FMCSA Carrier Profile
BLACK SHEEP ADVENTURES INC
Piedmont, CA
CarrierChk vetting signal
No flags raised
Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 1171817
Active
Satisfactory
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Satisfactory
2 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- No active insurance filing found on record
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- No FMCSA roadside inspection records on file yet
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1171817
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
MCS-150 Filed
May 10, 2025
FMCSA Registration
September 27, 2003
Annual Mileage
25,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
25 Artuna Ave, Piedmont, CA 94611
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
David Frederick Ackerman
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
2
Driver Inspections
Vehicle Inspections
Total OOS Orders
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance0
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
Inspection Records (2)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 8, 2026 | CA | Level V — Vehicle Only | MERZ · 8BRPE8CD7GE122136 | 0 | Clean |
| January 3, 2025 | CA | Level V — Vehicle Only | MERZ · 8BRPE8CD7GE122136 | 0 | Clean |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
CA2
Fleet & Equipment (1)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~1
of 2 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter | Van · Class 2 | 8BRPE8CD7GE122136 | 2 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Last updated: September 6, 2026.
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