DARK STAR TRANSPORTATION CO LLC

DOT 682375 MC 317776 Active

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Authority

Contract Carrier

Active
Safety
28 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 10.71% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 25.0% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
8 units

Drivers: 5

Trailers: 19 (19 owned)

Insurance
BIPD $1,000,000
Cargo Cancelled
Bond —
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Company Details

Physical Address

5620 INDUSTRY LANE, KNOXVILLE, TN, 37921

Phone Number

(865) 588-5809

Mailing Address

PO BOX 51703, KNOXVILLE, TN, 37950

Cell Phone

(865) 389-8642

Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

(865) 588-7437

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Operational Classification

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Record Changes

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

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Contract Carrier

Active
29 yrs, 2 mo

Broker

Inactive
27 years

Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2019-07-02 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2016-06-08 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2003-10-08 REVOKED PROPERTY BROKER INACTIVE
1997-05-14 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER ACTIVE

Revocation History

Authority Type Order Docket # Effective Date
BROKER INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC317776 2003-07-23

Insurance & Bond Information

Current insurance coverage and bond requirements by authority type

BIPD Insurance

Bodily Injury & Property Damage

Active

Required for carriers transporting goods. Covers accidents and property damage.

On File: $1,000,000
Required: $1,000,000
Cargo Insurance

Cargo Liability Coverage

Cancelled

Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.

Status: Cancelled
Required: Yes
Bond Coverage

Broker/Freight Forwarder Bond

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Required for brokers/freight forwarders ($75K minimum).

Status: Not Required
Required: No (Carriers exempt)
Insurance Requirements by Authority Type

For Profit Carrier

  • BIPD: $750,000 - $5,000,000 (varies by cargo)
  • Cargo: Varies by commodity
  • Bond: Not required

Broker/Freight Forwarder

  • BIPD: May be required
  • Cargo: Not typically required
  • Bond: $75,000 minimum

Insurance Filing History

Effective Date Type Policy # Coverage Insurer Cancel Date Method Status
2020-07-01 BIPD/Primary MCP60509A $1,000,000 GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. - - ACTIVE
2019-07-01 BIPD/Primary CA 0847937 $1,000,000 PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE … 2020-07-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2016-07-01 BIPD/Primary GWP80054A $1,000,000 GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. 2019-07-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2010-07-01 BIPD/Primary GWP80054A $1,000,000 GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. 2016-07-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2008-07-01 BIPD/Primary TF504896 $1,000,000 NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY 2010-07-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2003-07-01 BIPD/Primary GWP14805A $1,000,000 GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. 2008-07-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2002-07-01 BIPD/Primary 444032 $1,000,000 CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE C… 2003-07-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2000-07-01 CARGO MXI 97902540 $1,000,000 FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. 2002-06-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
1999-07-01 CARGO C CIM G 523 04 $1,000,000 SECURITY INSURANCE CO. OF HAR… 2000-07-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1999-06-30 BIPD/Primary Z35726 $1,000,000 OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY 2003-07-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1999-04-12 SURETY 435567 $1,000,000 TRINITY UNIVERSAL INSURANCE C… 2003-07-23 CANCEL CANCELLED
1997-09-19 BIPD/Primary CL472905 $1,000,000 EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANC… 1997-07-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1997-08-11 BIPD/Primary CL472905 $1,000,000 EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANC… 1997-07-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1997-07-01 BIPD/Primary CL473889 $1,000,000 EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANC… 1997-08-11 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1997-02-19 BIPD/Primary CL472905 $1,000,000 EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANC… 1997-07-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Satisfactory

Vehicle OOS Rate

10.71%

National avg: 20.72%

Below average

28 inspections · 3 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

25.0%

National avg: 5.51%

Above average

4 inspections · 1 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

-

No hazmat inspections

Total inspections: 28 Last inspection: Mar 24, 2026 Total crashes: 24

FMCSA Inspection Records (28 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Mar 24, 2026

I3A0833026

1 viol.
Level 3 TN PETERBILT 1XPED49X...

Mar 9, 2026

0S02803157

Level 3 KY PTRB 1XPED49X...

Feb 20, 2026

6394000720

Level 3 VA PETERBILT 1XPED49X...

Feb 18, 2026

I031420057

Level 3 TN KENWORTH 1XKYDP9X...

Dec 8, 2025

S197003060

Level 3 KY PTRB 1XPED49X...

Nov 10, 2025

CV42866922

1 viol.
Level 3 KY PTRB 1XPED49X...

Oct 10, 2025

I035160049

1 viol.
Level 3 TN PETERBILT 1XPXDP9X...

Sep 15, 2025

S209000395

Level 2 KY PTRB 1XPED49X...

Jun 24, 2025

S197002631

1 viol.
Level 3 KY PTRB 1XPED49X...

May 30, 2025

1158004557

Level 3 AL PETERBILT 1XPED49X...

Apr 17, 2025

I039800262

Level 3 TN KENWORTH 1XKYDP9X...

Mar 17, 2025

S197002423

Level 3 KY PTRB 1XPXDP9X...

Mar 12, 2025

I033C71247

1 viol.
Level 3 TN PETERBILT 1XPED49X...

Feb 14, 2025

I035160014

1 viol.
Level 3 TN PETERBILT 1XPED49X...

Oct 17, 2024

CV43743067

2 viol.
Level 1 KY PTRB 1XPED49X...
Total Inspections

28

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

28

FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (24 total)

Detailed accident history and severity information

A portion of FMCSA crash records are reported without a carrier identifier and cannot be attributed to a specific company, so they are not shown on individual profiles. The figures below reflect only the crashes FMCSA links to this carrier.

Sep 6, 2022

TN • TN0103431660

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Oct 11, 2018

TN • TN0102174216

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

May 23, 2017

NC • NC0105109342

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Dec 14, 2015

TN • TN0101050808

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Sep 10, 2015

SC • SC0015597482

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Sep 8, 2014

TN • TN0100616523

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Aug 17, 2010

KY • KY0070888672

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Jun 11, 2010

GA • GAA224048301

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Nov 16, 2009

NC • NC0102737062

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

2

Tow

Yes

Feb 17, 2009

AL • AL009502082A

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jan 25, 2009

IN • IN0901050928

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Sep 25, 2008

TN • TN0050232524

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Sep 25, 2008

TN • TN0900008190

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Mar 19, 2008

IN • IN0900881518

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Sep 18, 2006

KY • KY0070360368

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

4

Tow

Yes
Fatal Crashes

0

Injury Crashes

13

Total Crashes

24

SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

9

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

OK
Violations: 6
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Vehicle Maintenance

OK
Violations: 2
OOS: 1

Controlled Substances/Alcohol

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Driver Fitness

OK
Violations: 1
OOS: 1

Hazardous Materials Compliance

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

BASIC Categories

Unsafe Driving - Speeding, reckless driving
HOS Compliance - Hours of service violations
Vehicle Maintenance - Brakes, lights, tires
Controlled Substances/Alcohol - Drug/alcohol violations
Driver Fitness - Licensing, medical certs
Hazardous Materials Compliance - Hazardous materials

Industry Benchmark

Compare this carrier's metrics against industry expectations

Inspections

Based on reported mileage

28
Expected: 20 - 200 Within Range

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

8
Expected: 50 - 250 Small Fleet

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

8

7 owned

Trailers

19

19 owned

Drivers

Total Drivers

5

CDL Drivers: 5
Interstate: 5
Intrastate: 0
Driver Inspections

4

Out of Service: 1
OOS Rate: 25.0%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 5
Interstate (<100 mi): 0
Intrastate (>100 mi): 0
Intrastate (<100 mi): 0

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

General Freight Logs/Lumber Building Materials

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Classification Categories

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

8

Power Units

8

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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