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BLACKSTONE MATERIALS LLC
Baltimore, MD
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 2831798 · MC 946313
Broker
No Safety Rating
Active 2 yrs, 7 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-946313 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Erie Insurance Exchange
Safety
Not Rated
31.6% OOS · 23 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Broker Authority
Broker Authority
Active
Docket
MC946313
Surety Bond
Bond on file with U. S. Specialty Insurance Company, since November 4, 2024
Authority Age
2 yrs, 7 mo
Revocation Filings
2
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 2 yrs, 7 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 33.3% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 23 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC946313
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier, Broker
Insurance on File
ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy Q12 1140041
ERIE INSURANCE COMPANY
Cargo · $0 · Policy Q61-0484583
U. S. SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
Bond · $0 · Policy 100841423
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Cargo
On file
Surety bond / trust fund · required
On file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2831798
MC Number
MC-946313
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
October 11, 2024
FMCSA Registration
December 11, 2015
Authority Granted
March 15, 2024
Annual Mileage
669,154 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Address
2103 Erdman Ave, Baltimore, MD 21218
Phone
Email
Website
Owner / Officer
Franklin Taylor
Cargo Types
General FreightBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsGrain/FeedCoal/CokeDry BulkPaper ProductsUtility EquipmentFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsGarbage/RefuseU.S. MailOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
23
Driver Inspections
2
Vehicle Inspections
22
Out-of-Service Violations
16
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance43
Unsafe Driving7
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate33.3% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (12.6pp higher)
31.6% of 19 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
73rd percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
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 in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
11 of 18 inspections
Unsafe Driving
6 of 19 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 19 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 19 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 19 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MD19
Fleet & Equipment (5)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~5
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Truck
4
Chassis / Incomplete
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 International HX520 | Truck · Class 8 | 3HTDPAPTXKN567803 | 6 | 2 |
| 2019 International HX520 | Truck · Class 8 | 3HTDPAPT6KN567801 | 5 | 1 |
| 2019 Peterbilt 567 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPCLPEXXKD603383 | 4 | 2 |
| 2019 International HX520 | Truck · Class 8 | 3HTDPAPT8KN567802 | 3 | 1 |
| 2013 Volvo Truck VHD | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 8 | 4V5K99EJ7DN564967 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (23)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 26, 2026 | 0246C02019 | PERRYVILLE MD | II | 8 | 6 | CLEAN EARTH | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
3HTDPAPT6KN567801 |
MD 4HB9340 |
| 393.75G-TAOW | OOSTires - All others, weight carried exceeds tire load limit | Tire vs. Load | ||||||||
| 393.75G-TAOW | OOSTires - All others, weight carried exceeds tire load limit | Tire vs. Load | ||||||||
| 393.75G-TAOW | OOSTires - All others, weight carried exceeds tire load limit | Tire vs. Load | ||||||||
| 393.75G-TAOW | OOSTires - All others, weight carried exceeds tire load limit | Tire vs. Load | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-F | OOSFuel - Dripping leak. | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 383.51A-SIN | OOSDriving a CMV while CDL is suspended for a safety-related or unknown reason and in state of driver's license issuance | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWG3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWG3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
| September 19, 2026 | 2064C00882 | KINGSVILLE MD | II | 2 | — | YORK BUILDING PRODUCTS | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
3HTDPAPTXKN567803 |
MD 4HB9338 |
| 392.2-SLLEWG3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| September 8, 2026 | 5784C00124 | ABERDEEN MD | II | 2 | — | SELF | Straight Truck |
PETERBILT |
1NPCLPEXXKD603383 |
MD 4HB9341 |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| August 24, 2026 | 2064C00835 | ABINGDON MD | II | 2 | 1 | YORK BUILDING PRODUCTS | Straight Truck |
PETERBILT |
1NPCLPEXXKD603383 |
MD 4HB9341 |
| 396.5-HL | OOSHubs - Leaking hub | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWG3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
| July 28, 2026 | 0226C00958 | DUNDALK MD | II | 9 | — | BLACKSTONE MATERIALS LLC | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
3HTDPAPT6KN567801 |
MD 466E78 |
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.9A-HLLH | Lighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam | Lighting | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWG3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| July 22, 2026 | 2345C00765 | BALTIMORE MD | II | 4 | 2 | — | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
3HTDPAPTXKN567803 |
MD 466E75 |
| 393.209D-STGBL | OOSSteering - Gear box mounting bolt loose | Steering Mechanism | ||||||||
| 393.45D-BAAL | OOSAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LHLI | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| July 21, 2026 | 2064C00782 | BALTIMORE MD | II | 4 | — | YORK BUILDING PRODUCTS | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
3HTDPAPT6KN567801 |
MD 466E78 |
| 392.2-SLLEWG3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
| 393.9A-LHLI | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| June 18, 2026 | 0226C00885 | DUNDALK MD | II | 6 | — | BLACKSTONE MATERIALS LLC | Straight Truck |
VOLVO TRUCK |
4V5K99EJ7DN564967 |
MD 1GK4540 |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWG3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| May 29, 2026 | 2447C00199 | VIENNA MD | III | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
3HTDPAPTXKN567803 |
MD 466E75 |
| May 26, 2026 | 0290C00815 | PARKTON MD | II | 3 | — | — | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
3HTDPAPT6KN567801 |
MD 466E78 |
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| YORK BUILDING PRODUCTS | 3 | September 19, 2026 |
| CLEAN EARTH | 2 | October 26, 2026 |
| SHORE BRIDGETOWN | 1 | April 17, 2026 |
| SW BARRICK | 1 | March 24, 2026 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| November 1, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Broker |
| October 1, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Broker |
| March 15, 2024 | GRANTED | Property Broker |
| January 26, 2024 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| June 26, 2018 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| December 18, 2017 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| October 31, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| October 23, 2017 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 3, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| September 21, 2017 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| November 4, 2024 | Broker's Surety Bond | On file |
| October 29, 2024 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| December 11, 2024 | Cargo | On file |
| November 14, 2017 | COMMON | On Record |
| May 3, 2017 | COMMON | On Record |
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