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DAK FERNANDEZ ENTERPRISES LLC
DBA: Pony Express Auto Transport
Fredonia, NY
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 4344822 · MC 1706339
No Safety Rating
Active 1 yr, 7 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1706339 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Progressive Northwestern Ins. Co.
Safety
Not Rated
4 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 1 yr, 7 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- 4 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1706339
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $1,000,000 required
Insurance on File
PROGRESSIVE NORTHWESTERN INS. CO.
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy CA991518177
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
4344822
MC Number
MC-1706339
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
August 10, 2026
FMCSA Registration
January 14, 2025
Authority Granted
March 7, 2025
Annual Mileage
1,500 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Location
Fredonia, NY
Email
Cargo Types
Motor VehiclesDrive/Tow Away
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
4
Driver Inspections
3
Vehicle Inspections
3
Out-of-Service Violations
5
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance16
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service2
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
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
3 of 3 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 4 inspections
Hours of Service
2 of 4 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 4 inspections
Controlled Substances
1 of 4 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
NY2
OH1
PA1
Fleet & Equipment (4)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~2
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~2
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Pickup
2
Other Trailer
1
Semi-trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Ford F-250 | Pickup · Class 2 | 1FT7X2BT1CEA55366 | 3 | 3 |
| Bray Trail | Semi-trailer | 7HCGC3622MB023998 | 3 | 3 |
| 2019 Ford F-350 | Pickup · Class 2 | 1FT7X3ATXKEC66717 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Appalachian Trailers Inc. | Other Trailer · 34 ft | 7SGGC3434SS000292 | 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 (4)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2026 | XL00106944 | DEER CREEK TWP PA | I | 4 | 1 | ACV | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD BRAY TRAIL |
1FT7X2BT1CEA55366 7HCGC3622MB023998 |
NY 37072NF NY CK72119 |
| 391.15A-LNCDLNSRW | OOSOperating a non-CDL required commercial motor vehicle with driving privileges revoked, suspended, cancelled or otherwise disqualified. (391.15(a)) | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| April 22, 2026 | D507102349 | ALLEGANY NY | I | 12 | 2 | ACV AUCTIONS | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD UNPUBLISHE |
1FT7X2BT1CEA55366 7HCGC3622MB023998 |
NY 37072NF NY CK72119 |
| 392.4A-DOSP | OOSDrugs/Other Substances - Operate a CMV while in possession. | Drugs | ||||||||
| 393.43DBMA | OOSBrake - Breakaway not attached to the towing vehicle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
| 393.9A-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| 392.8-D | Driver - Failed to inspect /use emergency equipment | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 393.60D | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| February 17, 2026 | SPA3070782 | IRVING NY | II | 7 | 2 | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD TEXAS PRID |
1FT7X2BT1CEA55366 7HCGC3622MB023998 |
NY 37072NF NY CJ26077 |
| 393.11A1-LSLMWR | OOSLighting - Stop lamps - Both missing when required to be on. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LTSM | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any missing on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.60D | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| January 8, 2026 | 1772000719 | BAINBRIDGE OH | III | 4 | — | UNKNOWN DEALER | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD APPALACHIAN TRAILERS INC. |
1FT7X3ATXKEC66717 7SGGC3434SS000292 |
NY 44582NG NY CK25955 |
| 390.21TB1-MC | Operating a CMV without legal name or trade name displayed | |||||||||
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLUCR | State/Local Laws - Failure to pay UCR fee | |||||||||
| 395.34A1-ELDDFN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failed to note the malfunction of the ELD and provide written notice of the malfunction to the motor carrier within 24 hours | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| ACV | 1 | May 26, 2026 |
| ACV AUCTIONS | 1 | April 22, 2026 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| March 7, 2025 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| March 7, 2025 | Active GRANTED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| February 14, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| September 3, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Term/repl · PROGRESSIVE NORTHWESTERN INS. CO. |
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