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DARRIN L DEMARS
DBA: Demars Trucking
Mountain Iron, MN
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 647653 · MC 476308
Satisfactory
Active 4 yrs · first granted 2004
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-476308 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
West Bend Mutual Insurance Co.
Safety
Satisfactory
12.5% OOS · 21 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 4 yrs since reinstatement on November 9, 2022; first granted January 5, 2004 (22 yrs, 10 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 25.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 21 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
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Individual
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
February 17, 2026
FMCSA Registration
June 26, 1996
Authority First Granted
January 5, 2004
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 Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
21
Driver Inspections
13
Vehicle Inspections
11
Out-of-Service Violations
4
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance35
Unsafe Driving3
Hours of Service4
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)
12.5% of 16 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
32nd 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
9 of 9 inspections
Unsafe Driving
3 of 17 inspections
Hours of Service
2 of 17 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 17 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 17 inspections
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
~10
of 8 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~12
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
8
Dump
4
Semi-trailer
3
Flatbed
2
Dry Van
1
Pickup
1
Pole Trailer
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 | Semi-trailer | 1YPFS4435AP002532 | 3 | — |
| 2004 International 9200i | Tractor · Class 8 | 2HSCEAPR84C022505 | 3 | 1 |
| 2007 International L9327 | Tractor · Class 8 | 2HSCHAPT67C371976 | 3 | — |
| Brazos | Semi-trailer | 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 | Semi-trailer | 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 | Pole Trailer | RW40PTL02347 | 1 | 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 (21)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 14, 2026 | 0584001061 | EMBARRASS MN | III | 1 | — | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
2HSCEAPR84C022505 1UYFS24826A700803 |
MN PZA4990 MN 87411ST |
| 392.2-SLLEQP | State/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation. | |||||||||
| July 6, 2026 | 0584001044 | HIBBING MN | III | 1 | — | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL UNPUBLISHE |
2HSCHAPT67C371976 1YPFS4435AP002532 |
MN PZA4990 MN STC6609 |
| 392.16B-DPASS | Driver - Failed to require passenger(s) (not a co-driver) to use seat belt while operating a property-carrying CMV. | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| April 15, 2026 | 0584000910 | HIBBING MN | II | 7 | — | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH TRANSCRAFT |
1XKAD49X45J100902 1TTF4820532009705 |
MN PZB2652 ND T908311 |
| 392.2-SLLEQP | State/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment 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 | ||||||||
| 393.11B-CSLRR | Conspicuity Systems - Trailers, lower rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 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-SLLMF | State/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| January 13, 2026 | 5040000481 | SISSETON SD | III | 2 | — | GRIMMWAY PRODUCE GROUP | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH WABASH |
1XKWD40X8GR120920 1JJV532W05L931038 |
MN PZA4991 MN STC6612 |
| 392.2-SLLEWA2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| December 11, 2025 | 0410000537 | CHARLESTON MO | II | 3 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH WABASH |
1XKWD40X8GR120920 1JJV532W05L931038 |
MN PZA4991 MN STC6612 |
| 395.8A | HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.8A | HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 393.60D | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| December 4, 2025 | 7791000979 | WARSAW IN | III | 3 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH WABASH |
1XKWD40X8GR120920 1JJV532W05L931038 |
MN PZA4991 MN STC6612 |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 3 | ||||||||
| 395.8A | HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.8A | HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| November 5, 2025 | 1611001041 | HERMANTOWN MN | II | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH MAC TRAILER MANUFACTURING |
1XKADP8X2DJ349345 5MADN40283C005843 |
MN PZB5893 MN STC6610 |
| 393.60D | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| November 3, 2025 | 0128000705 | DULUTH MN | II | 1 | — | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL DOUGLAS HOLDING LLC |
2HSCHAPT67C371976 1D9FS443XMC688073 |
MN PZA4990 MN 8184STW |
| 393.75B-TFV | Tires - Front, less than 4/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| October 15, 2025 | 0128000679 | SAGINAW MN | III | 1 | — | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH SIDUMPR |
1XKADP8X2DJ349345 1YPFS4435AP002532 |
MN PZB5893 MN STC6609 |
| 392.9B3-DFRCLS | Driver - Failing to reexamine the CMV's cargo and its load securement devices during the course of transportation and make any necessary adjustments. | General Securement | ||||||||
| September 26, 2025 | 0128000653 | CLOQUET MN | III | — | — | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UNPUBLISHE |
1XKADP8X2DJ349345 1YPFS4433AP002531 |
MN PZB5893 MN STB7668 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| GRIMMWAY PRODUCE GROUP | 1 | January 13, 2026 |
| COMPASS MINNERALS | 1 | December 3, 2023 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| November 9, 2022 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| August 5, 2008 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| July 31, 2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| July 3, 2008 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| January 5, 2004 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
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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