Dart Express Safety Record

DOT# 2953404 · Eagan, MN 55121 · 8122468535

A

Excellent safety record — scored 5/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.

Last inspected 03/19/2026

Grade based on FMCSA inspection, crash, and violation data. See methodology →

Vehicle OOS Rate 0/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0/20 pts
Crash Rate 5/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Dart Express (DOT# 2953404) in Eagan, Minnesota has 491 inspections on record with 372 violations and a 6.5% vehicle out-of-service rate and 19 crashes. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Inactive common authority.

491 Inspections
6.5% Vehicle OOS Rate
19 Crashes
211 Power Units

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.

Vehicle OOS Rate 6.5%
Carrier: 6.5% (32 of 491) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 0.4%
Carrier: 0.4% (2 of 491) National: 6.4%
68% OOS rate better than 68% of carriers in Minnesota
21% crash rate better than 21% of carriers in Minnesota

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.

372 total violations across 491 inspections
35 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (9%)
Vehicle Maintenance
128
Unsafe Driving
190
Hours of Service
29
Driver Fitness
2
Hazardous Materials
1
Other
22

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.

Inspected across 25 states
Level 1: 72 (15%) Level 2: 135 (27%) Level 3: 284 (58%)
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/19/2026 IL 3 0 0
03/18/2026 MN 3 0 0
03/17/2026 PA 2 0 0
03/17/2026 MN 3 0 0
03/13/2026 OH 3 0 0
03/12/2026 PA 3 0 0
03/11/2026 NC 2 0 0
03/11/2026 MN 3 0 0
03/09/2026 LA 3 0 0
03/09/2026 MD 2 0 0
10 injury crashes
31-MAY-24 most recent crash on record
Date State Fatalities Injuries Tow-Aways
31-MAY-24 MO 0 1 0
30-JUL-25 IN 0 1 0
29-JUL-24 IN 0 0 0
28-JUN-24 PA 0 1 0
26-DEC-24 OH 0 2 0
25-JUN-25 IL 0 0 0
19-APR-24 WI 0 0 0
18-JUN-24 OH 0 0 0
16-NOV-24 OH 0 0 0
15-JAN-26 OH 0 0 0

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.

MC/MX Number MC1594533
Common Authority N
Contract Authority N
Broker Authority Active
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance Not On File
Surety Bond On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Primary Great West Casualty Co. $1,000 01/01/2019
SURETY Merchants Bonding Company ( Mutual) N/A 08/16/2024
SURETY Travelers Casualty and Surety Company N/A 11/17/2023

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.

Power Units 211
Drivers 344
Fleet Size Large Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat Yes
Operating Since 12/09/2016
MCS-150 Filed 20240430 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 25,249,082
Address 800 Lone Oak Rd, Eagan, MN 55121