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Carrier profile · USDOT 2564906 · MC-896944 · Updated 07/09/2026

BLACK DOG MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT INC

3 power unitsavg 16.3 yrRegional · 7 statesCHENOA, IL
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-896944 ACTIVE
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Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
3Power units
9 observed · MCS-150
6Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
16.3Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
Call dispatch(224) 275-2487Email dispatchb.dmequi@gmail.com

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-07-09

Review before loading

Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.

Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate well above average
Operating authority11 yr active
since 2014
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo57.1%
▲ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal0
clean 24 mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Owner-operator

3 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersOlder

16.3 yr

Model years 1997–2026 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

11 yr unchanged

Same registration since 2014 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readRegional operator, 11-yr authority, 57% vehicle OOS — review first.Full read

Is BLACK DOG MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT INC safe to work with?

Is BLACK DOG MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT INC safe to load? BLACK DOG MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT INC (USDOT 2564906, MC-896944) is an active owner-operator motor carrier based in CHENOA, IL, operating 3 power units and 3 drivers. Operating authority has been active 11 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 17 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 57.1% (above the 22.26% national average), with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA has not assigned a safety rating. Vektor rates it review before loading (74/100), with the leading concern: vehicle out-of-service rate well above average. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-07-09.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-07-09
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Frequently asked

What is BLACK DOG MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT INC's USDOT number?

BLACK DOG MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT INC's USDOT number is 2564906, and its motor carrier number is MC-896944.

Is BLACK DOG MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT INC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-07-09, BLACK DOG MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is BLACK DOG MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT INC's safety record?

BLACK DOG MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT INC has a 57.1% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 17 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 74/100 (tier: review).

How big is BLACK DOG MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT INC's fleet?

BLACK DOG MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT INC operates 3 power units and 3 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is BLACK DOG MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT INC based?

BLACK DOG MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT INC is based in CHENOA, IL, with roadside inspections recorded across 7 states.