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80/100
✗ Do Not Tender
No active for-hire authority. Cannot legally haul freight for hire.
Black & Mcdonald
DOT 897989 · Kansas City, MO
Report generated: June 5, 2026 at 12:41 PM
✗Authorized for hire?
✗Active insurance?
✗Safety record clean?
✓No fraud flags?
✓No prior revocations?
Carrier Summary

Black & Mcdonald (DOT 897989) is a Missouri-based interstate carrier headquartered in Kansas City, MO. As of June 5, 2026 at 12:41 PM, operating authority is active but without for-hire authority. TruckGraph has detected 5 risk signals on this carrier, including: crash with fatalities or injuries on record; elevated vehicle out-of-service rate. TruckGraph rates this carrier "Do Not Tender" based on FMCSA compliance data, inspection history, insurance status, and network connection analysis. Last synced: June 5, 2026 at 12:41 PM.

FMCSA Public Record
Custom Lighting Services LLC
Operating as: Black & Mcdonald
DOT Number897989
MC Number—
Street6001 FRONT STREET
City / StateKansas City, MO 64120
Phone8164830257
Operation typeInterstate
HazmatNot authorized
Authority age25 yr 10 mo
MCS-150 filed09/25/2024
Company officerAnthony Renfro
Power units365
Total drivers379
Authority Status
Common (for-hire)—
Contract (for-hire)—
Broker—
TruckGraph Intelligence
Risk Signals
●Crash with fatalities or injuries on record
●Elevated vehicle out-of-service rate
●Unsafe driving violation on record
●Driver qualification violation on record
●No active insurance filing on record
✓ OFAC Sanctions: Clear
Connection Chain
Active
OOS rate 16.7% vs. national avg 22.26% — below average
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Power Units
365
Fleet
Drivers
379
Total
Inspections
54
On record
Crashes
13
On record
OOS Rate
16.7%
↓ Avg 22.26%
Authority Age
25 yr 10 mo
Since 2000
Violation Categories — Last 24 Months
Hours of Service
54 insp (100%)· 1 viol
Unsafe Driving
54 insp (100%)· 11 viol
Driver Fitness
54 insp (100%)· 2 viol
Controlled Substances
54 insp (100%)
Vehicle Maintenance
41 insp (76%)· 14 viol
Inspection History
54 total · OOS rate 16.7%
DateStateLevelDriver OOSVehicle OOSResult
12/31/2024MOII00Pass
5/30/2025MOIII00Pass
8/30/2024MOI00Pass
9/29/2024ORIII00Pass
5/28/2024UTII00Pass
1/28/2026MOI00Pass
6/26/2024UTII00Pass
3/24/2025MOIII00Pass
3/24/2025MOIII00Pass
7/24/2024MOIII00Pass
Crash History
13 total on record
DateStateFatalitiesInjuriesTow-away
—KS00Y
—MO00Y
—MO00Y
—MO00Y
—MO00Y
Insurance Status
⚠ No active insurance filing on record
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Location
6001 FRONT STREET, Kansas City, MO, 64120 · Open in Maps →
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Authority Timeline
Authority GrantedAug 2000
FMCSA issued operating authority
Active USDOT — No for-hire authorityCurrent
USDOT record is active but no for-hire operating authority is currently granted

Source: FMCSA compliance records, inspection data, crash records, insurance filings, and TruckGraph analysis. View methodology

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Custom Lighting Services LLC authorized to operate?

Custom Lighting Services LLC's USDOT number is active but it does not hold operating authority for for-hire interstate operations. It may operate as a private carrier. Verify status before tendering.

What is Custom Lighting Services LLC's safety record?

Custom Lighting Services LLC has 54 roadside inspections on record with an out-of-service rate of 16.7%. Crash history shows 13 incidents. Review the full safety profile above before making a freight decision.

How many trucks does Custom Lighting Services LLC operate?

Custom Lighting Services LLC operates 365 power units with approximately 379 drivers.

Is Custom Lighting Services LLC insured?

Insurance filing details are not available in the current dataset. Verify directly with the carrier before tendering.

Has Custom Lighting Services LLC had any risk indicators?

Custom Lighting Services LLC has a risk score of 80/100 (Critical) with 5 active risk signals. Review the risk section above and verify independently before tendering.

What is the DOT number for Custom Lighting Services LLC?

Custom Lighting Services LLC's DOT number is 897989. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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