DARKHORSE ENERGY SERVICES LLC
USDOT 3356502 • 1125 S SAULSBURY AVE, ODESSA, TX, 79766
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-1074066 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Dec 23, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRB006284 | ON FILE | Aug 3, 2025 | Nov 29, 2025 |
Insurance History (8 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRB006284 | CANCELLED | Aug 3, 2025 | Jan 5, 2026 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRB005629 | CANCELLED | Aug 3, 2024 | Aug 3, 2025 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRB005139 | CANCELLED | Sep 22, 2023 | Aug 3, 2024 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FBCAT0511001 | CANCELLED | Aug 3, 2022 | Sep 22, 2023 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FBCAT0511000 | CANCELLED | Aug 3, 2021 | Aug 3, 2022 |
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRI20L1811 | CANCELLED | Aug 3, 2020 | Aug 3, 2021 |
| PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | BIPD/Primary | CA 1817494 | REPLACED | Feb 18, 2020 | Aug 3, 2020 |
| PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | BIPD/Primary | CA 1817494 | CANCELLED | Feb 18, 2020 | Aug 17, 2020 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRB006284 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 5, 2026 | Jan 5, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRB006284 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 29, 2025 | Nov 29, 2025 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRB005629 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 3, 2025 | Aug 3, 2025 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRB005139 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 3, 2024 | Aug 3, 2024 |
| CANCEL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | FBCAT0511001 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 22, 2023 | Sep 22, 2023 |
| CANCEL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | FBCAT0511000 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 3, 2022 | Aug 3, 2022 |
| CANCEL | TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TRI20L1811 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 3, 2021 | Aug 3, 2021 |
| TERM/CANCL | PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | CA 1817494 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 17, 2020 | Aug 17, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | CA 1817494 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 3, 2020 | Aug 3, 2020 |
Authority Action History (7 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1074066 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 9, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 23, 2025 |
| MC1074066 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 7, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 4, 2025 |
| MC1074066 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 8, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 5, 2024 |
| MC1074066 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 28, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 22, 2023 |
| MC1074066 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 7, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 2, 2022 |
| MC1074066 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 7, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 2, 2021 |
| MC1074066 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Feb 24, 2020 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
1 state • 40 inspections
Violation Summary (259 violations from 40 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 24 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 14 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 10 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 9 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.8 | Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment | 8 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 8 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 8 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55E | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 8 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 8 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2W | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 7 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 7 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 6 | 6 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 6 | 3 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 5 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11TL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 5 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1B | Brakes (general) Explain: | 5 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 5 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | 4 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:172.203K | No technical name for n.o.s. entry | 3 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.30 | Battery improperly secured | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11TU | Lighting devices/reflectors | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 3 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:999 | 999 | 3 | 0 | — | Unknown |
| FMCSR:393.45B2UV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 3 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:172.602A | Emergency Response information not complete | 2 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.11UR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C1 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:172.302A | No ID# on a Bulk Packaging | 2 | 2 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.45DLPC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:172.201D | Hazmat shipping paper format incorrect | 2 | 0 | 4 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:172.600C | Emergency response information not available | 2 | 0 | 6 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95B | Emergency equipment - warning devices missing | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B | Fuel system leak | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | 2 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 2 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:172.202A2 | Hazmat description incomplete | 1 | 0 | 5 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:392.16 | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.205C | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45DLUV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2WC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11LR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:172.504A | Placarding - table 1 materials | 1 | 1 | 8 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.47C | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:172.200A-HMSPS | Hazmat shipping papers missing/inadequate | 1 | 0 | 6 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:396.3A1 | Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203A | Cab/body components defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.51 | Steering wheel free play excessive | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:173.33A | Cargo tank general requirements | 1 | 1 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:177.834J | Manholes and valves not closed or leak free | 1 | 1 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-TC | Tire in contact with another part of the vehicle | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:172.303A | Prohibited HM marking on package | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:172.400A | Hazmat labeling on packages | 1 | 0 | 5 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:177.817A | Placarding violation | 1 | 1 | 8 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:392.5A3 | Driver having possession of alcohol while on duty or operating or in physical control of a CMV | 1 | 1 | — | Controlled Substances/Alcohol |
| FMCSR:396.3A1BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSLIW | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D3 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:172.202B | Hazmat description incomplete | 1 | 0 | 5 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:172.332A | Hazmat class/division ID number missing | 1 | 1 | 4 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:172.502A1 | Placarding general requirements | 1 | 1 | 7 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:177.817E | Placard deteriorated/damaged | 1 | 0 | 4 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:177.817(a) | Placarding violation | 1 | 1 | 8 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:383.93(b)(4) | CDL - operating without proper restriction | 1 | 1 | 6 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:172.504(a) | Placarding - table 1 materials | 1 | 1 | 8 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:172.302(a) | No ID# on a Bulk Packaging | 1 | 1 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(c)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.83(g) | Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9(a)(2) | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209E | Power steering violations | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207C | Leaf spring assembly defective/missing | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(a) | Suspension defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209(e) | Power steering violations | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.203(c) | Hood not securely fastened | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.13(c)(3) | No Upper Rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material as required for vehicles manufactured before December 1993 | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(c) | Leaf spring assembly defective/missing | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (40 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
2 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (2 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 3, 2025 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...BN5953 | DARKHORSE ENERGY SERVICES LLC |
| Aug 15, 2023 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...GH9616 | DARKHORSE ENERGY SERVICES LLC |
Compliance Timeline
12 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records