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John Darden

USDOT
651902
MC
Not listed

DBA JOHN DARDEN LOGGING

AUTHORITY STATUS UNKNOWN
Verified linksFMCSA SAFER
Fleet snapshot24-mo observations
10Reported power
4 seen in inspections
5Trailers seen
Inspection records
6.0Avg age (yr)
2005–2025 · vPIC
94/100

Assessment evidence ·

Clear to load

Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.12.5% of driver inspections out of service

Driver out-of-service rate above average

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

Fleet snapshot24-mo observations
10Reported power
4 seen in inspections
5Trailers seen
Inspection records
6.0Avg age (yr)
2005–2025 · vPIC
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.

Observed fleet ageObserved

6 yr

Model years 2005–2025. No peer comparison available.

Registration historyOn record

30 yr registered

USDOT record added in 1996. Registration age does not establish unchanged ownership or continuous authority.

Cross-border activity

No border inspections on record

A named inspection location does not confirm a border transit or operating authority. Counts cover retained inspection records.

Safety and violations

Violation data is not available for this carrier right now.

Verification summaryAuthority, insurance, safety and identity facts for JOHN DARDEN.

JOHN DARDEN (USDOT 651902) has a Vektor safety score of 94/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Nov 12, 2026.

The carrier has an unknown current for-hire authority status because no FMCSA L&I authority row is available. FMCSA authority data as of Nov 13, 2026.

It has an unknown current BIPD insurance status because no FMCSA L&I active-filing snapshot is available. FMCSA insurance data as of Nov 12, 2026.

Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 16.7% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 13, 2026.

The carrier received 8 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 6 vehicle-level and 8 driver-level — across 2 jurisdictions, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Nov 13, 2026.

The carrier has 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 13, 2026.

It reports 10 power units and 4 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Feb 26, 2026. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 13, 2026.

It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 13, 2026.

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What is JOHN DARDEN's USDOT number?

JOHN DARDEN's USDOT number is 651902.

Is JOHN DARDEN authorized to operate?

FMCSA authority data as of Nov 13, 2026. JOHN DARDEN is active in the FMCSA register. Operating authority status is unknown.

What is JOHN DARDEN's safety record?

JOHN DARDEN has a 16.7% 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 jurisdictions.