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Carrier profile · USDOT 299511 · MC201507 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Robert E Black Jr

Grand Ridge, IL · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 1987
Authority active$1M BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsIntermodal Containers+6 more
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (815) 257-8712
2
Power units
2
Drivers
1
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
60K
Annual miles
39 yr
Registered
100
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally with a clean record

Authority and insurance are in order.

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% · 1 of 1 inspections · needs 3+
Driver out-of-service
—
National 6.67% · 0 of 1 inspections · needs 3+
Crashes
0
0 fatal0 injury0 tow-away
Crash rate 0.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
1
Driver inspections
1
Vehicle inspections
1
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
MC201507
Revocation pending
No
Common Carrier (Property)Contract Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$1,000,000
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Filings on record

  1. Oct 10, 2025Liability (BIPD) · Artisan & Truckers Casualty Company · $1,000,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
2
Power units
2
Trucks
2
Tractors owned
6
Trailers owned
2
Drivers
1
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsIntermodal ContainersGrain, Feed, HayCommodities Dry BulkAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstructionWater WellAggregates
Annual mileage
60,000 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
299511
MC / docket
MC-201507
Legal name
Robert E Black Jr
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Aug 14, 1987
Last MCS-150
Jan 2, 2025
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
2 (1)
Hazmat
No
Business type
Corporation

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.
Shared street address
Same street address as 1 other active USDOT.
Sharing this street address

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Frequently asked

What is Robert E Black Jr's USDOT number?

Robert E Black Jr's USDOT number is 299511 and its docket number is MC201507.

Is Robert E Black Jr authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Robert E Black Jr's safety record?

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

How big is Robert E Black Jr's fleet?

2 power units and 2 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Jan 2, 2025.

What insurance does Robert E Black Jr carry?

$1,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Artisan & Truckers Casualty Company.

Where is Robert E Black Jr located?

Robert E Black Jr is located at 1881 E 15TH Rd, Grand Ridge, IL, 61325. Phone: (815) 257-8712.

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