DRAKE REFRIGERATED LINES LLC
83-unit refrigerated (reefer) carrier based in Fort Worth, TX. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 2842292
- MC
- MC952128
- Based
- Fort Worth, TX
- Contact
- 9725632401 · spaxton@klbsons.com
What this carrier is
DRAKE REFRIGERATED LINES LLC is a mid-sized-fleet refrigerated (reefer) carrier based in Fort Worth, TX. Operating footprint: 83 power units, 82 drivers. The carrier runs over-the-road lanes and holds active MC952128 authority. Listed cargo classifications include general freight, refrigerated food, and other: groceries.
Fleet composition on file: 95 owned trailers, 83 term-leased tractors, 32 term-leased 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: 215 motor carriers operating 83 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The strongest signal is Hours-of-Service 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 | 27 | 41.31 | 65.4% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 0 | 12.79 | 0.0% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 2.19 | 0.0% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.02 | 0.0% | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 27 | 62.91 | 42.9% | No |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0.99 | 0.0% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 83-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Unsafe Driving, Hours-of-Service, Driver Fitness, Controlled Substances/Alcohol, and Vehicle Maintenance.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 2842292: 129 inspections across 11 states. Most recent inspection: Apr 7, 2026 in IL.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 21 |
| Hours-of-Service | 3 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 24 |
| Total violations | 51 (8 out-of-service) |
Crash record (3 yr): 5 reportable crashes , 2 with reported injuries . Most recent: Jan 1, 2026.
What this carrier likely fits
This is a refrigerated (reefer) carrier that runs over-the-road lanes, primarily interstate over 100 miles, at a mid-sized fleet scale, with general freight, refrigerated food, and other: groceries on the FMCSA cargo classification list. Trailer-heavy fleet composition (127 trailers against 83 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 215 peer carriers operating 83 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 89 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (2 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 51 violations, 5 reportable crashes.
- Hours-of-Service is the strongest area — 0.0% of peer cohort average (well under norm).
- Operates as a mid-sized-fleet refrigerated (reefer) carrier running over-the-road lanes with 83 power units on file.
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