HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/708640-dark-horse-transport-llc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 04:47 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
DARK HORSE TRANSPORT LLC
Doing business as DARK HORSE TRANSPORT
No risk signals found
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No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
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What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (712) 549-2165, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC327254.
- 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) | MC327254 | Primary | PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY Policy CA872076255 · BMC-91X | $750,000 | May 4, 2026 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 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 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
2 of 7 · Iowa avg 22.1%
0 of 13 · Iowa avg 3.1%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 23, 2026 | MO | 1 | 4 | Yes |
| Apr 22, 2026 | OK | 1 | 5 | No |
| Jan 30, 2026 | WI | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jan 14, 2026 | IA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Dec 15, 2025 | MO | 2 | 1 | Yes |
| Dec 12, 2025 | MO | 3 | 2 | No |
| Oct 13, 2025 | MN | 3 | 2 | No |
| Aug 20, 2025 | GA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jun 30, 2025 | IA | 3 | 1 | No |
| May 15, 2025 | IA | 1 | 11 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 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 Iowa average covers 31,580 vehicle and 64,945 driver inspections of all Iowa-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
17 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 2 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 37 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 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 | Iowa share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 7 | 0 | 41.2% | 12.5% |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 2 | 35.3% | 60.1% |
| Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | 23.5% | 23.4% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 2 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BHTD | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel - Dripping leak. Other Vehicle Defect · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1F | 1 | 1 |
| False report of drivers record of duty status False Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958E | 1 | 0 |
| HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim Hours · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3953A2HOSPD | 1 | 0 |
| Driving beyond 11 hour driving limit. (Property Carrying Vehicle) Hours · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3953A3PROP | 1 | 0 |
| HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39524 | 1 | 0 |
| Driver failed to manually add shipping document number Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39524C2III | 1 | 0 |
| Motor carrier failed to ensure that the ELD automatically recorded the required data elements. Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39526B | 1 | 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 | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Iowa column is the mix across all Iowa-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 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
2 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2025 | Not Reported, NE | 0 | 1 |
| Nov 12, 2024 | Atlanta, GA | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 708640 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC327254 |
| Legal name | DARK HORSE TRANSPORT LLC |
| DBA name | DARK HORSE TRANSPORT |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 7 |
| Drivers | 8 |
| Annual mileage | 579,781 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Sep 28, 2000) |
| USDOT number added | Oct 7, 1997 · 29 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 14, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsFresh ProduceOilfield EquipmentGrain, Feed, HayMeatRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsConstruction
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 DARK HORSE TRANSPORT LLC
What does DARK HORSE TRANSPORT LLC's operating authority allow?
MC327254: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about DARK HORSE TRANSPORT LLC 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 DARK HORSE TRANSPORT LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 708640. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (712) 549-2165, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC327254, 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 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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