DARLING INGREDIENTS INC
1,865-units interstate motor carrier based in Irving, TX. Current peer-cohort grade: B (above average).
- USDOT
- 471318
- MC
- MC250621
- Based
- Irving, TX
- Contact
- 9722814444 · shenley@darlingii.com
What this carrier is
With 1,865 power units and 1,304 drivers on file, DARLING INGREDIENTS INC is an enterprise fleet interstate motor carrier operating out of Irving, TX. The carrier runs over-the-road lanes and holds active MC250621 authority. FMCSA lists Other: Renderings as the sole cargo classification on file — a single flag often reflects a dedicated operation rather than the full scope of freight moved. FMCSA safety rating on file: Satisfactory (Oct 1, 2003).
Fleet composition on file: 646 owned trucks, 1,219 owned tractors, 5,498 owned trailers.
For shippers and brokers: this carrier sits above peer-cohort average on most measures with no acute or critical flags on file.
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: 25 motor carriers operating 1,814–1,939 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
Reads as grade B. Main caution: nothing stands out as disqualifying on this record.
| BASIC | Carrier (3yr, weighted) | Cohort avg | vs. cohort | Acute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 316 | 316.00 | 100.0% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 18 | 18.00 | 100.0% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 12 | 12.00 | 100.0% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.00 | — | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 532 | 532.00 | 100.0% | No |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0.00 | — | n/a |
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 471318: 1,175 inspections across 41 states. Most recent inspection: Apr 16, 2026 in MO.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 268 |
| Hours-of-Service | 27 |
| Driver Fitness | 11 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 473 |
| Hazmat | 3 |
| Total violations | 799 (131 out-of-service) |
Crash record (3 yr): 62 reportable crashes , 27 with reported injuries . Most recent: Mar 19, 2026.
What this carrier likely fits
This is a carrier that runs over-the-road lanes, primarily interstate over 100 miles, at an enterprise fleet scale, with other: renderings on the FMCSA cargo classification list. Trailer-heavy fleet composition (5,498 trailers against 1,219 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 B (above average) against 25 peer carriers operating 1,814–1,939 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 834 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (9 driver OOS, 69 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 799 violations, 62 reportable crashes.
- Operates as an enterprise-fleet motor carrier running over-the-road lanes with 1,865 power units on file.
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