Blackbird Transportation INC Safety Record

DOT# 3859130 · Salina, KS 67401 · 7858270317

A

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

Last inspected 03/26/2026

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, Blackbird Transportation INC (DOT# 3859130) in Salina, Kansas has 22 inspections on record with 24 violations and a 18.2% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Active common authority.

22 Inspections
18.2% Vehicle OOS Rate
0 Crashes
10 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 18.2%
Carrier: 18.2% (4 of 22) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 0.0%
Carrier: 0.0% (0 of 22) National: 6.4%
37% OOS rate better than 37% of carriers in Kansas
35% crash rate better than 35% of carriers in Kansas

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.

24 total violations across 22 inspections
4 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (17%)
Vehicle Maintenance
10
Unsafe Driving
9
Hours of Service
4
Other
1

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 11 states
Level 1: 1 (5%) Level 2: 7 (32%) Level 3: 14 (64%)
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/26/2026 WY 3 0 0
03/04/2026 KS 2 0 0
03/02/2026 KS 2 0 0
02/09/2026 NV 2 0 0
12/09/2025 KS 3 0 0
11/21/2025 KY 3 0 0
11/17/2025 AZ 2 1 0
09/23/2025 CO 3 0 0
05/27/2025 CO 3 0 0
05/04/2025 NE 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 MC1409178
Common Authority Active
Contract Authority N
Broker Authority N
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance Not On File
Surety Bond Not On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Primary Old Republic Insurance Company $2,000 03/01/2024

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 10
Drivers 9
Fleet Size Small Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat Yes
Operating Since 04/07/2022
MCS-150 Filed 20251217 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 372,067
Address 601 E Water Well Rd, Salina, KS 67401