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Carrier profile · USDOT 273702 · MC-186516 · Updated 06/13/2026

BAY LINES INC

24 power unitsavg 8.5 yrRegional · 4 statesMOBILE, AL
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-186516 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Verified linksbaylinesinc.comFMCSA SAFERCallEmail
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
24Power units
26 observed · MCS-150
32Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
8.5Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
Call dispatch(251) 438-6878Email dispatchtax@baylinesinc.com

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13

Review before loading

Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.

Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate well above average
Operating authority40 yr active
since 1986
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo60.0%
▲ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal6
2 in 24mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Asset-based

24 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersTypical

8.5 yr

Model years 1997–2026 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

40 yr unchanged

Same registration since 1986 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readRegional operator, 40-yr authority, 60% vehicle OOS — review first.Full read

Is BAY LINES INC safe to work with?

Is BAY LINES INC safe to load? BAY LINES INC (USDOT 273702, MC-186516) is an active asset-based motor carrier based in MOBILE, AL, operating 24 power units and 21 drivers. Operating authority has been active 40 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 52 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 60.0% (above the 22.26% national average), with 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA rates it Satisfactory. Vektor rates it review before loading (74/100), with the leading concern: vehicle out-of-service rate well above average. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-13.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-13
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Frequently asked

What is BAY LINES INC's USDOT number?

BAY LINES INC's USDOT number is 273702, and its motor carrier number is MC-186516.

Is BAY LINES INC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-13, BAY LINES INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is BAY LINES INC's safety record?

BAY LINES INC has a 60.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 52 roadside inspections, with 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 74/100 (tier: review).

How big is BAY LINES INC's fleet?

BAY LINES INC operates 24 power units and 21 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is BAY LINES INC based?

BAY LINES INC is based in MOBILE, AL, with roadside inspections recorded across 4 states.