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Carrier profile · USDOT 2004059 · MC707225 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

John Black

DBA John Black 247 Towing & Recovery · W Harrison, IN · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2010
Authority active$1M BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSAHazmat
Cargo carriedMotor Vehicles
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (812) 637-8697
2
Power units
1
Drivers
0
Inspections · 24 mo
1
Crashes · 24 mo
10K
Annual miles
16 yr
Registered
100
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally, with one flag to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. No roadside inspections in 24 months: Too little history to judge on-road safety.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity20/20

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
—
National 22.26% · 0 of 0 inspections · needs 3+
Driver out-of-service
—
National 6.67% · 0 of 0 inspections · needs 3+
Crashes
1
0 fatal0 injury1 tow-away
Crash rate 50.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
0
Driver inspections
0
Vehicle inspections
0
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Not rated

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC707225
Revocation pending
No
Common Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$1,000,000
$1M required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoOn file

Filings on record

  1. Dec 8, 2025Liability (BIPD) · The Cincinnati Indemnity Company · $1,000,000
  2. —Cargo · United Ohio Insurance Company

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
2
Power units
2
Trucks
—
Tractors owned
—
Trailers owned
1
Drivers
1
CDL drivers
Registered to haul hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
Motor Vehicles
Annual mileage
10,000 mi (2025)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
2004059
MC / docket
MC-707225
Legal name
John Black
DBA
John Black 247 Towing & Recovery
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Mar 8, 2010
Last MCS-150
Dec 4, 2025
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
1 (1)
Hazmat
Yes
Business type
—

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Unique phone number
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.

Frequently asked

What is John Black's USDOT number?

John Black's USDOT number is 2004059 and its docket number is MC707225.

Is John Black authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is John Black's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 0 roadside inspections, and 1 reportable crash (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is John Black's fleet?

2 power units and 1 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Dec 4, 2025.

What insurance does John Black carry?

$1,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with The Cincinnati Indemnity Company, plus cargo insurance.

Where is John Black located?

John Black is located at 307 N State St, W Harrison, IN, 47060. Phone: (812) 637-8697.

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