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DARLING INGREDIENTS

5601 N MACARTHUR BLVD · Irving, TX 75038

Authorized: Property
(972) 281-4444 Tap to call
  • MC #250621
  • USDOT #471318 USDOT Active
  • 1865
    Power Units
  • 1304
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

DARLING INGREDIENTS is a Irving, TX freight carrier that is authorized for property in the state of Texas. This company has 1865 truck(s) in their fleet and 1304 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-250621 and their USDOT number is 471318.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 04/24/2025 · last updated May 31, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Legal Name DARLING INGREDIENTS INC
  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
  • MCS-150 Filed 04/24/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 77,572,150 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
  • Private (Property)
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Texas — home base Texas — home base

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

Safety Record

64 Severe Violations Updated Jun 1, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 22
    Injury
  • 38
    Tow
  • 60
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.11 48 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.01 4 Vehicle Maintenance 3.11 181 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.08 11

Inspection Summary

  • 840
    Total
  • 610
    Clean
  • 230
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 141 unique codes

Critical 49

  • 392.82(a)1Using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a CMV1× SW 10
  • 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone1× SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS19× OOS×19 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak10× OOS×10 SW 8
  • 383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.23A2-LCDLEndorsements - (CDL) - Operate a CMV without proper endorsements on operators license1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.95A-LCDLRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 391.11(b)(4)Driver operating a CMV without proper endorsements or in violation of restrictions1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TAORETATires - All others, has more than one ply exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches.1× SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(2)Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation1× SW 8
  • 393.75A3-ATISTires - All others, leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS1× SW 8
  • 393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove1× SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth1× SW 8
  • 393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV4× OOS×4 SW 7
  • 393.100(b)Leaking/spilling/blowing/falling cargo2× OOS×2 SW 7
  • 395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.207(a)Axle positioning parts defective/missing1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.207C-SBMLSuspension - Broken main leaf spring1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.6× OOS×6 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on4× OOS×4 SW 6
  • 393.25(f)Stop lamp violations2× OOS×2 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.5× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal5× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.209D-STGBLSteering - Gear box mounting bolt loose1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9B-LRLIWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9B-LTSOLighting - Turn signal - Any obscured on the rearmost vehicle.1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.45Brake tubing and hose adequacy3× OOS×3 SW 4
  • 393.41No or defective parking brake system on CMV1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45D-SGNCNBBrakes - Service brakes on trailer inoperative due to service gladhand not connected1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.52A-BInsufficient Braking Force as a Percentage of Gross Vehicle Weight or Gross Combination Weight1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3A1BLBrake system pressure loss1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.110C-CCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (with headerboard/blocking). At least one tiedown for every 10 feet of article length, or fraction thereof1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.75G-LOADWeight carried exceeds tire load limit1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp18× OOS×2 SW 2
  • 396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories5× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 391.11(b)(4)Medical (Certificate) - Operating a CDL (passenger or property carrying) vehicle that is non-excepted and the driver has self-certified as excepted interstate or excepted intrastate with the state driver's licensing agency.1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 391.41B10-MCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency when medical certification is required.3× OOS×3 SW 1
  • 392.9Driver may not operate a CMV without proper load securement1× OOS×1 SW 1
  • 392.9(a)Failing to secure load1× OOS×1 SW 1
  • 393.100(a)No or improper load securement1× OOS×1 SW 1
  • 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination3× OOS×3 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 17

  • 392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV5× SW 7
  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV5× SW 7
  • 392.16ADDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV.2× 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, other12× SW 5
  • 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device3× SW 5
  • 392.14-DDriver - Failing to use extreme caution in a CMV when hazardous conditions exist1× SW 5
  • 392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving1× SW 5
  • 392.2PImproper passing1× SW 5
  • 392.2SLIMPTState/Local Laws - General impeding traffic.1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLITState/Local Laws - Improper turns1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane.1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit4× SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation8× SW 3
  • 392.2LVLane Restriction violation1× SW 3
  • 392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway2× SW 1
  • 392.22A-DDriver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 70

  • 393.207F-SLASSuspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes1× SW 7
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative5× SW 6
  • 393.9HInoperable head lamps5× SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LCHLLighting - Lamps improper color, height, location.4× SW 6
  • 393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam3× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative3× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative2× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative2× SW 6
  • 393.209(e)Power steering violations1× SW 6
  • 393.25A-LLighting - Lamps (other than headlamps), not securely mounted1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9TInoperable tail lamp1× SW 6
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt10× SW 4
  • 393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle7× SW 4
  • 393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19987× SW 4
  • 393.45DLUVBrake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle6× SW 4
  • 393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear6× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured5× SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection5× SW 4
  • 396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection5× 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 wear4× SW 4
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection4× SW 4
  • 393.55C1-BAir Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault.2× SW 4
  • 393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking1× SW 4
  • 393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit1× SW 4
  • 393.45C-BSGAir Brake - Missing or inadequate Nonmetallic tubing spring guard1× SW 4
  • 393.45(d)Brake connections with leaks or constrictions1× SW 4
  • 393.45PCBrake Tubing and Hose Adequacy - Connections to Power Unit1× SW 4
  • 393.47A-BCFSBDDrum Brake - Contaminated friction surface1× SW 4
  • 393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes1× SW 4
  • 393.48A-BLMACBDDrum Brake - Loose chamber/spider/camshaft support bracket1× SW 4
  • 393.55C2-BAir Brake - CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. System does not function or indicates a fault.1× SW 4
  • 393.55(d)(1)CMV not equipped with ABS malfunction circuit or signal (Truck-Tractor mfg on/after 3/1/1997; Straight Truck mfg on/after 3/1/1998)1× SW 4

Hours of Service 3

Driver Fitness 2

Locations

Physical Address
DARLING INGREDIENTS
5601 N MACARTHUR BLVD
IRVING, TX 75038
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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CompanyStatusPower UnitsDriversMC#USDOT#
DARLING INGREDIENTS INC
Legally VALLEY PROTEINS LLC
Irving, TX
USDOT Active Authorized: Property141135163304936807

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