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Carrier profile · USDOT 897989 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Custom Lighting Services LLC

DBA Black & McDonald · Kansas City, MO · Interstate carrier · Since 2000
No MC authorityNot rated by FMCSAHazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsUtilitiesConstruction
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (816) 483-0257
365
Power units
379
Drivers
54
Inspections · 24 mo
11
Crashes · 24 mo
5.6M
Annual miles
26 yr
Registered
95
/ 100
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MCS-150 not updated in over 2 years: FMCSA requires a biennial update.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity15/20

Composite of public FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection and crash records weighted against the national fleet. Decision support, not an official FMCSA safety rating.

Safety

FMCSA inspections & crashes · 24 mo · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Vehicle out-of-service
22.0%▼ below avg
National 22.26% · 9 of 41 inspections
Driver out-of-service
3.7%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 2 of 54 inspections
Crashes
11
0 fatal1 injury10 tow-away
Crash rate 0.98 per 1M mi
Total inspections
54
Driver inspections
54
Vehicle inspections
41
People injured
1
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Not rated

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026

No operating authority (MC/FF docket) on file. Private and intrastate carriers don't need one; interstate for-hire carriers and brokers do.

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
365
Power units
365
Trucks
22
Tractors owned
254
Trailers owned
379
Drivers
329
CDL drivers
Registered to haul hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstatePrivate Property
Cargo carried
General FreightLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsUtilitiesConstruction
Annual mileage
5,620,225 mi (2023)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
897989
MC / docket
None
Legal name
Custom Lighting Services LLC
DBA
Black & McDonald
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Aug 8, 2000
Last MCS-150
Sep 25, 2024
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
379 (329)
Hazmat
Yes
Business type
Corporation

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Shared phone number
Same phone number as 2 other active USDOTs.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Sharing this phone number · (816) 483-0257

Shared contact details can mean affiliated companies or a registration service, but they are also a common sign of chameleon carriers and identity theft. Confirm you're dealing with the company you expect.

Frequently asked

What is Custom Lighting Services LLC's USDOT number?

Custom Lighting Services LLC's USDOT number is 897989.

Is Custom Lighting Services LLC authorized to operate?

It does not hold MC operating authority, which private and intrastate carriers do not need.

What is Custom Lighting Services LLC's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 54 roadside inspections, a 22.0% vehicle and 3.7% driver out-of-service rate, and 11 reportable crashes (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Custom Lighting Services LLC's fleet?

365 power units and 379 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Sep 25, 2024.

Where is Custom Lighting Services LLC located?

Custom Lighting Services LLC is located at 6001 Front Street, Kansas City, MO, 64120. Phone: (816) 483-0257.

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