What is First Rate Movers's safety grade?

First Rate Movers has a CarrierRecord safety grade of B. This grade is based on FMCSA inspection results, out-of-service rates, and crash history. Grades range from A (excellent) to F (poor). NR means not enough data to rate.

How many FMCSA inspections does First Rate Movers have?

First Rate Movers has 9 inspections on record with a 0.0% vehicle out-of-service rate and a 22.2% driver out-of-service rate. The national averages are 23.2% and 6.4% respectively. These inspections revealed 13 violations.

Has First Rate Movers been involved in any crashes?

First Rate Movers has no crashes on record in FMCSA data.

Does First Rate Movers have active authority and insurance?

First Rate Movers has active common authority. BIPD insurance is not on file with the FMCSA. Cargo insurance is on file.

First Rate Movers Safety Record

DOT# 4000852 · Millsboro, DE 19966 · 3027039981

Legal name: Dark Horse Moving LLC

Good safety record — scored 20/100. Below-average out-of-service rates and few crashes.

Last inspected 01/30/2026

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

Safety Score Breakdown · 20/100 points

Vehicle OOS Rate 0/30 pts

Driver OOS Rate 20/20 pts

Crash Rate 0/30 pts

Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, First Rate Movers (DOT# 4000852) in Millsboro, Delaware has 9 inspections on record with 13 violations and a 0.0% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: B. Active common authority.

9 Inspections

0.0% Vehicle OOS Rate

0 Crashes

5 Power Units

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.

Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0%

Carrier: 0.0% (0 of 9) National: 23.2%

Driver OOS Rate 22.2%

Carrier: 22.2% (2 of 9) National: 6.4%

72% OOS rate better than 72% of carriers in Delaware

30% crash rate better than 30% of carriers in Delaware

Violation Categories · 13 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.

13 total violations across 9 inspections

2 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (15%)

Vehicle Maintenance

Unsafe Driving

Hours of Service

Driver Fitness

Other

Inspection History · 9 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.

Inspected across 4 states: MD, NC, NJ, VA

Level 2: 6 (67%) Level 3: 3 (33%)

Date	State	Level	Drv OOS
01/30/2026	NJ	2	1
12/29/2025	NJ	2	0
11/01/2025	NC	2	0
09/05/2025	NC	3	0
09/03/2025	NC	3	0
08/07/2025	MD	2	0
04/16/2025	MD	2	0
07/30/2024	MD	2	0
07/18/2024	VA	3	1

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.

MC/MX Number MC1574050

Common Authority Active

Contract Authority N

Broker Authority N

BIPD Insurance Not On File

Cargo Insurance On File

Surety Bond Not On File

Type	Insurer	Coverage	Effective
BIPD/Primary	United Financial Casualty Company	$750	01/27/2026
CARGO	Hanover Insurance Co.	N/A	12/22/2025

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.

Power Units 5

Drivers 5

Fleet Size Small Fleet

Operation Type Interstate

Hazmat No

Operating Since 12/20/2022

MCS-150 Filed 20250409 2

Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 76,000

Address 30505 Dupont Blvd, Millsboro, DE 19966