Fleet typeIdentity
Small fleet
6 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 2557331 ·
Black Thunder Transport
6 power unitsavg 8.1 yrLocal · 1 statesTACOMA, WA66/100
AUTHORITY STATUS UNKNOWNHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
6Power units
4 observed · MCS-150
3Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
8.1Avg age (yr)
2010–2024 · vPIC
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Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
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Vehicle out-of-service rate well above average35.7% of vehicle inspections were placed out of service vs the 22.26% national average.Driver out-of-service rate well above average17.7% of driver inspections were placed out of service vs the 6.7% national average.MCS-150 census data outdatedThe biennial MCS-150 update is 5.3 years old; fleet/mileage figures may be unreliable.
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
8.1 yr
Model years 2010–2024 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
11 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2014 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
A named inspection location does not confirm a border transit or operating authority. Counts cover retained inspection records.
Safety and violations
Violation data is not available for this carrier right now.
Verification summary
BLACK THUNDER TRANSPORT (USDOT 2557331) has a Vektor safety score of 66/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Oct 11, 2026.
The carrier has an unknown current for-hire authority status because no FMCSA L&I authority row is available. FMCSA authority data as of Oct 15, 2026.
It has an unknown current BIPD insurance status because no FMCSA L&I active-filing snapshot is available. FMCSA insurance data as of Oct 11, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 35.7% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Oct 15, 2026.
The carrier received 17 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 14 vehicle-level and 17 driver-level — across 1 state, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Oct 15, 2026.
The carrier has 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Oct 15, 2026.
It reports 6 power units and 4 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated May 19, 2021. FMCSA identity data as of Oct 15, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Oct 15, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is BLACK THUNDER TRANSPORT's USDOT number?
BLACK THUNDER TRANSPORT's USDOT number is 2557331.
Is BLACK THUNDER TRANSPORT authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Oct 15, 2026. BLACK THUNDER TRANSPORT is active in the FMCSA register.
What is BLACK THUNDER TRANSPORT's safety record?
BLACK THUNDER TRANSPORT has a 35.7% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 27 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 66/100 (tier: review).
How big is BLACK THUNDER TRANSPORT's fleet?
BLACK THUNDER TRANSPORT operates 6 power units and 4 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is BLACK THUNDER TRANSPORT based?
BLACK THUNDER TRANSPORT is based in TACOMA, WA, with roadside inspections recorded across 1 state.
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