Black Eagle Express LLC
Lexington, KY
Trust Score
Caution
FMCSA data ↓
65
Power Units
65
Drivers
Est. 2017 (8 yrs)
Authority Age
Not Rated
Safety Rating
Company Overview
BLACK EAGLE EXPRESS LLC is an active carrier & broker registered with the FMCSA since July 2017. Based in LEXINGTON, KY, They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (beyond 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Flatbed, Dump Truck, Car Hauler and Doubles/Triples.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Black Eagle Express LLC operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 25 | 40 | 0 | 65 |
| Trailers | 65 | 0 | 0 | 65 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Black Eagle Express LLC is authorized to transport the following 4 cargo types:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 65
MCS-150 Mileage: 6,000,000 miles (2026)
Driver Information
65
Total Drivers
65
CDL Drivers
56
Interstate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by BLACK EAGLE EXPRESS LLC
105 trucks identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: May 13, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Reitnouer Inc, Volvo, Volvo Truck. Equipment breakdown: 56 TRUCK TRACTOR, 48 SEMI-TRAILER, 1 FULL TRAILER. Critical out-of-service rate. More than 1 in 4 inspections is finding park-it issues. FMCSA intervention is likely. No open NHTSA recalls identified on vehicles in this fleet. (Last cross-reference: Jul 2026.) Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (3 vehicle types)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TRUCK TRACTOR | 56 | 53% |
| SEMI-TRAILER | 48 | 46% |
| FULL TRAILER | 1 | 1% |
Vehicle makes (13 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Reitnouer Inc | 25 | 24% |
| Volvo | 20 | 19% |
| Volvo Truck | 15 | 14% |
| Kenworth | 12 | 11% |
| Reitnouer | 10 | 10% |
| Reit | 9 | 9% |
| Peterbilt | 6 | 6% |
| Freightliner | 2 | 2% |
| Trlr | 2 | 2% |
| MAC | 1 | 1% |
| East So Tr | 1 | 1% |
| International | 1 | 1% |
| Great Dane Trailers | 1 | 1% |
License plates on file (20 shown of 105 plates)
| Plate | State | Vehicle | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 006956A | KY | PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | May 2026 |
| P6N897 | KY | MAC SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | May 2026 |
| N3Y382 | KY | REIT SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | May 2026 |
| A83468 | KY | VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | May 2026 |
| 96033T | UK | REIT SEMI-TRAILER | 5 | May 2026 |
| 015487A | KY | VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | May 2026 |
| A99921 | KY | KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR | 7 | Apr 2026 |
| D2J492 | KY | REIT SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | Apr 2026 |
| 004508A | KY | VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR | 5 | Apr 2026 |
| 96032T | KY | REIT SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | Apr 2026 |
| A93353 | KY | PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR | 5 | Apr 2026 |
| K4W356 | KY | REITNOUER SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | Apr 2026 |
| TOV502 | KY | REITNOUER SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | Apr 2026 |
| 013085A | KY | VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | Apr 2026 |
| 008662A | KY | VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | Apr 2026 |
| 96007T | KY | RNTR SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | Apr 2026 |
| TEMP | KY | VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | Apr 2026 |
| R2G036 | KY | REITNOUER SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Apr 2026 |
| A98166 | KY | VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR | 6 | Apr 2026 |
| D2J491 | KY | REIT SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | Apr 2026 |
Plate registrations span 6 states: KY (99) · ME (2) · OK (1) · UK (1) · NC (1) · AR (1)
Recent active vehicles (12 shown of 105)
Showing the most recently active 12 vehicles. Full fleet records are available via direct VIN search.
Fleet data is aggregated from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling window). Vehicles inspected under this carrier's DOT number are listed. A VIN can appear under multiple carriers over its lifetime if leased, sold, or operated by different fleets at different times. For VIN-specific recall service status, verify directly with the OEM dealer or NHTSA.gov/recalls.
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Safety Performance
Average
Near national average
O Trucking Safety Grade
136
Inspections
24 months
143
Violations
Total found
37
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✓ Better than national average (-4.5%)
✗ Worse than national average (+2.6%)
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/02/2026 | LA | Driver Only | 3 | 1 |
| 06/25/2026 | FL | Walk-Around | 1 | 1 |
| 06/24/2026 | LA | Walk-Around | 1 | 1 |
| 06/24/2026 | KS | Walk-Around | 1 | ✓ |
| 06/19/2026 | IL | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 06/15/2026 | AZ | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 06/11/2026 | IN | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 06/03/2026 | TN | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 06/02/2026 | GA | Walk-Around | 2 | ✓ |
| 05/28/2026 | GA | Full | 2 | ✓ |
| 05/24/2026 | AR | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 05/21/2026 | TN | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 05/20/2026 | TX | Walk-Around | 1 | 1 |
| 05/20/2026 | MI | Full | 3 | 1 |
| 05/18/2026 | TN | Full | 1 | 1 |
Showing 15 of 136 inspections.
Inspection data from FMCSA (24-month window). Updated daily. View full inspection history on FMCSA →
Violation Breakdown
Crash History
10
Total Crashes
0
Fatalities
5
Injuries
8
Tow-Aways
| Date | State | Location | Fatal | Injuries | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/14/2026 | AL | MONTGOMERY, AL | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 04/24/2026 | OH | DINSMORE (TOWNSHIP OF), OH | 0 | 1 | No |
| 04/17/2026 | AR | RURAL(LINCOLN COUNTY), AR | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 03/04/2026 | MO | ST LOUIS, MO | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 03/04/2026 | OH | REYNOLDSBURG, OH | 0 | 1 | Yes |
| 02/20/2026 | TN | GOODLETTSVILLE, TN | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 02/03/2026 | TX | NOT LISTED, TX | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 10/19/2025 | TN | NOT IN CITY LIMIT, TN | 0 | 2 | Yes |
| 06/24/2025 | LA | NEW ORLEANS, LA | 0 | 1 | No |
| 09/23/2024 | MO | MANCHESTER, MO | 0 | 0 | Yes |
Crash data from FMCSA. Does not include driver information per federal privacy requirements. View full crash report on FMCSA →
Recent Changes
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Is Black Eagle Express LLC Legitimate? Safety & Fraud Check
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does BLACK EAGLE EXPRESS LLC operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, BLACK EAGLE EXPRESS LLC is inferred to operate: Flatbed, Dump Truck, Car Hauler and Doubles/Triples.
Is BLACK EAGLE EXPRESS LLC's authority currently active?
BLACK EAGLE EXPRESS LLC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has BLACK EAGLE EXPRESS LLC been in business?
BLACK EAGLE EXPRESS LLC has been registered with the FMCSA since July 2017, making their authority approximately 8 years, 11 months old.
Where is BLACK EAGLE EXPRESS LLC located?
BLACK EAGLE EXPRESS LLC is physically located at 1104 SQUIRREL NEST LN, LEXINGTON, KY 40509.
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How does a fleet like BLACK EAGLE EXPRESS LLC find qualified CDL drivers to hire in KY?
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Roadside Inspection History 136 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
BLACK EAGLE EXPRESS LLC has been inspected 136 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in TN, KY, IN. Out of these, 32 inspections (about 24%) resulted in an out-of-service order — meaning the truck or driver was held until a violation was fixed. The national average vehicle out-of-service rate is roughly 21%. The most frequently cited violation is 392.2-SLLS2 (State/local laws — Speeding 6-10 mph over limit) — 13 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-02 | LA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 3 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-06-25 | FL | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-06-24 | LA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-06-24 | KS | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2026-06-19 | IL | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-15 | AZ | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-11 | IN | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-06-03 | TN | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-02 | GA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 2 | — |
| 2026-05-28 | GA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 2 | — |
| 2026-05-24 | AR | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-05-21 | TN | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-05-20 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-05-20 | MI | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 3 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-05-18 | TN | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 1 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-05-13 | LA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 2 | — |
| 2026-05-13 | MD | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-05-12 | KY | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 2 | — |
| 2026-05-02 | IN | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-04-29 | PA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 2 | — |
| 2026-04-18 | NM | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2026-04-15 | AR | Level 3 · Driver-only | 8 | — |
| 2026-04-13 | IL | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-04-10 | AR | Level 3 · Driver-only | 2 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-04-08 | OH | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | OOS · 1 |
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Most-Cited Violations
Top 10 violation types across this carrier's roadside inspections. Cards in red triggered an out-of-service order — the most serious outcome.
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