Black Gold Transport Inc
USDOT 1716468 · Dorr, Michigan · Intrastate (non-hazmat) for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
Black Gold Transport Inc is a company based in Dorr, Michigan, registered with the FMCSA as an intrastate (non-hazmat) carrier (private property, authorized for hire). It reports 88 power units and 30 drivers, which ranks it #180 by fleet size among 349 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Michigan. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 13 times – about 0.1 inspections per power unit. 20.0% of vehicle inspections and 14.3% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 20.5% and 3.3% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (1 injury, 1 fatality, 1 tow-away), or 3.4 per 100 power units versus 4.8 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are building materials, machinery, large objects, construction.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Black Gold Transport Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 1716468 |
| Operating authority (docket) | — |
| Entity type | Private Property, Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Intrastate (non-hazmat) |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 4110 26Th St, Dorr, MI 49323 |
| Phone | (616) 896-1560 |
| First registered | Dec 11, 2007 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 10, 2024 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 1716468.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 33 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 75 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.34 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 2.3 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 480,000 miles reported for 2025 – about 5,455 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 30 CDL drivers; 0 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 0 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 50–99-unit for-hire carriers nationally (5,500) and Michigan carriers with 50+ units (349).
| Measure | Black Gold Transport Inc | Same size, US | MI average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small sample: fewer than 20 vehicle or driver inspections, so rates can swing a lot with one inspection. | ||||
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 20.0% | 20.5% | 17.2% | about average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 14.3% | 3.3% | 1.5% | 329% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 3.4 | 4.8 | 4.5 | 28% lower than average |
| Inspections | 13 | 7 with a driver check, 10 with a vehicle check, 19 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Not rated – most carriers have never had a compliance review; this is not a negative finding. | |||
Cargo carried
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Black Gold Transport Inc?
Black Gold Transport Inc is registered with USDOT number 1716468.
How many trucks does Black Gold Transport Inc have?
It reports 88 power units (33 tractors, 11 straight trucks) and 75 trailers, with 30 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Apr 10, 2024).
Where is Black Gold Transport Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Dorr, Michigan 49323.
What is the out-of-service rate of Black Gold Transport Inc?
Over 24 months, 20.0% of vehicle inspections and 14.3% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 20.5% vehicle, 3.3% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.