Black Hawk Energy Services LTD
Williston, ND
Profile data updated Dec 4, 2025 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Mixed
FMCSA data ↓
170
Power Units
248
Drivers
FMCSA since 2014 (12 yrs)
Authority Age
S
Safety Rating
Company Overview
BLACK HAWK ENERGY SERVICES LTD is an active carrier & broker registered with the FMCSA since January 2014. Based in Williston, ND, they operate a fleet of 170 power units with 44 CDL drivers. They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (within 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Oilfield / Heavy, Box Truck and Dry Van.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Black Hawk Energy Services LTD operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 170 | 0 | 0 | 170 |
| Trailers | 67 | 0 | 0 | 67 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Black Hawk Energy Services LTD is authorized to transport the following 1 cargo type:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 44
MCS-150 Mileage: 2,376,000 miles (2024)
Driver Information
248
Total Drivers
44
CDL Drivers
248
Interstate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by BLACK HAWK ENERGY SERVICES LTD
3 trucks and 1 trailer identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Jun 22, 2025.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Service King Manufacturing, Ford, Big Tex. Equipment breakdown: 2 STRAIGHT TRUCK, 1 SEMI-TRAILER, 1 TRUCK TRACTOR. Out-of-service rate is 100% — more than 1 in 4 inspections finds park-it issues. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 50% |
| SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 25% |
| TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 25% |
Trailers (1 on record)
Trailers recorded pulling under this carrier's DOT number in FMCSA roadside inspections. Individual trailer plates and VINs are listed in the plate and vehicle sections above.
| Semi-trailer | 1 |
| Big Tex | 1 |
| Utility Trailer | 1 |
| 20 ft | 1 |
| 2 axles | 1 |
Vehicle makes (3 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Service King Manufacturing | 2 | 50% |
| Ford | 1 | 25% |
| Big Tex | 1 | 25% |
License plates on file (4 shown)
Recent active vehicles (4 shown)
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. Recall status is VIN-specific — use the NHTSA recall lookup linked on each vehicle above to see whether a given VIN has open (unremedied) recalls, or verify with the OEM dealer.
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Safety Performance
Below Average
Above average OOS rates
O Trucking Safety Grade
3
Inspections
24 months
14
Violations
Total found
4
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✗ Worse than national average (+25.8%)
✗ Worse than national average (+78.3%)
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/22/2025 | ND | Walk-Around | 1 | ✓ |
| 02/19/2025 | ND | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 01/15/2025 | TX | Full | 13 | 4 |
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Violation Breakdown
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does BLACK HAWK ENERGY SERVICES LTD operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, BLACK HAWK ENERGY SERVICES LTD is inferred to operate: Oilfield / Heavy, Box Truck and Dry Van.
Is BLACK HAWK ENERGY SERVICES LTD's authority currently active?
BLACK HAWK ENERGY SERVICES LTD currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has BLACK HAWK ENERGY SERVICES LTD been in business?
BLACK HAWK ENERGY SERVICES LTD has been registered with the FMCSA since January 2014, making their authority approximately 12 years, 6 months old.
Where is BLACK HAWK ENERGY SERVICES LTD located?
BLACK HAWK ENERGY SERVICES LTD is physically located at 118 84TH STREET WEST, WILLISTON, ND 58801.
Roadside Inspection History 3 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
BLACK HAWK ENERGY SERVICES LTD has been inspected 3 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in ND, TX. Out of these, 1 inspections (about 33%) 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 393.48A (Inoperative brakes) — 4 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-22 | ND | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2025-02-19 | ND | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-01-15 | TX | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 13 | OOS · 4 |
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.
Roadside Violation Profile
Across FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months), BLACK HAWK ENERGY SERVICES LTD was cited for 9 violations, of which 4 (44%) placed a driver or vehicle out of service.
| BASIC category | Violations | Out-of-service |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 3 |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
Source: FMCSA roadside-inspection violation records (rolling 24-month summary). Counts reflect citations across all inspections under this carrier's DOT number; see Inspection History for individual inspection events. Violation severity and CSA percentile scores are shown in the Safety & Compliance section.
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Carrier History & Continuity
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Other USDOT Registrations Sharing Officer Names (5)
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