BLACK ROCK EXPRESS LLC
USDOT 2947864 • 595 RITCHIE LEWIS DR, NEW TAZEWELL, TN, 37825
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-997963 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Mar 4, 2026 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | 013-81-5230 | ON FILE | Jul 2, 2025 | Mar 13, 2026 |
Insurance History (18 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | 138-15-230 | CANCELLED | Jul 2, 2024 | Jul 2, 2025 |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | 138-15-230 | CANCELLED | Feb 16, 2024 | Jul 2, 2024 |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | 138-15-230 | CANCELLED | Jul 2, 2023 | Feb 16, 2024 |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | 013-81-5230 | REPLACED | Jul 2, 2022 | Jul 2, 2023 |
| HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CC9100176 | CANCELLED | Jul 2, 2021 | Jul 2, 2022 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP63026 00 | CANCELLED | Jan 18, 2021 | Jun 12, 2021 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY OF THE SOUTH | BIPD/Primary | 74TRB003379 | CANCELLED | May 26, 2020 | Dec 31, 2020 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY OF THE SOUTH | BIPD/Primary | 74TRB003379 | CANCELLED | Apr 19, 2020 | Jun 25, 2020 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY OF THE SOUTH | BIPD/Primary | 74TRB003379 | REPLACED | Apr 19, 2020 | May 26, 2020 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY OF THE SOUTH | BIPD/Primary | 74TRB003379 | REPLACED | Jan 18, 2020 | Apr 19, 2020 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY OF THE SOUTH | BIPD/Primary | 74TRB003379 | CANCELLED | Jan 18, 2020 | May 13, 2020 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY OF THE SOUTH | BIPD/Primary | 74TRB002819 | CANCELLED | Nov 13, 2019 | Dec 14, 2019 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY OF THE SOUTH | BIPD/Primary | 74TRB002819 | CANCELLED | Mar 7, 2019 | Nov 14, 2019 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY OF THE SOUTH | BIPD/Primary | 74TRB002819 | CANCELLED | Feb 4, 2019 | Apr 3, 2019 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY OF THE SOUTH | BIPD/Primary | 74TRB002819 | REPLACED | Feb 4, 2019 | Mar 7, 2019 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY OF THE SOUTH | BIPD/Primary | 74TRB002819 | CANCELLED | Dec 8, 2018 | Feb 5, 2019 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY OF THE SOUTH | BIPD/Primary | 74TRB002252 | CANCELLED | Dec 8, 2017 | Dec 8, 2018 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY OF THE SOUTH | BIPD/Primary | 74TRB001745 | CANCELLED | Jan 27, 2017 | Dec 8, 2017 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 013-81-5230 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 13, 2026 | Mar 13, 2026 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 138-15-230 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 2, 2025 | Jul 2, 2025 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 138-15-230 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 2, 2024 | Jul 2, 2024 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 138-15-230 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 16, 2024 | Feb 16, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 013-81-5230 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 2, 2023 | Jul 2, 2023 |
| CANCEL | HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CC9100176 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 2, 2022 | Jul 2, 2022 |
| CANCEL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP63026 00 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 12, 2021 | Jun 12, 2021 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY OF THE SOUTH | 74TRB003379 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 31, 2020 | Dec 31, 2020 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY OF THE SOUTH | 74TRB003379 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 25, 2020 | Jun 25, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY OF THE SOUTH | 74TRB003379 | BIPD/Primary | May 26, 2020 | May 26, 2020 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY OF THE SOUTH | 74TRB003379 | BIPD/Primary | May 13, 2020 | May 13, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY OF THE SOUTH | 74TRB003379 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 19, 2020 | Apr 19, 2020 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY OF THE SOUTH | 74TRB002819 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 14, 2019 | Dec 14, 2019 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY OF THE SOUTH | 74TRB002819 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 14, 2019 | Nov 14, 2019 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY OF THE SOUTH | 74TRB002819 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 3, 2019 | Apr 3, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY OF THE SOUTH | 74TRB002819 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 7, 2019 | Mar 7, 2019 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY OF THE SOUTH | 74TRB002819 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 5, 2019 | Feb 5, 2019 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY OF THE SOUTH | 74TRB002252 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 8, 2018 | Dec 8, 2018 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY OF THE SOUTH | 74TRB001745 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 8, 2017 | Dec 8, 2017 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-997963 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-997963 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-997963 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-997963 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (15 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC997963 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 17, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 4, 2026 |
| MC997963 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 5, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 2, 2025 |
| MC997963 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 5, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 3, 2024 |
| MC997963 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 22, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 2, 2024 |
| MC997963 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 6, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 5, 2022 |
| MC997963 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jul 15, 2021 | — | Unknown |
| MC997963 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jan 22, 2021 | REVOKED | Jun 22, 2021 |
| MC997963 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 16, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 20, 2020 |
| MC997963 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jan 29, 2020 | REVOKED | Jan 6, 2021 |
| MC997963 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 18, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 14, 2019 |
| MC997963 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 7, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 8, 2019 |
| MC997963 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 9, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 5, 2019 |
| MC997963 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 13, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 11, 2018 |
| MC997963 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jun 29, 2018 | REVOKED | Dec 23, 2019 |
| MC997963 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Feb 17, 2017 | REVOKED | Dec 18, 2017 |
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
9 states • 63 inspections
Violation Summary (111 violations from 63 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 13 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 5 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 5 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 4 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(a) | Failing to keep RODS | 4 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 3 | 2 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSOA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.71A | Using or equipping a CMV with radar detector | 2 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | 2 | 2 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | 2 | 2 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.9-SLL | 390.9-SLL | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.132C-CHVE | Cargo securement - dressed lumber/building products | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16AD | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45A-BHTIJ | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-F | Fuel - Dripping leak. | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | 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:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | 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:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45DCUV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55D2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.209D | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8F01 | Drivers record of duty status not current | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8(k)(2) | ELD malfunction / not functional | 1 | 0 | 5 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.25(f) | Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100B-C | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.71(h) | License (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(3) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | 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 (63 inspections)
Showing 50 of 63
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
10 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (10 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2025 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT IN CITY LIMIT | TN-131 | ...306339 | BLACK ROCK EXPRESS |
| Sep 17, 2025 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | KNOXVILLE | I-40 | ...270091 | BLACK ROCK EXPRESS LLC |
| Jul 26, 2025 | TN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | MOSHEIM | W ANDREW JOHNSON HWY | ...129299 | BLACK ROCK EXPRESS LLC |
| Dec 16, 2024 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | MORGANTON | 40 | ...632041 | BLACK ROCK EXPRESS LLC |
| Sep 13, 2022 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | MORRISTOWN | S DAVY CROCKETT PKWY | ...412637 | BLACK ROCK EXPRESS LLC |
| Mar 14, 2022 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | WHITE PINE | I-81 NB RAMP | ...327297 | BLACK ROCK EXPRESS LLC |
| Jun 7, 2021 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | KNOXVILLE | I-40 | ...032016 | BLACK ROCK EXPRESS LLC |
| Oct 16, 2020 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 10, 2020 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 29, 2020 | TN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
30 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 30 events