Fleet typeIdentity
Small fleet
34 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 1318891 · MC-996833 · Updated 06/13/2026
BLACK SEA INC
DBA ROMCO
34 power unitsavg 8.3 yrNational · 33 statesDES PLAINES, IL
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-996833 ACTIVEHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
34Power units
45 observed · MCS-150
50Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
8.3Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13
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 218 inspections.
Operating authority2121 yr active
since 2005Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24mo20.820.8 %
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal00
2 in 24moVektor 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 computing.
Identity stabilityStable
21 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2005 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Is BLACK SEA INC safe to work with?
Is BLACK SEA INC safe to load? BLACK SEA INC (USDOT 1318891, MC-996833) is an active small-fleet motor carrier based in DES PLAINES, IL, operating 34 power units and 34 drivers. Operating authority has been active 21 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 218 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 20.8% (below the 22.26% national average), with 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA has not assigned a safety rating. Vektor rates it clear to load (94/100). Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-13.
FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-13
BSBLACK SEA INC 94
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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 2026-06-13, 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 20.8% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 218 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.