BLACK BEAR CRANE LLC
HERMON, ME
No hard blockers on file
Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load.
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TruckCodex risk summary — BLACK BEAR CRANE LLC (USDOT 3404603) Verdict: CLEAR TO REVIEW No hard blockers on file Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load. Authority / census status: Active Blockers: (none) Cautions: (none) On file: (none) Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3404603/ As of: Aug 28, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · filing & peer scorecard
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · A
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 92/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 60% · 3/5 signals · expand
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · A
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 92/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). n=176332 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not a booking verdict and not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Clear to review.
No authority breakdown on file.
No active policies on file.
No BOC-3 filing on file.
Company profile
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.
No active broker surety bond or trust fund on file.
BMC-84 is a surety bond; BMC-85 is a trust-fund agreement. Required for property brokers / freight forwarders — not motor-carrier BIPD liability insurance.
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 16 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 10% | — |
| National average | 6.7% | 23.4% | 4.4% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context Status notes, risk intelligence, and safety profiles
Carrier is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
BLACK BEAR CRANE LLC had 10 roadside inspections over the past 24 months with an out-of-service rate of 10.0%, which is below the national average of 19.3%. Their highest FMCSA BASIC percentile is vehicle_maint at 6.0.
10 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, most heavily in ME (10 stops).
10.0% out-of-service rate, below the 19.3% national average; led by Vehicle Maintenance (25.0% of violations); top code 392.16(a) (Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)) cited 2 times.
The fleet comprises 4 power units (small fleet) and 9 drivers; Kenworth, Peterbilt, and Freightliner are the most-inspected makes.
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 176,332 ACTIVE carriers operating 2–6 power units (±50% of this carrier's 4 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (12 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maine (ME) | 10 | 1 | 10.0% | Aug 5, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Peterbilt | 5 | |
| Freightliner | 4 | |
| Kenworth | 3 | |
| Link- | 1 | |
| Mack | 1 | |
| Mana | 1 | |
| Other | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Aug 24, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Aug 24, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Aug 24, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Aug 24, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | — | 6.38 | 6 | — | Aug 24, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (16 rows) View all 16 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88616344 | Aug 5, 2026 | ME | 2 | OLD TOWN - SCALES SB |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 393.95F, 393.95A1 | No |
| 88569255 | Jul 29, 2026 | ME | 2 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 396.17C-PI, 396.3A1-BALAC | No |
| 88336044 | Jul 7, 2026 | ME | 2 | OLD TOWN - SCALES SB |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2-SLLSR | No |
| 88072904 | Jun 8, 2026 | ME | 2 | NORRIDGEWOCK |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 393.9A-LIL, 396.17C-PI | No |
| 85594098 | Aug 25, 2025 | ME | 1 | me-old-town---scales-sb |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 393.95K-EE, 393.95A1 | No |
| 85396528 | Aug 1, 2025 | ME | 1 | me-pittsfield---scales-nb |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
4 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.45B2-BHTD, 396.5B-L | Yes |
| 85038618 | Jun 24, 2025 | ME | 3 | WEST GARDINER AT TURNPIKE TOLL |
Link- STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLLED | No |
| 84117001 | Mar 12, 2025 | ME | 2 | me-sidney---scales |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 83797415 | Feb 4, 2025 | ME | 2 | TRENTON |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | No |
| 82976863 | Oct 21, 2024 | ME | 2 | BEDDINGTON |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 393.11A1-CSLRR, 392.2-SLLIFTA | No |
| 81900255 | Jun 18, 2024 | ME | 2 | HERMON |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 393.75(a)(1), 392.16(a) | Yes |
| 81900252 | Jun 18, 2024 | ME | 2 | BANGOR |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.16(a) | No |
| 81336134 | Apr 10, 2024 | ME | 2 | me-old-town---scales-sb |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 80543535 | Jan 1, 2024 | ME | 2 | WESLEY |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.9(a) | No |
| 79914646 | Oct 12, 2023 | ME | 3 | me-old-town---scales-sb |
Other STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 78410537 | Apr 21, 2023 | ME | 3 | me-hampden---rest-area-nb |
Tere STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2 | No |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| OLD TOWN - SCALES SB | ME | 2 | 0 |
| BANGOR | ME | 1 | 0 |
| BEDDINGTON | ME | 1 | 0 |
| HERMON | ME | 1 | 1 |
| NORRIDGEWOCK | ME | 1 | 0 |
| TRENTON | ME | 1 | 0 |
| WESLEY | ME | 1 | 0 |
| WEST GARDINER AT TURNPIKE TOLL | ME | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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