DARKHORSE ENERGY SERVICES LLC

USDOT 3356502 • 1125 S SAULSBURY AVE, ODESSA, TX, 79766

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
3,356,502
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
2819087101
Power Units (MCS-150)
12
Drivers (MCS-150)
12
MCS-150 Mileage
341,843
Physical Address
1125 S SAULSBURY AVE, ODESSA, TX, 79766
Contact

Risk Signals1 flagged

MEDIUM
Elevated vehicle OOS rate: 45.0%
National average is 23.4%. This carrier's vehicle OOS rate is 21.6 percentage points above average.

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

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Aug 3, 2025
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-1074066ACTIVEUnknownDec 23, 2025

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.BIPD/Primary73TRB006284ON FILEAug 3, 2025Nov 29, 2025

Insurance History (8 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (8 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.BIPD/Primary73TRB006284CANCELLEDAug 3, 2025Jan 5, 2026
NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.BIPD/Primary73TRB005629CANCELLEDAug 3, 2024Aug 3, 2025
NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.BIPD/Primary73TRB005139CANCELLEDSep 22, 2023Aug 3, 2024
ARCH INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryFBCAT0511001CANCELLEDAug 3, 2022Sep 22, 2023
ARCH INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryFBCAT0511000CANCELLEDAug 3, 2021Aug 3, 2022
TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryTRI20L1811CANCELLEDAug 3, 2020Aug 3, 2021
PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUALBIPD/PrimaryCA 1817494REPLACEDFeb 18, 2020Aug 3, 2020
PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUALBIPD/PrimaryCA 1817494CANCELLEDFeb 18, 2020Aug 17, 2020

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/CANCLNATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.73TRB006284BIPD/PrimaryJan 5, 2026Jan 5, 2026
TERM/REPLNATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.73TRB006284BIPD/PrimaryNov 29, 2025Nov 29, 2025
CANCELNATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.73TRB005629BIPD/PrimaryAug 3, 2025Aug 3, 2025
CANCELNATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.73TRB005139BIPD/PrimaryAug 3, 2024Aug 3, 2024
CANCELARCH INSURANCE COMPANYFBCAT0511001BIPD/PrimarySep 22, 2023Sep 22, 2023
CANCELARCH INSURANCE COMPANYFBCAT0511000BIPD/PrimaryAug 3, 2022Aug 3, 2022
CANCELTRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYTRI20L1811BIPD/PrimaryAug 3, 2021Aug 3, 2021
TERM/CANCLPROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUALCA 1817494BIPD/PrimaryAug 17, 2020Aug 17, 2020
TERM/REPLPROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUALCA 1817494BIPD/PrimaryAug 3, 2020Aug 3, 2020

Authority Action History (7 events)

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Authority Action History (7 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC1074066COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDec 9, 2025DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONDec 23, 2025
MC1074066COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJul 7, 2025DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONAug 4, 2025
MC1074066COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJul 8, 2024DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONAug 5, 2024
MC1074066COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONAug 28, 2023DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONSep 22, 2023
MC1074066COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJul 7, 2022DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONAug 2, 2022
MC1074066COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJul 7, 2021DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONAug 2, 2021
MC1074066MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDFeb 24, 2020Unknown

Safety & Inspections

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

SMS BASIC Scores

Hours of Service
N/A
Unsafe Driving
16%

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

Inspections
40
Violations
259
35 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
45.0%
Above nat'l avg (23.4%)
Driver OOS %
10.0%
Above nat'l avg (6.7%)
Power Units (MCS-150)
12
Drivers (MCS-150)
12
Crash Records
2

Inspection Activity (24 months)

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

1
May
Jun
2
Jul
1
Aug
Sep
Oct
2
Nov
1
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
2
Apr
2
May
2
Jun
1
Jul
2
Aug
4
Sep
2
Oct
2
Nov
3
Dec
Jan
1
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 40 of 40 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

1 state40 inspections

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Violation Summary (259 violations from 40 inspections)

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Violation Summary (259 violations from 40 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps2403Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11Lighting devices/reflectors1403Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued1008Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9Inoperable Required Lamp90Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.8Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment80Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.95AEmergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective805Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2RGOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued808Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.55ECoupling device/towing methods defective808Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47(e)Slack adjuster defective807Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2WOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued708Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.17(c)No proof of periodic inspection703Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3Tire-flat and/or audible air leak66Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general635Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17CNo proof of periodic inspection503Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11TLLighting devices/reflectors503Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain:50Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53(b)Steering system components worn507Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.48AInoperative/defective brakes418Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(d)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate407Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:172.203KNo technical name for n.o.s. entry30Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:393.30Battery improperly secured303Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11TULighting devices/reflectors303Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78Windshield condition defective304Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:99999930Unknown
FMCSR:393.45B2UVBrake tubing/hoses inadequate307Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55(e)Coupling device/towing methods defective308Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(b)(2)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate307Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95FEmergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper20Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:172.602AEmergency Response information not complete20Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:393.11URLighting devices/reflectors203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55C1Coupling device/towing methods defective208Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:172.302ANo ID# on a Bulk Packaging22Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:393.45DLPCBrake tubing/hoses inadequate207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:172.201DHazmat shipping paper format incorrect204Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:172.600CEmergency response information not available206Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:393.53BSteering system components worn207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95BEmergency equipment - warning devices missing204Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5BFuel system leak207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(a)(1)Tire-ply or belt material exposed20Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(c)Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)205Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5(b)Fuel system leak207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.205(c)Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing21Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak22Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47(a)Brake chamber - cracked/broken218Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes208Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:172.202A2Hazmat description incomplete105Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:392.16Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.205CWheel fasteners loose and/or missing11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45DLUVBrake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2WCOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.11LRLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:172.504APlacarding - table 1 materials118Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:393.47CBrake actuators/chambers defective107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:172.200A-HMSPSHazmat shipping papers missing/inadequate106Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:396.3A1Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.203ACab/body components defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.51Steering wheel free play excessive106Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:173.33ACargo tank general requirements11Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:177.834JManholes and valves not closed or leak free11Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:396.3A1-TCTire in contact with another part of the vehicle11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:172.303AProhibited HM marking on package10Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:172.400AHazmat labeling on packages105Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:177.817APlacarding violation118Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:392.5A3Driver having possession of alcohol while on duty or operating or in physical control of a CMV11Controlled Substances/Alcohol
FMCSR:396.3A1BOSBRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5B-HWSLIWFuel system leak107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55D3Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:172.202BHazmat description incomplete105Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:172.332AHazmat class/division ID number missing114Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:172.502A1Placarding general requirements117Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:177.817EPlacard deteriorated/damaged104Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:393.9HInoperable head lamps10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47ESlack adjuster defective107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:177.817(a)Placarding violation118Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:383.93(b)(4)CDL - operating without proper restriction116Driver Fitness
FMCSR:172.504(a)Placarding - table 1 materials118Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:172.302(a)No ID# on a Bulk Packaging11Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55(c)(2)Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.83(g)Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.9(a)(2)Failing to secure vehicle equipment11Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.19Hazard warning signal inoperable103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.209EPower steering violations10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9TInoperable tail lamp10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9TSInoperative turn signal10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.207CLeaf spring assembly defective/missing11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.207(a)Suspension defective107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.209(e)Power steering violations10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8(a)(1)Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service11Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.203(c)Hood not securely fastened10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95(a)Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.13(c)(3)No Upper Rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material as required for vehicles manufactured before December 199310Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.207(c)Leaf spring assembly defective/missing11Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

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

Vehicle OOS Rate
45.0%vs nat'l 23.4%
+21.6 pts above avg
Driver OOS Rate
10.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
+3.3 pts above avg
Violations / Inspection
6.47vs nat'l 1.80
+4.67 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 (40 inspections)

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Inspection History (40 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Feb 17, 202687181796FM-1788 IN MIDLAND CO. (316-34TXLevel 2INTL TRUCK TRACTOR1396.17CNo
Dec 31, 202586716680IH-20 WESTBOUND MILETXLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Dec 27, 202586695928322M FM1379TXLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR5392.8, 393.11TL, 393.9No
Dec 2, 202586494336IH20 EB ODESSA SCALETXLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR4172.202A2, 172.203K, 172.602ANo
Nov 18, 202586405786346M US385 NBTXLevel 2INTL TRUCK TRACTOR7392.16, 393.205C, 393.30Yes
Nov 13, 202586364505RoadsideTXLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR2393.11TU, 393.30No
Oct 23, 202586171818322M FM1379TXLevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR8392.8, 393.11LR, 393.11URYes
Oct 9, 202586033887RoadsideTXLevel 2SOUT SEMI-TRAILER1393.30No
Sep 30, 202585941110RoadsideTXLevel 2DRAG SEMI-TRAILER4392.8, 393.55C1, 393.55ENo
Sep 16, 202585856849FM-1788 IN MIDLAND CO. (316-34TXLevel 2TROX SEMI-TRAILER3172.504A, 393.47C, 172.302AYes
Sep 16, 202585827647FM-1788 IN MIDLAND CO. (316-34TXLevel 2OTHR SEMI-TRAILER1393.95ANo
Sep 12, 202585791531FM-1788 IN MIDLAND CO. (316-34TXLevel 2TROX SEMI-TRAILER6393.11TU, 396.17C, 172.602ANo
Aug 29, 202585657661CR C3200TXLevel 2DRAG SEMI-TRAILER5392.8, 393.11UR, 393.203ANo
Aug 26, 202585657323322M FM1379TXLevel 2KW TRUCK TRACTOR4393.11TL, 393.51, 393.9No
Jul 8, 202585191636SH 137 MM 310TXLevel 2KW TRUCK TRACTOR4393.11, 393.45DLPC, 393.78No
Jun 20, 202585031473RoadsideTXLevel 2KW TRUCK TRACTOR10393.11, 172.201D, 172.600CYes
Jun 18, 202585002431RoadsideTXLevel 2POLA SEMI-TRAILER8172.201D, 999, 172.303AYes
May 15, 202584731890IH20 EB ODESSA SCALETXLevel 1POLA SEMI-TRAILER12393.48A, 392.8, 393.45B2UVYes
May 14, 202585170100IH20 EB ODESSA SCALETXLevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR4393.95B, 396.3A1B, 393.9No
Apr 16, 202584458761RoadsideTXLevel 2DRAG SEMI-TRAILER10392.2W, 393.55D3, 393.75A3Yes
Apr 3, 202584353969SH 349 MM 322TXLevel 1MAJO SEMI-TRAILER11172.202B, 172.203K, 172.332AYes
Dec 10, 202483439731FM-1788 IN MIDLAND CO. (316-34TXLevel 2OTHR SEMI-TRAILER7392.2RG, 177.817E, 172.203KYes
Nov 12, 202483185507SH-0349 IN MARTIN CO. (290-322TXLevel 1OTHR SEMI-TRAILER8393.9H, 393.11TL, 393.48AYes
Nov 12, 202483195715TX349 MM322TXLevel 2DRAG SEMI-TRAILER11392.8, 393.11TL, 393.11Yes
Aug 22, 202482486558SH-0349 IN MARTIN CO. (290-322TXLevel 2TROX SEMI-TRAILER7396.17(c), 392.8, 177.817(a)Yes
Jul 24, 202482244494RoadsideTXLevel 2WSTR TRUCK TRACTOR2393.9(a), 396.3(a)(1)No
Jul 10, 202482107098US 87 MM 372TXLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR6392.8, 393.11, 393.55(e)No
May 15, 202481678490RoadsideTXLevel 1OTHR SEMI-TRAILER8396.3(a)(1), 393.45(b)(2), 393.45(d)No
Mar 6, 202481078643RoadsideTXLevel 2TROX SEMI-TRAILER11393.11, 396.17(c), 393.45(b)(2)No
Feb 29, 202481031385RoadsideTXLevel 1HERC SEMI-TRAILER18393.9(a), 393.47(e), 393.53(b)Yes
Feb 21, 202481001259RoadsideTXLevel 2DRAG SEMI-TRAILER2393.45(b)(2), 393.75(c)No
Dec 24, 202380495919IH20 EB ODESSA SCALETXLevel 2TROX SEMI-TRAILER9393.9, 393.11, 393.19Yes
Dec 24, 202380503756IH-20 WESTBOUND MILETXLevel 2TROX SEMI-TRAILER4392.2W, 393.207CYes
Oct 31, 202380129807LAT:30 42' 13.62NTXLevel 2TROX SEMI-TRAILER12392.2, 396.17(c), 393.11Yes
Aug 10, 202379437940RoadsideTXLevel 2WSTR TRUCK TRACTOR7393.9(a), 393.203(c), 393.205(c)Yes
Aug 9, 202379461556FM-1788 IN MIDLAND CO. (316-34TXLevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR2393.45(d), 396.17(c)No
Jul 31, 202379320846IH 20 EASTBOUND ODESSATXLevel 2MAJO SEMI-TRAILER5393.9(a), 393.75(a)(3), 393.78Yes
Jul 26, 202379309806FM 181 MM 308TXLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR8393.9(a), 393.11, 393.95(a)No
May 25, 202378792003US87 SBTXLevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR5393.11, 393.13(c)(3), 393.75(a)(1)No
May 18, 202378709315US87 SBTXLevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR17393.47(e), 393.47(a), 393.48(a)Yes

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

28 total · 42.9% OOS
2024-052026-02
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

Violations by BASIC category

Vehicle Maintenance191 · 20 OOS
Unsafe Driving36 · 1 OOS
Unknown3
Driver Fitness1 · 1 OOS

Recent Crashes

2 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
2
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Across 1 crash
Tow-Aways
2

Crash History (2 records)

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Crash History (2 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Apr 3, 2025TXTOW00NOT LISTEDNOT REPORTED...BN5953DARKHORSE ENERGY SERVICES LLC
Aug 15, 2023TXINJURY01NOT LISTEDNOT REPORTED...GH9616DARKHORSE ENERGY SERVICES LLC

Compliance Timeline

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

Jan 5, 2026
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. • BIPD/Primary
Dec 23, 2025
Authority
Nov 29, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. • BIPD/Primary
Aug 3, 2025
Insurance
Insurance cancel
NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. • BIPD/Primary
Apr 3, 2025
Crash
Tow-away crash in TX
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Aug 3, 2024
Insurance
Insurance cancel
NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. • BIPD/Primary
Sep 22, 2023
Insurance
Insurance cancel
ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Aug 15, 2023
Crash
Injury crash in TX
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Aug 3, 2022
Insurance
Insurance cancel
ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Aug 3, 2021
Insurance
Insurance cancel
TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Aug 17, 2020
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL • BIPD/Primary
Aug 3, 2020
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL • BIPD/Primary

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