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Generated Oct 10, 2026
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BLACKHAWK TRANSPORT INC
USDOT 391460 · MC231795 · EIN 39-1667407 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
3800 MILWAUKEE ROAD SUITE 100, BELOIT, WI, 53511
(608) 364-4040 · MIKE HOLLOWAY
50
High risk
Risk factors
2 fatal crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
703 / 707
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
1146 / 4549
Crashes (24 mo)
48 · 2 fatal
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
Active
United States Fire Insurance Company — $1M BIPD · policy 506-940929-1 · eff 04/01/2026
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate20.6% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate1.1% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance3521 pts
Unsafe Driving750 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance409 pts
Other165 pts
Driver Fitness155 pts
Controlled Substances/Alcohol33 pts
Not in SMS6 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 61 | 60 | 1158 |
| 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 13 | 240 |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 12 | 184 |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 17 | 160 | |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 22 | 144 | |
| 395.3A2-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 7 | 119 | |
| 393.207F-SDAS | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 108 |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 7 | 104 |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | 96 | |
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 92 |
Most inspected states
IL164
TX121
NM100
TN83
KY78
CA50
MO40
CO34
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.92 | 0.85 | ≈7–14% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.17 | 0.18 | ≈63–70% (over 60) | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.10 | 0.10 | ≈65–69% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.02 | 0.02 | ≈3–10% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3.32 | 3.33 | ≈67–71% | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-10-07 · 44 new since the Sep 2026 run. “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
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · high impact
Following / lane / reckless 46% · False log / RODS 27% (3 OOS) · Log / ELD device 26%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 34 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 44% · Other 16% · Speeding 14%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 5 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Driver qualification / CDL / medical violations are the leading contributor to Driver Fitness · low impact
Driver qualification / CDL / medical 100% (5 OOS)
• Run a credential-expiration tracker; keep DQ files complete and the medical card on the driver
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 32 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Driver qualification / CDL / medical violations are the leading contributor to Controlled Substances/Alcohol · low impact
Driver qualification / CDL / medical 85% (2 OOS) · Drugs / alcohol 15% (1 OOS)
• Run a credential-expiration tracker; keep DQ files complete and the medical card on the driver
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 3 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Tires 43% (76 OOS) · Brakes 22% (20 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 19% (23 OOS)
• Gauge and thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
• Replace before tread hits the limit; correct low pressure immediately
Projected: could improve up to 42 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: 175 inspections, 93 violations, 29 OOS, 122 clean · holding steady.
1. Vehicle Maintenance44 viol · 22 OOS · 47%
393.75A3-TAOL ×9, 393.207F-SDAS ×4, 393.9A-LSLIWR ×3
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 119 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.49).
2. Unsafe Driving17 viol · 18%
392.2-SLLLR ×3, 392.16-D ×2, 392.2-INAT ×2
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 234 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.69).
3. Hours-of-Service Compliance15 viol · 1 OOS · 16%
395.3A2-HOSPD ×4, 395.24 ×3, 395.3A1-HOSPD ×2
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 234 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.128).
Repeat offenders: 393.75A3-TAOL ×9, 395.3A2-HOSPD ×4, 393.207F-SDAS ×4, 393.9A-LSLIWR ×3, 393.55E-B ×3, 392.2-SLLLR ×3, 395.24 ×3, 395.3A3-HOSPRNP ×3
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Crash record — 48 in 24 months · 2 fatal
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/18/2026 | WINCHESTER, KY | 2 | ✓ | |
| 08/20/2026 | ELKHART, IN | 1 | ✓ | |
| 08/15/2026 | Not Reported, NE | 2 | ✓ | |
| 07/20/2026 | HAGERSTOWN, MD | 1 | ✓ | |
| 07/04/2026 | KS | 1 | ✓ | |
| 07/01/2026 | ROCKFORD TWP, IL | ✓ | ||
| 06/24/2026 | UNINCORPORATED, FL | 1 | ✓ | |
| 06/04/2026 | Not Reported, NE | ✓ | ||
| 05/02/2026 | Not Reported, CO | ✓ | ||
| 05/01/2026 | SHARONVILLE, OH | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 103 vehicles seen in inspections
54 truck48 trailer1 other
Company profile
Officer
MIKE HOLLOWAY
Annual mileage
62.3M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
707
Registered since
1990-04-27
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 13 carriers
Shares identifiers with 13 carriers (9 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| BLACKHAWK LOGISTICS LLC | 267529 | strong | |
| HOLLOWAY BROTHERS TRUCKING INC | 1725253 | officer | strong |
Activity history (recent)
04/01/2026 — Insurance filed — United States Fire Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 506-940929-1
04/01/2026 — Insurance ended — United States Fire Insurance Company
policy 506-940929-1
04/01/2026 — Insurance replaced — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 506-914679-7
10/13/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
62.3M mi reported (2025)
05/05/2025 — Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy GWP09835A
04/01/2025 — Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy GWP09835A
11/17/2021 — Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy GWP09835A
11/03/2013 — Insurance cancelled — WESTCHESTER FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
SURETY · policy K08026221
10/01/2013 — Insurance filed — Westchester Fire Insurance Company
Property broker surety — BMC-84 · policy K08026221
10/01/2013 — Insurance ended — Westchester Fire Insurance Company
policy K08026221
10/01/2013 — Insurance replaced — WESTCHESTER FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
SURETY · policy K08026221
03/01/2009 — Insurance cancelled — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
SURETY · policy 39BSBBO6130
02/02/2009 — BROKER — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/25/2009)
03/09/2007 — Insurance replaced — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
SURETY · policy 39BSBB06130
01/15/2003 — Insurance name changed — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy GWP09835A
01/15/2003 — Insurance name changed — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
SURETY · policy 39BSBB06130
01/03/2003 — Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy GWP09835A
10/29/2002 — Insurance cancelled — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TF320548
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