DART CONTAINER CORPORATION OF CALIFORNIA
280-unit dry-bulk carrier based in Mason, MI. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 217295
- MC
- MC159736
- Based
- Mason, MI
- Contact
- 8002485960 · dtxcorporate@dart.biz
What this carrier is
DART CONTAINER CORPORATION OF CALIFORNIA is a large-fleet dry-bulk carrier based in Mason, MI. Operating footprint: 280 power units, 248 drivers. The carrier runs over-the-road lanes and holds active MC159736 authority. Listed cargo classifications include general freight, intermodal containers, garbage, refuse, trash, dry bulk commodities, beverages, paper products, and other: recycled products (dart manufactured goods). FMCSA safety rating on file: Satisfactory (Dec 7, 1989).
Fleet composition on file: 4 owned trucks, 276 owned tractors, 1,044 owned trailers.
For shippers and brokers: this carrier reads as low-risk on peer-cohort measures with no acute or critical flags in the current window.
At a glance
Safety record
Grade shown here is ProHRHQ analysis based on public FMCSA data. It is not an official FMCSA safety rating. The authoritative federal record is on FMCSA SAFER/SMS.
Current peer-cohort snapshot based on public FMCSA BASIC measures. Peer cohort: 44 motor carriers operating 279–281 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The strongest signal is Driver Fitness at 0.0% of peer cohort average — well under norm. Combined with a clean acute-flag picture, that supports the A grade. Main caution: nothing stands out as disqualifying on this record.
| BASIC | Carrier (3yr, weighted) | Cohort avg | vs. cohort | Acute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 24 | 80.00 | 30.0% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 23 | 24.25 | 94.8% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 0.75 | 0.0% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.00 | — | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 73 | 88.75 | 82.3% | No |
| Hazmat | 1 | 2.13 | 47.1% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 279–281-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Unsafe Driving, Hours-of-Service, Driver Fitness, and Vehicle Maintenance.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 217295: 336 inspections across 28 states. Most recent inspection: Apr 13, 2026 in MO.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 44 |
| Hours-of-Service | 20 |
| Driver Fitness | 2 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 87 |
| Hazmat | 1 |
| Total violations | 164 (23 out-of-service) |
Crash record (3 yr): 12 reportable crashes , 9 with reported injuries . Most recent: Feb 11, 2026.
What this carrier likely fits
This is a dry-bulk carrier that runs over-the-road lanes, primarily interstate over 100 miles, at a large fleet scale, with general freight, intermodal containers, garbage, refuse, trash, and other listed classes on the FMCSA cargo classification list. Trailer-heavy fleet composition (1,044 trailers against 276 tractors) is consistent with drop-and-hook or dedicated lane operation.
Drawn from FMCSA-reported cargo classifications, route profile, and fleet composition. Not a substitute for direct confirmation of equipment and lane capability with the carrier.
Key takeaways
- Grade A (strong) against 44 peer carriers operating 279–281 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 210 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (2 driver OOS, 9 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 164 violations, 12 reportable crashes.
- Driver Fitness is the strongest area — 0.0% of peer cohort average (well under norm).
- Operates as a large-fleet dry-bulk carrier running over-the-road lanes with 280 power units on file.
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