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KENNETH R BLADES

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Company CheckKENNETH R BLADES · DOT 571605

DBA: KEN BLADES TRUCKING

1200 WEST RIDGECREST BLVD, RIDGECREST, CA, 93555

DOT# 571605 MC# 279933 Ridgecrest, California 31 years

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6

Power Units

2

Drivers

0

Crashes (24-Month)

$1,000,000

Insurance

Not Rated

Safety Rating

0

Inspections

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Company Information

Legal NameKENNETH R BLADES

DBA NameKEN BLADES TRUCKING

DOT Number571605

MC Number279933

Entity TypeCarrier

Operating StatusA - Active

LocationRidgecrest, California

Added08/11/1994

MCS-15002/17/2026

Contact Details

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Physical Address1200 WEST RIDGECREST BLVD, RIDGECREST, CA, 93555

Mailing AddressPO BOX 125, RIDGECREST, CA, 93556

Operating Authorities

Authority TypeAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Carrier OperationC - Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)

DocketMC279933

CommonInactive

ContractActive

BrokerNot Active

Operating31 years

Operation Classification

Authorized For Hire

SMS BASIC Scores

FMCSA safety categories, last 24 months. Above Cutoff = FMCSA flags a problem · Below cutoff = within limits · Clean = no violations.

Unsafe Driving

measure 0 · 0 insp with violations

Clean

Hours-of-Service Compliance

measure 0 · 0 insp with violations

Clean

Driver Fitness

measure 0 · 0 insp with violations

Clean

Controlled Substances / Alcohol

measure 0 · 0 insp with violations

Clean

Vehicle Maintenance

measure 0 · 0 insp with violations

Clean

Source: FMCSA SMS, updated monthly.

Drivers

2

Interstate

0

Intrastate

0

CDL

2

Total

Interstate >100mi0

Interstate <100mi0

Intrastate >100mi0

Intrastate <100mi0

Safety Summary

Safety RatingNot Rated

Total Crashes (24-mo)0

Fatal0

Driver OOS0.0% avg 5.5%

Vehicle OOS0.0% avg 20.7%

SmartWay PartnerNo

Insurance

Amount$1,000,000

Type91X

Effective06/24/2013

CompanyHUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY

Policy #BUI-002232

Last checked07/31/2026

Quick Facts

StatusActive

TypeCarrier

Fleet6 units

Drivers2

Operating31 years

MCS-15002/2026

Safety & Inspection Data

Crash Summary

Total Crashes (24-mo)0

Fatal0

Injury0

Tow-Away0

Driver Inspections

Total0

Out of Service0

OOS Rate0.0%

National Avg5.5%

Vehicle Inspections

Total0

Out of Service0

OOS Rate0.0%

National Avg20.7%

Safety Trends by Year

Roadside inspections and crashes on file, year over year. The red portion of each inspection bar is the out-of-service share; ▲/▼ compares to the prior year.

Inspections · red = OOS

2026

1 · 0 OOS -

Crashes

No crashes on record.

Based on FMCSA crash and roadside inspection records (rolling 3-year window). The latest year may be partial.

Out-of-Service Summary Last 24 months

Live FMCSA roadside inspections through May 2026, 1 inspections, 0 resulted in out-of-service (0% OOS rate).

Clean, no out-of-service violations in the last 24 months.

Live FMCSA roadside inspection records, refreshed monthly.

Inspection Records (1)

Date	State	Level	Location	Violations	OOS	Driver Viol	Driver OOS	Vehicle Viol	Vehicle OOS	HazMat
05/21/2026	CA	Full (Level I)	CA	0	0	0	0	0	0	-	▲Detail

Safety Performance Percentiles

FMCSA SMS percentile rankings. Higher percentile = worse performance relative to peers.

Total Inspections1

Licensing & Insurance

Form	Type	Insurance Company	Policy	Coverage	Effective	Cancel Date	Method
34	CARGO	GULF INSURANCE CO.	GA0496121	$0	11/20/1999	04/28/2000	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	GULF INSURANCE CO.	GA0496121	$1,000,000	11/20/1999	04/28/2000	Cancelled
34	CARGO	COMMERCIAL CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY*	KB081195CAFAX-DJP	$0	08/25/1995	04/12/1999	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	COMMERCIAL CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY*	KB081195CA	$750,000	08/25/1995	04/12/1999	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	TRANSPORT INSURANCE CO.	056025-94	$750,000	08/25/1994	04/03/1995	Cancelled
34	CARGO	TRANSPORT INSURANCE CO.	056025-94	$0	08/25/1994	04/03/1995	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	AMERICAN ZURICH INSURANCE COMPANY	TRK-4274075	$750,000	08/13/2008	06/24/2009	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	ARGONAUT-MIDWEST INSURANCE COMPANY	MC8104245	$1,000,000	06/24/2012	06/24/2013	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	ARGONAUT-MIDWEST INSURANCE COMPANY	MC8048124	$1,000,000	06/24/2011	06/24/2012	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	ARGONAUT-MIDWEST INSURANCE COMPANY	AS8019839	$1,000,000	06/24/2010	06/24/2011	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	ARGONAUT-MIDWEST INSURANCE COMPANY	AS8019839	$1,000,000	06/24/2010	06/24/2010	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	ARGONAUT-MIDWEST INSURANCE COMPANY	AS210516	$1,000,000	06/24/2009	06/24/2010	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	AMERICAN ZURICH INSURANCE COMPANY	CPO-4274070	$1,000,000	06/24/2008	06/24/2008	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	AMERICAN ZURICH INSURANCE COMPANY	TRK-4274075	$750,000	06/24/2008	09/16/2008	Name Changed
91X	BIPD/Primary	AMERICAN ZURICH INSURANCE COMPANY	TRK-4274075	$750,000	06/24/2008	08/13/2008	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY	TAP0731994	$750,000	06/24/2007	06/24/2008	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY	TAP0730531	$750,000	06/24/2006	06/24/2007	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO.	SCI-CN-101721	$1,000,000	06/24/2005	07/31/2006	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO.	SCI-CN-101721	$1,000,000	06/24/2005	06/24/2006	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY	TN432062	$1,000,000	06/24/2004	06/24/2005	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY	TN432062	$1,000,000	06/24/2004	07/15/2005	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	ZC INS. CO /CONVERIUM INS.(NA) INC.	SCI-PK-005242	$1,000,000	06/24/2003	06/24/2004	Replaced
34	CARGO	GULF INSURANCE CO.	GA0496636-00	$0	05/09/2000	11/03/2000	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	GULF INSURANCE CO.	GA0496636-00	$750,000	05/09/2000	11/03/2000	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.	428236	$1,000,000	04/03/1999	11/30/1999	Cancelled
34	CARGO	CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.	428236	$0	04/03/1999	11/30/1999	Cancelled
34	CARGO	TRANSPORT INSURANCE CO.	056025-94	$0	04/03/1995	08/25/1995	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	TRANSPORT INSURANCE CO.	056025-94	$750,000	04/03/1995	08/25/1995	Cancelled

No active insurance policies.

Docket	Type	Action	Served	Disposition	Disp Date
MC279933	MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER	GRANTED	11/29/1994	REVOKED	11/17/2000
MC279933	MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER	GRANTED	11/29/1994	REVOKED	11/17/2000
MC279933	CONTRACT	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	11/21/2005	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	01/17/2006
MC279933	CONTRACT	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	08/25/1995	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	09/28/1995
MC279933	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	08/25/1995	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	01/08/1996
MC279933	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	08/25/1995	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	09/28/1995
MC279933	CONTRACT	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	08/14/2008	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	08/15/2008
MC279933	CONTRACT	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	06/20/2005	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	06/28/2005
MC279933	CONTRACT	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	05/31/2011	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	06/20/2011
MC279933	CONTRACT	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	05/29/2012	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	06/19/2012
MC279933	CONTRACT	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	05/29/2007	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	06/28/2007
MC279933	CONTRACT	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	05/28/2013	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	06/20/2013
MC279933	CONTRACT	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	05/28/2010	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	06/15/2010
MC279933	CONTRACT	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	05/28/2009	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	06/17/2009
MC279933	CONTRACT	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	05/28/2008	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	06/26/2008
MC279933	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	04/15/1999	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	04/26/1999
MC279933	CONTRACT	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	04/15/1999	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	04/26/1999
MC279933	CONTRACT	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	04/05/2022	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	05/13/2022
MC279933	MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER	REINSTATED	01/21/2004	-	-

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100/100

Excellent

VERIFIED

Every carrier starts at 100. We subtract points for each missing requirement or risk factor below. Verified means all four core requirements pass.

Score breakdown

100, no deductions

Clean record, the bar stays full at 100.

Verification, 4 core requirements

Active operating authority

FMCSA shows the USDOT registration and authority are active.

Authorized for hire

Holds active for-hire (common or contract) authority.

Active insurance on file

Insurance coverage and carrier are on file with FMCSA.

Safety rating not Unsatisfactory

No Unsatisfactory rating on file.

What's lowering this score

Clean record, no deductions. This carrier starts and stays at 100.

How we calculate the Trust Score

Every company starts at 100

We subtract points for each missing requirement or risk factor. Verified means all the core requirements for that company's type pass. Nothing is added back, the score is a deduction model built only on public FMCSA data. No pay-to-play, no opinions.

Requirements differ by company type

Each company is judged fairly on its own FMCSA obligations. Anything that doesn't apply shows as a grey N/A, not required, never a penalty.

Carrier (for-hire)

Operating authority, authorized-for-hire, insurance on file, safety rating.

Broker

Broker authority + $75k surety bond (BMC-84/85). MCS-150 not required (no fleet).

Freight forwarder

FF authority + $75k bond + BOC-3. MCS-150 not required (no trucks).

Private carrier

Active USDOT + MCS-150 + safety. No operating authority / for-hire / insurance filing required (hauls its own goods).

Crashes are scaled, not flat

Crash history is proportional. We don't apply a flat penalty, we scale it to (a) crashes per vehicle in the fleet and (b) the share of those crashes that were fatal. So a big, safe fleet barely moves; a small fleet with many (and fatal) crashes takes a large hit.

0 pts deductedscaled by rate & severityup to −28 pts

Low end

50,000 vehicles + 1 crash → ~0 pts. A huge fleet with very few crashes per vehicle is almost untouched.

High end

5 vehicles + 3 crashes incl. fatal → large deduction (near the −28 cap). Many crashes per truck, fatal-heavy.

Mechanics: deduction is capped at 28 points, weighted roughly 60% on crashes-per-vehicle and 40% on the fatal ratio. Zero crashes = zero deduction. If fleet size is unknown, only crash severity can move the score (conservative).

Out-of-service rate vs. the national average

Driver and vehicle out-of-service rates are measured against the FMCSA national average, not a flat number. A company only takes the deduction when it sits above the national benchmark, for example “Vehicle OOS 37% vs national avg 20.7%”.

Point reference, the full menu

Every factor and exactly how many points it can remove. Knockout factors (they also fail Verification) are marked.

Factor	Points
USDOT / authority not active with FMCSA knockout	−25
Missing operating authority (when required) knockout	−15
No insurance or surety bond on file (when required) knockout	−25
Unsatisfactory safety rating knockout	−30
Conditional safety rating	−12
MCS-150 biennial update overdue (carriers)	−10
Crashes, rate-adjusted (per-vehicle & fatal share)	0 to −28
Driver OOS rate above national average	−5
Vehicle OOS rate above national average	−5
Very new carrier (under 1 year)	−10
Limited operating history (1-3 years)	−6
Moderate operating history (3-5 years)	−3
Operating history unknown	−3
No public phone number	−3
No public email address	−2

All inputs come from public FMCSA records (operating authority, insurance/bond filings, the SAFER/SMS safety profile, crash & inspection reports). If FMCSA updates a record, the score updates with it. For the full deduction table, see the methodology page.