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Big Blue Box

565 1st Street SW New Brighton, MN 55112

DOT 978545

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E-Mail
sales@bigblueboxes.com
Phone Number
6129203540

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Company information

Department of Transportation Government Data

All data is sourced from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.

Company Profile

Years in Business: 23 years - First Registered in Sep. 2001

Last Report Filed with FMCSA: 1 year ago

Company Information

Legal Name

portable storage of mn inc

DBA Name

big blue boxes

DOT Number

978545

Registration Date

09/19/2001

Entity Type

Carrier

Filling Information

MSC-150 Date

11/29/2023

Added Date

09/19/2001

Cargo Types

General Freight
Household Goods
Intermodal Containers

Company Officers

Officer 1

william a kirk patrick

Key Metrics

High-level performance indicators to quickly assess the company's scale and activity.

Annual Miles (2022)

2,250,000

Filled: 11/29/2023

Driver Statistics

Total drivers registered with the FMCSA.

80

Total Drivers

80

CDL

Fleet Size:
P
- 76-100

90

Total Trucks

Safety Rating

S

Latest Review: N (1/1/1970)

Safety Information

Detailed safety guidelines and procedures to ensure compliance and minimize risks.

Violations

Total
Severe (Out of Service)
Driver Unfit to Drive
Unsafe Driving
Tired Driver
Vehicle Not Well Maintained

Violations explained

These are all the recorded violations for Big Blue Box

Total: All recorded violations.
Severe (Out of Service): Critical violations halting operations until fixed. (The truck or the driver cannot drive and it would be illegal for them to do so.)
Driver Unfit to Drive: Violations regarding driver qualifications (medical, CDL, documents). For example, they are supposed to wear eyeglasses but are found driving without them.
Unsafe Driving: Violations like speeding, improper lane changes, ignoring traffic signs.
Tired Driver: Violations of driving/rest period rules preventing fatigue.
Vehicle Not Well Maintained: Vehicle-related violations (brakes, lights, cargo security, mechanical).

Monthly Risk Score

5 measures combined monthly score

The Risk Score evaluates each carrier's safety performance, combining key factors to provide a comprehensive safety assessment.

Purpose of the Risk Score: The score identifies carriers with higher safety risks by analyzing critical safety factors and providing actionable insights for improvement.

Factors Included in the Score: Combines unsafe driving, hours of service, driver fitness, substance use, and vehicle maintenance measures into a single metric.

Weight Distribution: Each factor is weighted based on its impact on safety, with unsafe driving and compliance having the highest influence.

Data Sources: Derived from regulatory records, inspection results, and carrier-reported data, ensuring a robust and accurate evaluation.

Use of the Risk Score: Helps stakeholders identify high-risk carriers, prioritize interventions, and promote safer practices across the transportation industry.

Drivers

Overview of vehicle assets and their allocation for operational needs.

Driver & Distance Allocation

Breakdown of driver assignments by route type and trip distance.

Local(< 100 mi)

Long-Distance(> 100 mi)

Total

Out-of-State08080

No in-state trips recorded for this period.

Inspections

This is a list of FMCSA inspections from highway stops, conducted either randomly by highway patrol or at weigh stations.

REPORT #

DATE

↓

STATE

DRIVER VIOLATIONS

VEHICLE VIOLATIONS

UNSAFE DRIVING VIOLATIONS

DRIVER FATIGUE VIOLATIONS

SUBSTANCES OR ALCOHOL VIOLATIONS

VEHICLE MAINT. VIOLATIONS

0263000478

2024-11-21

MN

0

0

1

0

0

0

000P14WDHR

2024-11-11

IA

0

0

1

0

0

0

0485000301

2024-11-04

MN

0

0

1

0

0

0

0531000247

2024-10-23

MN

0

1

0

0

0

1

2406001276

2024-10-03

WI

0

0

1

0

0

0

2637000791

2024-10-02

WI

0

1

0

0

0

1

4180360108

2024-09-27

IL

0

0

0

0

0

0

4181240098

2024-09-27

IL

0

0

0

0

0

0

Safety Inspection and Failures Results

Inspections per year

Inspections

130

Total Inspections

6

Inspections per 100k miles

Inspections

2

Failed Inspections

0

Driver Failures

2

Vehicle Failures

Violations

This is a list of violations that occurred during FMCSA inspections.

Insp Date

Category

Severe Failure

Violation Details

2024-11-21

Unsafe DrivingNo

Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV

2024-11-11

Unsafe DrivingNo

State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit

2024-11-04

Unsafe DrivingNo

State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit

2024-10-23

Vehicle MaintenanceYes

Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.

2024-10-03

Unsafe DrivingNo

State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit

2024-10-02

Vehicle MaintenanceYes

Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on

2024-09-24

Vehicle MaintenanceNo

Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) missing

2024-09-24

Vehicle MaintenanceNo

Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt

Violations

359

Total Violations

16

Violations per 100k miles

Crashes

REPORT #

DATE

↓

STATE

FATALITIES

INJURIES

TOW AWAY

LICENSE

MN0211820054

01-JUL-21

MN

0

1

Y

YBK0674

MN0210950086

05-APR-21

MN

1

1

Y

PAU5647

WI0000118960

10-JAN-23

WI

0

1

Y

PAU5624

WI0000116224

11-FEB-22

WI

0

0

Y

2870769

WI0000110067

13-NOV-19

WI

0

0

Y

79050W

WI0000123883

16-OCT-24

WI

0

0

Y

PZA1727

MN0220490152

18-FEB-22

MN

0

1

N

PAU9525

MN0201180119

27-APR-20

MN

0

1

Y

2316815

Crash Risk Score

0

Recordable crashes per vehicle

Amount of Crashes

12

Injury Crashes: 6 / Fatal Crashes: 1

Casualties

6

Injuries

1

Fatalities

Number of Tows

11

Injuries

Number of fatalities per year

Number of injuries per year

Crash Factors

Incidents by season

Crashes
Injuries
Fatalities

Incidents by weather condition

Crashes
Injuries
Fatalities

Incidents by road surface condition

Crashes
Injuries
Fatalities

Incidents by light condition

Crashes
Injuries
Fatalities

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