BLACK SAILS INC
USDOT 3241589 • 3501 W ALGONQUIN RD STE 290H, ROLLING MEADOWS, IL, 60008
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-1018283 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Feb 29, 2024 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 7845023 | ON FILE | Mar 6, 2025 | Mar 6, 2026 |
Insurance History (6 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA978074264 | REPLACED | Mar 6, 2024 | Mar 6, 2025 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTO8000710 | CANCELLED | Mar 6, 2023 | Mar 6, 2024 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA00470417 | REPLACED | Jun 10, 2019 | Mar 6, 2023 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA0470417 | CANCELLED | Apr 11, 2019 | Jun 10, 2019 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA00470417 | REPLACED | Mar 6, 2019 | Mar 6, 2019 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA00470417 | CANCELLED | Mar 6, 2019 | Apr 11, 2019 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY | 7845023 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 6, 2026 | Mar 6, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA978074264 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 6, 2025 | Mar 6, 2025 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LTO8000710 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 6, 2024 | Mar 6, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA00470417 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 6, 2023 | Mar 6, 2023 |
| CANCEL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA0470417 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 10, 2019 | Jun 10, 2019 |
| CANCEL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA00470417 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 11, 2019 | Apr 11, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA00470417 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 6, 2019 | Mar 6, 2019 |
Authority Action History (2 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1018283 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 8, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 29, 2024 |
| MC1018283 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 29, 2019 | — | 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
13 states • 28 inspections
Violation Summary (22 violations from 28 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 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 | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.209E | Power steering violations | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1 | Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205C | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2LV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| 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 (28 inspections)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2025 | AR | INJURY | 0 | 1 | RURAL(ST FRANCIS COUNTY) | SH149N | ...LH2779 | BLACK SAILS INC |
| Jan 6, 2025 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | DOUGLAS TWP | I-57 | ...LH2277 | BLACK SAILS INC |
| Jan 1, 2025 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | OLATHE | I35 | ...LH2779 | BLACK SAILS INC |
| Jun 6, 2023 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL(ST FRANCIS COUNTY) | US79S | ...450801 | BLACK SAILS INC |
Compliance Timeline
12 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records