BLAKTOP INC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Conditional safety rating Carrier did not meet the safety fitness standard at the last compliance review.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — BLAKTOP INC (USDOT 57727) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Active BIPD limit: $750,000 Officer(s): WARREN AMES III (Company officer); SETH AMES (Company officer 2) Organization: CORPORATION Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Conditional safety rating — Carrier did not meet the safety fitness standard at the last compliance review. • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $750,000 — FIREMEN'S INSURANCE CO. OF WASHINGTON DC · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/57727/ As of: Jul 20, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade B
Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 77/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 100% · 5/5 signals
Compliance grade B
Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 77/100). 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.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 57.1% vs peer median 14.3% (worse). n=48442 same-size ACTIVE peers.
Official FMCSA Conditional safety rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
1 active liability policy
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.
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InsuranceFIREMEN'S INSURANCE CO. OF WASHINGTON DCPolicy effective Jul 25, 2024
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Process AgentALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESSBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC787419ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 17 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 18 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 14 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 45.45% | — |
| National average | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% |
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 SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
BLAKTOP INC is a corporation based in WEST LEBANON, NH, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 57727. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Conditional. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 20 power units and 14 drivers, with 14 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 57.1%. 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.
Conditional safety rating
FMCSA has assigned this carrier a Conditional safety rating.
BLAKTOP INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 20 power units and 14 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in West Lebanon, NH. Across 10 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 40.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for common.
10 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 400% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in VT (7) and NH (3), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
40.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (75.0% of violations); top code 390.21T(b) (390.21T(b)) cited 1 times.
The fleet comprises 20 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 14 drivers; Freightliner, Western Star, and Talb are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 48,442 ACTIVE carriers operating 10–30 power units (±50% of this carrier's 20 unit fleet).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vermont (VT) | 8 | 5 | 62.5% | Jul 1, 2026 |
| New Hampshire (NH) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 21, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 6 | |
| Western Star | 4 | |
| Talb | 2 | |
| Ford | 1 | |
| International | 1 | |
| Kenworth | 1 | |
| Other | 1 | |
| Qual | 1 | |
| Trailer | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | — | 5.00 | 5 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (14 rows) View all 14 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 88290661 | Jul 1, 2026 | VT | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 393.130C-CHVE, 393.100C-C, 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 87968383 | May 27, 2026 | VT | 3 | — |
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 85936999 | Sep 29, 2025 | VT | 2 | vt-st.-johnsbury |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.130C-CHVE | Yes |
| 86191358 | Aug 21, 2025 | NH | 3 | NH |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 85440579 | Aug 5, 2025 | VT | 2 | I 91 SB REST AREA HARTFORD |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.130B-CHVE | Yes |
| 85397107 | Aug 4, 2025 | VT | 1 | LUNENBURG |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 393.45B2-BHTD, 393.45B2-B-AIR | Yes |
| 84901084 | Jun 6, 2025 | VT | 3 | CONCORD |
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLSIV | No |
| 84696680 | May 14, 2025 | VT | 1 | HARTFORD |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84428049 | Apr 14, 2025 | NH | 2 | LITTLETON |
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 396.17C-PI | No |
| 83025061 | Oct 28, 2024 | NH | 2 | SANBORNTON |
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 82483570 | Aug 22, 2024 | VT | 2 | BRADFORD SB RA |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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5 | 393.43, 396.3(a)(1), 393.95(f) | Yes |
| 81875786 | Jun 11, 2024 | VT | 3 | WHITE RIVER SB RA |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 79940558 | Oct 17, 2023 | NH | 1 | LITTLETON |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 78874165 | Jun 8, 2023 | VT | 1 | BRADFORD SB RA |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 393.75(a), 396.3(a)(1), 393.55(e) | Yes |
Recent Crashes (7 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
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| VT0000272377 | Mar 27, 2024 | VT | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NH0023963619 | Oct 7, 2019 | NH | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| VT0000137254 | May 24, 2013 | VT | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| VT0000011805 | Sep 13, 2006 | VT | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| VT0000018692 | Jul 29, 2003 | VT | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| VT0000004785 | May 27, 1997 | VT | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| VT0000007090 | Jun 1, 1992 | VT | 0 | 0 | No | Yes | — |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)
Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.
Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
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| Dec 23, 2022 | MC787419-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (3 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIREMEN'S INSURANCE CO. OF WASHINGTON DC | CAA 1500067 | 91X | $750,000 | Jul 25, 2024 | On file | ACTIVE |
| FIREMEN'S INSURANCE CO. OF WASHINGTON DC | CAA 1500067 AN | BIPD/Primary | — | May 29, 2012 | Aug 21, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| FIREMEN'S INSURANCE CO. OF WASHINGTON DC | CAA 1500067 AN | BIPD/Primary | — | May 29, 2012 | Jul 25, 2024 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Aug 21, 2024insuranceTERM/CANCL — FIREMEN'S INSURANCE CO. OF WASHINGTON DC
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Jul 29, 2024
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Jul 25, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — FIREMEN'S INSURANCE CO. OF WASHINGTON DC
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Dec 23, 2022
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Jun 25, 2012
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
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| LITTLETON | NH | 2 | 0 |
| BRADFORD SB RA | VT | 2 | 2 |
| NH | NH | 1 | 0 |
| SANBORNTON | NH | 1 | 0 |
| CONCORD | VT | 1 | 0 |
| HARTFORD | VT | 1 | 0 |
| I 91 SB REST AREA HARTFORD | VT | 1 | 1 |
| LUNENBURG | VT | 1 | 1 |
| WHITE RIVER SB RA | VT | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
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| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.43 | No/improper breakaway or emergency braking | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.45(d) | Brake connections with leaks or constrictions | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.55(e) | No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.75(a) | Flat tire or fabric exposed | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC787419
common · ACTIVE · MC
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FIREMEN'S INSURANCE CO. OF WASHINGTON DC
91X policy on file
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ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS
BOC-3 process agent · 107,529 carriers served
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14 inspections
Full roadside inspection history
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7 reportable crashes
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How to verify BLAKTOP INC
- Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
- Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
- Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
- Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
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