DAYLIGHT TRANSPORT LLC
386-unit tanker operator based in Cypress, CA. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 898079
- MC
- MC390739
- Based
- Cypress, CA
- Contact
- 9097621380 · mcheek@dylt.com
What this carrier is
DAYLIGHT TRANSPORT LLC is a large-fleet tanker operator based in Cypress, CA. Operating footprint: 386 power units, 386 drivers. The carrier runs regional lanes and holds active MC390739 authority. Listed cargo classifications include general freight, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, building materials, machinery, large objects, liquids and gases, chemicals, paper products, and construction materials.
Fleet composition on file: 9 owned trucks, 173 owned tractors, 404 owned trailers, 150 term-leased tractors, 203 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: 37 motor carriers operating 384–388 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The key signal in this record is Vehicle Maintenance at 179.7% of peer cohort average — meaningfully above norm, which pulls the aggregate toward A. Main caution: vehicle maintenance is the weakest area of the record and warrants direct confirmation with the carrier.
| BASIC | Carrier (3yr, weighted) | Cohort avg | vs. cohort | Acute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 103 | 100.75 | 102.2% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 5 | 21.75 | 23.0% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 4.75 | 42.1% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.00 | — | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 199 | 110.75 | 179.7% | No |
| Hazmat | 0 | 7.00 | 0.0% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 384–388-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Hours-of-Service and Driver Fitness, and above cohort average in Vehicle Maintenance.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 898079: 469 inspections across 16 states. Most recent inspection: Apr 16, 2026 in CA.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 80 |
| Hours-of-Service | 4 |
| Driver Fitness | 3 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 227 |
| Total violations | 320 (76 out-of-service) |
Crash record (3 yr): 10 reportable crashes , 10 with reported injuries . Most recent: Jan 29, 2026.
What this carrier likely fits
This is a tanker operator that runs regional lanes, primarily interstate inside a 100-mile radius, at a large fleet scale, with general freight, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, building materials, and other listed classes on the FMCSA cargo classification list. Trailer-heavy fleet composition (607 trailers against 323 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 37 peer carriers operating 384–388 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 313 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (5 driver OOS, 31 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 320 violations, 10 reportable crashes.
- Hazmat is the strongest area — 0.0% of peer cohort average (well under norm).
- Operates as a large-fleet tanker operator running regional lanes with 386 power units on file.
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