Freight Carrier · Brayton, IA
DARK HORSE TRANSPORT
301 LINCOLN ST · Brayton, IA 50042
AUTHORIZED FOR:
(712) 549-2165
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- MC #327254
- USDOT #708640 USDOT Active
- 7Power Units
- 8Drivers
- CarrierEntity Type
About this carrier
DARK HORSE TRANSPORT is a Brayton, IA freight carrier that is authorized for: 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 Aug 28, 2026.Carrier Details
- Legal Name DARK HORSE TRANSPORT LLC
- Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
- 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
- Refrigerated Food
- Beverages
- Paper Products
Operating Territory
Inspection activity Inspected in 8 states over the past 24 months: MO (4), IA (4), GA (2), OK (1), WI (1), MN (1), TN (1), KY (1). Home base: Brayton, Iowa.
Safety Record
Crashes (24 mo)
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0Fatal
- 2Injury
- 0Tow
- 2Total
Behavior Categories (BASICs)
CategoryMeasureViolations
Unsafe Driving
3.65
4
Crash Indicator
Not Public
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Hours of Service
1.28
3
Vehicle Maintenance
4
4
Drugs / Alcohol
0
0
Hazmat
Not Public
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Driver Fitness
0
0
Inspection Summary
- 15Total
- 6Clean
- 9With violations
24-month window ending Jul 31, 2026
Violations Cited 16 unique codes
Critical 2
- 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.
- 396.3A1-FFuel - Dripping leak.
Hours of Service 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
- 395.3A3-PROPDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit. (Property Carrying Vehicle)
- 395.8(e)False report of drivers record of duty status
- 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner
- 395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number
- 395.26(b)Motor carrier failed to ensure that the ELD automatically recorded the required data elements.
- 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.
Unsafe Driving 3
- 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
- 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit
- 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation
Vehicle Maintenance 4
- 393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking
- 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured
- 393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 1997
- 393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance
Locations
Physical Address
DARK HORSE TRANSPORT301 LINCOLN ST
BRAYTON, IA 50042
Mailing Address
DARK HORSE TRANSPORT LLCPO BOX 54
AUDUBON, IA 50025