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Carrier profile · USDOT 651902 · Updated 06/13/2026

JOHN DARDEN

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10 power unitsavg 5.5 yrLocal · 2 statesEL DORADO, AR
CARRIER ACTIVE
Verified linksFMCSA SAFERCall
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
10Power units
5 observed · MCS-150
5Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
5.5Avg age (yr)
2005–2025 · vPIC
Call dispatch(870) 862-7339

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13

Clear to load

Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.

Established 30 yearsNo reported crashesDriver out-of-service rate above average
Operating authority30 yr active
since 1996
Insurance (BIPD)Unknown
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo14.3%
▼ 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

Asset-based

10 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersNewer

5.5 yr

Model years 2005–2025 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

30 yr unchanged

Same registration since 1996 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readLocal operator, 30-yr authority, 14% vehicle OOS — clear to load.Full read

Is JOHN DARDEN safe to work with?

Is JOHN DARDEN safe to load? JOHN DARDEN (USDOT 651902) is an active asset-based motor carrier based in EL DORADO, AR, operating 10 power units and 4 drivers. Operating authority has been active 30 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 11 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 14.3% (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 clear to load (94/100). Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-13.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-13
JDJOHN DARDEN 94
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Frequently asked

What is JOHN DARDEN's USDOT number?

JOHN DARDEN's USDOT number is 651902.

Is JOHN DARDEN authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-13, JOHN DARDEN is active in the FMCSA register.

What is JOHN DARDEN's safety record?

JOHN DARDEN has a 14.3% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 11 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 94/100 (tier: clear).

How big is JOHN DARDEN's fleet?

JOHN DARDEN operates 10 power units and 4 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is JOHN DARDEN based?

JOHN DARDEN is based in EL DORADO, AR, with roadside inspections recorded across 2 states.