Trade Winds Transit INC Safety Record
DOT# 283951 · Bardstown, KY 40004 · 5023483503
Good safety record — scored 20/100. Below-average out-of-service rates and few crashes.
Last inspected 03/18/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 20/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Trade Winds Transit INC (DOT# 283951) in Bardstown, Kentucky has 151 inspections on record with 203 violations and a 11.9% vehicle out-of-service rate and 8 crashes. Safety grade: B. Active common authority.
Out-of-Service Rates vs. National Average
An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.
Violation Categories · 203 total violations
FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.
Inspection History · 100 records
FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.
| Date | State | Veh OOS | Drv OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/18/2026 | WV | 0 | 0 |
| 03/10/2026 | WV | 0 | 0 |
| 02/19/2026 | IN | 0 | 0 |
| 02/16/2026 | IN | 0 | 0 |
| 02/12/2026 | IN | 0 | 0 |
| 02/11/2026 | PA | 0 | 1 |
| 12/29/2025 | IN | 0 | 0 |
| 12/10/2025 | KY | 0 | 0 |
| 12/10/2025 | KY | 0 | 0 |
| 12/08/2025 | WV | 0 | 0 |
Crash History · 8 records
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29-FEB-24 | KY | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 27-APR-24 | KY | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 18-MAR-24 | KY | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 17-DEC-24 | MD | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 17-DEC-24 | MD | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 13-SEP-24 | KY | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 08-DEC-25 | WV | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 03-FEB-25 | KY | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Authority & Insurance
FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.
| Type | Insurer | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| BIPD/Primary | Cherokee Insurance Company | $1,000 |
| CARGO | Fireman's Fund Insurance Co. | N/A |
Fleet Profile
Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.