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Carrier profile · USDOT 717382

JOSEPH A BLACK

DBA JOSEPH A BLACK TOWING

4 power unitsavg 24 yrLocal · 1 statesLAKE ARIEL, PA
CARRIER ACTIVEHAZMAT
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Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
4Power units
1 observed · MCS-150
—Trailers seen
None observed · 24 mo
24.0Avg age (yr)
2002–2002 · vPIC
Call dispatch(570) 840-0622Email dispatch5864tow@gmail.com

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13

Limited record

Not enough federal record to assess. Verify authority and insurance directly.

Established 29 years
Operating authority28 yr active
since 1997
Insurance (BIPD)Unknown
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo—%
▼ 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

Small fleet

4 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersOlder

24 yr

Model years 2002–2002 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

28 yr unchanged

Same registration since 1997 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readLocal operator, 28-yr authority — unrated.Full read

Is JOSEPH A BLACK safe to work with?

Is JOSEPH A BLACK safe to load? JOSEPH A BLACK (USDOT 717382) is an active small-fleet motor carrier based in LAKE ARIEL, PA, operating 4 power units and 4 drivers. Operating authority has been active 28 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 1 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA has not assigned a safety rating. Vektor rates it unrated (50/100). Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-13.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-13
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Frequently asked

What is JOSEPH A BLACK's USDOT number?

JOSEPH A BLACK's USDOT number is 717382.

Is JOSEPH A BLACK authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-13, JOSEPH A BLACK is active in the FMCSA register.

What is JOSEPH A BLACK's safety record?

JOSEPH A BLACK has a —% vehicle out-of-service rate across 1 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 50/100 (tier: unknown).

How big is JOSEPH A BLACK's fleet?

JOSEPH A BLACK operates 4 power units and 4 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is JOSEPH A BLACK based?

JOSEPH A BLACK is based in LAKE ARIEL, PA, with roadside inspections recorded across 1 state.