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BLACK DOG TRANSPORT INC

USDOT 3676183 • 18565 SOLEDAD CANYON RD #325, CANYON COUNTRY, CA, 91351

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
3,676,183
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
California
Phone
8332965881
Email
[email protected]
Power Units (MCS-150)
5
Drivers (MCS-150)
5
MCS-150 Mileage
125,000
BOC-3 Agent
#1 A+ AGENTS OF PROCESS, INC.
Physical Address
18565 SOLEDAD CANYON RD #325, CANYON COUNTRY, CA, 91351
Contact
Phone: 8332965881

Risk Signals1 flagged

MEDIUM
Elevated vehicle OOS rate: 44.4%
National average is 23.4%. This carrier's vehicle OOS rate is 21.0 percentage points above average.

Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: May 31, 2025
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

fmcsa-authhistApr 5, 2026
Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-1276752ACTIVEUnknownMay 12, 2023

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryFLCA-1926-04716ON FILEMay 31, 2025Jul 2, 2025

Insurance History (9 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (9 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryFLCA-1926-04716CANCELLEDMay 31, 2025Jul 30, 2025
BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryFLCA-1926-03270REPLACEDFeb 25, 2025May 31, 2025
BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryFLCA-1926-03270CANCELLEDMay 31, 2024Mar 25, 2025
BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryFLCA-1926-03270REPLACEDMay 31, 2024Feb 25, 2025
ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/Primary2-FLP-CA-19-S0122601-00CANCELLEDMay 31, 2023Jun 13, 2024
ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/Primary2-FLP-CA-19-S0122601-00REPLACEDMay 31, 2023May 31, 2024
ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/Primary2-FLP-CA-19-S0122601-00REPLACEDMay 31, 2023May 31, 2023
DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH)BIPD/PrimaryCCA-0015730-01CANCELLEDJul 23, 2022May 31, 2023
DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH)BIPD/PrimaryCCA-0015730-00CANCELLEDJul 23, 2021Jul 23, 2022

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/CANCLBENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANYFLCA-1926-04716BIPD/PrimaryJul 30, 2025Jul 30, 2025
TERM/REPLBENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANYFLCA-1926-04716BIPD/PrimaryJul 2, 2025Jul 2, 2025
TERM/REPLBENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANYFLCA-1926-03270BIPD/PrimaryMay 31, 2025May 31, 2025
TERM/CANCLBENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANYFLCA-1926-03270BIPD/PrimaryMar 25, 2025Mar 25, 2025
TERM/REPLBENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANYFLCA-1926-03270BIPD/PrimaryFeb 25, 2025Feb 25, 2025
TERM/CANCLACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY2-FLP-CA-19-S0122601-00BIPD/PrimaryJun 13, 2024Jun 13, 2024
TERM/REPLACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY2-FLP-CA-19-S0122601-00BIPD/PrimaryMay 31, 2024May 31, 2024
TERM/REPLACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY2-FLP-CA-19-S0122601-00BIPD/PrimaryMay 31, 2023May 31, 2023
CANCELDB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH)CCA-0015730-01BIPD/PrimaryMay 31, 2023May 31, 2023
CANCELDB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH)CCA-0015730-00BIPD/PrimaryJul 23, 2022Jul 23, 2022

Authority Action History (3 events)

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Authority Action History (3 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC1276752COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMay 4, 2023DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMay 12, 2023
MC1276752COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJun 27, 2022DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJul 22, 2022
MC1276752MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDAug 2, 2021—Unknown

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Unsafe Driving
76%

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
9
Violations
49
7 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
44.4%
Above nat'l avg (23.4%)
Driver OOS %
11.1%
Above nat'l avg (6.7%)
Power Units (MCS-150)
5
Drivers (MCS-150)
5
Crash Records
0

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

May
Jun
Jul
1
Aug
1
Sep
Oct
Nov
1
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
1
Nov
Dec
Jan
2
Feb
2
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 9 of 9 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

6 states • 9 inspections

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Violation Summary (49 violations from 9 inspections)

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Violation Summary (49 violations from 9 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:396.17C-PINo proof of periodic inspection403Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47ESlack adjuster defective407Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQPOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued308Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.9D2-FTFFailing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report30—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps313Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(b)(2)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate317Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-BOSBRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination22—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRPOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.17(c)No proof of periodic inspection203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55(c)(1)Coupling device/towing methods defective208Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8D5-HOSF395.8D5-HOSF10—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2-SLLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed11—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2Speeding 6-10 mph over limit105Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LHLIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5B-LFuel system leak107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.24C2II-ELDTNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number.10—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.75A1-TAORETATires - All others has more than one ply exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches.11—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45D-BAALBrake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLUCROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSOAOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.53B-BSteering system components worn107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTAOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4Speeding 15+ mph over limit1010Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.8Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner)10—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.30(b)(1)Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD10—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.11Lighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
44.4%vs nat'l 23.4%
+21.0 pts above avg
Driver OOS Rate
11.1%vs nat'l 6.7%
+4.4 pts above avg
Violations / Inspection
5.44vs nat'l 1.80
+3.64 above avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (9 inspections)

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Inspection History (9 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Mar 25, 202687411685DESERT HILLS IFCALevel 1CIMC INTERMODAL CHASSIS3395.8D5-HOSF, 396.17C-PI, 392.2-SLLNo
Mar 6, 202687234092VALLEY SPRINGS SDSDLevel 3WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER3396.17C-PI, 392.2-SLLEWA2, 395.8A1-HOSPYes
Feb 19, 202687120450ATWATERCALevel 2KW TRUCK TRACTOR3392.2-SLLEQP, 392.2-SLLS2No
Feb 17, 202687229570I-15 @MOUNTAIN PASS JPOE,CVEFCALevel 1KW TRUCK TRACTOR9393.47E, 393.9A-LHLI, 396.5B-LYes
Nov 13, 202586344126SAN ONOFRE NB IFCALevel 2KW TRUCK TRACTOR3393.9A-LFTSI, 392.2-SLLUCR, 392.2-SLLSOANo
Dec 27, 202483495591HEBRON OHOHLevel 1WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER4393.47E, 396.3A1-BOS, 393.53B-BYes
Sep 4, 202482592613I40 WESTTNLevel 3PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR9396.9D2-FTF, 392.2-SLLIRP, 396.17C-PINo
Aug 26, 202482495419RoadsideNJLevel 2UTIL SEMI-TRAILER4393.9(a), 392.2, 393.45(b)(2)Yes
Apr 10, 202481327378SCHROONNYLevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR11396.17(c), 393.55(c)(1), 393.45(b)(2)Yes

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

8 total · 50.0% OOS
2024-082026-03
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

ATWATER1
DESERT HILLS IF1
I-15 @MOUNTAIN PASS JPOE,CVEF1 · 1 OOS
SAN ONOFRE NB IF1
SCHROON1 · 1 OOS
HEBRON OH1 · 1 OOS
VALLEY SPRINGS SD1 · 1 OOS
I40 WEST1

Violations by BASIC category

Compliance Timeline

11 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Jul 30, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jul 2, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
May 31, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Mar 25, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Feb 25, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jun 13, 2024
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
May 31, 2024
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
May 31, 2023
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
May 31, 2023
Insurance
Insurance cancel
DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) • BIPD/Primary
May 12, 2023
Authority
Common Carrier authority active
Docket MC-1276752
Jul 23, 2022
Insurance
Insurance cancel
DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) • BIPD/Primary

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StationDESERT HILLS IF
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