HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/217295-dart-container-corporation-of-california/ · Checked 2026-10-20 15:13 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 20, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 20, 2026
Dart Container Corporation of California
Doing business as DTX Inc
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Cargo cover filed: $5,000
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record. Safety record: SAFER.
- Call back on the number on file, (517) 525-6209, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC159736.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. Cargo cover filed: $5,000.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo | MC159736 | — | AGCS Marine Insurance Company Policy MXI93016032 · BMC-34 | $5,000 | Apr 1, 2010 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC159736 | Primary | Ace American Insurance Company Policy ISA H09045004 · BMC-91X | $5,000,000 | Jul 31, 2016 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 20, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Confirm current filings: Motus record and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 20, 2024 – Oct 20, 2026
6 of 111 · Michigan avg 21.2%
2 of 164 · Michigan avg 3.9%
By quarter inspections and vehicle out-of-service rate
Bar height: inspections in the quarter. Percentage: vehicles put out of service, of vehicle inspections. The first and last quarters are partial.
Where it was inspected 26 states and provinces, 24 months
- CA 42 23.6%
- KY 23 12.9%
- TX 16 9.0%
- SC 14 7.9%
- MD 12 6.7%
- GA 8 4.5%
Vehicles seen at inspections different VINs, 24 months
Power units: 116
110 tractors · 5 semi-trailers · 1 straight truck
Freightliner 120Utility 5International 1
280 power units declared on the MCS-150. Inspections see only part of a fleet, so fewer here is normal; many more can mean the registration is out of date.
Trailers: 132
130 semi-trailers · 2 full trailers
Utility 107Wabash 8Great Dane 2Hyundai Translead 1Stoughton 1
Includes trailers the company pulled but does not own, such as shipper or leasing trailers.
Shippers named on inspection reports 24 months
RJ Schinner 2Diamond 1US Foods 1Proampac 1Packaging Corporation of America 1Solo 1Pontiac Foods 1Cap Barbell Inc 1
As written by roadside inspectors, who note the shipper on the bill of lading. Only names that appear on at least three different carriers' reports are shown, so private individuals are never listed. A shipper on a report is not a reference.
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | OH | 1 | 0 | No |
| Oct 6, 2026 | FL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 6, 2026 | SC | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 24, 2026 | CA | 2 | 0 | No |
| Sep 23, 2026 | CA | 2 | 0 | No |
| Sep 23, 2026 | MO | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 14, 2026 | KY | 2 | 0 | No |
| Sep 10, 2026 | NC | 1 | 0 | No |
| Sep 8, 2026 | CA | 1 | 0 | No |
| Aug 25, 2026 | CA | 2 | 0 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 20, 2024 – Oct 20, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The Michigan average covers 51,437 vehicle and 85,636 driver inspections of all Michigan-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile · SAFER snapshot
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
50 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 9 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 60 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 20, 2024 – Oct 20, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Michigan share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 32 | 7 | 64.0% | 63.8% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 9 | 0 | 18.0% | 12.5% |
| Unsafe Driving | 6 | 0 | 12.0% | 19.2% |
| Driver Fitness | 3 | 2 | 6.0% | 3.5% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOL | 6 | 6 |
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 4 | 0 |
| License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 38323A2LCDLN | 2 | 2 |
| HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39524 | 2 | 0 |
| HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39530B1ELDDFR | 2 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BAIR | 2 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DB | 2 | 0 |
| CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39353B | 2 | 0 |
| Tire-flat and/or audible air leak Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3 | 1 | 1 |
| License (CDL) - A person required to have a CLP or CDL who is disqualified must not drive a CMV License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 38351ALCDLRSWD | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 20, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Michigan column is the mix across all Michigan-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 20, 2024 – Oct 20, 2026
9 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2026 | Glendale, KY | 0 | 4 |
| Aug 13, 2026 | Not Reported, GA | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 11, 2026 | Summerfield Twp, MI | 0 | 0 |
| Jan 28, 2026 | Port Orange, FL | 0 | 1 |
| Nov 7, 2025 | Waxahachie, TX | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 4, 2025 | Hammond, IN | 0 | 2 |
| Jul 15, 2025 | Aurora Twp, IL | 0 | 1 |
| Jul 1, 2025 | Boynton Beach, FL | 0 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2024 | Monroe Twp, NJ | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 20, 2026
| USDOT number | 217295 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC159736 |
| Legal name | DART CONTAINER CORPORATION OF CALIFORNIA |
| DBA name | DTX INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 280 |
| Drivers | 248 |
| Annual mileage | 14,039,000 (2024) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Dec 7, 1989) |
| USDOT number added | Jul 12, 1982 · 44 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 2, 2025 |
| Email domain on file | @dart.biz |
Equipment as declared on the MCS-150
| Owned | Term-leased | |
|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 276 | 0 |
| Straight trucks | 4 | 0 |
| Trailers | 1,044 | 0 |
Term-leased equipment usually belongs to owner-operators driving under this company's authority.
Cargo carried
General FreightIntermodal ContainersGarbage/RefuseCommodities Dry BulkBeveragesPaper ProductsOtherRecycled Products (Dart Manufactured Goods)
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
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Questions about Dart Container Corporation of California
What does Dart Container Corporation of California's operating authority allow?
MC159736: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about Dart Container Corporation of California is old or missing?
Nothing notable: authority and insurance come from current Motus data and there is enough inspection history to compare.
What should I verify before booking Dart Container Corporation of California?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 217295. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (517) 525-6209, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC159736, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 20, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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