Dars Logistics Corp Safety Record
DOT# 2160199 · Melrose Park, IL 60160 · 8474783344
Average safety record — scored 37/100. This carrier's inspection results are typical for the industry.
Last inspected 02/19/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 37/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Dars Logistics Corp (DOT# 2160199) in Melrose Park, Illinois has 102 inspections on record with 159 violations and a 14.7% vehicle out-of-service rate and 5 crashes, including 1 fatal. Safety grade: C. Active common authority.
Out-of-Service Rates vs. National Average
An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.
Violation Categories · 159 total violations
FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.
Inspection History · 100 records
FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.
| Date | State | Veh OOS | Drv OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/19/2026 | IN | 0 | 1 |
| 02/03/2026 | KY | 0 | 0 |
| 01/14/2026 | IL | 0 | 0 |
| 01/14/2026 | IN | 1 | 0 |
| 01/10/2026 | TN | 0 | 0 |
| 12/23/2025 | IL | 0 | 1 |
| 12/22/2025 | TN | 0 | 0 |
| 12/15/2025 | TN | 0 | 0 |
| 12/06/2025 | WV | 0 | 0 |
| 11/24/2025 | IN | 0 | 0 |
Crash History · 5 records
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24-SEP-24 | IL | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 20-APR-25 | IN | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 18-JUL-24 | IN | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 17-OCT-25 | IL | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 10-JUL-25 | IL | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Authority & Insurance
FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.
| Type | Insurer | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| BIPD/Primary | Northland Insurance Company | $750 |
Fleet Profile
Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.