TERRANCE DERELL NORMAN
USDOT 2263343 • DBA: BLACK OPS TRANSPORTATION • 18703 N YOUNG ELM CIR, HOUSTON, TX, 77073
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-844344 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jul 2, 2024 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN379053 | ON FILE | Jul 7, 2024 | Aug 19, 2025 |
Insurance History (11 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN379053 | REPLACED | Jul 7, 2024 | Jul 7, 2025 |
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRI21L7808 | CANCELLED | Jul 7, 2023 | Jul 7, 2024 |
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRI21L5747 | CANCELLED | Jul 7, 2022 | Jul 7, 2023 |
| WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WH10717017 | CANCELLED | Aug 16, 2019 | Jul 15, 2022 |
| WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WH10717017 | REPLACED | Aug 16, 2019 | Jul 7, 2022 |
| WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WH10717017 | NAME CHANGED | Feb 14, 2019 | Aug 14, 2019 |
| WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WH10717017 | CANCELLED | Jul 7, 2016 | Feb 14, 2019 |
| WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WH10716511 | REPLACED | Jul 3, 2016 | Jul 7, 2016 |
| HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A42504235-01 | CANCELLED | Jul 3, 2015 | Jul 3, 2016 |
| HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TXA521421 | CANCELLED | Jul 3, 2014 | Jul 3, 2015 |
| CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO | BIPD/Primary | BAPBZ0432413 | CANCELLED | Oct 18, 2013 | Jul 3, 2014 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN379053 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 19, 2025 | Aug 19, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN379053 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 7, 2025 | Jul 7, 2025 |
| CANCEL | TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TRI21L7808 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 7, 2024 | Jul 7, 2024 |
| CANCEL | TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TRI21L5747 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 7, 2023 | Jul 7, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | WH10717017 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 15, 2022 | Jul 15, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | WH10717017 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 7, 2022 | Jul 7, 2022 |
| NAMECHG | WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | WH10717017 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 14, 2019 | Aug 14, 2019 |
| CANCEL | WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | WH10717017 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 14, 2019 | Feb 14, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | WH10716511 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 7, 2016 | Jul 7, 2016 |
| CANCEL | HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | A42504235-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 3, 2016 | Jul 3, 2016 |
| CANCEL | HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | TXA521421 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 3, 2015 | Jul 3, 2015 |
| CANCEL | CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO | BAPBZ0432413 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 3, 2014 | Jul 3, 2014 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACT | MC-844344 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (8 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC844344 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 10, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 2, 2024 |
| MC844344 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 12, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 6, 2023 |
| MC844344 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 20, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 7, 2022 |
| MC844344 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Aug 22, 2019 | — | Unknown |
| MC844344 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 6, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 5, 2016 |
| MC844344 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 8, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 30, 2015 |
| MC844344 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 6, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 2, 2014 |
| MC844344 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 7, 2013 | REVOKED | Aug 14, 2019 |
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 • 6 inspections
Violation Summary (54 violations from 6 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 5 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | 3 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 3 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 2 | 2 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2UV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11TU | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.93B | Failure to equip truck with seatbelts | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D1 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209E | Power steering violations | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11TL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.83H | Exhaust - Not securely fastened to the vehicle | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209D | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9A2 | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A1 | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11S | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11LR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | 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 | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45DLUV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.41 | No or defective parking brake system on CMV | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205C | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203(c) | Hood not securely fastened | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
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 (6 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 23, 2025 | 86127247 | LONOKE AR | AR | Level 3 | FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | 392.2-SLLIRP, 392.2-SLLTL, 395.8A1-HOSP | Yes |
| Sep 16, 2025 | 85841291 | IH-0010 IN HARRIS CO. (742-797 | TX | Level 1 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 30 | 393.9, 393.48A, 393.75C | Yes |
| Sep 5, 2025 | 85708155 | BLYTHEVILLE AR | AR | Level 3 | TRAILMOBIL SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | 395.8A1-HOSP, 392.2-SLLIRP | Yes |
| Aug 7, 2025 | 85460574 | Roadside | TX | Level 2 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 393.9TS, 392.2RG | No |
| Oct 21, 2024 | 82979639 | 6200 S LAKE HOUSTON | TX | Level 1 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 5 | 393.9, 393.205C, 393.45B2UV | No |
| Jan 5, 2024 | 80618568 | Roadside | TX | Level 2 | TRIM STRAIGHT TRUCK | 12 | 393.9(a), 396.17(c), 393.75(c) | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
1 crash record from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (1 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2021 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | PATTON VILLAGE | 16400 CREEKWOOD | ...F98234 | TERRANCE DERELL NORMAN |
Compliance Timeline
14 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records