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Carrier profile · USDOT 217295 · MC-159736 · Updated Jul 18, 2026
Dart Container Corporation of California
280 power unitsavg 10.6 yrNational · 26 statesMASON, MI88/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-159736 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
280Power units
113 observed · MCS-150
137Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
10.6Avg age (yr)
2000–2024 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jul 18, 2026
Clear to load
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In good standing · 4
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 44 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 1982.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 332 inspections.
USDOT registration4444 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$5M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo7.1%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal22
7 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
10.6 yr
Model years 2000–2024 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
44 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1982 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
DART CONTAINER CORPORATION OF CALIFORNIA (USDOT 217295) has a Vektor safety score of 88/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jul 18, 2026.
The carrier holds active common and contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jul 18, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $5,000,000 limit in force from ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY effective Jul 31, 2016 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jul 18, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 7.1% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 18, 2026.
The carrier received 178 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 112 vehicle-level and 164 driver-level — across 26 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 18, 2026.
The carrier has 7 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 2 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jul 18, 2026.
It reports 280 power units and 248 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Apr 2, 2025.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Dec 7, 1989 in the federal record refreshed Jul 18, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is DART CONTAINER CORPORATION OF CALIFORNIA's USDOT number?
DART CONTAINER CORPORATION OF CALIFORNIA's USDOT number is 217295, and its motor carrier number is MC-159736.
Is DART CONTAINER CORPORATION OF CALIFORNIA authorized to operate?
As of Jul 18, 2026, DART CONTAINER CORPORATION OF CALIFORNIA is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is DART CONTAINER CORPORATION OF CALIFORNIA's safety record?
DART CONTAINER CORPORATION OF CALIFORNIA has a 7.1% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 332 roadside inspections, with 7 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 88/100 (tier: clear).
How big is DART CONTAINER CORPORATION OF CALIFORNIA's fleet?
DART CONTAINER CORPORATION OF CALIFORNIA operates 280 power units and 248 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is DART CONTAINER CORPORATION OF CALIFORNIA based?
DART CONTAINER CORPORATION OF CALIFORNIA is based in MASON, MI, with roadside inspections recorded across 26 states.
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