Freight Carrier · Star City, IN

DNT EXPRESS INC

5363 SOUTH 700 EAST · Star City, IN 46985

AUTHORIZED FOR:
(574) 946-7520 Tap to call
  • MC #378682
  • USDOT #859545 USDOT Active
  • 34
    Power Units
  • 11
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

DNT EXPRESS INC is a Star City, IN freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Indiana. This company has 34 truck(s) in their fleet and 11 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-378682 and their USDOT number is 859545.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 10/07/2026 · last updated Oct 28, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 10/07/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 1,155,000 (2026)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Household Goods
  • Intermodal Containers

Operating Territory

Inspection activity   Inspected in 12 states over the past 24 months: MI (4), TN (3), MO (2), TX (2), IN (2), MS (2), OH (2), IL (1), IA (1), KY (1), NE (1), GA (1). Home base: Star City, Indiana.

Safety Record

5 Severe Violations Updated Oct 17, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

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

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.8 3 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.41 2 Vehicle Maintenance 6.33 4 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 22
    Total
  • 13
    Clean
  • 9
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 16 unique codes

Critical 4

  • 393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.106C2-CCargo - Transverse tiedowns - cargo without direct contact to prevent shifting1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination1× OOS×1 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 3

  • 392.16ADDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV.1× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× SW 3
  • 392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway1× SW 1

Hours of Service 3

  • 395.3A2-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time1× SW 7
  • 395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS1× SW 7
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.2× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 6

  • 393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit1× SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt1× SW 4
  • 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× SW 4
  • 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak1× SW 3
  • 393.104B-CCargo - Damaged securement devices/tiedowns1× SW 1
  • 393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
DNT EXPRESS INC
5363 SOUTH 700 EAST
STAR CITY, IN 46985
Mailing Address
DNT EXPRESS INC
PO BOX 165
WINAMAC, IN 46996

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