Blacktop Specialists Llc is an active interstate carrier based in Chesterton, IN.
No insurance filings on record.
View on FMCSA L&I| Vehicle Type | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight Trucks | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Tractors | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Power Units | 6 | ||
Distinct vehicles · 24 mo
vs 6 self-reported (MCS-150)
Top makes
Registered in
Higher values = more violations. 0 = clean record.
| Category |
|---|
| Category | vs. Cohort | vs. State | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 95% | 96% | Worse than most peers |
| HOS Compliance | 91% | 95% | Worse than most peers |
| Driver Fitness | 91% | 95% | Worse than most peers |
| Controlled Substances | 99% | 100% | Worse than most peers |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 88% | 93% | Worse than most peers |
Lower percentile = lower SMS measure = stronger safety record. Computed nightly across active carriers in the same state and fleet-size band.
| Type | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | 0 | 8 | — | 6.67% |
| Vehicle | 0 | 14 | — | 22.26% |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0 | — |
| Period | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-away | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Oct 1, 2024 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Most-cited violation codes
| BASIC Category | Total | Severe | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 47 | 20 | 14 |
| Date | State | Vehicle | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | OK | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 0 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | OK | TRUCK TRACTOR | 5 | 2 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | OK | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 0 |
| Aug 13, 2026 | NM | TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 |
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| Insp w/ Viol |
|---|
| Measure |
|---|
| Alert |
|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | 4.00 | — |
| HOS Compliance | 7 | 0.98 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 18 | 10.97 | — |
| Driver Fitness | 5 | 1.64 | — |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| 4.44% |
Where they run
Inspected in 16 states. Top state AR accounts for 16% of activity. Activity outside home state (IN): 100%.
+11 other states with fewer inspections
| Driver Fitness | 8 | 3 | 5 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 7 | 1 | 3 |
| Unsafe Driving | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| Controlled Substances/​Alcohol | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Jul 17, 2026 | NE | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Jul 14, 2026 | MI | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 4 | 2 |
| Jun 23, 2026 | KS | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 5 | 2 |
| May 13, 2026 | KS | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 5 | 1 |
| Apr 29, 2026 | TN | TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 1 |
| Dec 11, 2025 | FL | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 0 |
| Date | Code | Description | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | 39141AMCPC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial motor vehicle without showing proof of a valid medical certification upon request but presents proof prior to com | Driver Fitness | — |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 38323A2LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | Driver Fitness | Yes |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 39141AMCPVI | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a passenger-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agenc | Driver Fitness | Yes |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 39378AWS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 3939ALHLI | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 39617CPI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 3922SLLMF | State/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Aug 13, 2026 | 39375A3TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Aug 13, 2026 | 3939ALSLIWR | Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Jul 14, 2026 | 3922SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Unsafe Driving | — |
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