DARO ASSOCIATES INC
USDOT 274772 • DBA: M & S TRANSFER • 340 3RD STREET, DAVID CITY, NE, 68632
ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:2 active
Insurance:2 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:S
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
USDOT
274,772
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
4023673153
Email
Power Units (MCS-150)
6
Drivers (MCS-150)
4
Safety Rating
S
MCS-150 Mileage
125,000
BOC-3 Agent
Physical Address
340 3RD STREET, DAVID CITY, NE, 68632
Mailing Address
PO BOX 29, DAVID CITY, NE, 68632
Contact
Phone: 4023673153
Email: [email protected]
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Contract Carrier — Active
Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
2
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
2
Insurance Policies
2 active
Latest: Aug 5, 2014
BOC-3 Filing
On file
Operating Authority
fmcsa-authhistApr 5, 2026
Active Insurance (2)
fmcsa-insurApr 5, 2026
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | 4E83022 | ON FILE | Aug 5, 2014 | Dec 1, 2018 |
| CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | MCP2786096(U) | ON FILE | Dec 1, 2008 | Dec 1, 2011 |
Insurance History (5 canceled/expired)
fmcsa-inshist-allwithhistory
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | 4E8-30-22 | REPLACED | Dec 1, 2012 | Aug 5, 2014 |
| CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP2786096(U) | REPLACED | Dec 1, 2008 | Dec 1, 2012 |
| CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP2786096(U) | CANCELLED | Dec 1, 2008 | Jan 3, 2013 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | CLP4089 | REPLACED | Feb 1, 1988 | Dec 1, 2008 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | CLP4089 | REPLACED | Feb 1, 1988 | Dec 1, 2008 |
Insurance Events Timeline
fmcsa-insur-hist
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | 4E83022 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2018 | Dec 1, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | 4E8-30-22 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 5, 2014 | Aug 5, 2014 |
| TERM/CANCL | CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | MCP2786096(U) | BIPD/Primary | Jan 3, 2013 | Jan 3, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | MCP2786096(U) | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2012 | Dec 1, 2012 |
| CANCEL | CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | MCP2786096(U) | CARGO | Dec 1, 2011 | Dec 1, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP4089 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2008 | Dec 1, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP4089 | CARGO | Dec 1, 2008 | Dec 1, 2008 |
Authority Action History (8 events)
fmcsa-authhist-blob
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC193472 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 7, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 18, 2012 |
| MC193472 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 7, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 18, 2012 |
| MC193472 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 10, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 21, 2005 |
| MC193472 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 10, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 21, 2005 |
| MC193472 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 17, 1988 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC193472 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 17, 1988 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC193472 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 2, 1986 | — | Unknown |
| MC193472 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 2, 1986 | — | Unknown |
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
8
Violations
10
2 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
12.5%
Driver OOS %
0.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
6
Drivers (MCS-150)
4
Crash Records
9
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
1
May
1
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
1
Jan
1
Feb
1
Mar
1
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 8 of 8 inspection records
Inspection Activity Map
2 states • 8 inspections
None Low Medium High🚛 Home base
Violation Summary (10 violations from 8 inspections)
fmcsa-inspection-file
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.11(a)(1) | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2C | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
Vehicle OOS Rate
12.5%vs nat'l 23.4%
-10.9 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-6.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
1.25vs nat'l 1.80
-0.55 below avg
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (8 inspections)
fmcsa-inspectionsApr 5, 2026
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 16, 2025 | 84441887 | Roadside | NE | Level 3 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Mar 18, 2025 | 84158182 | ON UNNAMED STREET, 225 FEET SO | NE | Level 3 | FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Feb 7, 2025 | 83811119 | Roadside | NE | Level 2 | FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 393.75C | No |
| Jan 16, 2025 | 83625855 | Roadside | NE | Level 3 | FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 392.2C | No |
| Jun 27, 2024 | 82481804 | WORTHINGTON MN | MN | Level 1 | HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER | 7 | 393.11(a)(1), 393.45(d), 393.75(a)(3) | Yes |
| May 8, 2024 | 81557408 | Roadside | NE | Level 3 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Feb 1, 2024 | 80744721 | ON UNNAMED STREET, 227 FEET SO | NE | Level 3 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Aug 25, 2023 | 79536178 | DAVID CITY | NE | Level 3 | HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 392.2 | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
6 total · 16.7% OOS
2024-052025-04
InspectionsOOS
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Vehicle Maintenance8 · 2 OOS
Recent Crashes
9 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Total Crashes
9
Fatalities
1
Fatal crashes on record
Injuries
4
Across 3 crashes
Tow-Aways
8
Crash History (9 records)
fmcsa-crash-fileApr 5, 2026
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 30, 2015 | NE | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 30, 2012 | NE | FATAL | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 16, 2008 | NE | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 1, 2006 | NE | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 22, 2006 | NE | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 4, 2006 | NE | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 16, 1998 | NE | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 10, 1997 | NE | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 10, 1996 | NM | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
18 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Dec 1, 2018
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. • BIPD/Primary
Aug 5, 2014
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. • BIPD/Primary
Jan 3, 2013
InsuranceInsurance term/cancl
CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Dec 1, 2012
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Dec 1, 2011
InsuranceInsurance cancel
CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. • CARGO
Dec 1, 2008
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. • BIPD/Primary
Dec 1, 2008
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. • CARGO
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