DARKSIDE LOGISTICS

USDOT 2526920 • 627 PLAINFIELD ROAD, JOLIET, IL, 60435

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 revoked
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:1 active

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
2,526,920
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
Phone
8156661691
Power Units (MCS-150)
58
Drivers (MCS-150)
58
MCS-150 Mileage
1,100,000
Physical Address
627 PLAINFIELD ROAD, JOLIET, IL, 60435
Contact

Risk Signals2 flagged

HIGH
1 active Out-of-Service order
Active OOS orders prevent this carrier from operating until rescinded. See the OOS Orders table for details.
HIGH
All operating authorities revoked or inactive
This entity has 1 revoked/inactive authority filing and no active authority.

Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Active Authority
0
Revoked / Inactive
1
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Oct 21, 2025
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-1202600REVOKEDAug 25, 2025Mar 9, 2026

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INCBIPD/PrimaryPC25102177ON FILEOct 21, 2025Mar 2, 2026

Insurance History (9 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (9 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA861855445CANCELLEDAug 25, 2025Oct 22, 2025
PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INCBIPD/PrimaryPC24081790CANCELLEDAug 18, 2024Aug 18, 2025
PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INCBIPD/PrimaryPC23081369CANCELLEDAug 18, 2023Aug 18, 2024
PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INCBIPD/PrimaryPC22081542CANCELLEDMar 7, 2023Aug 18, 2023
PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INCBIPD/PrimaryPC22081542CANCELLEDNov 29, 2022Mar 7, 2023
PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INCBIPD/PrimaryPC22081542CANCELLEDAug 18, 2022Nov 29, 2022
PRIME INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryPC22081542REPLACEDAug 18, 2022Aug 18, 2022
PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INCBIPD/PrimaryPC21081687CANCELLEDAug 18, 2021Aug 18, 2022
PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INCBIPD/PrimaryPC20090018REPLACEDJun 11, 2021Aug 18, 2021

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
CANCELPRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INCPC25102177BIPD/PrimaryMar 2, 2026Mar 2, 2026
CANCELARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANYCA861855445BIPD/PrimaryOct 22, 2025Oct 22, 2025
CANCELPRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INCPC24081790BIPD/PrimaryAug 18, 2025Aug 18, 2025
CANCELPRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INCPC23081369BIPD/PrimaryAug 18, 2024Aug 18, 2024
CANCELPRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INCPC22081542BIPD/PrimaryAug 18, 2023Aug 18, 2023
CANCELPRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INCPC22081542BIPD/PrimaryMar 7, 2023Mar 7, 2023
CANCELPRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INCPC22081542BIPD/PrimaryNov 29, 2022Nov 29, 2022
CANCELPRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INCPC21081687BIPD/PrimaryAug 18, 2022Aug 18, 2022
TERM/REPLPRIME INSURANCE COMPANYPC22081542BIPD/PrimaryAug 18, 2022Aug 18, 2022
TERM/REPLPRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INCPC20090018BIPD/PrimaryAug 18, 2021Aug 18, 2021

Authority Revocations

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Authority Revocations
AuthorityDocketReasonDate
COMMONMC-1202600INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown
COMMONMC-1202600INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown

Authority Action History (5 events)

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Authority Action History (5 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC1202600MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERREINSTATEDNov 13, 2025REVOKEDMar 9, 2026
MC1202600COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJul 22, 2024DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONAug 20, 2024
MC1202600COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJul 24, 2023DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONAug 18, 2023
MC1202600COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJul 22, 2022DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONAug 19, 2022
MC1202600MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDJun 23, 2021REVOKEDAug 25, 2025

Out-of-Service Orders (1)

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Out-of-Service Orders (1)
OOS DateReasonStatusRescinded
Nov 27, 2015New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No ContactACTIVEJan 7, 2016

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness
N/A
Hours of Service
N/A

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
27
Violations
61
13 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
25.9%
Above nat'l avg (23.4%)
Driver OOS %
3.7%
Power Units (MCS-150)
58
Drivers (MCS-150)
58
Crash Records
14

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

May
Jun
1
Jul
1
Aug
Sep
1
Oct
Nov
Dec
1
Jan
Feb
1
Mar
Apr
2
May
1
Jun
Jul
Aug
1
Sep
2
Oct
Nov
1
Dec
Jan
3
Feb
2
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 27 of 27 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

1 state27 inspections

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Violation Summary (61 violations from 27 inspections)

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Violation Summary (61 violations from 27 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps623Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17CNo proof of periodic inspection403Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.126Cargo securement - flattened/crushed vehicles336Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9TSInoperative turn signal32Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9Inoperable Required Lamp30Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued308Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.11Lighting devices/reflectors303Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47(e)Slack adjuster defective307Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60CGlazing/window obstructions204Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.25(f)Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load213Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(d)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53(b)Steering system components worn207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55(c)(1)Coupling device/towing methods defective208Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general225Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5(b)Fuel system leak207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21TB390.21TB10General/Admin
FMCSR:393.9BRKLAMPInoperative Brake Lamps11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75CTire tread depth insufficient (other axles)105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11NLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2WCOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.95FEmergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95AEmergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5BFuel system leak107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.7ADriver failing to conduct pre-trip inspection10Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.45(b)(2)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55(e)Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95(a)Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.11(b)(5)Not physically qualified117Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78Windshield condition defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(a)Tires/tubes - general defects106Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
25.9%vs nat'l 23.4%
+2.5 pts above avg
Driver OOS Rate
3.7%vs nat'l 6.7%
-3.0 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
2.26vs nat'l 1.80
+0.46 above avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (27 inspections)

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Inspection History (27 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Mar 26, 202687420806RT. 17ILLevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR7393.9, 393.126, 390.21TBYes
Mar 4, 202687215509IL-47 SBILLevel 3HYTR SEMI-TRAILER0No
Feb 20, 202687107120015 - PEOTONE - I-57 N/BILLevel 3KW TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Feb 13, 202687049675IL 17ILLevel 2HYUN SEMI-TRAILER7393.60C, 393.75C, 393.11NNo
Feb 2, 202686947099IL 102ILLevel 2KW TRUCK TRACTOR1393.9No
Dec 15, 202586592909IL17ILLevel 3VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Oct 17, 202586321267NAILLevel 1PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Oct 15, 202586095799RoadsideILLevel 2THEU SEMI-TRAILER8393.126, 396.17C, 393.95AYes
Sep 3, 202585702099N/AILLevel 3CHTH SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jun 6, 202585001278RoadsideILLevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
May 14, 202584698895ARSENAL RD / BASELINE RDILLevel 3VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR0No
May 13, 202584682720RoadsideILLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR2393.9TSYes
Mar 10, 202584091822I55ILLevel 3KW TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jan 28, 202583849414NONEILLevel 3KW TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Oct 9, 20248287985055ILLevel 3VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2No
Aug 21, 202482459882I-55ILLevel 3VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2No
Jul 12, 202482111845RoadsideILLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1393.9(a)Yes
Apr 3, 202481307707ARSENAL ROADILLevel 3INTL TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Mar 4, 202481257201IL-113ILLevel 3HYTR SEMI-TRAILER0No
Nov 24, 202380239404RoadsideILLevel 1PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR16393.25(f), 393.47(e), 392.2Yes
Nov 22, 202380239030I-39 S/BILLevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR10393.11, 391.11(b)(5), 393.9(a)Yes
Oct 30, 202380144957I-55ILLevel 3HYTR SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jun 22, 202378969481I-80ILLevel 3FRET TRUCK TRACTOR0No
May 17, 202378663702RoadsideILLevel 1CIMC INTERMODAL CHASSIS5393.9(a), 393.95(f), 393.78Yes
May 16, 202378647141RoadsideILLevel 3KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR0No
May 16, 202378647143ARSENAL ROAD AT I-55ILLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR1393.75(a)No
Apr 28, 202378506308RoadsideILLevel 2KEWT TRUCK TRACTOR1393.9(a)No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

17 total · 23.5% OOS
2024-072026-03
InspectionsOOS

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

14 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
14
Fatalities
2
Fatal crashes on record
Injuries
6
Across 6 crashes
Tow-Aways
14

Crash History (14 records)

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Crash History (14 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Jan 25, 2026ILINJURY01JOLIETBASELINE RD...144687DARKSIDE LOGISTICS
Oct 15, 2025ILTOW00WILMINGTON TWPW COAL CITY RD...138265DARKSIDE LOGISTICS
Jun 6, 2025ILINJURY01SEWARD TWPUS-52...J16824DARKSIDE LOGISTICS
Nov 8, 2024ILTOW00CAMPTON TWPIL RT 47...386480DARKSIDE LOGISTICS
Jan 10, 2023ILTOW00TROY TWPI 55 SOUTHBOUND...309396DARKSIDE LOGISTICS
Feb 18, 2022ILTOW00NEW LENOX TWPI-80 E/B...599492DARKSIDE LOGISTICS
Dec 21, 2020ILFATAL11
Mar 5, 2020ILTOW00
May 1, 2019ILTOW00
Sep 24, 2018ILFATAL11
Jun 16, 2017ILTOW00
Jan 20, 2017ILTOW00
Jun 2, 2016ILINJURY01
Oct 14, 2014ILINJURY01

Compliance Timeline

27 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Mar 9, 2026
Authority
Mar 2, 2026
Insurance
Insurance cancel
PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC • BIPD/Primary
Jan 25, 2026
Crash
Injury crash in IL
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Oct 22, 2025
Insurance
Insurance cancel
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Oct 15, 2025
Crash
Tow-away crash in IL
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Aug 18, 2025
Insurance
Insurance cancel
PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC • BIPD/Primary
Jun 6, 2025
Crash
Injury crash in IL
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Nov 8, 2024
Crash
Tow-away crash in IL
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Aug 18, 2024
Insurance
Insurance cancel
PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC • BIPD/Primary
Aug 18, 2023
Insurance
Insurance cancel
PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC • BIPD/Primary
Mar 7, 2023
Insurance
Insurance cancel
PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC • BIPD/Primary
Jan 10, 2023
Crash
Tow-away crash in IL
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Nov 29, 2022
Insurance
Insurance cancel
PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC • BIPD/Primary
Aug 18, 2022
Insurance
Insurance cancel
PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC • BIPD/Primary
Aug 18, 2022
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Feb 18, 2022
Crash
Tow-away crash in IL
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Aug 18, 2021
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC • BIPD/Primary
Dec 21, 2020
Crash
Fatal crash
1 fatality, 1 injury
Mar 5, 2020
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
May 1, 2019
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Sep 24, 2018
Crash
Fatal crash
1 fatality, 1 injury
Jun 16, 2017
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jan 20, 2017
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jun 2, 2016
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Jan 7, 2016
OOS
OOS order rescinded
New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact

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