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BLACKWATER TURF LLC
Elberta, AL
CarrierChk vetting signal
No flags raised
Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 3260950
Active
No Safety Rating
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
11.1% OOS · 11 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
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 25.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 11 FMCSA inspections on record
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3260950
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Exempt for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
November 10, 2025
FMCSA Registration
March 19, 2019
Annual Mileage
310,899 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
24286 Seibert Rd, Elberta, AL 36530
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
John Wright
Cargo Types
General FreightFarm SuppliesOther Cargo
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
11.1% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
9 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
25.0%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 26th percentile among carriers with 5–9 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
11
Driver Inspections
7
Vehicle Inspections
5
Total OOS Orders
1
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance7
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate25.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (4.3pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (11)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 14, 2026 | 6611183635 | G93 SCALES, MS | I | 3 | — | BLACKWATER TURF | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER DORSEY |
1FUJHLDR3MLMN5929 7KYFB4826MED00244 |
IN 2994452 AL 404ENU |
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 393.43A-TSV | Air Brake - Inoperable or missing trailer supply valve | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| April 9, 2026 | LAERS00933 | BREAUX BRIDGE LA | II | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
3HSDZSZRXSN781003 13N148208M1545783 |
AL 1170606 AL 5A0EC4D |
| 393.60D | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| January 19, 2026 | LAFUS01189 | BREAUX BRIDGE LA | II | 2 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL DORSEY |
3HSDZAPR8KN124858 7KYFB4826MED00244 |
AL 1198878 AL 5A04END |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | Tires | ||||||||
| November 12, 2025 | LAKHS00765 | COVINGTON LA | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
3AKJHHDR4KSKF6656 13N148208M1545783 |
AL 1170606 AL 5A0EC4D |
| July 17, 2025 | 4825001098 | MILTON FL | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FTL TRANSCRAFT/WABASH |
1FJUHLDR1MLMN5928 1TTF482S6L3196903 |
IN 2994451 AL 5A04NT9 |
| May 28, 2025 | 2837004531 | PENSACOLA FL | III | — | — | SAC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER TRANSCRAFT/WABASH |
1FUJHLDR1MLMN5928 1TTF482S3L3196907 |
IN 2994451 AL 5A04ENE |
| April 8, 2025 | 3977004884 | MILTON FL | II | — | — | SAME AS CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER TRANSCRAFT/WABASH |
1FUJHLDR1MLMN5928 1TTF482S3L3196907 |
IN 2994451 AL 5A04ENE |
| January 8, 2025 | 4641000546 | PENSACOLA FL | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER TRANSCRAFT/WABASH |
1FUJHLDR1MLMN5928 1TTF482S3L3196907 |
IN 2994451 AL 5A04ENE |
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| October 1, 2024 | 2829009123 | PENSACOLA FL | III | 1 | — | SAME AS CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER TRANSCRAFT/WABASH |
1FUJHLDR1MLMN5928 1TTF482S3L3196907 |
IN 2994451 AL 5A04ENE |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 3 | ||||||||
| July 9, 2024 | 1750001358 | ROADSIDE, AL | III | — | — | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FRHT TRAO |
1FUPCXZB4SP560044 1TTF482S7N3325654 |
AL 1191069 AL 5A04ENC |
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
3 of 4 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 9 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 9 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 9 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 9 inspections
Crash History (3)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
3
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
3
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 10, 2026 | LA | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Lighted · Dry |
| February 9, 2026 | LA | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Lighted · Dry |
| July 22, 2025 | MS | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Not Lighted · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
FL5
LA3
MS1
Fleet & Equipment (10)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~6
of 5 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~4
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
6
Flatbed
4
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHLDR1MLMN5928 | 4 | — |
| 2020 Transcraft/wabash Steel Flatbed | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1TTF482S3L3196907 | 4 | — |
| 2021 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N148208M1545783 | 2 | — |
| 2021 Dorsey | Flatbed · 48 ft | 7KYFB4826MED00244 | 2 | 1 |
| Ftl | Tractor | 1FJUHLDR1MLMN5928 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHLDR3MLMN5929 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Transcraft/wabash Steel Flatbed | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1TTF482S6L3196903 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR4KSKF6656 | 1 | — |
| 2019 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR8KN124858 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZSZRXSN781003 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
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