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DARRIN L DEMARS
DBA: Demars Trucking
Mountain Iron, MN
CarrierChk vetting signal
No flags raised
Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 647653 · MC 476308
Active
Authority Active
Satisfactory
Active 3 yrs, 10 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-476308 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$1,000,000 BIPD
Safety
Satisfactory
12.5% OOS · 19 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 3 yrs, 10 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 25.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 19 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC476308
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy 1000117664
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
647653
MC Number
MC-476308
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Individual
MCS-150 Filed
February 17, 2026
FMCSA Registration
June 26, 1996
Authority Reinstated
November 9, 2022
Annual Mileage
70,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Location
Mountain Iron, MN
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsFresh ProduceOilfield EquipmentLivestockGrain/FeedCoal/CokeRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsUtility EquipmentFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsMeatGarbage/RefuseOther Cargo
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
12.5% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
16 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
25.0%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 33rd percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
19
Driver Inspections
12
Vehicle Inspections
9
Total OOS Orders
2
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance28
Unsafe Driving3
Hours of Service1
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate25.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (4.3pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (19)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 14, 2026 | MN | Level III — Driver Only | INTERNATIO · 2HSCEAPR84C022505 | 0 | Clean |
| July 6, 2026 | MN | Level III — Driver Only | INTERNATIO · 2HSCHAPT67C371976 | 1 | Passed |
| April 15, 2026 | MN | Level II — Walk-Around | KENWORTH · 1XKAD49X45J100902 | 6 | Passed |
| January 13, 2026 | SD | Level III — Driver Only | KENWORTH · 1XKWD40X8GR120920 | 0 | Clean |
| December 4, 2025 | IN | Level III — Driver Only | KENWORTH · 1XKWD40X8GR120920 | 2 | Passed |
| November 5, 2025 | MN | Level II — Walk-Around | KENWORTH · 1XKADP8X2DJ349345 | 2 | Passed |
| November 3, 2025 | MN | Level II — Walk-Around | INTERNATIO · 2HSCHAPT67C371976 | 1 | Passed |
| October 15, 2025 | MN | Level III — Driver Only | KENWORTH · 1XKADP8X2DJ349345 | 0 | Clean |
| September 26, 2025 | MN | Level III — Driver Only | KENWORTH · 1XKADP8X2DJ349345 | 0 | Clean |
| July 29, 2025 | MN | Level III — Driver Only | KENWORTH · 1XKTD69X22J880897 | 1 | Passed |
| June 26, 2025 | MN | Level I — Full | GMC · 1GT49WEY5MF163528 | 2 | Passed |
| May 27, 2025 | MN | Level II — Walk-Around | KENWORTH · 1XKADP8X2DJ349345 | 3 | Passed |
Showing 12 of 19 inspection records
What Inspectors Found
Roadside findings from FMCSA's rolling 24-month window, grouped the way FMCSA groups them. This is separate from the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
10 of 10 inspections
Unsafe Driving
3 of 19 inspections
Hours of Service
2 of 19 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 19 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 19 inspections
| Date | Category | Violation | Sev. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 25, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 8 | Out of service |
| January 11, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Improper Load Securement | Logs - Improper securement of logs loaded lengthwise on flatbed and frame vehicles | 7 | Out of service |
| July 29, 2025 | Unsafe Driving · Speeding 4 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit | 10 | Cited |
| November 3, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tires - Front less than 4/32 inch tread depth | 8 | Cited |
| March 25, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | 8 | Cited |
| November 5, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | 8 | Cited |
| March 26, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | 8 | Cited |
| July 6, 2026 | Unsafe Driving · Seat Belt | Driver - Failed to require passenger(s) (not a co-driver) to use seat belt while operating a property-carrying CMV. | 7 | Cited |
| December 4, 2025 | Unsafe Driving · Speeding 3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | 7 | Cited |
| January 11, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative | 6 | Cited |
| April 15, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | 6 | Cited |
| April 15, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Lighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit | 6 | Cited |
| March 25, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | 4 | Cited |
| March 26, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Inspection Reports | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | 4 | Cited |
| May 27, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Air Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1 1997 not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault. | 4 | Cited |
Showing the 15 most serious of 34 recorded violations
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MN17
IN1
SD1
Fleet & Equipment (22)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~14
of 8 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~8
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
8
Dump
4
Flatbed
2
Dry Van
1
Pickup
1
Truck
1
Utility Trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Kenworth T6 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKADP8X2DJ349345 | 4 | — |
| Unpublishe | — | 1YPFS4435AP002532 | 3 | — |
| 2004 International 9200i | Tractor · Class 8 | 2HSCEAPR84C022505 | 3 | 1 |
| 2007 International L9327 | Tractor · Class 8 | 2HSCHAPT67C371976 | 3 | — |
| Brazos | — | 4B9BKDL22MH054615 | 3 | — |
| 2005 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W05L931038 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD40X8GR120920 | 2 | — |
| 2011 Peterbilt 388 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPWD49X4BD128080 | 2 | — |
| Unpublishe | — | 1YPFS4433AP002531 | 2 | 1 |
| 2021 Douglas Holding Llc | Dump · 42 ft | 1D9FS443XMC688073 | 1 | — |
Show all 22 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Gmc Sierra | Pickup · Class 3 | 1GT49WEY5MF163528 | 1 | — |
| 1998 Mack CL | Truck · Class 8 | 1M2AD62C1WW006989 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Smithco Manufacturing | Dump · 42 ft | 1S9SS4230EL476179 | 1 | — |
| 2003 Transcraft | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1TTF4820532009705 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1UYFS24826A700803 | 1 | — |
| 2005 Kenworth T600 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKAD49X45J100902 | 1 | — |
| 2002 Kenworth T2000 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKTD69X22J880897 | 1 | — |
| 2017 International LF687 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDJAPR0HN483105 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 Roadclipper Enterprises, Inc. | Utility Trailer · 35 ft | 46UFU3524K1214083 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Jet Company Inc. | Dump · 45 ft | 5JNSS4533GH000209 | 1 | — |
| 2003 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Dump · 40 ft | 5MADN40283C005843 | 1 | — |
| Great Lake | — | RW40PTL02347 | 1 | 1 |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| November 9, 2022 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| August 5, 2008 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| July 31, 2008 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| March 10, 2023 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| February 6, 2014 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| July 3, 2008 | COMMON | On Record |
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