HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/814160-darin-d-gardner-sr/ · Checked 2026-10-19 06:00 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
DARIN D GARDNER SR
Doing business as D & C TRUCKING
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 average100.0% vs Mississippi average 24.8%.
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, (601) 996-9250, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC361962.
- 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) | MC361962 | Primary | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY Policy WN408541 · 91X | $750,000 | Mar 17, 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
5 of 5 · Mississippi avg 24.8%
2 of 6 · Mississippi avg 6.0%
6 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2025 | TX | 2 | 20 | Yes |
| Jul 2, 2025 | NE | 1 | 8 | Yes |
| Jun 11, 2025 | LA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Apr 18, 2025 | CO | 2 | 14 | Yes |
| Apr 17, 2025 | CO | 1 | 17 | Yes |
| Nov 18, 2024 | LA | 2 | 1 | Yes |
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 Mississippi average covers 20,750 vehicle and 37,325 driver inspections of all Mississippi-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
39 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 19 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 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 | Mississippi share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 34 | 15 | 87.2% | 66.1% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 3 | 2 | 7.7% | 14.0% |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 5.1% | 4.4% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Wheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393205CWR | 3 | 3 |
| Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection Inspection Reports · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39617CPI | 3 | 0 |
| Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination Brake Out Of Service · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BOS | 2 | 2 |
| Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALLPL | 2 | 0 |
| Operating a CMV without a CDL License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 38323A2 | 1 | 1 |
| Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency Medical Certificate · Driver Fitness · code 39141APC | 1 | 1 |
| HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed Incomplete/Wrong Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958A1HOSP | 1 | 1 |
| ELD - No record of duty status (ELD Required) Incomplete/Wrong Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958AELD | 1 | 1 |
| No or defective automatic trailer brake Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39343D | 1 | 1 |
| Brake - Missing or inoperable breakaway braking system on a trailer(s) or converter dolly Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39343DB | 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 Mississippi column is the mix across all Mississippi-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
No reportable crashes in this period.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 814160 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC361962 |
| Legal name | DARIN D GARDNER SR |
| DBA name | D & C TRUCKING |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Individual |
| Power units | 1 |
| Drivers | 1 |
| Annual mileage | 90,000 (2023) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Jun 9, 1999 · 27 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Oct 28, 2025 |
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberGrain, Feed, HayMeatRefrigerated FoodPaper ProductsAgricultural/Farm Supplies
Questions about DARIN D GARDNER SR
What does DARIN D GARDNER SR's operating authority allow?
MC361962: Common carrier (may haul regulated property for hire for the general public).
Which information about DARIN D GARDNER SR 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 DARIN D GARDNER SR?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 814160. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (601) 996-9250, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC361962, 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 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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