HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/3209033-black-earth-compost-llc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 19:59 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
BLACK EARTH COMPOST LLC
No risk signals in the last-known data
How risk signals workNothing in the FMCSA record matched our risk signals. That is not a guarantee, and it does not confirm who you are talking to; follow the checks below. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
MC1758785: Common carrier active
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Not a live check. FMCSA has not published a Motus record for this carrier, so authority and insurance show the last known status from May 14, 2026. Confirm on Motus ↗ before booking.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗: our copy is the last known status from May 14, 2026. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (978) 290-4610, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is FF18957 or MC1758785.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | FF18957 | Primary | PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY Policy CSC00001014396 · 91X | $750,000 | Mar 3, 2024 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC1758785 | Primary | PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY Policy CSC00001014396 · 91X | $750,000 | Aug 28, 2025 | Active |
Source: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Last known filings. Insurance for this carrier comes from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026. Policies may have been cancelled or replaced since. Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
2 of 9 · Massachusetts avg 20.0%
2 of 16 · Massachusetts avg 8.8%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | MA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Aug 18, 2026 | MA | 2 | 1 | No |
| Jun 4, 2026 | MA | 3 | 3 | No |
| May 3, 2026 | MA | 3 | 2 | No |
| May 3, 2026 | MA | 3 | 6 | Yes |
| Apr 14, 2026 | MA | 5 | 1 | Yes |
| Apr 14, 2026 | MA | 5 | 1 | No |
| Sep 30, 2025 | MA | 2 | 3 | Yes |
| Aug 26, 2025 | MA | 2 | 4 | No |
| Jul 29, 2025 | MA | 3 | 1 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The Massachusetts average covers 21,932 vehicle and 35,941 driver inspections of all Massachusetts-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
17 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 5 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 36 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Massachusetts share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 8 | 0 | 47.1% | 16.6% |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 2 | 35.3% | 62.7% |
| Driver Fitness | 3 | 3 | 17.6% | 8.4% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV Seat Belt · Unsafe Driving · code 39216D | 3 | 0 |
| Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency Medical Certificate · Driver Fitness · code 39141APC | 2 | 2 |
| Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection Inspection Reports · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39617CPI | 2 | 0 |
| Operating a non-CDL required commercial motor vehicle with driving privileges revoked suspended cancelled or otherwise disqualified. (391.15(a)) License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 39115ALNCDLNSRW | 1 | 1 |
| Lighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939BLRLIWR | 1 | 1 |
| Suspension - U-bolt u-bolt bottom plate or other axle clamp bolt loose/cracked/broken/missing. Suspension · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393207ASUBL | 1 | 1 |
| State/Local Laws - Improper lane change Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLILC | 1 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLTCD | 1 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLLR | 1 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Massachusetts column is the mix across all Massachusetts-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
3 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2026 | Wayland, MA | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 5, 2025 | Peabody, MA | 0 | 3 |
| Nov 11, 2024 | Stoughton, MA | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 3209033 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | FF18957, MC1758785 |
| Legal name | BLACK EARTH COMPOST LLC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 40 |
| Drivers | 53 |
| Annual mileage | 400,000 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Nov 6, 2018 · 7 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 8, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightGarbage/RefuseCommodities Dry BulkOtherFood Waste For Composting
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
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Questions about BLACK EARTH COMPOST LLC
What does BLACK EARTH COMPOST LLC's operating authority allow?
MC1758785: Common carrier (may haul regulated property for hire for the general public).
Which information about BLACK EARTH COMPOST LLC is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. Insurance filings are from the same May 14, 2026 snapshot. FMCSA has not issued a safety rating, which means no compliance review is on record, not that the carrier is unsafe.
What should I verify before booking BLACK EARTH COMPOST LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 3209033. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (978) 290-4610, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches FF18957 or MC1758785, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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