DBA: DARK HORSE TRANSPORT

DARK HORSE TRANSPORT LLC

DOT 708640 MC 327254 Active

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Authority

Contract Carrier

Active
Safety
30 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 16.67% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 0% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
7 units

Drivers: 8

Trailers: 7 (7 owned)

Insurance
BIPD $750,000
Cargo On File
Bond —
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Company Details

Physical Address

301 LINCOLN ST, BRAYTON, IA, 50042

Phone Number

(712) 549-2165

Mailing Address

PO BOX 54, AUDUBON, IA, 50025

Cell Phone

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Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

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Business Organization

CORPORATION

Operational Classification

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

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Contract Carrier

Active
28 yrs, 9 mo

Broker

—
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Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2026-05-05 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2025-08-15 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2024-03-28 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2021-03-30 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2014-10-01 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
1997-11-10 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER ACTIVE

Revocation History

No revocation history on record for this carrier.

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: $750,000
Required: $750,000
Cargo Insurance

Cargo Liability Coverage

On File

Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.

Status: On File
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
2026-05-04 BIPD/Primary CA872076255 $750,000 PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANC… - - ACTIVE
2025-08-14 BIPD/Primary WN397480 $750,000 NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY 2026-05-29 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2024-04-04 BIPD/Primary WN372001 $750,000 NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY 2025-08-14 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2021-04-23 BIPD/Primary WF011180 $750,000 NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY 2024-04-04 CANCEL CANCELLED
2019-04-04 BIPD/Primary WN258165 $750,000 NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY 2021-04-23 CANCEL CANCELLED
2018-10-04 BIPD/Primary CA 8229941 $750,000 PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANC… 2019-04-04 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2016-10-04 BIPD/Primary LTI0007533 $750,000 SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANY 2018-10-04 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2014-10-04 BIPD/Primary LTO0021485 $750,000 NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY 2016-10-04 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2012-10-04 BIPD/Primary WN107287 $750,000 NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY 2014-11-05 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2006-09-24 BIPD/Primary GWP41650A $750,000 GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. 2012-10-04 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2001-09-24 BIPD/Primary BA2489224 $750,000 WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY 2001-11-23 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2001-09-24 BIPD/Primary BA2489360 $750,000 WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY 2006-09-24 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1998-07-24 BIPD/Primary CLP85033A $750,000 GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. 2001-09-24 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1997-11-18 BIPD/Primary AA30214 $750,000 ACCELERATION NATIONAL INSURAN… 1998-07-24 CANCEL CANCELLED
1997-09-24 BIPD/Primary AA30214 $750,000 ACCELERATION NATIONAL INSURAN… 2001-09-24 TERM/REPL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Satisfactory

Vehicle OOS Rate

16.67%

National avg: 20.72%

Below average

30 inspections · 5 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

0.0%

National avg: 5.51%

Below average

11 inspections · 0 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

-

No hazmat inspections

Total inspections: 30 Last inspection: Jun 23, 2026 Total crashes: 10

FMCSA Inspection Records (30 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Jun 23, 2026

W114004738

4 viol. 2 OOS
Level 1 MO KENWORTH 1XKYD49X...

Apr 22, 2026

C200000831

5 viol.
Level 1 OK PTRB 1XPCD49X...

Jan 30, 2026

2592001068

1 viol.
Level 3 WI PETERBILT 1XPCD49X...

Jan 14, 2026

000P165ZKT

1 viol.
Level 3 IA PTRB 1XPCD49X...

Dec 15, 2025

W185006619

1 viol. 1 OOS
Level 2 MO PETERBILT 1XPCD49X...

Dec 12, 2025

5253002292

2 viol.
Level 3 MO PETERBILT 1XPCD49X...

Oct 13, 2025

1768000711

2 viol.
Level 3 MN PETERBILT 1XPCD49X...

Aug 20, 2025

1363001134

1 viol.
Level 3 GA KENWORTH 1XKYD49X...

Jun 30, 2025

000P169B43

1 viol.
Level 3 IA PTRB 1XPCD49X...

May 15, 2025

000P168WXM

11 viol.
Level 1 IA KW 1XKYD49X...

Apr 12, 2025

000P120DNP

2 viol.
Level 2 IA PTRB 1NPXGGGG...

Jan 14, 2025

I5Z3041686

Level 1 TN PETERBILT 1XPCD49X...

Nov 12, 2024

1423000690

6 viol.
Level 2 GA PETERBILT 1XPCD49X...

Oct 16, 2024

0803000279

Level 3 MO PETERBILT 1XPCD49X...

Aug 28, 2024

CV44663907

Level 3 KY PTRB 1NPXGGGG...
Total Inspections

30

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

30

FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (10 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.

May 21, 2025

NE • NE0225021196

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Nov 12, 2024

GA • GA0009675694

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Apr 4, 2020

NE • NE0220013012

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Feb 14, 2019

MN • MN0190450284

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jul 13, 2018

LA • LA3122023027

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jun 2, 2016

NE • NE0216022521

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

May 28, 2010

IL • IL0007096316

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Aug 26, 2008

MO • MO0000032212

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

No

Nov 9, 2001

IL • IL0007702681

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

May 23, 1998

MO • MO008160023A

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes
Fatal Crashes

0

Injury Crashes

6

Total Crashes

10

SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

25

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

OK
Violations: 6
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

Warning
Violations: 11
OOS: 0

Vehicle Maintenance

OK
Violations: 8
OOS: 2

Controlled Substances/Alcohol

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Driver Fitness

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

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

30
Expected: 20 - 200 Within Range

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

7
Expected: 50 - 250 Small Fleet

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

7

7 owned

Trailers

7

7 owned

Drivers

Total Drivers

8

CDL Drivers: 8
Interstate: 8
Intrastate: 0
Driver Inspections

11

Out of Service: 0
OOS Rate: 0%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 8
Interstate (<100 mi): 0
Intrastate (>100 mi): 0
Intrastate (<100 mi): 0

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

General Freight Fresh Produce Refrigerated Beverages Paper Products

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Classification Categories

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

7

Power Units

7

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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