BLACK GOLD XPRESS CARRIERS LLC
BLACK GOLD XPRESS CARRIERS LLC is a motor carrier based in ODESSA, TX, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 4102795. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 2 power units and 2 drivers, with 10 roadside inspections on file. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.
Carrier is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Most carriers are unrated until they undergo a compliance review — being unrated is not, by itself, a red flag, but it does mean federal investigators have not formally evaluated the carrier's safety management practices. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
BLACK GOLD XPRESS CARRIERS LLC is a small fleet, operating 2 power units and 2 drivers, based in Odessa, TX. Across 10 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 60.0% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with PEGASO RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC., and operating authority is active for common.
Active filings
Safety Snapshot
10 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, most heavily in TX (10 stops), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
60.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (83.8% of violations); top code 393.9 (Inoperable Required Lamp) cited 11 times, 1 of them OOS.
The fleet comprises 2 power units (small fleet) and 2 drivers; Freightliner, Prat, and Armo are the most-inspected makes.
Compliance
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 288,394 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–3 power units (±50% of this carrier's 2 unit fleet).
Authority gap detected (1)
- Common (Property) authority was inactive from Mar 26, 2024 to Jun 27, 2025 (458 days)
Historical coverage gaps detected (2)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Mar 20, 2024 to May 3, 2024 (44 days)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Jul 23, 2024 to Aug 23, 2024 (31 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas (TX) | 10 | 6 | 60.0% | Dec 9, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 9 | |
| Prat | 9 | |
| Armo | 1 | |
| Peterbilt | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
SMS data not available
FMCSA's Safety Measurement System has not published per-BASIC scores for this carrier yet. This typically means the carrier doesn't meet minimum exposure thresholds (inspections/power units), or their SMS snapshot hasn't been ingested.
Recent Inspections (10 rows) View all 10 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 86543513 | Dec 9, 2025 | TX | 2 | tx-sh-349--mm-290 |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.9, 393.11 | No |
| 85953658 | Sep 27, 2025 | TX | 2 | FM829 |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 393.9, 393.55E, 393.11TL | Yes |
| 84925461 | Jun 3, 2025 | TX | 1 | US180 AT FM829 |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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8 | 396.3A1BOS, 393.11, 396.3A1B | Yes |
| 84645896 | May 7, 2025 | TX | 2 | — |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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10 | 392.9A2-C, 393.9, 396.17C | Yes |
| 84645288 | May 5, 2025 | TX | 2 | — |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 393.9TS, 393.9, 392.8 | No |
| 83841838 | Feb 5, 2025 | TX | 2 | — |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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7 | 396.17C, 396.3A1B, 393.11TU | No |
| 83518111 | Dec 27, 2024 | TX | 1 | TX349 MM322 |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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13 | 393.100(a), 393.209D, 393.9 | Yes |
| 83440433 | Dec 13, 2024 | TX | 2 | — |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 392.2RG, 393.47E, 393.53B | No |
| 83137262 | Nov 3, 2024 | TX | 2 | IH20 WB SVC RD AT EN |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 393.9TS, 393.75C, 393.9 | Yes |
| 82598552 | Aug 30, 2024 | TX | 2 | US180 AT FM829 |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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9 | 393.9(a), 393.75(a)(3), 393.11 | Yes |
Recent Crashes (1 row)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TX75WEHQE12J | May 13, 2025 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (2 PDFs)
Operating-authority certificates and decision notices filed with FMCSA. Each PDF is the original 2-page daily record. Click a row to view or download.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 27, 2025 | MC1565372-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | View PDF → |
| Aug 3, 2023 | MC1565372-C | CPL | REVOCATION | View PDF → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (20 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PEGASO RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC. | PSO-2506044-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 21, 2025 | On file | ACTIVE |
| PEGASO RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC. | PSO-2506044-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 21, 2025 | Jun 21, 2025 | REPLACED |
| PEGASO RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC. | PSO-2506044-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 21, 2025 | Oct 3, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| PEGASO RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC. | PSO-2506044-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 21, 2025 | Jun 21, 2025 | REPLACED |
| PEGASO RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC. | PSO-2506044-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 21, 2025 | Jan 9, 2026 | CANCELLED |
| PEGASO RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC. | PSO-2506044-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 21, 2025 | Jun 21, 2025 | REPLACED |
| PEGASO RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC. | PSO-2506044-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 21, 2025 | Jun 21, 2026 | CANCELLED |
| PEGASO RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC. | PSO-2506044-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 21, 2025 | Jun 21, 2025 | REPLACED |
| PEGASO RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC. | PSO-2506044-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 21, 2025 | Jun 21, 2025 | REPLACED |
| PEGASO RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC. | PSO-2506044-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 21, 2025 | Nov 1, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 2-XPT-TX-19-S0350412-00 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 23, 2024 | Jun 8, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 2-XPT-TX-19-S0350412-00 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 23, 2024 | Aug 23, 2024 | REPLACED |
| ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 2-XPT-TX-19-S0350407-00 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 23, 2024 | Jul 12, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 2-XPT-TX-19-S0350407-00 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 23, 2024 | Jun 21, 2025 | REPLACED |
| Coverage gap — 31 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Jul 23, 2024 to Aug 23, 2024 | |||||
| AGRICULTURAL WORKERS MUTUAL AUTO INSURANCE CO | AGPGA1-00481-01 | BIPD/Primary | May 3, 2024 | Jul 23, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| Coverage gap — 44 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Mar 20, 2024 to May 3, 2024 | |||||
| HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CH01-0001559-01 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 28, 2023 | Mar 20, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CH01-0001559-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 18, 2023 | Dec 21, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CH01-0001559-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 18, 2023 | Nov 28, 2023 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Jun 21, 2026insuranceTERM/CANCL — PEGASO RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC.
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Jan 9, 2026insuranceTERM/CANCL — PEGASO RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC.
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Nov 1, 2025insuranceTERM/CANCL — PEGASO RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC.
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Oct 20, 2025
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Oct 3, 2025insuranceTERM/CANCL — PEGASO RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC.
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Sep 16, 2025
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Jul 12, 2025insuranceTERM/CANCL — ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 27, 2025
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Jun 21, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 21, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — PEGASO RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC.
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Jun 8, 2025insuranceTERM/CANCL — ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 23, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 23, 2024insuranceCANCEL — AGRICULTURAL WORKERS MUTUAL AUTO INSURANCE CO
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Jul 23, 2024insurance gapCoverage gap: 31 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Aug 23, 2024)
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Mar 26, 2024
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Mar 26, 2024authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Mar 26, 2024authority gapCommon (Property) authority inactive: 458 days (through Jun 27, 2025)
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Mar 20, 2024insuranceCANCEL — HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 20, 2024insurance gapCoverage gap: 44 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through May 3, 2024)
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Dec 21, 2023insuranceTERM/CANCL — HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 29, 2023
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Nov 28, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| US180 AT FM829 | TX | 2 | 2 |
| FM829 | TX | 1 | 1 |
| IH20 WB SVC RD AT EN | TX | 1 | 1 |
| TX349 MM322 | TX | 1 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 1 |
| 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 |
| 392.8 | Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 |
| 390.21(a) | Vehicle marking requirements | General/Admin | 1 | 0 |
| 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.100(a) | Cargo securement - general failure | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.203(c) | Hood not securely fastened | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.30 | Battery improperly secured | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
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PEGASO RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC.
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ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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