VCVioCodes
Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 28, 2026
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BLACKHOUND LOGISTICS LLC
USDOT 4441459 · MC1748950 · EIN 39-3317241 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
234 ASH ST, HOPKINTON, MA, 01748
(508) 594-0667 · KWESI TAKYI SAGOE
83
Low risk
Risk factors
Driver OOS 11.1% — above the 6.7% national average1 crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
5 / 5
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
11 / 153
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
Safety Insurance Company — $750K BIPD · policy 5941608 · eff 09/08/2025
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate14.3% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate11.1% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance153 pts
Other6 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9A-LRLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 36 | |
| 393.11A1-LTSM | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 24 |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 | |
| 393.19 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 | |
| 393.11A1-CSLRR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 | |
| 393.78A-WS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 3 |
Most inspected states
MI3
MA2
CT2
NY1
ME1
PA1
KY1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 9.00 | 0.00 | — | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 1.56 | 0.00 | — | ▼ better |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 7.95 | 7.95 | ≈74–78% | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-10-14 · 1 new since the Oct 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
A high share of violations are occurring in Oneida County, NY · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Oneida County, NY to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
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 63% (1 OOS) · Brakes 16% · Inspection / repair / DVIR 16%
• 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 41 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: 7 inspections, 10 violations, 1 OOS, 4 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance5 viol · 1 OOS · 50%
396.17C-PI ×2, 393.11A1-LTSM, 393.19
✓ Do — and document — a real pre-trip and post-trip DVIR
✓ Keep the annual inspection current and records in the truck
≈ 3 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 5.963).
2. Other5 viol · 50%
392.2-SLLIFTA ×2, 392.2-SLLED, 395.8D11-HOSF
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
Repeat offenders: 396.17C-PI ×2, 392.2-SLLIFTA ×2
🎓 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 — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/09/2026 | FRAMINGHAM, MA | ✓ |
Equipment — 14 vehicles seen in inspections
8 trailer6 truck
Company profile
Officer
KWESI TAKYI SAGOE
Annual mileage
0.1M mi (2026)
CDL drivers
3
Registered since
2025-07-21
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 6 carriers
Shares identifiers with 6 carriers (5 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECHELON TECHNOLOGIES NA LLC | 4149752 | 2 VINs | strong |
| ECHELON TECHNOLOGIES NA LLC | 4279192 | officer, mailing, phone | strong |
Activity history (recent)
05/13/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
0.1M mi reported (2026)
09/22/2025 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
09/08/2025 — Insurance filed — Safety Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 5941608
07/21/2025 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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