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BLAKTOP INC
West Lebanon, NH
CarrierChk vetting signal
Review recommended
1 flag to review · 1 caution
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 57727 · MC 787419
Active
Authority Active
Conditional
Active 3 yrs, 8 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-787419 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$750,000 BIPD
Safety
Conditional
35.7% OOS · 18 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
35.7% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months ended in an out-of-service order — higher than 78% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 3 yrs, 8 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Conditional
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 40.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 18 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC787419
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
FIREMEN'S INSURANCE CO. OF WASHINGTON DC
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CAA 1500067
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
57727
MC Number
MC-787419
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Conditional
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
April 23, 2026
FMCSA Registration
June 1, 1974
Authority Granted
December 23, 2022
Annual Mileage
204,995 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Address
73 Elm Street West, West Lebanon, NH 03784
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Warren Ames Iii
Officer 2
Seth Ames
Cargo Types
Machinery/Large ObjectsDry BulkWater/WellOther Cargo
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
35.7% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
14 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
40.0%
Driver OOS Rate
14.3%
Ranks in the 78th 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
18
Driver Inspections
10
Vehicle Inspections
13
Total OOS Orders
9
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance16
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate14.3% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (8.8pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate40.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (19.3pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (18)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 1, 2026 | 39A0000012 | VT, VT | I | — | — | BLAKTOP INC | Truck Tractor |
GMC |
1GDE4C1286F402099 |
NH 4711AR |
| August 20, 2026 | 3700002444 | VT, VT | II | 3 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FORD OTHR |
1FT8W3B60GEC78334 5JWCF2020JP062185 |
NH 4685900 NH T711176 |
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| August 4, 2026 | 3700002396 | VT, VT | III | 2 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor |
FORD |
3FDNX65282MA28719 |
NH 2600AR |
| 391.11B1-A | OOSAge - Operate a CMV while not at least 21 years of age in interstate commerce | General Driver Qualification | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS4 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 4 | ||||||||
| July 1, 2026 | 2149004993 | VT, VT | I | 4 | 3 | BLAKTOP INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER QUALITY TRAILERS OHIO, INC. |
1FVACWCY5GHHD8603 7RA1H2525SS000324 |
NH AP9668 NH T783014 |
| 393.130C-CHVE | OOSHeavy Vehicles/Equipment - Improper securement of heavy vehicles, equipment or machinery with crawler tracks or wheels | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| 393.100C-C | OOSCargo - Cargo not secured against shifting | General Securement | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| May 27, 2026 | 4200002661 | VT, VT | III | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
WESTERN STAR |
5KKMAVDV2LLLT1942 |
NH 4AP638 |
| March 31, 2026 | 2149004920 | VT, VT | II | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FD8W3HTXREF49220 |
NH 5523117 |
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| January 13, 2026 | 1085005011 | NH, NH | II | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALMGNDV6EDGA2354 |
NH AP7736 |
| September 29, 2025 | 40A0000542 | ST. JOHNSBURY, VT | II | 1 | 1 | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER QUALITY TRAILERS OHIO, INC. |
1FVACWCY5GHHD8603 7RA1H2525SS000324 |
NH AP9668 NH T783014 |
| 393.130C-CHVE | OOSHeavy Vehicles/Equipment - Improper securement of heavy vehicles, equipment or machinery with crawler tracks or wheels | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| August 21, 2025 | 0940001020 | NH, NH | III | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALMGNDV6EDGA2354 |
NH AP7736 |
| August 5, 2025 | 62A0000564 | I 91 SB REST AREA HARTFORD, VT | II | 1 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER TALBERT |
3AKJGND18KDKD2747 40FG05022P5042533 |
NH 9991AP NH T738368 |
| 393.130B-CHVE | OOSHeavy Vehicles/Equipment - Improper securement of accessory equipment or articulated vehicles | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| BLACKTOP INC | 1 | August 22, 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 above. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
7 of 10 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 14 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 14 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 14 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 14 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
VT12
NH4
Fleet & Equipment (14)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~9
of 20 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~5
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Truck
4
Chassis / Incomplete
2
Not Applicable
2
Semi-trailer
2
Flatbed
1
Other Trailer
1
Tractor
1
Trailer (type not listed)
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Western Star 4700 | Truck · Class 8 | 5KKMAVDV2LLLT1942 | 4 | — |
| 2016 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 1FVACWCY5GHHD8603 | 3 | 3 |
| 2019 Freightliner SD122 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGND18KDKD2747 | 2 | 1 |
| 2014 Freightliner Coronado | Truck · Class 8 | 3ALMGNDV6EDGA2354 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Talbert | Other Trailer · 50 ft | 40FG05022P5042533 | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 Quality Trailers Ohio, Inc. | Flatbed · 25 ft | 7RA1H2525SS000324 | 2 | 2 |
| 2024 Ford F-350 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 1FD8W3HTXREF49220 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Ford F-350 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 1FD8X3FNXMED65373 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Ford F-350 | Not Applicable · Class 3 | 1FT8W3B60GEC78334 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Wtm, Inc. | Trailer (type not listed) · 30 ft | 1W9AP3026NH160155 | 1 | — |
Show all 14 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Kenworth T480 | Truck · Class 8 | 2NK5LJ0X2RM386581 | 1 | — |
| 2002 Ford F-650 | Not Applicable · Class 6 | 3FDNX65282MA28719 | 1 | 1 |
| Othr | Semi-trailer | 5JWCF2020JP062185 | 1 | — |
| Trlr | Semi-trailer | 5JWCF2220JP062183 | 1 | 1 |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| July 29, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| December 23, 2022 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| June 25, 2012 | DISMISSED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| July 25, 2024 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: September 13, 2026.
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