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Carrier profile · USDOT 2914974 · MC-1142938 · Updated 06/13/2026

DARWIN CONTRERAS

DBA D & K TRANSPORT

1 power unitsavg 11.3 yrLocal · 2 statesBELL GARDENS, CA
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-1142938 ACTIVE
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Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
1Power units
4 observed · MCS-150
2Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
11.3Avg age (yr)
2012–2017 · vPIC
Call dispatch(213) 309-7134Email dispatchDARWINCC1981@GMAIL.COM

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13

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Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.

Established 10 yearsNo reported crashesNo active operating authority
Operating authority9 yr active
since 2016
Insurance (BIPD)Unknown
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo16.7%
▼ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal0
clean 24 mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Owner-operator

1 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersTypical

11.3 yr

Model years 2012–2017 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

9 yr unchanged

Same registration since 2016 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readLocal operator, 9-yr authority, 17% vehicle OOS — review first.Full read

Is DARWIN CONTRERAS safe to work with?

Is DARWIN CONTRERAS safe to load? DARWIN CONTRERAS (USDOT 2914974, MC-1142938) is an active owner-operator motor carrier based in BELL GARDENS, CA, operating 1 power unit and 1 driver. Operating authority has been active 9 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 22 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 16.7% (below the 22.26% national average), with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA has not assigned a safety rating. Vektor rates it review before loading (76/100), with the leading concern: no active operating authority. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-13.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-13
DCDARWIN CONTRERAS 76
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Frequently asked

What is DARWIN CONTRERAS's USDOT number?

DARWIN CONTRERAS's USDOT number is 2914974, and its motor carrier number is MC-1142938.

Is DARWIN CONTRERAS authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-13, DARWIN CONTRERAS is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is DARWIN CONTRERAS's safety record?

DARWIN CONTRERAS has a 16.7% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 22 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 76/100 (tier: review).

How big is DARWIN CONTRERAS's fleet?

DARWIN CONTRERAS operates 1 power unit and 1 driver per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is DARWIN CONTRERAS based?

DARWIN CONTRERAS is based in BELL GARDENS, CA, with roadside inspections recorded across 2 states.