DARIGOLD INC
115-unit refrigerated (reefer) carrier based in Seattle, WA. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 59377
- MC
- MC256653
- Based
- Seattle, WA
- Contact
- 2068056859 · brian.harper@darigold.com
What this carrier is
DARIGOLD INC is a large-fleet refrigerated (reefer) carrier based in Seattle, WA. Operating footprint: 115 power units, 180 drivers. The carrier runs over-the-road lanes and holds active MC256653 authority. Listed cargo classifications include refrigerated food and beverages. FMCSA safety rating on file: Satisfactory (Apr 7, 2020).
Fleet composition on file: 108 term-leased tractors, 199 term-leased trailers, 7 trip-leased tractors, 15 trip-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: 117 motor carriers operating 115 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 | 47 | 48.93 | 96.0% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 4 | 22.35 | 17.9% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 5.12 | 0.0% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.00 | — | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 38 | 114.70 | 33.1% | No |
| Hazmat | 0 | 1.75 | 0.0% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 115-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 59377: 128 inspections across 4 states. Most recent inspection: Apr 7, 2026 in WA.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 50 |
| Hours-of-Service | 3 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 54 |
| Total violations | 112 (22 out-of-service) |
Crash record (3 yr): 8 reportable crashes . Most recent: Mar 14, 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 large fleet scale, with refrigerated food, and beverages on the FMCSA cargo classification list. Trailer-heavy fleet composition (214 trailers against 115 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 117 peer carriers operating 115 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 73 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (8 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 112 violations, 8 reportable crashes.
- Driver Fitness is the strongest area — 0.0% of peer cohort average (well under norm).
- Operates as a large-fleet refrigerated (reefer) carrier running over-the-road lanes with 115 power units on file.
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