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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 23, 2026
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BLACKTOP PLUS LLC
USDOT 4364179 · EIN 88-1127521
383 N CORONA ST STE 49, DENVER, CO, 80218-3948
(970) 821-7355 · JAMES CARROLL
78
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrier1 crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
3 / 1
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
4 / 270
Crashes (24 mo)
1
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance451 pts
Driver Fitness50 pts
Controlled Substances/Alcohol36 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance35 pts
Other28 pts
Not in SMS9 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.48A-BIHE | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 72 | |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 40 |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 36 |
| 392.4A-DOSU | Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 1 | 1 | 36 |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 32 | |
| 393.130C-CHVE | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 27 |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 24 |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 | 21 |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.11A1-LBL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 |
Most inspected states
TX2
IA1
CO1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 5.83 | 5.83 | — | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 8.33 | 8.33 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 6.00 | 6.00 | — | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 24.83 | 24.83 | — | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-08-23. “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.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 1 inspections, 42 violations, 12 OOS, 0 clean · holding steady.
1. Vehicle Maintenance27 viol · 6 OOS · 64%
393.48A-BIHE ×6, 393.45B2-B-AIR ×2, 396.17C-PI ×2
✓ Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip
✓ Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch; put brakes on the PM schedule
2. Other11 viol · 2 OOS · 26%
390.9-SLL ×2, 392.2-SLLIFTA, 392.2-SLLIRP
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
3. Driver Fitness2 viol · 2 OOS · 5%
383.23A2-LCDLN, 391.41APC
✓ Track CDL, medical card, and endorsement expirations ahead of time
✓ Keep the DQ file complete and the medical card on the driver
Repeat offenders: 393.48A-BIHE ×6, 393.45B2-B-AIR ×2, 396.17C-PI ×2, 390.9-SLL ×2
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Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/09/2026 | BOISE CITY, OK | ✓ |
Equipment — 4 vehicles seen in inspections
2 truck2 trailer
Company profile
Officer
JAMES CARROLL
CDL drivers
0
Registered since
2025-02-19
Operation
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)
Connections — 22 carriers
Shares identifiers with 22 carriers (1 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| BLACK TOP VETERAN LLC | 3494037 | officer | strong |
| BLACKRIDGE CONSTRUCTION LLC | 1410469 | officer | strong |
| BLUE MOON TOWING LLC | 4034708 | officer | strong |
| BOULDER WINNELSON CO | 1661219 | officer | strong |
| CARROLL FARMS | 9514622 | officer | strong |
| CARROLLS TRUCKING LLC | 3451876 | officer | strong |
| CHILD TRUCK LINE INC | 184230 | officer | strong |
| CNH ENERGY SERVICES LLC | 2295390 | officer | strong |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: BLACK TOP VETERAN LLC (USDOT 3494037, 2020).
Activity history (recent)
02/19/2025 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
02/19/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
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