BLACK BARN FARM LLC
USDOT 3545701 • DBA: SHEEPDOG TRANSPORT • 274 SLAGLE RD, ELIZABETHTON, TN, 37643
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-136488 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Oct 6, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 9300191239 | ON FILE | Aug 8, 2025 | Oct 2, 2025 |
Insurance History (6 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP | BIPD/Primary | CA962898911 | CANCELLED | Nov 8, 2022 | Aug 29, 2023 |
| CYPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY (CA) | BIPD/Primary | 03TRM039770-02 | CANCELLED | May 26, 2022 | Dec 6, 2022 |
| CYPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY (CA) | BIPD/Primary | 03TRM039770-02 | REPLACED | May 26, 2022 | Nov 8, 2022 |
| CYPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY (CA) | BIPD/Primary | 03TRM039770-01 | CANCELLED | May 26, 2021 | May 26, 2022 |
| PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP | BIPD/Primary | CA 3134434 | REPLACED | Jan 12, 2021 | May 26, 2021 |
| CYPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY (CA) | BIPD/Primary | 03TRM031011-01 | CANCELLED | Sep 25, 2018 | Aug 1, 2019 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY | 9300191239 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 2, 2025 | Oct 2, 2025 |
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP | CA962898911 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 29, 2023 | Aug 29, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | CYPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY (CA) | 03TRM039770-02 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 6, 2022 | Dec 6, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | CYPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY (CA) | 03TRM039770-02 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 8, 2022 | Nov 8, 2022 |
| CANCEL | CYPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY (CA) | 03TRM039770-01 | BIPD/Primary | May 26, 2022 | May 26, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP | CA 3134434 | BIPD/Primary | May 26, 2021 | May 26, 2021 |
| CANCEL | CYPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY (CA) | 03TRM031011-01 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2019 | Aug 1, 2019 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-136488 | VOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-136488 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (5 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC136488 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 5, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 6, 2025 |
| MC136488 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Aug 12, 2025 | — | Unknown |
| MC136488 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 29, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 23, 2022 |
| MC136488 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 19, 2021 | REVOKED | Jul 24, 2023 |
| MC136488 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 15, 2018 | REVOKED | Aug 7, 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
15 states • 22 inspections
Violation Summary (52 violations from 22 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 6 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 5 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207F-SDAS | Suspension - Deflated air suspension | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPDIT | HOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.83G | Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.16 | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.17 | 390.17 | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2FT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.205C-WR | Wheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203E-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11B-CSRIGRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHWS | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11TU | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45DLUV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2UV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | 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:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
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 (22 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
2 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (2 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2025 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | STAFFORD | INTERSTATE 95 AT 0.70M S OF RT 630/COURTHOUSE RD | ...KF8800 | BLACK BARN FARM LLC |
| Apr 6, 2022 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | KANSAS CITY | IS 435 | ...BW9256 | BLACK BARN FARM LLC |
Compliance Timeline
10 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records