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BLACK EQUIPMENT CO INC
Evansville, IN
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 140952
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
20.0% OOS · 24 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
- Registered with FMCSA as a private carrier — not registered to haul other companies' freight for hire
- No active insurance filing found on record
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 28.6% — above the 20.7% national average
- 24 FMCSA inspections on record
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
140952
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
February 7, 2025
FMCSA Registration
June 1, 1974
Annual Mileage
200,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
1187 Burch Dr, Evansville, IN 47725
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Scott Bonnell
Officer 2
George Nurrenbern
Cargo Types
Motor VehiclesBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsConstruction Materials
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
20.0% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
15 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
28.6%
Driver OOS Rate
7.1%
Ranks in the 49th percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
24
Driver Inspections
21
Vehicle Inspections
12
Total OOS Orders
7
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance11
Unsafe Driving5
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate7.1% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (1.6pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate28.6% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (7.9pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (24)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 28, 2026 | CV42517447 | SHELBYVILLE KY | III | — | — | BLACK EQUIPMENT CO INC | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
CHEVROLET B & W NORR |
1GC1WLE7XNF115431 430FT2220PM075263 |
KY S9F702 IN TR894LXM |
| June 8, 2026 | 7420000447 | MEMPHIS IN | III | 1 | — | BLACK EQUIPMENT | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER LANDOLL CORPORATION |
3AKJGNDV3JDJY2992 1LH440UHXH1A24383 |
IN 3692917 IN P810850 |
| 392.2-SLLSWZ | State/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone | Speeding 4 | ||||||||
| May 20, 2026 | CV44761152 | HENDERSON, KY | I | — | — | BLACK EQUIPMENT CO INC | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FDUF4GT0HEE27342 |
IN A469987 |
| March 11, 2026 | CV40885082 | KUTTAWA, KY | III | 2 | 1 | BLACK EQUIPMENT | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL LEDWELL & SONS ENTERPRISES, INC. |
3HCDZAPR9NL340276 1L9GA72A0GL033433 |
IN 2412253 IN P810847 |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | OOSLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 390.9-SLL | Violation of State Motor Carrier Laws or Regulations | |||||||||
| December 10, 2025 | CV43796791 | HENDERSON, KY | I | — | — | BLACK EQUIPMENT CO INC | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
1HTMMMML0GH454068 |
IN A469985 |
| November 7, 2025 | CV44810983 | BEAVER DAM, KY | III | 1 | — | BLACK EQUIPMENT CO INC | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
1HTMMMML0GH454068 |
IN A469985 |
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| October 22, 2025 | I01R062043 | STANTON TN | I | 2 | 2 | BLACK EQUIPMENT CO INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER LEDWELL & SONS ENTERPRISES, INC. |
1FUJGEBG7ELFR8175 1L9GA72A8HL033875 |
IN 3033947 IN P846211 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | OOSTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| July 9, 2025 | 6653005011 | GEORGETOWN IN | III | 2 | — | — | Trailer |
RAM |
3C7WRMBL4JG375548 |
IN A469988 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| July 1, 2025 | CV43404194 | WADDY, KY | I | 3 | — | BLACK EQUIPMENT CO INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
CHEVROLET UNK |
1GC1WLE7XNF115431 430FT2220PM075253 |
KY BTN372 IN TR894LXM |
| 392.2C | Failure to obey traffic control device | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| 392.2IN | State Insurance Violation | |||||||||
| January 31, 2025 | 7420009599 | GEORGETOWN IN | III | 3 | — | BLACK EQUIPMENT | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FDUF4GT8HEE27377 |
KY B9C032 |
| 391.41A-MCPC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial motor vehicle without showing proof of a valid medical certification upon request, but presents proof prior to com | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS4 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 4 | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| RHM GIN | 1 | December 12, 2023 |
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection above. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
4 of 7 inspections
Unsafe Driving
4 of 15 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 15 inspections
Driver Fitness
3 of 15 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 15 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
KY10
IN3
TN3
MS1
Fleet & Equipment (17)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~11
of 26 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~6
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Chassis / Incomplete
4
Flatbed
4
Tractor
4
Semi-trailer
2
Truck
2
Pickup
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGEBG7ELFR8175 | 3 | 1 |
| 2016 International MA025 | Truck · Class 6 | 1HTMMMML0GH454068 | 3 | — |
| 2017 Ledwell & Sons Enterprises, Inc. | Flatbed | 1L9GA72A8HL033875 | 3 | 1 |
| 2017 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9XXHD410586 | 2 | — |
| 2017 Ford F-450 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FDUF4GT0HEE27342 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Ford F-450 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FDUF4GT8HEE27377 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Chevrolet Silverado | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 1GB3CYCY4JF245875 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Chevrolet Silverado HD | Pickup · Class 2 | 1GC1WLE7XNF115431 | 1 | — |
| 2017 International MA025 | Truck · Class 6 | 1HTMMMML1HH734132 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Ledwell & Sons Enterprises, Inc. | Flatbed | 1L9GA72A0GL033433 | 1 | 1 |
Show all 17 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Ledwell & Sons Enterprises, Inc. | Flatbed | 1L9GA72A6HL033874 | 1 | — |
| Trlr | Semi-trailer | 1L9GA72A8HL033874 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Landoll Corporation | Flatbed · Class 8 | 1LH440UHXH1A24383 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Freightliner SD122 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGNDV3JDJY2992 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Ram 5500 | Chassis / Incomplete | 3C7WRMBL4JG375548 | 1 | — |
| 2022 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HCDZAPR9NL340276 | 1 | 1 |
| Unk | Semi-trailer | 430FT2220PM075253 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
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Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: September 13, 2026.
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