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JAMES W BLACK TRUCKING INC
Ackerman, MS
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No flags raised
Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 970694 · MC 855391
No Safety Rating
Active 12 yrs, 6 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-855391 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Great West Casualty Co.
Safety
Not Rated
2 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 12 yrs, 6 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- 2 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC855391
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy GRT09664A
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
970694
MC Number
MC-855391
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
April 29, 2025
FMCSA Registration
August 1, 2001
Authority Granted
February 26, 2014
Annual Mileage
1,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
401 Hwy 790, Ackerman, MS 39735
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
James W Black
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsOilfield EquipmentGrain/FeedFarm SuppliesConstruction Materials
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
2
Driver Inspections
0
Vehicle Inspections
2
Out-of-Service Violations
3
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance13
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
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
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
AL1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palw | — | 1P24HS20DA003092 | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 Western Star 4900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJAECV87PY79564 | 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 (2)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 9, 2024 | 1937000025 | ROADSIDE, AL | II | 1 | — | MMC MATERIALS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PTRB PALW |
1XP5DB8X7SN368610 1P924HS20BA003963 |
MS A528477 MS 65777T |
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| May 17, 2024 | MHCV004813 | ROADSIDE, AL | II | 15 | 3 | NA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR PALW |
5KJJAECV87PY79564 1P24HS20DA003092 |
MS A531476 MS 3TLR5710T |
| 393.9 | OOSInoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9 | OOSInoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 383.23A2 | OOSOperating a CMV without a CDL | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 393.95A | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| 392.8 | Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 396.5B | Oil and/or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.11TL | Truck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 392.2FT | State or International Fuel Tax (IFTA) Violation | |||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| MMC MATERIALS | 1 | September 9, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| October 3, 2018 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 3, 2017 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| February 6, 2017 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 4, 2016 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 15, 2016 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 6, 2015 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| February 26, 2014 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| October 3, 2023 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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