Freight Carrier · Merrillville, IN

DHARMA EXPRESS LLC

8300 BROADWAY ST UNIT A1 · Merrillville, IN 46410

AUTHORIZED FOR:
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  • MC #1581517
  • USDOT #4130375 USDOT Active
  • 18
    Power Units
  • 20
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

DHARMA EXPRESS LLC is a Merrillville, IN freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Indiana. This company has 18 truck(s) in their fleet and 20 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1581517 and their USDOT number is 4130375.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 04/22/2026 · last updated Jun 20, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 04/22/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 2,559,486 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Motor Vehicles

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Montana — 9 inspections (past 24 months) Washington — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Washington — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Missouri — 6 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 4 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Illinois — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Tennessee — 4 inspections (past 24 months) California — 3 inspections (past 24 months) California — 3 inspections (past 24 months) California — 3 inspections (past 24 months) California — 3 inspections (past 24 months) California — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Ohio — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Wisconsin — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Indiana — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Pennsylvania — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Louisiana — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Oregon — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Oregon — 2 inspections (past 24 months) New York — 1 inspection (past 24 months) New Mexico — 1 inspection (past 24 months) West Virginia — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Michigan — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Michigan — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Michigan — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Michigan — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Utah — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Arkansas — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Arizona — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Kansas — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Iowa — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Wyoming — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Virginia — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 25 states over the past 24 months: MT (9), WA (6), MO (6), NC (4), IL (4), TN (4), CA (3), OH (3), WI (3), IN (3), PA (2), TX (2), +13 more. Home base: Merrillville, Indiana.

Safety Record

10 Severe Violations Updated Jul 21, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 0
    Injury
  • 1
    Tow
  • 1
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 5.83 7 Crash Indicator Not Public Hours of Service 0.42 3 Vehicle Maintenance 2.78 12 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 64
    Total
  • 44
    Clean
  • 20
    With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 23 unique codes

Critical 10

  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS OOS×3 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.128B-CLWVLight Weight Vehicles - Improper securement of automobiles, light trucks, and vans OOS×2 SW 7
  • 395.8(e)False report of drivers record of duty status OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LPLMWRLighting - Projecting load - Any Lamp on projecting load missing when required to be on. OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9B-LSLOWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both obscured when required to be on. OOS×1 SW 6
  • 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed OOS×1 SW 5
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.75G-LOADWeight carried exceeds tire load limit OOS×1 SW 3

Unsafe Driving 8

  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit SW 7
  • 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-SLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane. SW 5
  • 392.2LCImproper lane change 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
  • 392.22A-DDriver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers SW 1

Hours of Service 1

  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain SW 7

Vehicle Maintenance 4

  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured SW 4
  • 396.3A1-OALOther - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system. SW 4
  • 393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher SW 2
  • 393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. SW 2

Locations

Physical Address
DHARMA EXPRESS LLC
8300 BROADWAY ST UNIT A1
MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

Location on Map