HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/2526920-darkside-logistics/ · Checked 2026-10-19 00:55 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
DARKSIDE LOGISTICS
Review before booking · 1 signal
How risk signals workFacts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average50.0% vs Illinois average 24.1%.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Not a live check. FMCSA has not published a Motus record for this carrier, so authority and insurance show the last known status from May 14, 2026. Confirm on Motus ↗ before booking.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗: our copy is the last known status from May 14, 2026. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (815) 666-1691, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC1202600.
- 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. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC1202600 | Primary | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY Policy A0307845001 · 91X | $750,000 | Apr 9, 2026 | Active |
Source: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 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.
Last known filings. Insurance for this carrier comes from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026. Policies may have been cancelled or replaced since. Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
6 of 12 · Illinois avg 24.1%
0 of 20 · Illinois avg 4.4%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 30, 2026 | IL | 2 | 4 | Yes |
| Jul 29, 2026 | IL | 2 | 4 | No |
| Jul 28, 2026 | IL | 2 | 13 | Yes |
| Jul 28, 2026 | IL | 2 | 4 | Yes |
| Jul 28, 2026 | IL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jul 28, 2026 | IL | 2 | 0 | No |
| Mar 26, 2026 | IL | 2 | 7 | Yes |
| Mar 4, 2026 | IL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Feb 20, 2026 | IL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Feb 13, 2026 | IL | 2 | 7 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 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 Illinois average covers 195,261 vehicle and 387,726 driver inspections of all Illinois-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
35 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 13 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 50 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 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 | Illinois share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 35 | 13 | 100.0% | 60.9% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Inoperative turn signal Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939TS | 5 | 5 |
| Inoperative Brake Lamps Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939BRKLAMP | 4 | 4 |
| Failure to ensure intermodal container securement General Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393126 | 3 | 3 |
| Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection Inspection Reports · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39617C | 3 | 0 |
| Windshield - Damaged or Discolored Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39360C | 3 | 0 |
| Inoperable Required Lamp Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939 | 2 | 0 |
| No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395A | 2 | 0 |
| Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395F | 2 | 0 |
| Wheel (Mud) Flaps missing or defective Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3922WC | 2 | 0 |
| Flat tire or fabric exposed Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A | 1 | 1 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 18, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Illinois column is the mix across all Illinois-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 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
6 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 8, 2026 | Remington, IN | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 1, 2026 | Grant Park, IL | 0 | 0 |
| Jan 25, 2026 | Joliet, IL | 0 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2025 | Wilmington Twp, IL | 0 | 0 |
| Jun 6, 2025 | Seward Twp, IL | 0 | 1 |
| Nov 8, 2024 | Campton Twp, IL | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 2526920 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC1202600 |
| Legal name | DARKSIDE LOGISTICS |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 58 |
| Drivers | 58 |
| Annual mileage | 1,100,000 (2024) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Jul 24, 2014 · 12 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Oct 21, 2025 |
Cargo carried
General FreightGrain, Feed, Hay
Questions about DARKSIDE LOGISTICS
What does DARKSIDE LOGISTICS's operating authority allow?
MC1202600: Common carrier (may haul regulated property for hire for the general public).
Which information about DARKSIDE LOGISTICS is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. Insurance filings are from the same May 14, 2026 snapshot. FMCSA has not issued a safety rating, which means no compliance review is on record, not that the carrier is unsafe.
What should I verify before booking DARKSIDE LOGISTICS?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 2526920. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (815) 666-1691, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC1202600, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies using (815) 666-1691
A shared number is common for related companies, dispatch services and family businesses. It is not proof of fraud, but it is worth knowing which company you are dealing with.
1 company
| Company | Location | USDOT | Docket | Trucks | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MICO LOGISTICS INC Broker |
Joliet, IL | 2422524 | MC834470 | 1 | Active Last known · May 14, 2026 |
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 18, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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