Blanton — compliance record
The full vetting file: federal registrations, authority history, insurance, inspections, record changes, and recent coverage — the checks a broker or shipper runs, in one place.
Vetting summary
Inspections
10 on file
Out-of-service
Within normal range vs national averages
Federal identity
Registration snapshot
Legal name
Jon Blanton
DBA
Blanton
Entity type
Carrier
Physical address
3108 Karla Dr, Mesquite, TX 75150
Phone
(832) 779-6286
Power units
1
Drivers
1
First on record
—
Last MCS-150 filing
—
Hazmat flag
No
Operating authority
Dockets & filings
No L&I dockets on file for this DOT number.
Out-of-service rates
Driver OOS
0.0%
National average ≈ 5.9% · 10 inspections on record
Vehicle OOS
30.0%
National average ≈ 20.9% · 10 inspections on record
Crash record — last 24 months
0
Reportable crashes
0
Tow-aways
0
With injuries
0
With fatalities
Safety record
Inspection history
| Date | State | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026 | TX | Level I — Full |
| Aug 1, 2026 | TX | Level II — Walk-around |
| Dec 3, 2025 | TX | Level I — Full |
| Oct 10, 2025 | TX | Level I — Full |
| Sep 9, 2025 | TX | Level II — Walk-around |
| Jun 18, 2025 | TX | Level I — Full |
| Sep 19, 2024 | TX | Level II — Walk-around |
| Aug 20, 2024 | TX | Level I — Full |
| Apr 4, 2024 | TX | Level II — Walk-around |
| Feb 15, 2024 | TX | Level I — Full |
Most recent 10 of 10 inspections on file.
Activity log
Record changes
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No changes recorded since TenFourHQ began tracking this company.
In the news
Recent coverage
Higginbotham Teams Up with Blanton & Griffin Insurance Agency - PR Newswire
PR Newswire · 6/16/2026
Coast Guard helps Harvey victims - FOX6 News Milwaukee
FOX6 News Milwaukee · 9/5/2017
Jimmy Younger Obituary - Houston, TX - Dignity Memorial
Dignity Memorial · 10/14/2022
Alfred Marek Obituary (1926 - 2017) - West - obits.dallasnews.com
obits.dallasnews.com · 5/2/2017
Texas Country Artist Arrested on Murder Charges Following Deadly Shooting - American Songwriter
American Songwriter · 8/22/2025
Blanton's gifts transformative for Houston and Texas - Houston Chronicle
Houston Chronicle · 1/2/2014
Donna Wilwerding Obituary (1931 - 2023) - Lakeway, TX - The Courier of Montgomery County - Legacy | Obituary Search
Legacy | Obituary Search · 2/28/2023
James Cossey Obituary - Houston, TX - Dignity Memorial
Dignity Memorial · 11/1/2014
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