Black Gold Express INC Safety Record

DOT# 270089 · Fairbanks, AK 99701 · 9074903222

A

Excellent safety record — scored 10/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.

Last inspected 03/25/2026

Grade based on FMCSA inspection, crash, and violation data. See methodology →

Vehicle OOS Rate 10/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0/20 pts
Crash Rate 0/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Black Gold Express INC (DOT# 270089) in Fairbanks, Alaska has 185 inspections on record with 235 violations and a 21.6% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Active common authority.

185 Inspections
21.6% Vehicle OOS Rate
0 Crashes
54 Power Units

An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.

Vehicle OOS Rate 21.6%
Carrier: 21.6% (40 of 185) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 0.0%
Carrier: 0.0% (0 of 185) National: 6.4%
35% OOS rate better than 35% of carriers in Alaska
4% crash rate better than 4% of carriers in Alaska

FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.

235 total violations across 185 inspections
40 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (17%)
Vehicle Maintenance
116
Unsafe Driving
95
Hours of Service
20
Driver Fitness
2
Hazardous Materials
2

FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.

Level 1: 30 (16%) Level 2: 47 (25%) Level 3: 105 (57%) Level 4: 3 (2%)
1 of 5 recent inspections had vehicle out-of-service violations
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/25/2026 AK 3 0 0
03/23/2026 AK 2 2 0
03/21/2026 AK 3 0 0
03/01/2026 AK 3 0 0
02/17/2026 AK 3 0 0
02/12/2026 AK 3 0 0
02/11/2026 AK 1 0 0
02/09/2026 AK 3 0 0
02/03/2026 AK 4 0 0
01/16/2026 AK 3 0 0

FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.

MC/MX Number MC189974
Common Authority Active
Contract Authority Active
Broker Authority Active
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance On File
Surety Bond On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Primary Alaska National Insurance Co $1,000 09/14/2025
CARGO Alaska National Insurance Co N/A 09/14/2025
SURETY Merchants Bonding Company ( Mutual) N/A 04/15/2025

Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.

Power Units 54
Drivers 45
Fleet Size Mid-Size Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat Yes
Operating Since 03/13/1986
MCS-150 Filed 20250729 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 2,900,000
Address 308 - 34th Avenue, Fairbanks, AK 99701