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Carrier profile · USDOT 1318891 · MC-996833 · Updated Jun 13, 2026
BLACK SEA INC
DBA ROMCO
34 power unitsavg 8.3 yrNational · 33 statesDES PLAINES, IL94/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-996833 ACTIVEHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
34Power units
45 observed · MCS-150
49Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
8.3Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jun 13, 2026
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
Active operating authorityInsurance on fileMultiple injury crashes
In good standing · 4
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 22 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 2005.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 222 inspections.
USDOT registration2121 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$1M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo21.1%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal00
2 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
8.3 yr
Model years 1997–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
21 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2005 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
BLACK SEA INC (USDOT 1318891) has a Vektor safety score of 94/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jun 13, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA effective Nov 22, 2025 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jun 13, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 21.1% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier received 160 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 104 vehicle-level and 160 driver-level — across 33 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier has 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jun 13, 2026.
It reports 34 power units and 34 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Jan 30, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is BLACK SEA INC's USDOT number?
BLACK SEA INC's USDOT number is 1318891, and its motor carrier number is MC-996833.
Is BLACK SEA INC authorized to operate?
As of Jun 13, 2026, BLACK SEA INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is BLACK SEA INC's safety record?
BLACK SEA INC has a 21.1% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 222 roadside inspections, with 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 94/100 (tier: clear).
How big is BLACK SEA INC's fleet?
BLACK SEA INC operates 34 power units and 34 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is BLACK SEA INC based?
BLACK SEA INC is based in DES PLAINES, IL, with roadside inspections recorded across 33 states.
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