What is Black Ink Logistics LLC's safety grade?

Black Ink Logistics LLC has a CarrierRecord safety grade of C. This grade is based on FMCSA inspection results, out-of-service rates, and crash history. Grades range from A (excellent) to F (poor). NR means not enough data to rate.

How many FMCSA inspections does Black Ink Logistics LLC have?

Black Ink Logistics LLC has 8 inspections on record with a 50.0% vehicle out-of-service rate and a 12.5% driver out-of-service rate. The national averages are 23.2% and 6.4% respectively. These inspections revealed 16 violations.

Has Black Ink Logistics LLC been involved in any crashes?

Black Ink Logistics LLC has no crashes on record in FMCSA data.

Does Black Ink Logistics LLC have active authority and insurance?

Black Ink Logistics LLC has active common authority. BIPD insurance is not on file with the FMCSA. Cargo insurance is not on file.

Black Ink Logistics LLC Safety Record

DOT# 2908370 · Marion, AR 72364 · 8706352965

Average safety record — scored 50/100. This carrier's inspection results are typical for the industry.

Last inspected 09/13/2025

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

Safety Score Breakdown · 50/100 points

Vehicle OOS Rate 30/30 pts

Driver OOS Rate 20/20 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 Ink Logistics LLC (DOT# 2908370) in Marion, Arkansas has 8 inspections on record with 16 violations and a 50.0% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: C. Active common authority.

8 Inspections

50.0% Vehicle OOS Rate

0 Crashes

2 Power Units

Out-of-Service Rates vs. National Average

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 50.0%

Carrier: 50.0% (4 of 8) National: 23.2%

Driver OOS Rate 12.5%

Carrier: 12.5% (1 of 8) National: 6.4%

13% OOS rate better than 13% of carriers in Arkansas

33% crash rate better than 33% of carriers in Arkansas

Violation Categories · 16 total violations

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.

16 total violations across 8 inspections

5 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (31%)

Vehicle Maintenance

Unsafe Driving

Driver Fitness

Inspection History · 8 records

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.

Inspected across 3 states: AR, MO, TN

Level 2: 3 (38%) Level 3: 5 (62%)

3 of 5 recent inspections had vehicle out-of-service violations

Date	State	Level	Veh OOS	Drv OOS
09/13/2025	MO	2	1	0
06/10/2025	AR	3	0	0
04/17/2025	TN	2	2	0
02/03/2025	TN	2	1	1
12/19/2024	AR	3	0	0
09/04/2024	AR	3	0	0
07/16/2024	AR	3	0	0
06/03/2024	AR	3	0	0

Authority & Insurance

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 MC979851

Common Authority Active

Contract Authority Active

Broker Authority N

BIPD Insurance Not On File

Cargo Insurance Not On File

Surety Bond Not On File

Type	Insurer	Coverage	Effective
BIPD/Primary	Great West Casualty Co.	$1,000	07/15/2024

Fleet Profile

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 2

Drivers 2

Fleet Size Small Fleet

Operation Type Interstate

Hazmat No

Operating Since 07/12/2016

MCS-150 Filed 20250819 1

Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 56,000

Address 600 E Crawford, Marion, AR 72364