Blue Dolphin Transport Inc
USDOT 2305744 · MC-787190 · Opa Locka, Florida · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Blue Dolphin Transport Inc (dba Expedited Trans) is a company based in Opa Locka, Florida, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 105 power units and 192 drivers, which ranks it #157 by fleet size among 340 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Florida. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 149 times – about 1.4 inspections per power unit. 28.2% of vehicle inspections and 2.7% 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 17 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (5 injuries, 0 fatalities, 16 tow-away), or 16.2 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, household goods, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, logs, poles, beams, lumber, building materials, machinery, large objects, fresh produce, liquids / gases and more.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Blue Dolphin Transport Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | Expedited Trans |
| USDOT number | 2305744 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-787190 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 15491 Nw 33Rd Place, Opa Locka, FL 33054 |
| Phone | (786) 563-4111 |
| First registered | May 14, 2012 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Mar 26, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 2305744.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 105 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 98 | 0 |
- 1.83 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99) – suggests team driving, slip-seating or multiple shifts.
- 0.9 trailers per tractor.
- 10,442,129 miles reported for 2025 – about 99,449 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 52% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 152 CDL drivers; 185 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 Florida carriers with 50+ units (340).
| Measure | Blue Dolphin Transport Inc | Same size, US | FL average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 28.2% | 18.8% | 17.2% | 50% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 2.7% | 2.6% | 2.5% | about average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 16.2 | 4.5 | 1.3 | 261% higher than average |
| Inspections | 149 | 149 with a driver check, 78 with a vehicle check, 107 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Not rated – most carriers have never had a compliance review; this is not a negative finding. | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: utilities (421 of 5,000 carriers); garbage / refuse (557 of 5,000 carriers).
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Blue Dolphin Transport Inc?
Blue Dolphin Transport Inc is registered with USDOT number 2305744 and operating authority MC-787190.
How many trucks does Blue Dolphin Transport Inc have?
It reports 105 power units (105 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 98 trailers, with 192 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Mar 26, 2026).
Where is Blue Dolphin Transport Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Opa Locka, Florida 33054.
What is the out-of-service rate of Blue Dolphin Transport Inc?
Over 24 months, 28.2% of vehicle inspections and 2.7% 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.