Freight Carrier · Brayton, IA

DARK HORSE TRANSPORT LLC

301 LINCOLN ST · Brayton, IA 50042

Authorized: Property
(712) 549-2165 Tap to call
  • MC #327254
  • USDOT #708640 USDOT Active
  • 7
    Power Units
  • 8
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

DARK HORSE TRANSPORT LLC is a Brayton, IA freight carrier that is authorized for property in the state of Iowa. This company has 7 truck(s) in their fleet and 8 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-327254 and their USDOT number is 708640.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 04/14/2026 · last updated Jun 3, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
  • MCS-150 Filed 04/14/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 579,781 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Fresh Produce
  • Meat
  • Refrigerated Food
  • Beverages
  • Paper Products

Operating Territory

Home base   Based in Brayton, Iowa. No roadside inspections on record in the past 24 months to map operating states.

Safety Record

3 Severe Violations Updated Jun 8, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 2
    Injury
  • 0
    Tow
  • 2
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 6.38 6 Crash Indicator Not Public Hours of Service 1.68 4 Vehicle Maintenance 2.14 4 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 21
    Total
  • 10
    Clean
  • 11
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 20 unique codes

Critical 1

  • 396.3A1-FFuel - Dripping leak. OOS×1 SW 3

Hours of Service 11

  • 395.8(e)False report of drivers record of duty status SW 7
  • 395.3A3-PROPDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit. (Property Carrying Vehicle) SW 7
  • 395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time SW 7
  • 395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number SW 1
  • 395.26(b)Motor carrier failed to ensure that the ELD automatically recorded the required data elements. SW 1
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. SW 1
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner SW 1
  • 395.22H3-ELDMFHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have an instruction sheet for the driver describing ELD malfunction reporting requirements and recordkeeping procedures during ELD malfunctions SW 1
  • 395.22H2-ELDNISDTHOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to produce and transfer the driver's hours of service records to an authorized safety official SW 1
  • 395.22H1-ELDNUMHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic) SW 1
  • 395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. SW 1

Unsafe Driving 4

  • 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation SW 3

Vehicle Maintenance 4

  • 393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking SW 4
  • 393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 SW 3
  • 393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher SW 2
  • 393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
DARK HORSE TRANSPORT LLC
301 LINCOLN ST
BRAYTON, IA 50042
Mailing Address
DARK HORSE TRANSPORT LLC
PO BOX 54
AUDUBON, IA 50025

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