CSA
Authorized · PropertyUSDOT 2798204· MC934372· CARRIER· EIN 47-5015292
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BLACKHOUND TRANSIT INC

17990 W GREENTREE RD, GRAYSLAKE, IL, 60030(224) 265-0725blackhoundtransit.safety@gmail.comDZMITRY ILYIN
Vetting snapshot
Authority
Active
operating authority
Insurance
$750K BIPD
BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY
Vehicle OOS
33.3%
above 22% national avg
Driver OOS
0%
below 6.7% national avg
Crashes 24mo
0
clean
Red flags
None
nothing flagged
75
/ 100

Risk factors

Moderate riskVioCodes score
Vehicle OOS 33.3% — well above the 22% national average

A weighted read of the public FMCSA signals below — authority, insurance, out-of-service, crashes, roadside OOS rates, and carrier connections. A starting point for vetting, not a guarantee.

Authority & insurance

MC934372

Operating authority and insurance on file — from FMCSA Licensing & Insurance (L&I).

Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
Authorized for: Property
Liability (BIPD)
$750K on file
$750K required
Cargo
Not on file
not required
Bond / surety
Not on file
not required
Insurance filings
ON FILELiability (BIPD) — BMC-91X$750K coverageeff 01/13/2026
BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY· policy FLCA-1926-04734
Authority history (15) ▾
01/12/2026COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/14/2026)
09/08/2025COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/10/2025)
07/05/2024COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/02/2024)
03/14/2024COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/21/2024)
08/31/2023COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/21/2023)
02/25/2022COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/28/2022)
03/01/2021COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/03/2021)
10/29/2020COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/10/2020)
06/03/2020MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERREINSTATED
05/20/2019MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERREINSTATED→ REVOKED (05/26/2020)
12/17/2018COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/14/2019)
10/09/2018COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/02/2018)
04/06/2018COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/25/2018)
12/19/2016COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/13/2017)
01/21/2016MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTED→ REVOKED (05/14/2019)
Insurance history4 insurers on record
Filing timeline (34) ▾
  1. BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY$750KCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 09/09/2025 → 02/07/2026
  2. BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY$750KReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 09/09/2025 → 01/13/2026
  3. BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY$750KCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 08/25/2025 → 10/03/2025
  4. BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY$750KCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 07/02/2025 → 09/24/2025
  5. BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY$750KReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 08/25/2025 → 09/09/2025
  6. BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY$750KReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 07/02/2025 → 08/25/2025
  7. BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY$750KCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 05/29/2025 → 07/30/2025
  8. BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY$750KReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 05/29/2025 → 07/02/2025
  9. BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY$750KReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 08/01/2024 → 05/29/2025
  10. BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY$750KCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 05/29/2024 → 08/01/2024
  11. BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY$750KReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 03/20/2024 → 05/29/2024
  12. BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY$750KCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 09/20/2023 → 04/10/2024
  13. BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY$750KReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 09/20/2023 → 03/20/2024
  14. BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY$750KCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 05/29/2023 → 09/27/2023
  15. BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY$750KReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 05/29/2023 → 09/20/2023

Source: FMCSA Licensing & Insurance (L&I), public data. This shows the carrier’s federal insurance filings (BMC-91X liability, BMC-34 cargo) — the federally-required minimums on file for operating authority — not the carrier’s full commercial policy (its actual auto combined-single-limit, general liability, cargo, or workers’ comp, which appear on the carrier’s ACORD certificate of insurance). Always confirm current coverage with a COI from the carrier’s agent before making a vetting decision.

Roadside inspection performance

Out-of-service rate vs national average. Lower is better.

Vehicle9 inspections · 33.3% OOS · National 22%
Driver19 inspections · 0% OOS · National 6.7%

CSA performance breakdown

FMCSA · Sep 2026

19 inspections · 41 violations (5 OOS) · 17% of inspections had an OOS finding.

19
Inspections
41
Violations
5
OOS violations
10
Distinct codes

Violations by BASIC

click to filter codes

22
total

Most inspected in · top 8 states

  • WI3
  • IN3
  • OH2
  • NC2
  • LA2
  • MS1
  • KY1
  • SC1

Latest FMCSA SMS snapshot. Codes link to the lookup — severity weighting, contest angles, and the DataQs Drafter for each. Click a BASIC to filter the codes.

Recommendations

What’s driving each score, what to do about it, and where it could go.

Vehicle out-of-service rate exceeds the national average

High impact

Vehicle OOS rate is 37.5% vs the 22% national average. Carriers above the national OOS average draw more enforcement attention (audits, roadside stops) and can see higher insurance premiums.

What to do
  • Review recent inspections with out-of-service violations and fix the root causes with equipment and drivers
  • Run a preventative-maintenance program; periodically inspect tires, brakes and lights
  • Reinforce thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections; retrain where needed

Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving

Low impact

Estimated Unsafe Driving percentile of 44% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What’s contributing5 violations (24 mo)
Speeding3 viol65%
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit2× · 35%
  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× · 30%
Following / lane / reckless2 viol35%
  • 392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely1× · 22%
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× · 13%
What to do
  • Coach the drivers with speeding violations directly — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
  • Set and enforce a governed road speed; review telematics/dashcam speed events weekly
Projected estimatecould improve up to 27 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 65% line

Hours-of-Service Compliance needs attention

Low impact

Estimated Hours-of-Service Compliance percentile of 0% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What to do
  • Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment

Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention

Low impact

Estimated Controlled Substances/Alcohol percentile of 0% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What to do
  • Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment

Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance

Low impact

Estimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 65% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What’s contributing18 violations · 2 OOS (24 mo)
Lighting / lamps7 viol36%
  • 393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative4× · 22%
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× · 6%
  • 393.11A1-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× · 6%
Tires2 OOS3 viol36%
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS2× · 28%
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth1× · 7%
Brakes7 viol26%
  • 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear3× · 11%
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× · 4%
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× · 4%
Windshield / glass / mirrors1 viol2%
  • 393.60EWindshield - Obstructed1× · 2%
What to do
  • Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses; clean lenses and check the trailer plug
  • Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected estimatecould improve up to 34 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 80% line

Recommendations are generated from the carrier’s public FMCSA roadside-inspection record. Percentiles and projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures. Informational, not legal advice.

90-day safety improvement plan

What this carrier has struggled with most in the last 90 days — where to focus now.

No roadside inspections in the last 90 days — nothing to work on right now.

Inspection & crash map

live · FMCSA MCMIS

Every inspection and crash on record — hover a point for the summary, click for full detail (codes, severity, CSA points).

24
Inspections
41
Violations
5
Out-of-service
135
CSA points
1
Crashes
17
States
cleanviolOOS

CSA points = violation severity weight × FMCSA time weight (3× in the last 6 months, 2× at 6–12, 1× at 12–24). Points are spread within each state — FMCSA records the inspection state, not an exact location. Source: FMCSA MCMIS.

Equipment

VINs via NHTSA

29 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.

15 trailer 14 truck
2015 FREIGHTLINER Cascadiaseen 4×
3AKJGLD56FSGF2261· XA923B FL
2015 FREIGHTLINER Cascadiaseen 3×
3AKGGLD53FSGD8568· P1104232 IL
2016 WABASH VANS Dry Van Duraplateseen 3×
1JJV532D2GL898464· 683485 WI
2016 BENSON/WABASH Aluminium Flatbedseen 3×
1TTE532AXG3959708· 571385ST ME
2019 FONTAINE TRAILER CO. Fontaine Trailer Co.seen 2×
13N2532C9K1535744· 667824ST IL
2009 GREAT DANE TRAILERS Great Dane Trailersseen 2×
1GRAA06259B705782· 833556 WI
2015 VOLVO TRUCK VNLseen 2×
4V4NC9EH6FN186532· P1152397 IL
2015 VOLVO TRUCK VNLseen 2×
4V4NC9EH3FN185435· P1152398 IL
2019 VOLVO TRUCK VNLseen 2×
4V4NC9EH2KN211453· P1204166 IL
2014 UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER Utility Trailer Manufacturerseen 2×
1UYVS2531EM837517· 799170ST IL
2018 FREIGHTLINER Cascadiaseen 2×
3AKJHHDR1JSJZ7200· P1152392 IL
2016 BENSON/WABASH Aluminium Flatbedseen 2×
1TTE532A1G3959709· 571394ST IL
2025 VOLVO TRUCK VNLseen 2×
4V4NC9EJ5SN687702· P1156694 IL
2015 BENSON/WABASH Aluminium Flatbedseen 2×
1TTE532A9F3860442· 793547ST IL
2016 FREIGHTLINER Cascadia
3AKJGLD53GSHA4222· FFI441410 IL
2016 BENSON/WABASH Aluminium Flatbed
1TTE532A7G3959715· 571386ST IL
2009 VOLVO TRUCK VNL
4V4NC9TH79N265585· P1152378 IL
2013 TRANSCRAFT/WABASH Combo Steel/Alum Flatbed
1TTF532C5D3744660· 451247ST IL
2012 FREIGHTLINER Cascadia
1FUJGLDR5CSBE3312· P1222900 IL
2018 FREIGHTLINER Cascadia
3AKJHHDR5JSJS1219· P1193948 IL
2020 EAST MANUFACTURING CORP. East Manufacturing Corp
1E1H5Z288LR068853· 886159ST IL
2005 VOLVO TRUCK VNL
4V4NC9TH05N374741· P1204923 IL
2016 BENSON/WABASH Aluminium Flatbed
1TTE532A6G3958331· 980022ST IL
1998 PETERBILT 379
1XP5DB9X0WN449209· P1293860 IL
2020 REITNOUER INC Reitnouer Inc
1RNF48A27LR048461· 242113B ME
2015 FREIGHTLINER Cascadia
3AKJGLD59FSGF8636· P1215878 IL
2015 WABASH VANS Refrigerated Van
1JJV532B7FL862976· 675739 OH
2025 ALPHAHD TRAILERS AlphaHD Trailers
1Z9A3DP27S1607029· DQ7659 OK
2015 UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER Utility Trailer Manufacturer
1UYVS2536FM216419· 833557 WI

Equipment is inferred from VINs recorded on roadside inspections (FMCSA MCMIS), decoded via the NHTSA vPIC API — it reflects vehicles inspected, not a current fleet roster.

Company profile

FMCSA census

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Power units
4
on file (MCS-150)
Drivers
4
4 hold a CDL
Annual mileage
1.1M mi
reported 2025
Recordable crash rate
0.00
per million miles
How far they run · drivers by operating lane
  • Interstate · 100+ mi4 drivers
Company officer
DZMITRY ILYIN
Operation
Interstate
Registered since
2015-09-10
Last MCS-150 update
2026-04-22
Census status
Active

Fleet: 4 trucks · 4 leased/term tractors.

Source: FMCSA Company Census File (data.transportation.gov). Fleet and driver counts are self-reported on the carrier’s most recent MCS-150 filing.

Data change history

Every FMCSA record change we’ve detected — address, fleet size, contacts, MCS-150 — newest first.

Connections

carrier graph

This carrier shares VINs with 9 other carriers — review the connections below as part of your vetting.

9
Connected carriers
9
Fleet-transfer links
7
Most shared VINs
1
Strong links
Strong· 1
1
D&V SERVICES INC
USDOT 2083596Active· GURNEE, IL
Strong
Shared VIN · 7
1TTE532A1G39597091JJV532B7FL8629764V4NC9EJ5SN6877023AKJHHDR1JSJZ72001E1H5Z288LR0688533AKJHHDR5JSJS1219

Shared VINs come from FMCSA roadside-inspection records — a vehicle inspected under more than one carrier, often a fleet transfer or trailer interchange. Other links come from the FMCSA census. Shared identifiers are common and often legitimate — treat these as leads to investigate, not proof of wrongdoing.

Activity history

52 events
  1. 04/22/2026MCS-150 update filed

    1.1M mi reported (2025)

  2. 02/07/2026Insurance cancelled — BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy FLCA-1926-04734

  3. 01/13/2026Insurance filed — BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY

    Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy FLCA-1926-04734

  4. 01/13/2026Insurance replaced — BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy FLCA-1926-04734

  5. 01/12/2026COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/14/2026)

  6. 10/03/2025Insurance cancelled — BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy FLCA-1926-04734

  7. 09/24/2025Insurance cancelled — BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy FLCA-1926-04734

  8. 09/09/2025Insurance replaced — BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy FLCA-1926-04734

  9. 09/08/2025COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/10/2025)

  10. 08/25/2025Insurance replaced — BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy FLCA-1926-04734

  11. 07/30/2025Insurance cancelled — BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy FLCA-1926-04734

  12. 07/02/2025Insurance replaced — BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy FLCA-1926-04734

  13. 05/29/2025Insurance replaced — BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy FLCA-1926-03347

  14. 08/01/2024Insurance cancelled — BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy FLCA-1926-03347

  15. 07/05/2024COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/02/2024)

  16. 05/29/2024Insurance replaced — BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy FLCA-1926-02007

  17. 04/10/2024Insurance cancelled — BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy FLCA-1926-02007

  18. 03/20/2024Insurance replaced — BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy FLCA-1926-02007

  19. 03/14/2024COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/21/2024)

  20. 09/27/2023Insurance cancelled — BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy FLCA-1926-02007

  21. 09/20/2023Insurance replaced — BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy FLCA-1926-02007

  22. 08/31/2023COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/21/2023)

  23. 05/29/2023Insurance replaced — BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy FLCA-1926-01099

  24. 05/29/2022Insurance replaced — BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy FLCA-1926-00346

  25. 03/24/2022Insurance cancelled — BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy FLCA-1926-00346

  26. 02/25/2022COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/28/2022)

  27. 02/25/2022Insurance replaced — BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy FLCA-1926-00346

  28. 11/05/2021Insurance cancelled — BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy FLCA-1926-00346

  29. 10/08/2021Insurance replaced — BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy FLCA-1926-00346

  30. 05/29/2021Insurance replaced — BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy FLCA-1926-00003

Merged from FMCSA authority, insurance, out-of-service, and census records.

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Operations

Classification

  • AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Area served

  • Interstate
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FMCSA safety rating

Rating
Not rated
Type
—
Rated
—
Last review
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MCS-150 registration

Form date
2026-04-22
Reported mileage
1,072,924 mi (2025)
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Data sourced from public FMCSA records via safer.fmcsa.dot.gov · Latest FMCSA update: Sep 2026 · Page refreshed: Sep 26, 2026, 6:14 AM. VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. To dispute incorrect data, file a DataQs Request for Data Review.