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DARK HORSE TRANSPORT LLC
DBA: DARK HORSE TRANSPORT
301 LINCOLN ST, BRAYTON, IA, 50042
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Due-diligence certificate
7
Power Units
8
Drivers
2
Crashes (24-Month)
$750,000
Insurance
Satisfactory
Safety Rating
30
Inspections
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Public record
7 events tracked · latest Jun 23, 2026 ↓ Show details ↓Safety & compliance 7
- Jun 23, 2026Roadside inspection, 2 out-of-service violations.
- Apr 22, 2026Roadside inspection, 5 violations (no OOS).
- Jan 30, 2026Roadside inspection, 1 violation (no OOS).
- Jan 14, 2026Roadside inspection, 1 violation (no OOS).
- Aug 15, 2025DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT.
- May 21, 2025Crash reported (no fatalities).
- Nov 12, 2024Crash reported (no fatalities).
Public FMCSA record · blue clean · orange change · red risk.
Company Information
Legal NameDARK HORSE TRANSPORT LLC
DBA NameDARK HORSE TRANSPORT
DOT Number708640
MC Number327254
Entity TypeCarrier
Operating StatusA - Active
LocationBrayton, Iowa
Added10/07/1997
MCS-15004/14/2026
Contact Details
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Physical Address301 LINCOLN ST, BRAYTON, IA, 50042
Mailing AddressPO BOX 54, AUDUBON, IA, 50025
Operating Authorities
Authority TypeAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Carrier OperationA - Interstate
DocketMC327254
CommonNot Active
ContractActive
BrokerNot Active
Operating28 years
Operation Classification
Authorized For Hire
SMS BASIC Scores
FMCSA safety categories, last 24 months. Above Cutoff = FMCSA flags a problem · Below cutoff = within limits · Clean = no violations.
Unsafe Driving
measure 3.65 · 4 insp with violations
Below cutoff
Hours-of-Service Compliance
measure 1.28 · 3 insp with violations
Below cutoff
Driver Fitness
measure 0 · 0 insp with violations
Clean
Controlled Substances / Alcohol
measure 0 · 0 insp with violations
Clean
Vehicle Maintenance
measure 4 · 4 insp with violations
Below cutoff
Source: FMCSA SMS, updated monthly.
Mileage
Annual Mileage1,077,652 miles
Mileage Year2023
VMT SourceMCS-150 Form
Drivers
8
Interstate
0
Intrastate
0
CDL
8
Total
Interstate >100mi0
Interstate <100mi0
Intrastate >100mi0
Intrastate <100mi0
Safety Summary
Safety RatingSatisfactory
Total Crashes (24-mo)2
Fatal0
Driver OOS0.0% avg 5.5%
Vehicle OOS11.1% avg 20.7%
SmartWay PartnerNo
Last Review09/26/2000
Insurance
Amount$750,000
Type91X
Effective05/04/2026
CompanyPROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY
Policy #CA872076255
Last checked09/09/2026
Quick Facts
StatusActive
TypeCarrier
Fleet7 units
Drivers8
Mileage1,077,652 mi
Operating28 years
MCS-15004/2026
Safety & Inspection Data
Crash Summary
Total Crashes (24-mo)2
Fatal0
Injury2
Tow-Away0
Safety RatingSatisfactory
Driver Inspections
Total21
Out of Service0
OOS Rate0.0%
National Avg5.5%
Below National Average
Vehicle Inspections
Total9
Out of Service1
OOS Rate11.1%
National Avg20.7%
Below National Average
Last FMCSA Review: 09/26/2000 | Rated: 09/28/2000
Safety Trends by Year
Roadside inspections and crashes on file, year over year. The red portion of each inspection bar is the out-of-service share; ▲/▼ compares to the prior year.
Inspections · red = OOS
2023
4 · 1 OOS -
2024
12 · 0 OOS ▼
2025
8 · 1 OOS ▲
2026
4 · 1 OOS =
Crashes
2023
0 crashes -
2024
1 crash ▲
2025
1 crash =
2026
0 crashes ▼
Based on FMCSA crash and roadside inspection records (rolling 3-year window). The latest year may be partial.
Out-of-Service Summary Last 24 months
Live FMCSA roadside inspections through Jun 2026, 14 inspections, 2 resulted in out-of-service (14.3% OOS rate).
Vehicle Out-of-Service
3 OOS
Live FMCSA roadside inspection records, refreshed monthly.
Crash Records (2)
Full crash history on file (all years), newest first. This list may show more than the headline Crashes figure above, because that figure follows the official FMCSA 24-month SMS window used for the Trust Score, older crashes still appear here for transparency.
| Date | Location | State | Fatal | Injuries | Tow | Vehicles | Weather | Road | Light |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/21/2025 | Not Reported | NE | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | Clear | Dry | Daylight |
| 11/12/2024 | ATLANTA | GA | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | Severe Crosswinds | Dry | Daylight |
Roadside Violations by Safety Category Last 24 months
37 roadside violations across 14 inspections, grouped into FMCSA safety-behavior categories. The shaded portion shows how many were serious enough to result in an out-of-service order.
ViolationsOut-of-service
Unsafe Driving
13 violations · 0 OOS
Hours-of-Service (HOS) Compliance
13 violations · 0 OOS
Vehicle Maintenance
11 violations · 3 OOS
Categories follow FMCSR violation parts (Part 393/396 = Vehicle Maintenance, Part 395 = HOS; "Other" = general/administrative parts such as 390). Raw violation counts and out-of-service results, not FMCSA percentile rankings, which are not published for property carriers.
Inspection Records (28)
| Date | State | Level | Location | Violations | OOS | Driver Viol | Driver OOS | Vehicle Viol | Vehicle OOS | HazMat | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/23/2026 | MO | Full (Level I) | STEELE MO | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | - | ▲Detail |
| 04/22/2026 | OK | Full (Level I) | US-177 AND 45TH ST | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 01/30/2026 | WI | Driver-Only (Level III) | VERONA WI | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 01/14/2026 | IA | Driver-Only (Level III) | 10 - I35 NB MM 30 OSCEOLA | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 12/15/2025 | MO | Walk-Around (Level II) | ROCK PORT MO | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | - | ▲Detail |
| 12/12/2025 | MO | Driver-Only (Level III) | KANSAS CITY MO | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 10/13/2025 | MN | Driver-Only (Level III) | WORTHINGTON MN | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 08/20/2025 | GA | Driver-Only (Level III) | DALTON GA | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 06/30/2025 | IA | Driver-Only (Level III) | HWY 20 WB MM 149 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 05/15/2025 | IA | Full (Level I) | 15 - I380 NB MM 51 BRANDON | 11 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 04/12/2025 | IA | Walk-Around (Level II) | I-35 SB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 01/14/2025 | TN | Full (Level I) | KNOXVILLE TN | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 11/12/2024 | GA | Walk-Around (Level II) | ATLANTA GA | 6 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 10/16/2024 | MO | Driver-Only (Level III) | WILLOW SPRINGS MO | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 08/28/2024 | KY | Driver-Only (Level III) | LONDON | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 07/30/2024 | IA | Driver-Only (Level III) | 39 - I35 SB MM 212 NORTHWOOD | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 07/20/2024 | NC | Driver-Only (Level III) | I-40 EB AT EXIT 113 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 07/09/2024 | GA | Driver-Only (Level III) | VIENNA GA | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 07/09/2024 | KY | Walk-Around (Level II) | LONDON | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 07/08/2024 | TN | Full (Level I) | MANCHESTER TN | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 06/27/2024 | NE | Driver-Only (Level III) | ON STATE HWY 2, 1275 FEET EAST | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 05/23/2024 | IA | Walk-Around (Level II) | 80W 129MM | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 04/19/2024 | US | Full (Level I) | ROCK PORT MO | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 03/04/2024 | FL | Walk-Around (Level II) | OCALA FL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 11/01/2023 | TN | Full (Level I) | INSPECTION STATION | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | - | ▲Detail |
| 10/11/2023 | NC | Driver-Only (Level III) | HAYWOOD COUNTY WEL CTR, I-40, | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 10/05/2023 | KS | Walk-Around (Level II) | KANSAS CITY | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 08/21/2023 | FL | Full (Level I) | 93 WHITE SPRINGS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
Detailed Inspection Report
Safety Performance Percentiles
FMCSA SMS percentile rankings. Higher percentile = worse performance relative to peers.
Total Inspections15
Unsafe Driving
4 viols
HOS Compliance
3 viols
Vehicle Maintenance
4 viols
Licensing & Insurance
| Form | Type | Insurance Company | Policy | Coverage | Effective | Cancel Date | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | ACCELERATION NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | AA30214 | $750,000 | 11/18/1997 | 07/24/1998 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 8229941 | $750,000 | 10/04/2018 | 04/04/2019 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANY | LTI0007533 | $750,000 | 10/04/2016 | 10/04/2018 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANY | LTI0007533 | $750,000 | 10/04/2016 | 11/08/2018 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LTO0021485 | $750,000 | 10/04/2014 | 10/04/2016 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN107287 | $750,000 | 10/04/2012 | 11/05/2014 | Name Changed |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN107287 | $750,000 | 10/04/2012 | 10/04/2014 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP41650A | $1,000,000 | 09/24/2006 | 10/04/2012 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BA2489224 | $750,000 | 09/24/2001 | 09/24/2001 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BA2489224 | $750,000 | 09/24/2001 | 11/23/2001 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BA2489360 | $750,000 | 09/24/2001 | 09/24/2006 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | ACCELERATION NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | AA30214 | $1,000,000 | 09/24/1997 | 09/24/2001 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP85033A | $750,000 | 07/24/1998 | 09/24/2001 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP85033A | $750,000 | 07/24/1998 | 10/22/2001 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WF011180 | $750,000 | 04/23/2021 | 04/04/2024 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN372001 | $750,000 | 04/04/2024 | 08/14/2025 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN372001 | $750,000 | 04/04/2024 | 09/05/2025 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN258165 | $750,000 | 04/04/2019 | 04/23/2021 | Cancelled |
No active insurance policies.
| Docket | Type | Action | Served | Disposition | Disp Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC327254 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | 11/10/1997 | - | - |
| MC327254 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 10/03/2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 10/01/2014 |
| MC327254 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 08/11/2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 08/15/2025 |
| MC327254 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 03/29/2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 03/30/2021 |
| MC327254 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 03/08/2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 03/28/2024 |
No revocation records.
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