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BLACK ROCK EXPRESS LLC
New Tazewell, TN
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 2947864 · MC 997963
No Safety Rating
Active 5 yrs, 3 mo · first granted 2017
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-997963 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
National Union Fire Ins. Co. Of Pitsbgh. Pa
Safety
Not Rated
17.1% OOS · 60 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 5 yrs, 3 mo since reinstatement on July 15, 2021; first granted February 17, 2017 (9 yrs, 8 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 58.3% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 60 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC997963
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy 013-81-5230
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2947864
MC Number
MC-997963
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
May 6, 2026
FMCSA Registration
November 17, 2016
Authority First Granted
February 17, 2017
Authority Reinstated
July 15, 2021
Annual Mileage
860,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
595 Ritchie Lewis Dr, New Tazewell, TN 37825
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Ricky Lefevers
Cargo Types
General FreightBuilding MaterialsConstruction Materials
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
60
Driver Inspections
44
Vehicle Inspections
20
Out-of-Service Violations
15
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance61
Unsafe Driving11
Hours of Service11
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate58.3% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (37.6pp higher)
17.1% of 41 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
52nd percentile among carriers with 25–99 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
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 12 inspections
Unsafe Driving
8 of 42 inspections
Hours of Service
3 of 42 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 42 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 42 inspections
Crash History (4)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
4
Crashes
0
Fatalities
1
Injuries
4
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | TN | — | — | Yes | Dusk · Dry |
| September 17, 2025 | TN | — | — | Yes | Daylight · Dry |
| July 26, 2025 | TN | — | 1 | Yes | Daylight · Dry |
| December 16, 2024 | NC | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Wet |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
KY19
TN19
AL6
NC4
GA1
IL1
and 4 more states
Fleet & Equipment (47)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~24
of 23 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~23
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
17
Dump
12
Other Trailer
5
Truck
4
Not Applicable
3
Semi-trailer
3
Flatbed
2
Grain / Hopper
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Other Trailer · 40 ft | 1E1J9U289FR053128 | 5 | 1 |
| 2006 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X56N632041 | 5 | 1 |
| 2021 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Dump · 40 ft | 5MADN4028MK046335 | 5 | — |
| Peterbilt | Tractor | 1NPXGGGG10D306339 | 4 | — |
| 2024 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD49X7RR311881 | 4 | — |
| 2023 Armor Lite Trailer | Dump · 40 ft | 56EA75K29PA000138 | 4 | — |
| 2006 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Dump · 40 ft | 1E1F9U2836RK37972 | 3 | 1 |
| 2017 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Other Trailer · 40 ft | 1E1J9U282HR059159 | 3 | — |
| Peterbilt | Tractor | 1NPXGGGG80D306337 | 3 | 1 |
| 1999 Kenworth W900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD69X2XR796407 | 3 | 1 |
Show all 47 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Peterbilt 567 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPCD49X2JD497926 | 3 | 1 |
| 2026 Peterbilt 589 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPED49X0TD770888 | 3 | — |
| 2023 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPT5PN344154 | 3 | 2 |
| 2016 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Other Trailer · 40 ft | 1E1J9U28XGR055620 | 2 | 1 |
| 2006 Freightliner Argosy | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJAWCK26LV56098 | 2 | 1 |
| 2011 Peterbilt 388 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPWX4EX6BD129299 | 2 | — |
| Ptrb | Tractor | 1NPXGGGGX0D306338 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Peterbilt 567 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPCD49X2KD270091 | 2 | — |
| 2001 Western Star 4900E | Tractor · Class 8 | 2WKEDD3J61K966666 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Armor Lite Trailer | Dump · 40 ft | 56EA75K23NA000262 | 2 | 1 |
| 2022 Armor Lite Trailer | Dump · 40 ft | 56EA75K25NA000165 | 2 | — |
| 2014 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Dump · 39 ft | 5MADN3929EC028399 | 2 | 2 |
| 2006 Manac Trailers Usa Manac | Grain / Hopper | 5MC5156256P006871 | 2 | 1 |
| Eadu | Semi-trailer | 1E19U282HR059159 | 1 | — |
| 2008 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Dump · 26 ft | 1E1D2L4848RB41549 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Dump · 40 ft | 1E1F9U289SR087862 | 1 | — |
| 2015 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Other Trailer · 40 ft | 1E1J9U287FR053127 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Mack GU (Granite) | Truck · Class 8 | 1M2AX07CXGM032016 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Kenworth T880 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKZXPTX2SJ100746 | 1 | — |
| Unknown | Semi-trailer | 1NUDT28J5EMAS0139 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X3DD193844 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X4SD727965 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Peterbilt 386 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPHD49X4DD200133 | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 Peterbilt 386 | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 1XPHD49X6DD119991 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Peterbilt 389 | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X0FD261705 | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGEDV1ESFP1537 | 1 | — |
| 2019 International LT625 | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 3HCDZAPR0KL284501 | 1 | — |
| 2011 International LF627 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSCUAPRXBN185378 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Midwest Trailer Manufacturing | Dump · 23 ft | 4M9DS2321N1017133 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Armor Lite Trailer | Dump · 40 ft | 56EA75K24KA000248 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Armor Lite Trailer | Dump · 40 ft | 56EA75K25PA000234 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Pitts Trailers | Flatbed · 40 ft | 5JYLT4025EP141224 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 Pitts Trailers | Flatbed · 40 ft | 5JYLT4027FP150783 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Western Star 4700 | Truck · Class 8 | 5KKMAVDV1LLLG1039 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Other Trailer · 39 ft | 5MAFC3924RR078449 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Construction Trailer Specialists | Dump · 40 ft | 5TU344026NS000079 | 1 | — |
| Unpublishe | Semi-trailer | TNTHPDV01104832PC | 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 (60)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 2, 2026 | CV43096131 | PINEVILLE KY | III | — | — | PIERCE FARMS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT MAC TRAILER MANUFACTURING |
1XPED49X0TD770888 5MAFC3924RR078449 |
TN T3097HY TN 747347T |
| September 16, 2026 | CV43096039 | PINEVILLE KY | III | — | — | BARBOURVILLE METALS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT ARMOR LITE TRAILER |
1XPHD49X6DD119991 56EA75K23NA000262 |
TN T3131HY TN 182126T |
| September 1, 2026 | 1303000320 | ALEXANDRIA AL | II | 7 | 1 | MORRISTOWN IRON AND METAL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT MAC TRAILER MANUFACTURING |
1XPXD49X0FD261705 5MADN3929EC028399 |
TN V5286HY TN 675854T |
| 392.9A2-C | OOSCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | General Securement | ||||||||
| 395.8A | HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 396.5B-L | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LRR | Lighting - Reflex reflector(s) missing or improper | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| August 24, 2026 | CV43095973 | FLAT LICK KY | III | — | — | BARBOURVILLE IRON AND METAL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL ARMOR LITE TRAILER |
3HCDZAPR0KL284501 56EA75K29PA000138 |
TN R1271HY TN 273922T |
| August 6, 2026 | CV44175798 | LONDON, KY | I | 6 | 1 | SHORT MOUNTAIN SILICA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL EAST MANUFACTURING CORP. |
3HSDZAPT5PN344154 1E1F9U2836RK37972 |
TN U6721HY TN 425007T |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| August 5, 2026 | 6803000673 | LEBANON VA | III | — | — | DILLON | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH EAST MANUFACTURING CORP. |
1XKWD49X7RR311881 1E1F9U289SR087862 |
TN U2463HY TN 675932T |
| July 24, 2026 | I035F20149 | KINGSPORT TN | III | 1 | — | NA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT EAST MANUFACTURING CORP. |
1XP5DB9X56N632041 1E1J9U282HR059159 |
TN S1911HY TN 781735T |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 4 | ||||||||
| May 28, 2026 | I035590073 | ROCKY TOP TN | III | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
1NKZXPTX2SJ100746 |
TN V4501HY |
| 387.301A | Carrier -Motor carrier shall not engage in interstate or foreign commerce without proof of public liability and property damage insurance as required in 49 CFR 38 | |||||||||
| May 18, 2026 | CV43744221 | MIDDLESBORO, KY | III | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
WESTERN STAR |
5KKMAVDV1LLLG1039 |
TN V4580HY |
| May 15, 2026 | I3A1800097 | ROCKWOOD TN | III | — | — | MIDCONTINENT COAL AND COKE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT MAC TRAILER MANUFACTURING |
1XP5DB9X56N632041 5MADN4028MK046335 |
TN S1911HY TN 425006T |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| MORRISTOWN IRON AND METAL | 4 | September 1, 2026 |
| NEWPORT SAND AND GRAVEL | 3 | November 10, 2025 |
| SHORT MOUNTAIN SILICA | 2 | August 6, 2026 |
| CLAY COUNTY RECYCLING | 2 | February 13, 2026 |
| HARRISON | 2 | November 20, 2024 |
| PIERCE FARMS | 1 | November 2, 2026 |
| BARBOURVILLE METALS | 1 | September 16, 2026 |
| BARBOURVILLE IRON AND METAL | 1 | August 24, 2026 |
| DILLON | 1 | August 5, 2026 |
| MIDCONTINENT COAL AND COKE | 1 | May 15, 2026 |
| CLAY RECYCLING | 1 | March 4, 2026 |
| KINCAID LIME SALES | 1 | January 11, 2026 |
13 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| March 4, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| February 17, 2026 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 2, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| June 5, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 3, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| June 5, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| February 2, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| January 22, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 5, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| June 6, 2022 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| March 13, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| May 17, 2021 | COMMON | On Record |
| December 4, 2020 | COMMON | On Record |
| November 18, 2019 | COMMON | On Record |
| November 13, 2017 | COMMON | On Record |
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