VCVioCodes
Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 5, 2026
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BLACK EARTH COMPOST LLC
USDOT 3209033 · FF18957 · EIN 46-1406035 · NOT AUTHORIZED
2 HILLSIDE RD, GLOUCESTER, MA, 01930
(978) 290-4610 · COLIN ROSE
4
High risk
Risk factors
Operating authority is not activePossible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrierDriver OOS 10% — above the 6.7% national average3 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Inactive
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
40 / 53
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
19 / 238
Crashes (24 mo)
3
Authority & insurance
Common
None
Contract
None
Broker
None
PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY — $750K BIPD · policy CSC00001014396 · eff 08/28/2025
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate20% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate10% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance113 pts
Unsafe Driving80 pts
Driver Fitness45 pts
Other15 pts
Not in SMS2 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 40 | |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 35 | |
| 391.15A-LNCDLNSRW | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 393.207A-SUBL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 27 |
| 393.9B-LRLIWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 16 |
| 391.41APC | Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 15 |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 15 | |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.75A3-TFL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 10 |
Most inspected states
MA17
NH1
RI1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 2.83 | 2.83 | ≈64–71% (near 65) | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 1.55 | 1.55 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4.17 | 4.17 | ≈42–46% | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-08-18. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
Driver out-of-service rate exceeds the national average · high impact
• 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
Seat belt violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · medium impact
Seat belt 44% · Following / lane / reckless 29% · Speeding 28%
• Zero-tolerance belt policy; verify with in-cab camera or spot checks
Projected: could improve up to 20 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Hours-of-Service Compliance needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• 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
Lighting / lamps 56% (2 OOS) · Inspection / repair / DVIR 35% · Tires 9% (1 OOS)
• 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: could improve up to 27 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 1 inspections, 1 violations, 0 OOS, 0 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance1 viol · 100%
396.17C-PI
✓ Do — and document — a real pre-trip and post-trip DVIR
✓ Keep the annual inspection current and records in the truck
≈ 2 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 3.128).
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
FleetTrained — my companion project — turns these exact violations into branded, multilingual training videos your driver watches, with a completion certificate for the DQ file. fleettrained.com
Crash record — 3 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/17/2026 | WAYLAND, MA | ✓ | ||
| 03/05/2025 | PEABODY, MA | 3 | ✓ | |
| 11/11/2024 | STOUGHTON, MA | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 21 vehicles seen in inspections
21 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
COLIN ROSE
Recordable crash rate
8 / MM mi
Annual mileage
0.4M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
0
Registered since
2018-11-06
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 1 carriers
Shares identifiers with 1 carrier.
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| BLACK EARTH COMPOST LLC | 2985096 | address | medium |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: BLACK EARTH COMPOST LLC (USDOT 2985096, 2017).
Activity history (recent)
04/08/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
0.4M mi reported (2025)
09/19/2025 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
08/28/2025 — Insurance filed — PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy CSC00001014396
03/03/2024 — Insurance filed — PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy CSC00001014396
11/06/2018 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
04/20/2017 — PROPERTY FREIGHT FORWARDER — DISMISSED
Generated by VioCodes from current public FMCSA data (Census, Licensing & Insurance, SMS/MCMIS, QCMobile). VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. Informational only — verify current coverage and status directly before making a vetting decision. Full interactive profile at viocodes.yuriance.net/carrier/3209033.