 20 - 200 Below Range

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

10
Expected: 50 - 250 Small Fleet

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

10

0 owned

Trailers

0

0 owned

Drivers

Total Drivers

19

CDL Drivers: 0
Interstate: 19
Intrastate: 0
Driver Inspections

0

Out of Service: 0
OOS Rate: 0%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 19
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

CORPORATION

Classification Categories

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

10

Power Units

0

Trucks

10

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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