BLACK SWAN LOGISTICS INC
USDOT 2179958 • 1035 GRANITE PLACE, MANTECA, CA, 95336
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (3)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP18486A | ON FILE | Jul 20, 2016 | Jun 20, 2025 |
| MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 60SIA3-549076 | ON FILE | May 19, 2014 | May 19, 2015 |
| PACIFIC FINANCIAL ASSOCIATION, INC. | TRUST FUND | NONE | ON FILE | Oct 1, 2013 | Oct 1, 2013 |
Insurance History (10 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP18486A | NAME CHANGED | Jul 31, 2015 | Aug 23, 2016 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP18486A | REPLACED | Jul 31, 2015 | Jul 20, 2016 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WPT1041629 00 | CANCELLED | May 19, 2015 | Aug 8, 2015 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WPT1041629 00 | REPLACED | May 19, 2015 | Jul 31, 2015 |
| MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 60SAA3-549076 | CANCELLED | May 19, 2014 | May 19, 2015 |
| PACIFIC FINANCIAL ASSOCIATION, INC. | TRUST FUND | NONE | NAME CHANGED | Oct 1, 2013 | Aug 23, 2016 |
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BUI-002556 | REPLACED | Aug 20, 2013 | May 19, 2014 |
| PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | P0009-110503 | REPLACED | Aug 20, 2012 | Aug 20, 2013 |
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BUI-000535 | CANCELLED | Aug 4, 2011 | Apr 13, 2012 |
| PACIFIC FINANCIAL ASSOCIATION, INC. | TRUST FUND | NONE | REPLACED | Jun 27, 2011 | Oct 1, 2013 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP18486A | BIPD/Primary | Jun 20, 2025 | Jun 20, 2025 |
| NAMECHG | PACIFIC FINANCIAL ASSOCIATION, INC. | NONE | TRUST FUND | Aug 23, 2016 | Aug 23, 2016 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP18486A | BIPD/Primary | Aug 23, 2016 | Aug 23, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP18486A | BIPD/Primary | Jul 20, 2016 | Jul 20, 2016 |
| TERM/CANCL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WPT1041629 00 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 8, 2015 | Aug 8, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WPT1041629 00 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 31, 2015 | Jul 31, 2015 |
| CANCEL | MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY | 60SAA3-549076 | BIPD/Primary | May 19, 2015 | May 19, 2015 |
| CANCEL | MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY | 60SIA3-549076 | CARGO | May 19, 2015 | May 19, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | BUI-002556 | BIPD/Primary | May 19, 2014 | May 19, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | PACIFIC FINANCIAL ASSOCIATION, INC. | NONE | TRUST FUND | Oct 1, 2013 | Oct 1, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | PACIFIC FINANCIAL ASSOCIATION, INC. | NONE | TRUST FUND | Oct 1, 2013 | Oct 1, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY | P0009-110503 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 20, 2013 | Aug 20, 2013 |
| CANCEL | HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | BUI-000535 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 13, 2012 | Apr 13, 2012 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| BROKER | MC-752132 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-752132 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (7 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC752132 | PROPERTY BROKER | REINSTATED | Sep 15, 2016 | ADMINISTRATIVE INACTIVATION | Mar 31, 2026 |
| MC752132 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 21, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 21, 2016 |
| MC752132 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 13, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 3, 2015 |
| MC752132 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 22, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 19, 2015 |
| MC752132 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jan 23, 2013 | — | Unknown |
| MC752132 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 26, 2011 | REVOKED | Apr 23, 2012 |
| MC752132 | PROPERTY BROKER | GRANTED | Jul 11, 2011 | REVOKED | Aug 23, 2016 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
2 states • 56 inspections
Violation Summary (85 violations from 56 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 20 | 2 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 6 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 4 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 4 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8D11-HOSF | 395.8D11-HOSF | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8D3-HOSF | 395.8D3-HOSF | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.118 | Cargo securement - boulders | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:376.11(d)(1) | 376.11(d)(1) | 2 | 0 | — | Unknown |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:391.45A-MCEM | No medical exam certificate | 1 | 0 | 6 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.110B3-C | Cargo securement - logs | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LSLMWR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9B-LRLIWR | Lighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22H2-ELDNISDT | HOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to pr | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.24D-L | Lighting/marking on projecting loads | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-ATIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 1 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.110(b) | Cargo securement - logs | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.83(h) | Exhaust - Not securely fastened to the vehicle | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (56 inspections)
Showing 50 of 56
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
4 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (4 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2022 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | UNINCORPORATED | RT 101/1800ft N of RT 25 | ...900095 | BLACK SWAN LOGISTICS INC |
| Apr 11, 2019 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 1, 2018 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 25, 2017 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
19 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records