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Carrier profile · USDOT 897989 · Updated 06/13/2026

CUSTOM LIGHTING SERVICES LLC

DBA BLACK & MCDONALD

365 power unitsavg 5.8 yrRegional · 5 statesKANSAS CITY, MO
CARRIER ACTIVEHAZMAT
Verified linksblackandmcdonald.comLinkedInFacebookInstagramXFMCSA SAFERCallEmail
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
365Power units
44 observed · MCS-150
15Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
5.8Avg age (yr)
2007–2026 · vPIC
Call dispatch(816) 483-0257Email dispatchARENFRO@BLACKANDMCDONALD.COM

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13

Clear to load

Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.

Established 26 yearsOut-of-service rates below national averageMultiple injury crashes
Operating authority25 yr active
since 2000
Insurance (BIPD)Unknown
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo18.0%
▼ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal0
12 in 24mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Asset-based

365 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersNewer

5.8 yr

Model years 2007–2026 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

25 yr unchanged

Same registration since 2000 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readRegional operator, 25-yr authority, 18% vehicle OOS — clear to load.Full read

Is CUSTOM LIGHTING SERVICES LLC safe to work with?

Is CUSTOM LIGHTING SERVICES LLC safe to load? CUSTOM LIGHTING SERVICES LLC (USDOT 897989) is an active asset-based motor carrier based in KANSAS CITY, MO, operating 365 power units and 379 drivers. Operating authority has been active 25 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 86 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 17.9% (below the 22.26% national average), with 12 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
CLCUSTOM LIGHTING SERVICES LLC 94
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Frequently asked

What is CUSTOM LIGHTING SERVICES LLC's USDOT number?

CUSTOM LIGHTING SERVICES LLC's USDOT number is 897989.

Is CUSTOM LIGHTING SERVICES LLC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-13, CUSTOM LIGHTING SERVICES LLC is active in the FMCSA register.

What is CUSTOM LIGHTING SERVICES LLC's safety record?

CUSTOM LIGHTING SERVICES LLC has a 17.9% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 86 roadside inspections, with 12 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 CUSTOM LIGHTING SERVICES LLC's fleet?

CUSTOM LIGHTING SERVICES LLC operates 365 power units and 379 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is CUSTOM LIGHTING SERVICES LLC based?

CUSTOM LIGHTING SERVICES LLC is based in KANSAS CITY, MO, with roadside inspections recorded across 5 states.