BLACKHAWK TRANSPORT SYSTEMS INC
USDOT 3576422 • 1655 S BLUE ISLAND AVE STE 4035, CHICAGO, IL, 60608
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-1206497 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Unknown |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN395746 | ON FILE | Jun 24, 2025 | Jan 23, 2026 |
Insurance History (4 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN395746 | CANCELLED | Jun 24, 2025 | Feb 26, 2026 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN345959 | REPLACED | Mar 17, 2023 | Jun 24, 2025 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN345959 | CANCELLED | Mar 17, 2023 | Jul 28, 2025 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP68901A | REPLACED | Mar 17, 2021 | Mar 17, 2023 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN395746 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 26, 2026 | Feb 26, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN395746 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 23, 2026 | Jan 23, 2026 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN345959 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 28, 2025 | Jul 28, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN345959 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 24, 2025 | Jun 24, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP68901A | BIPD/Primary | Mar 17, 2023 | Mar 17, 2023 |
Authority Action History (1 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1206497 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 18, 2021 | — | 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
1 state • 7 inspections
Violation Summary (3 violations from 7 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | 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 (7 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 26, 2025 | 86158254 | 88EB | IL | Level 3 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Sep 20, 2025 | 85867717 | Roadside | IL | Level 3 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Sep 10, 2024 | 82632868 | 47TH | IL | Level 3 | FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Nov 7, 2023 | 80117688 | I-55 | IL | Level 3 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 392.2 | No |
| Sep 26, 2023 | 79978753 | I94 | IL | Level 3 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Sep 10, 2023 | 79630207 | I94 | IL | Level 3 | FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Aug 2, 2023 | 79305994 | I-294 S/B | IL | Level 3 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 392.16(a), 392.2 | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
3 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (3 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 26, 2025 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | YORK TWP | I-88 EB | ...JD8901 | BLACKHAWK TRANSPORT SYSTEMS INC |
| Sep 19, 2025 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | JEFFERSON TWP | I-94 WB | ...JD8901 | BLACKHAWK TRANSPORT SYSTEMS INC |
| Dec 28, 2021 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | CHICAGO | W 47TH ST | ...JD8901 | BLACKHAWK TRANSPORT SYSTEMS INC |
Compliance Timeline
8 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records