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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 22, 2026
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BLACK DIAMOND TRUCKING INC
USDOT 3817471 · MC1380113 · EIN 85-3880036 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
902 N 15TH AVE, MELROSE PARK, IL, 60160
(708) 986-9642 · MARGARITO RAMIREZ
98
Low risk
Risk factors
1 crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
9 / 8
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
20 / 181
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY — $750K BIPD · policy FLCA-1926-05862 · eff 04/18/2026
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate18.2% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate4% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance173 pts
Unsafe Driving15 pts
Other14 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance8 pts
Driver Fitness1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9TS | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 | 20 |
| 393.209E-SPSLA | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 392.2LC | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 15 | |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.9 | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 12 | |
| 393.9T | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 12 |
| 396.5B-L | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 9 | |
| 396.3A1-ALATR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 8 | |
| 393.75A1-TEPBM | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 8 |
Most inspected states
IL4
AR4
IN3
TX3
MO3
LA1
MN1
MI1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.95 | 1.95 | — | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.20 | 0.21 | ≈26–33% | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.02 | 0.02 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 9.83 | 9.91 | ≈85–89% (over 80) | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-08-05. “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
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · high impact
Lighting / lamps 53% (2 OOS) · Brakes 14% (2 OOS) · Steering 10%
• 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 35 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Vehicle 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
A high share of violations are occurring in Hopkins County, TX · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Hopkins County, TX to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
Log / ELD device 100%
• Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
Projected: could improve up to 12 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
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 7.373).
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/04/2026 | ROME TWP, IL | ✓ |
Equipment — 19 vehicles seen in inspections
10 truck7 trailer2 other
Company profile
Officer
MARGARITO RAMIREZ
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
0.4M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
8
Registered since
2022-02-08
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 3 carriers
Shares identifiers with 3 carriers (1 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| BASIN TRUCKING LLC | 2908253 | officer | strong |
| MARGARITO RAMIREZ | 2598688 | officer | strong |
| SECOND CITY ELITE TRANSPORT INC | 3927700 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
04/18/2026 — Insurance filed — BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy FLCA-1926-05862
04/18/2026 — Insurance cancelled — ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC.
BIPD/Primary · policy 1BWHIL1901289393-02
03/23/2026 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/20/2026)
02/21/2026 — Insurance cancelled — ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC.
BIPD/Primary · policy 1BWHIL1901289393-01
01/26/2026 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/23/2026)
11/07/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
0.4M mi reported (2024)
02/21/2025 — Insurance cancelled — ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC.
BIPD/Primary · policy 1BWHIL1901289393-00
01/27/2025 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/19/2025)
02/21/2024 — Insurance replaced — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA955916229
02/28/2022 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
02/08/2022 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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