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DARKSIDE TRUCKING LTD
Zanesville, OH
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 1242834 · MC 640755
Satisfactory
Active 2 yrs, 10 mo · first granted 2008
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-640755 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Progressive Preferred Insurance Co.
Safety
Satisfactory
17.4% OOS · 36 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 2 yrs, 10 mo since reinstatement on November 28, 2023; first granted April 9, 2008 (18 yrs, 6 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Driver out-of-service rate 8.3% — above the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 23.1% — above the 20.7% national average
- 36 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC640755
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO.
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA994600810
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1242834
MC Number
MC-640755
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
December 30, 2025
FMCSA Registration
May 3, 2004
Authority First Granted
April 9, 2008
Authority Reinstated
November 28, 2023
Annual Mileage
817,404 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
1635 John Street, Zanesville, OH 43701
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Vance S Carpenter
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsFresh ProduceOilfield EquipmentPaper ProductsConstruction Materials
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
36
Driver Inspections
19
Vehicle Inspections
23
Out-of-Service Violations
11
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance40
Unsafe Driving5
Hours of Service3
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate8.3% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (2.8pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate23.1% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (2.4pp higher)
17.4% of 23 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
43rd percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
11 of 13 inspections
Unsafe Driving
3 of 23 inspections
Hours of Service
2 of 23 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 23 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 23 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
OH15
IL4
MO4
IN2
KY2
PA2
Fleet & Equipment (24)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~11
of 10 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~13
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
11
Dry Van
7
Semi-trailer
5
Flatbed
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHLDV4LLLL7061 | 4 | — |
| 1999 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DR9X9XD489823 | 4 | — |
| 2015 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH9FN190302 | 4 | — |
| Unpublishe | Semi-trailer | 5DMFABTB07C000293 | 4 | 2 |
| 2007 Freightliner Columbia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJA6CK87LW13406 | 3 | 1 |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHLDV9LLLL7055 | 3 | 2 |
| 2005 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1RNF48A215R012087 | 3 | — |
| 2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2537J7332705 | 3 | — |
| Benson Tru | Semi-trailer | 5DMFABTB75M000265 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000 Freightliner Long Conv. | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUPCSZB5YPG04227 | 2 | 1 |
Show all 24 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Freightliner Long Conv. | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUPDDYBXYMB59172 | 2 | — |
| 1985 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAP0625FT598611 | 2 | — |
| 1986 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAP062XGT605392 | 2 | — |
| 2011 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2533BG162120 | 2 | — |
| 2007 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5D49X87D659379 | 2 | — |
| Benson Tru | Semi-trailer | 5DMFABTB27C000070 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHLDV2LLLL7060 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 96 ft | 1GRAA96237B707256 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS253XGG476936 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS253XJ7332729 | 1 | — |
| Util | Semi-trailer | 1UYVS25XU7332729 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Volvo Truck VNM | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4MC9EGXHN980617 | 1 | — |
| Bens | Semi-trailer | 5DMFABTB23M000123 | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 Western Star 4900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJABCK16PW64269 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (36)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 6, 2026 | 0514000415 | ZANESVILLE OH | II | 1 | 1 | CLEVELAND CLIFFS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO REITNOUER INC |
4V4MC9EG1HN980618 1RNF48A29LR050180 |
OH PXG1029 OH TUH2206 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| July 6, 2026 | 1782001384 | RAVENNA OH | III | — | — | CLIFFS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK BENSON TRU |
4V4MC9EGXHN980617 5DMFABTB27C000070 |
OH PXG1030 OH TQL2043 |
| June 26, 2026 | 4290400062 | 255, IL | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor |
VOLVO TRUCK |
4V4NC9EH9FN190302 |
OH PWQ6605 |
| June 15, 2026 | 1808001336 | CANTON OH | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
4V4NC9EH9FN190302 1UYVS2537J7332705 |
OH PWQ6605 IN PH26937 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| May 26, 2026 | 5005380504 | US-40 AT CR 1610 E, IL | II | 2 | — | AIRGROUP - STL | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1FUPDDYBXYMB59172 1GRAP062XGT605392 |
OH PWF9705 OH TTN6282 |
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.9BRKLAMP | Inoperative Brake Lamps | Lighting | ||||||||
| May 15, 2026 | 3257000915 | CAMBRIDGE OH | I | 4 | — | CLEVELANDCLIFFS STEEL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UNPUBLISHE |
1FUJHLDV9LLLL7055 5DMFABTB07C000293 |
IN 2869424 OH TQR8180 |
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.67C7V-F | Fuel - Missing/improper filler cap | Fuel Systems | ||||||||
| May 11, 2026 | CV42257131 | KUTTAWA, KY | I | 1 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER BENS |
1FUPCSZB5YPG04227 5DMFABTB23M000123 |
OH PXD4577 OH TPB4516 |
| 392.9A2-C | OOSCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | General Securement | ||||||||
| February 23, 2026 | 3231001102 | CAMBRIDGE OH | II | 2 | 2 | CLIFFS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UNPUBLISHE |
1FUJHLDV9LLLL7055 5DMFABTB07C000293 |
IN 2869424 OH TQR8180 |
| 393.75A1-TAOBETA | OOSTires - All others, more than one ply is exposed in the sidewall and the area exceeds 2 square inches. | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| February 6, 2026 | 3231001056 | CAMBRIDGE OH | II | 3 | — | CLIFFS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER REITNOUER INC |
1FUJHLDV4LLLL7061 1RNF48A215R012087 |
IN 3780227 OH TRC5107 |
| 393.9A-LTSIR | Lighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWG3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
| February 4, 2026 | 3257000566 | SALESVILLE OH | II | 1 | 1 | NONE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UNPUBLISHE |
1FUJHLDV9LLLL7055 5DMFABTB07C000293 |
IN 2869424 OH TQR8180 |
| 393.9B-LRLIWR | OOSLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on | Lighting | ||||||||
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| CLIFFS | 9 | July 6, 2026 |
| CLIFFS STEEL INC | 2 | January 13, 2026 |
| CLEVELAND CLIFFS | 1 | October 6, 2026 |
| AIRGROUP - STL | 1 | May 26, 2026 |
| CLEVELANDCLIFFS STEEL | 1 | May 15, 2026 |
| NESTLE' PURINA PETCARE | 1 | January 6, 2026 |
| CHRISTY MINERALS LLC | 1 | October 23, 2025 |
| WEG TRANSFORMER | 1 | August 12, 2025 |
| WEG TRANSFORMERS USA LLC | 1 | July 22, 2025 |
| INDEPENDENT STAVE | 1 | September 18, 2024 |
| IND. STAVE CO. | 1 | January 3, 2024 |
| OHIO STAVE COMPANY | 1 | November 2, 2023 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| March 17, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| February 27, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 28, 2023 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| November 22, 2023 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| March 24, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| March 1, 2010 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 18, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| March 2, 2009 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 24, 2008 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| July 7, 2008 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| March 26, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| October 3, 2023 | COMMON | On Record |
| June 2, 2008 | COMMON | On Record |
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