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DARK HORSE TRANSPORT LLC

DOT 708640MC 327254ActiveMotor CarrierInterstatePROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANYBRAYTON, IA

COMPANY

Authority since
2026-05-05
MCS-150
2026-04-14 · 579,781 mi (2025)
Fleet
7 units · 7 trailers · 8 drivers
Annual mileage (VMT)
579,781 mi (2025)
Owner origin
Anglosphere
Origin candidates
English 63%

ADDRESS

Physical
301 LINCOLN ST
BRAYTON, IA 50042
Mailing
PO BOX 54
AUDUBON, IA 50025

CONTACT

Phone
7125492165
Email
bms.dht@metc.net

OFFICERS

Primary Officer
JAMES W MEESE
Title
OWNER
Origin
Anglosphere

OPERATION & CARGO

Operation classification
Authorized For Hire
Specialty
Towing & Recovery / Driveaway
Cargo types
16
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesDriveaway / TowawayLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsFresh ProduceOilfield EquipmentGrain, Feed, HayMeatRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsConstruction
Self-reported by the company on its latest MCS-150 filing (FMCSA census). Reflects what the carrier is authorized and equipped to haul, not actual recent loads. Specialty is our summary of the declared cargo mix.
AUTHORITY
4 mo
Active authority
INSURANCE
1 active
PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY
RISK GRADE
Elevated Risk
3 risk factors · 2 strengths
OOS RATE
10.3%
3 / 29 inspections

Fleet vs Reality

last 12 months · power-unit VINs from roadside inspections
Checking local VIN index…

Elevated Risk

3 risk factors · 2 strengths · 5 data points

SAFETY PERFORMANCE

Crash Record
10 crashes · 0 fatal · 6 with injuries · 9 tow-away
Clean Inspection Rate
90% — 26 clean of 29 inspections
Out-of-Service Rate
10.3% — driver OOS 0, vehicle OOS 3

COMPLIANCE & AUTHORITY

Operating Authority
Active operating authority on file
Authority Events
12 historical event(s) on file
MCS-150 Filing
Last filed 2026-04-14

INSURANCE

Active Coverage
1 policy(ies) on file · total max coverage $750,000

SUMMARY

Elevated OOS rate 14% (last 24 mo)
14.3 crashes per 100 trucks/yr — above norm
2.6 violations per inspection
90% clean inspections
Active insurance on file