BLACK SEA TRANSPORTATION LLC
USDOT 2331239 • 37W370 IL ROUTE 38, ST CHARLES, IL, 60175
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-796049 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Nov 12, 2019 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | H08472828 | ON FILE | Nov 11, 2019 | Nov 11, 2022 |
Insurance History (12 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CIL0005024911-8 | CANCELLED | Nov 11, 2018 | Nov 11, 2019 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CTO1404256 | CANCELLED | Nov 11, 2017 | Nov 11, 2018 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CTO1402946 | CANCELLED | Oct 6, 2017 | Nov 11, 2017 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CTO1402946 | CANCELLED | Nov 11, 2016 | Oct 6, 2017 |
| SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | BIPD/Primary | CAC 00001-03429-15 | REPLACED | Nov 13, 2015 | Nov 11, 2015 |
| SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | BIPD/Primary | CAC 00001-03429-15 | REPLACED | Nov 11, 2015 | Nov 11, 2016 |
| SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | BIPD/Primary | CAC 00001-03429-15 | CANCELLED | Nov 11, 2015 | Dec 11, 2016 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 2709181 | CANCELLED | Oct 8, 2015 | Nov 13, 2015 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 2709181 | REPLACED | Oct 8, 2015 | Nov 11, 2015 |
| SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | BIPD/Primary | CAC 00001-03429-14 | CANCELLED | Nov 19, 2014 | Oct 8, 2015 |
| SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | BIPD/Primary | CAC 00001-03429-14 | REPLACED | Oct 8, 2014 | Nov 19, 2014 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 1888828 | REPLACED | Oct 8, 2012 | Oct 8, 2014 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | H08472828 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 11, 2022 | Nov 11, 2022 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CIL0005024911-8 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 11, 2019 | Nov 11, 2019 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CTO1404256 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 11, 2018 | Nov 11, 2018 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CTO1402946 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 11, 2017 | Nov 11, 2017 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CTO1402946 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 6, 2017 | Oct 6, 2017 |
| TERM/CANCL | SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | CAC 00001-03429-15 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 11, 2016 | Dec 11, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | CAC 00001-03429-15 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 11, 2016 | Nov 11, 2016 |
| TERM/CANCL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 2709181 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 13, 2015 | Nov 13, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 2709181 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 11, 2015 | Nov 11, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | CAC 00001-03429-15 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 11, 2015 | Nov 11, 2015 |
| CANCEL | SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | CAC 00001-03429-14 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 8, 2015 | Oct 8, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | CAC 00001-03429-14 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 19, 2014 | Nov 19, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 1888828 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 8, 2014 | Oct 8, 2014 |
Authority Action History (7 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC796049 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 15, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 12, 2019 |
| MC796049 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 15, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 15, 2018 |
| MC796049 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 16, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 13, 2017 |
| MC796049 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 11, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 10, 2017 |
| MC796049 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 19, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 12, 2015 |
| MC796049 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 11, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 8, 2015 |
| MC796049 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 12, 2012 | — | Unknown |
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
42 states • 521 inspections
Violation Summary (97 violations from latest 100 of 521 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 13 | 13 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 8 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | 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 | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 3 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 3 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 3 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2C | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-PROP | Driving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle) | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.95A1I | Emergency Equipment (HM) - No 10 B:C (or more) fire extinguisher for quantities of hazardous materials that requires placarding. | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:177.817E2-HMHC | HM (Highway Carriage) - Failing to have HM shipping papers readily accessible. | 2 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LCHL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22B2II | Motor carrier failed to include required user identification data in ELD account | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.28 | Driver failed to select/deselect or annotate a special driving category or exempt status | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.41-BNPB-SPR | Brake - Inoperative or missing power unit spring brake | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2T | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24C2III | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:172.203C2-HMSPS | HM (Shipping Papers) - Shipper HM shipping paper does not list RQ as required | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:172.506A-HMPMC | Placard not visible from direction it faces | 1 | 0 | 4 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.23A2 | Operating a CMV without a CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C1 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-F | Fuel - Dripping leak. | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.67C7V-F | Tires - other defects | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BCFSBD | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207B | Frame cracked/broken/sagging | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75C | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BMBCBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47C-BSAMBD | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | 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 (521 inspections)
Showing 50 of 521
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 30, 2026 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | CHICAGO | I-90 S/B | ...LH6824 | BLACK SEA TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Jan 15, 2026 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | FINDLAY TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 0376 E | ...MS1253 | BLACK SEA TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Sep 11, 2025 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | KANSAS CITY | IS 35 | ...LT5855 | BLACK SEA TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Apr 10, 2025 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | IS 595 - JOHN HANSON HIGHWAY | ...014547 | BLACK SEA TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Dec 10, 2024 | RI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | RICHMOND | ROUTE 95 | ...LZ3446 | BLACK SEA TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Aug 27, 2024 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | ROCKLAND TWP | US 45 | ...922187 | BLACK SEA TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Jul 31, 2024 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | MOUNT VERNON | I 0075 | ...KF0557 | BLACK SEA TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| May 16, 2024 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 2 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...FP6998 | BLACK SEA TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Mar 22, 2024 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | IOWA CITY | I 80 W WEST OF OFF RAMP APPROX | ...214295 | BLACK SEA TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| May 23, 2023 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...942066 | BLACK SEA TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Mar 18, 2023 | NE | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | I- 80 | ...496283 | BLACK SEA TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Jul 29, 2022 | OK | INJURY | 0 | 1 | TULSA | I-244 OFF RAMP | ...929927 | BLACK SEA TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| May 22, 2022 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL(HOT SPRING COUNTY) | I30 | ...894034 | BLACK SEA TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| May 2, 2022 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | CHATTANOOGA | HIGHWAY 27 SB | ...142401 | BLACK SEA TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Apr 15, 2022 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | SHILOH TWP | I-64 EASTBOUND | ...603573 | BLACK SEA TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Nov 27, 2021 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE | IS 29 | ...544810 | BLACK SEA TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Oct 15, 2021 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | CORINTH | KY0330 | ...BC4131 | BLACK SEA TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Sep 17, 2021 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNION TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 0724 E | ...130730 | BLACK SEA TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Aug 9, 2021 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | MIDDLETOWN TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 0001 S | ...544810 | BLACK SEA TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Jun 18, 2021 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | ASHKUM TWP | I-57 | ...JD5726 | BLACK SEA TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Apr 29, 2021 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | BRIDGETON | IS 270 | ...446964 | BLACK SEA TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Mar 24, 2021 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | York Twp | I-290 E/B | ...637309 | BLACK SEA TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Mar 18, 2021 | MD | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | CAPITAL BELTWAY | ...958740 | BLACK SEA TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Jun 7, 2020 | OK | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 1, 2020 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
39 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 39 events