Blue Water Trucking Inc
USDOT 186725 · MC-238484, MC-824615 · Romeo, Michigan · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Blue Water Trucking Inc is a corporation based in Romeo, Michigan, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 209 power units and 209 drivers, which ranks it #66 by fleet size among 349 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Michigan. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 151 times – about 0.7 inspections per power unit. 20.5% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.8% and 2.6% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 21 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (2 injuries, 0 fatalities, 21 tow-away), or 10.0 per 100 power units versus 4.5 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, building materials, grain, feed, hay, coal / coke, beverages, paper products, construction.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Blue Water Trucking Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 186725 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-238484, MC-824615 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 14889 33 Mile Road, Romeo, MI 48065 |
| Phone | (586) 752-4529 |
| First registered | Jun 1, 1974 |
| Last MCS-150 update | May 11, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 186725.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 0 | 209 | 0 |
| Trailers | 407 | 155 | 0 |
- 1.00 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 2.7 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 18,010,000 miles reported for 2025 – about 86,172 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 53% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 209 CDL drivers; 209 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 0 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 100–249-unit for-hire carriers nationally (2,611) and Michigan carriers with 50+ units (349).
| Measure | Blue Water Trucking Inc | Same size, US | MI average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 20.5% | 18.8% | 17.2% | about average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.0% | 2.6% | 1.5% | none recorded |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 10.0 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 124% higher than average |
| Inspections | 151 | 151 with a driver check, 73 with a vehicle check, 104 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Apr 1, 2019) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: coal / coke (294 of 5,000 carriers); grain, feed, hay (851 of 5,000 carriers).
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Blue Water Trucking Inc?
Blue Water Trucking Inc is registered with USDOT number 186725 and operating authority MC-238484, MC-824615.
How many trucks does Blue Water Trucking Inc have?
It reports 209 power units (209 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 562 trailers, with 209 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (May 11, 2026).
Where is Blue Water Trucking Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Romeo, Michigan 48065.
What is the out-of-service rate of Blue Water Trucking Inc?
Over 24 months, 20.5% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.8% vehicle, 2.6% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.