Blade Platforms LLC
Abilene, TX
Profile data updated Dec 3, 2025 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Healthy
FMCSA data ↓
47
Power Units
20
Drivers
FMCSA since 2012 (14 yrs)
Authority Age
Not Rated
Safety Rating
Company Overview
BLADE PLATFORMS LLC is an active carrier & broker registered with the FMCSA since June 2012. Based in Abilene, TX, they operate a fleet of 47 power units with 20 CDL drivers. They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (beyond 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Step Deck / RGN, Intermodal, Dry Van and Box Truck.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Blade Platforms LLC operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 46 | 0 | 0 | 46 |
| Tractors | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Trailers | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Blade Platforms LLC is authorized to transport the following 3 cargo types:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 20
MCS-150 Mileage: 223,223 miles (2024)
Driver Information
20
Total Drivers
20
CDL Drivers
20
Interstate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by BLADE PLATFORMS LLC
8 trucks identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Mar 6, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Kenworth, Freightliner. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (1 vehicle type)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| STRAIGHT TRUCK | 8 | 100% |
Vehicle makes (2 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenworth | 6 | 75% |
| Freightliner | 2 | 25% |
Spec sheets, common recalls & complaints for the truck models this carrier operates.
License plates on file (8 shown)
| Plate | State | Vehicle | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K194395 | TX | Freightliner STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Mar 2026 |
| K194394 | TX | Freightliner STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Mar 2026 |
| 58P349 | TX | Kenworth STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Feb 2026 |
| M111819 | TX | Kenworth STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Jan 2026 |
| M111825 | TX | Kenworth STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Sep 2025 |
| 64P112 | TX | Kenworth STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Aug 2025 |
| 53P612 | TX | Kenworth STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Mar 2025 |
| 64P113 | TX | Kenworth STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Feb 2025 |
Recent active vehicles (8 shown)
Fleet data is aggregated from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling window). Vehicles inspected under this carrier's DOT number are listed. A VIN can appear under multiple carriers over its lifetime if leased, sold, or operated by different fleets at different times. Recall status is VIN-specific — use the NHTSA recall lookup linked on each vehicle above to see whether a given VIN has open (unremedied) recalls, or verify with the OEM dealer.
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Safety Performance
Excellent
Clean safety record
O Trucking Safety Grade
8
Inspections
24 months
1
Violations
Total found
0
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✓ Better than national average (-6.2%)
✓ Better than national average (-22.8%)
Out-of-service rates follow FMCSA's definition: the share of relevant roadside inspections in which at least one out-of-service order was issued. Vehicle rates use level 1, 2 and 5 inspections; driver rates use level 1, 2, 3 and 6. National averages are computed from the same FMCSA inspection data.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/06/2026 | TX | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 03/06/2026 | TX | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 02/24/2026 | TN | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 01/17/2026 | TX | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 09/17/2025 | CO | Walk-Around | 1 | ✓ |
| 08/26/2025 | IL | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 03/25/2025 | VA | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 02/19/2025 | MD | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
Inspection data from FMCSA (24-month window). Updated daily. View full inspection history on FMCSA →
Violation Breakdown
A single inspection can produce more than one out-of-service order, so this is a count of orders, not a rate. See the FMCSA vehicle and driver out-of-service rates in Safety Performance above.
Insurance & Bonding
BIPD
$750,000
TRUMBULL INSURANCE COMPANY
Cargo
Not on file
Bond
Not on file
| Type | Insurance Company | Form | Policy # | Coverage | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIPD | TRUMBULL INSURANCE COMPANY | 91X | 46UEJBP5WG3 | $750,000 | 08/31/2025 |
View Insurance History (1 past records)
| Type | Company | Policy # | Effective | Cancelled | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 46 UEJ IB9511 | 06/18/2020 | 08/31/2025 | TERM/REPL |
Insurance data sourced from FMCSA. Updated daily. Verify on FMCSA →
Crash History
1
Total Crashes
0
Fatalities
1
Injuries
1
Tow-Aways
1 FMCSA-recordable · 1 state-recordable
| Date | State | Location | Vehicles | Fatal | Injuries | Tow | Vehicle | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/21/2025 | TX | NOT LISTED, TX | 1 | 0 | 1 | Yes | Single-unit truck (3+ axle) | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
Crash data from FMCSA. Does not include driver information per federal privacy requirements. View full crash report on FMCSA →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does BLADE PLATFORMS LLC operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, BLADE PLATFORMS LLC is inferred to operate: Step Deck / RGN, Intermodal, Dry Van and Box Truck.
Is BLADE PLATFORMS LLC's authority currently active?
BLADE PLATFORMS LLC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has BLADE PLATFORMS LLC been in business?
BLADE PLATFORMS LLC has been registered with the FMCSA since June 2012, making their authority approximately 14 years, 1 month old.
Where is BLADE PLATFORMS LLC located?
BLADE PLATFORMS LLC is physically located at 1901 E US HIGHWAY 80, ABILENE, TX 79601.
Roadside Inspection History 8 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
BLADE PLATFORMS LLC has been inspected 8 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in TX, TN, MD. None of these inspections resulted in an out-of-service order, which is well above average. The most frequently cited violation is 392.2-SLLTL — 1 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-06 | TX | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-03-06 | TX | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-02-24 | TN | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-01-17 | TX | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-09-17 | CO | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2025-08-26 | IL | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2025-03-25 | VA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-02-19 | MD | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
Most-Cited Violations
Top 1 violation types across this carrier's roadside inspections. Cards in red triggered an out-of-service order — the most serious outcome.
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