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TRADE WINDS TRANSIT INC

DOT 283951
MC 193777
Entity Carrier
1065 BLOOMFIELD ROAD, BARDSTOWN, KY 40004 · Interstate authority
Safety: Satisfactory6 crash, 24 mo
US DOT
283951
ACTIVE

Overview

TRADE WINDS TRANSIT INC is a for-hire trucking carrier registered with FMCSA, with its MCS-150 filing last updated in Feb 2025, based in Bardstown, Kentucky, holding a Satisfactory safety rating. It operates a fleet of 62 power units. It is classified as Authorized For Hire. Its equipment types on file include Dry Van, Reefer, Flatbed and Tanker.

Safety & Compliance

Satisfactory
Safety rating
4.8076923076923075%
Driver OOS rate (nat'l avg 5.5%)
12.307692307692308%
Vehicle OOS rate (nat'l avg 20.7%)
Insurance on file$1,000,000
Operating authorityCommon + Contract
Cargo typeNot reported by FMCSA
MCS-150 last updatedFeb 2025
Insurance Coverage on File
Liability (BIPD)
✓ On file
Cargo
✓ On file

Crash & Inspection History

✓ No federal out-of-service orders on record.
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Crash rate: 9.7
Crashes per 100 power units, trailing 24 months
170 roadside inspections · 24 months
No out-of-service violations in last 6 inspections
Recent Crashes
✓ No documented crashes in the last 24 months.

Roadside Violation Profile

102
Inspections, 24 mo
152
Violations, 24 mo
16
Out-of-service, 24 mo
2026-09-09
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 (Unit 2)
2026-09-05
396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak (Unit 1)
2026-09-05
396.3A1-BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination (Unit 1)Out of Service
2026-09-05
396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber (Unit 1)
2026-09-05
393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear (Unit 2)
2026-09-05
393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear (Unit 1)
2026-09-05
393.47EBrake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt (Unit 2)
2026-09-05
393.47EBrake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt (Unit 1)
2026-09-05
393.207A-STBWSuspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly missing the rubber bushing or the rubber bushing is worn to the extent that the component ca (Unit 1)Out of Service
2026-09-04
393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS (Unit 2)Out of Service
2026-09-04
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 (Unit 2)
2026-09-02
393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. (Unit 2)
2026-09-02
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 (Unit 2)
2026-08-31
395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim (Unit D)
2026-08-31
395.3A3-HOSPRNCDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period at time of inspection. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation (Unit D)
2026-08-31
392.2-SLLIRPState/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation (Unit 2)
2026-08-24
393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured (Unit 1)
2026-08-24
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection (Unit 1)
2026-08-17
392.2-SLLEWA1State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups (Unit D)
2026-08-11
392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely (Unit D)
2026-08-11
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation (Unit D)
2026-08-11
392.2-SLLSRState/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation (Unit 1)
2026-07-28
395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner (Unit D)
2026-07-28
392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other (Unit D)
2026-07-22
392.2-SLLTLState/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation (Unit D)
2026-07-22
392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit (Unit D)
2026-07-22
393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured (Unit D)
2026-07-22
395.30B2-ELDDFC24HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period. (Unit D)
2026-07-22
395.3A3I-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time (Unit D)Out of Service
2026-07-06
392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone (Unit D)

Fleet Profile

Power units62
Drivers57
Equipment typesNot reported by FMCSA
Fleet classLarge carrier (51–200 units)
Hazmat carrierNo
Passenger carrierNo

Owned/leased fleet breakdown not reported by FMCSA.

Operation Classification

Authorized For Hire

Docket / MC Numbers

MC-193777

Authority & Registration

Operating authority types this carrier is registered for with FMCSA.
Property Household Goods Passenger Broker

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is TRADE WINDS TRANSIT INC authorized to operate?
Yes — USDOT 283951 holds Common + Contract operating authority, according to FMCSA records.
Does TRADE WINDS TRANSIT INC carry liability insurance?
FMCSA records show $1,000,000 in liability (BIPD) insurance on file for this carrier.
What is TRADE WINDS TRANSIT INC's safety rating?
It holds a Satisfactory safety rating, with a driver out-of-service rate of 4.8076923076923075% (the national average is 5.5%).
How many trucks does TRADE WINDS TRANSIT INC operate?
It runs 62 power units with 57 drivers on file.

Contact TRADE WINDS TRANSIT INC

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Physical Address
1065 BLOOMFIELD ROAD
BARDSTOWN, KY 40004
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