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ROBERT E BLACK JR
Grand Ridge, IL
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 299511 · MC 201507
No Safety Rating
Active 33 yrs, 10 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-201507 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Artisan & Truckers Casualty Company
Safety
Not Rated
1 inspection on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 33 yrs, 10 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- 1 FMCSA inspection on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC201507
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy CA864244999
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
299511
MC Number
MC-201507
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
January 2, 2025
FMCSA Registration
August 14, 1987
Authority Granted
November 17, 1992
Annual Mileage
60,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Location
Grand Ridge, IL
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsIntermodalGrain/FeedDry BulkFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsWater/WellOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
1
Driver Inspections
0
Vehicle Inspections
1
Out-of-Service Violations
2
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance10
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2025
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
1 of 1 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 1 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 1 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 1 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 1 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IL1
Fleet & Equipment (2)
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
~1
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 International RF027 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1HSHXAHR86J293034 | 1 | 1 |
| 2001 L & M Manufacturing Inc | Dump · 24 ft | 1L9CA24241M212308 | 1 | 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 (1)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 25, 2025 | 5005520180 | 6, IL | II | 11 | 2 | ROBERT BLACK JR | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL L & M MANUFACTURING INC |
1HSHXAHR86J293034 1L9CA24241M212308 |
IL P45142 IL 445372ST |
| 393.75C | OOSTire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75C | OOSTire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.81 | Horn inoperative | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9BRKLAMP | Inoperative Brake Lamps | Lighting | ||||||||
| 396.5B | Oil and/or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| 396.3A1 | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 392.2WC | Wheel (Mud) Flaps missing or defective | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| ROBERT BLACK JR | 1 | August 25, 2025 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| May 9, 2011 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 5, 2006 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| December 5, 2005 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 24, 2005 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 17, 1992 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| August 28, 1987 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| October 10, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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