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DARK HORSE TRANSPORT LLC

DBA DARK HORSE TRANSPORT

USDOT 708640 · MC-327254 · 301 LINCOLN ST, BRAYTON, IA 50042

87Clear to loadLow riskVektor risk score · 0–100

Generated August 12, 2026 from the live FMCSA / NHTSA record. Decision support — not an FMCSA safety rating or a recommendation to use or avoid any carrier. Verify authority & insurance before tendering.

Watch · 2

  • Vehicle out-of-service rate above average — 28.6% vs the 22.3% national average.
  • Multiple injury crashes — 6 crashes involving injuries are on record.

In good standing · 3

  • Active operating authority — Active for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.
  • Insurance on file — BIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.
  • Established 29 years — Operating authority has been on file since 1997.

Identity & authority

Operating status
Active
Common authority
None
Contract authority
Active
Broker authority
None
Safety rating
Satisfactory (Sep 28, 2000)
Authority age
28 yr
Registered
Oct 7, 1997
Out-of-service
No
Phone
(712) 549-2165
Email
bms.dht@metc.net
Website
metc.net
Address
301 LINCOLN ST, BRAYTON, IA 50042

Fleet

Power units
7
Drivers
8
Observed units
12
Avg fleet age
4 yr

Insurance

Auto-liability on file
Yes
BIPD limit
$750k
Cargo on file
No
Cargo limit
Bond on file
No
Lapses
1

Safety · trailing 24 months

Vehicle OOS
28.6% (nat'l 22.26%)
Driver OOS
0.0% (nat'l 6.67%)
Inspections
15
Crashes
2
Fatal crashes
0
CSA BASICMeasurePercentileSourceAlert
Unsafe Driving5.7385%Vektor est.
Hours-of-Service1.0586%Vektor est.
Driver Fitness00%Vektor est.
Controlled Substances00%Vektor est.
Vehicle Maintenance3.4218%Vektor est.