DARK STAR TRANSPORTATION CO LLC is a motor carrier based in KNOXVILLE, TN registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration under USDOT number 682375 and MC number 317776. The company has been registered with the FMCSA since March 1997, a span of roughly 29 years. DARK STAR TRANSPORTATION CO LLC reports a fleet of 8 power units and 5 drivers to the FMCSA. Cargo carried includes General Freight, Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber, and Building Materials. Over the past 24 months, FMCSA records show 18 inspections with a driver out-of-service rate of 5.56%. Recent inspections have been recorded in AL, KY, NC, TN, and VA. The FMCSA assigned a Satisfactory safety rating as of August 2010. Operating authority is active for: contract carrier.
FMCSA inspection and crash data recorded for DARK STAR TRANSPORTATION CO LLC over the most recent 24 months. Out-of-service rates reflect the percentage of inspections that resulted in a driver or vehicle being placed out of service.
Source: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. View the full inspection history for individual inspection records.
Authority granted by the FMCSA defines what type of freight a motor carrier or broker is legally permitted to haul or arrange. The records below reflect the most recent authority filings on record for DARK STAR TRANSPORTATION CO LLC.
| Docket | Common | Contract | Broker | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC 317776 | None | Active | Inactive | — |
FMCSA-filed insurance policies on record. Carriers are required to maintain minimum liability coverage to legally operate in interstate commerce.
| Type | Coverage | Insurer | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|
| BI&PD | — | — | 2020-07-01 00:00:00 |
States where DARK STAR TRANSPORTATION CO LLC has had FMCSA inspections recorded recently. This is a useful indicator of where the carrier actively operates.
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