BLACKTOP SPECIALISTS LLC
BLACKTOP SPECIALISTS LLC is a small fleet, operating 6 power units and 3 drivers, based in Chesterton, IN. Across 31 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet's 41.9% out-of-service rate sits above the 19.4% national average, with 2 reportable crashes. An active insurance filing is on record, and no operating authority record was located.
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver 13.8% vs peer 0.00% · Vehicle 27.8% vs peer 0.00% Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — BLACKTOP SPECIALISTS LLC (USDOT 1781980) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver 13.8% vs peer 0.00% · Vehicle 27.8% vs peer 0.00% On file: (none) Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/1781980/ As of: Sep 22, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · filing & peer scorecard
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · B
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 72/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 60% · 3/5 signals · expand
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · B
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 72/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
Driver OOS 13.8% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 27.8% vs peer median 0% (worse). n=130935 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not a booking verdict and not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
No authority breakdown on file.
No active policies on file.
No BOC-3 filing on file.
Company profile
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.
No active broker surety bond or trust fund on file.
BMC-84 is a surety bond; BMC-85 is a trust-fund agreement. Required for property brokers / freight forwarders — not motor-carrier BIPD liability insurance.
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 6 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 3 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 46 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 31 | 31 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 6 | 7 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 19.35% | 22.58% | — |
| National average | 6.7% | 23.4% | 4.4% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context Status notes, risk intelligence, and safety profiles
Carrier is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
BLACKTOP SPECIALISTS LLC had 31 roadside inspections over the past 24 months with an out-of-service rate of 41.9%, which is above the national average of 19.4%. Their highest FMCSA BASIC percentile is vehicle_maint at 11.0. 2 reportable crashes occurred in the same 24-month window.
31 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, concentrated in KS (5) and MI (4).
41.9% out-of-service rate, well above the 19.4% national average; led by Unsafe Driving (0.0% of violations); top code 392.2 (Violation of Local Laws) cited 8 times.
The fleet comprises 6 power units (small fleet) and 3 drivers; International, Peterbilt, and Kaufman are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 130,935 ACTIVE carriers operating 3–9 power units (±50% of this carrier's 6 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (23 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas (KS) | 5 | 3 | 60.0% | Jun 23, 2026 |
| Michigan (MI) | 4 | 1 | 25.0% | Jul 14, 2026 |
| Florida (FL) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 11, 2025 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 3 | 3 | 100.0% | Apr 29, 2026 |
| Oklahoma (OK) | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | Sep 16, 2026 |
| Alabama (AL) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 7, 2025 |
| Arkansas (AR) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Nov 9, 2025 |
| Louisiana (LA) | 2 | 2 | 100.0% | Nov 18, 2025 |
| Nebraska (NE) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 17, 2026 |
| South Carolina (SC) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Sep 24, 2024 |
| Georgia (GA) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Apr 14, 2025 |
| Iowa (IA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 8, 2025 |
| Mississippi (MS) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 7, 2025 |
| North Carolina (NC) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 16, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 3 | — | 1.00 | 1 | — | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 1 | — | 0.20 | 0 | — | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 7 | — | 1.10 | 1 | — | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 3 | — | 4.66 | 5 | — | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 17 | — | 11.38 | 11 | — | Sep 21, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (46 rows) View all 46 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89031219 | Sep 16, 2026 | OK | 3 | I-35 NB & SE 2ND ST - EDMOND |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 391.41A-MCPC | No |
| 89009702 | Sep 15, 2026 | OK | 2 | I-40 WB & WESTERN |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLMF | No |
| 89004695 | Sep 15, 2026 | OK | 2 | I40 - CHOCTAW RD |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Pbt
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7 | 391.41A-MCPVI, 383.23A2-LCDLN, 392.2-SLLEWG2 | Yes |
| 88444569 | Jul 17, 2026 | NE | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2-SLLEWA2 | No |
| 88406564 | Jul 14, 2026 | MI | 2 | — |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
4 | 393.43DBMA, 393.9A-LSLIWR, 393.9A-LHLI | Yes |
| 88236104 | Jun 23, 2026 | KS | 1 | — |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
|
5 | 391.41APC, 391.11B5-LNCDLNVL, 393.60D | Yes |
| 87855575 | May 13, 2026 | KS | 2 | — |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
6 | 393.75A1-TAOBETA, 392.2-SLLSR, 393.95A4-EEUS | Yes |
| 87719464 | Apr 29, 2026 | TN | 1 | KNOXVILLE TN |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 100B-C, 8E-HOSPD | Yes |
| 86558380 | Dec 11, 2025 | FL | 3 | PUNTA GORDA FL |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
|
3 | 396.17C-PI, 392.2-SLLIRP | No |
| 86496491 | Dec 4, 2025 | FL | 2 | PUNTA GORDA FL |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 393.78A-WS, 392.2-SLLIRP | No |
| 86368980 | Nov 18, 2025 | LA | 2 | LENA LA |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
4 | 393.130B-CHVE, 393.9A-LSLIWR, 392.2-SLLEQP | Yes |
| 86348705 | Nov 18, 2025 | LA | 2 | PORT ALLEN LA |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.207A-STCB | Yes |
| 86293050 | Nov 9, 2025 | AR | 3 | PLUMERVILLE AR |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 395.8A1-HOSP, 392.2-SLLIRP | Yes |
| 86262432 | Nov 7, 2025 | AL | 2 | ENTERPRISE AL |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
|
6 | 392.2-SLLEWA2, 396.17C-PI, 395.22H4-ELDBRODS | No |
| 86022640 | Oct 8, 2025 | IA | 2 | ia-10---i35-nb-mm-30-osceola |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
4 | 393.75A4, 396.17C, 393.9TS | No |
| 85856237 | Sep 22, 2025 | KS | 2 | ks-crawford-county---037 |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
6 | 393.75G-TFWETL, 392.2-SLLEWA1, 392.2-SLLEWA2 | Yes |
| 85840499 | Sep 19, 2025 | KS | 3 | ks-montgomery-county---125 |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
3 | 392.2-SLLEWA2, 392.2-SLLEWG3, 392.2-SLLEWA1 | No |
| 85222706 | Jul 14, 2025 | MI | 2 | — |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
4 | 393.11A1-CSLRR, 392.2-SLLTL, 392.2-SLLMF | No |
| 85189339 | Jul 11, 2025 | MI | 1 | WB I-94 REST AREA |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
4 | 392.2-SLLEWG3, 392.2-SLLMF, 392.2-SLLEWA3 | No |
| 85189263 | Jul 9, 2025 | MI | 2 | mi-grass-lake-scale-e/b |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 392.2-SLLTL | No |
| 84834143 | May 30, 2025 | TN | 1 | MONTEAGLE TN |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
|
6 | 383.23A2-LCDLN, 395.8A1-HOSP, 396.17C-PI | Yes |
| 84683199 | May 13, 2025 | KS | 2 | ks-crawford-county---037 |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
7 | 392.2-SLLEWA2, 392.2-SLLEWG3, 392.2-SLLIFTA | No |
| 84560111 | Apr 27, 2025 | AR | 3 | BENTON AR |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 396.17C-PI | No |
| 84534236 | Apr 25, 2025 | TN | 2 | KNOXVILLE TN |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
|
7 | 393.100B-C, 393.130B-CHVE, 393.9A-LTSI | Yes |
| 84429338 | Apr 16, 2025 | NC | 2 | I-40 |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (3 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FL2694562506 | Jan 17, 2026 | FL | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| TX71PBHQE1Q7 | Dec 6, 2024 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IN0901459086 | Jun 25, 2010 | IN | 0 | 3 | Yes | No | Injury |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| PUNTA GORDA FL | FL | 2 | 0 |
| I-40 | NC | 2 | 1 |
| KNOXVILLE TN | TN | 2 | 2 |
| ENTERPRISE AL | AL | 1 | 0 |
| ROADSIDE | AL | 1 | 1 |
| RS | AL | 1 | 0 |
| BENTON AR | AR | 1 | 0 |
| GASSVILLE AR | AR | 1 | 0 |
| LOCKESBURG AR | AR | 1 | 0 |
| MOUNTAIN HOME AR | AR | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 8 | 0 |
| 393.104(f)(3) | Loose or unfastened tiedown. | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 1 |
| 393.95(a) | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | Hours of Service | 2 | 1 |
| 383.23(a)(2) | Operating a CMV without a CDL | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
| 390.3(e) | Prohibited from performing safety sensitive functions per 382.501(a) in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse. | Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 1 | 1 |
| 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 |
| 393.43 | No/improper breakaway or emergency braking | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.55(d)(1) | CMV not equipped with ABS malfunction circuit or signal (Truck-Tractor mfg on/after 3/1/1997; Straight Truck mfg on/after 3/1/1998) | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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