DARDANELLE TIMBER CO INC

DBA: SUTHERLANDS

USDOT 378501 Active CORPORATION PRIVATE PROPERTY CORPORATION Company officer: PERRY H SUTHERLAND Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls Logs / Poles / Beams / Lumber Building Materials Based in KANSAS CITY, MO Grade B · 80
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No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Caution
Review these
  • OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
Org: CORPORATION
Company officer: PERRY H SUTHERLAND
Cargo: Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls, Logs / Poles / Beams / Lumber, Building Materials
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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — DARDANELLE TIMBER CO INC (USDOT 378501)
Verdict: CAUTION
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Authority / census status: Active
Officer(s): PERRY H SUTHERLAND (Company officer)
Organization: CORPORATION

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.

On file:
  (none)

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/378501/
As of: Jul 20, 2026
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TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade B

Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 80/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

B confidence 60% · 3/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
NR

Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.

NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.

OOS vs peers
Mixed vs peers · 40/100

Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 25% vs peer median 10% (worse). n=93849 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Unrated

FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.

NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.

TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.

Operating authority

No authority breakdown on file.

Insurance

No active policies on file.

BOC-3 agent

No BOC-3 filing on file.

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 378501
In FMCSA records since Jan 17, 1990 (~36y)
Entity CORPORATION
Business org CORPORATION
Company officer PERRY H SUTHERLAND
Operation PRIVATE PROPERTY
Cargo carried
Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls, Logs / Poles / Beams / Lumber, Building Materials
Fleet size 11 units
Drivers 11
Annual mileage 190,000 mi
Contact & address
Physical
4000 MAIN STREET
KANSAS CITY, MO 64111
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 378501
In FMCSA records since Jan 17, 1990 (~36y)
Entity CORPORATION
Operation PRIVATE PROPERTY
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 190,000 mi
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 25.0% vs 23.4% +1.6 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 0.17 vs 1.80 -1.63
Peer tier (mid-sized fleets (11-100 power units)) median OOS rate: 27.3%
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)

No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.

FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Trailers 0 2 0
Trucks 2 9 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Inspections (24 months)

All 12 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 12 12 0
OOS inspections 0 1 0
OOS percentage 0% 8.33%
National average 6.67% 22.26% 4.44%

Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).

Power Units
11
Drivers
11
Inspections
12
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
25.0%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
0
Authorities
0
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

DARDANELLE TIMBER CO INC is a corporation based in KANSAS CITY, MO, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 378501. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 11 power units and 11 drivers, with 12 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 25.0%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.

Carrier is unrated

FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.

Carrier overview

DARDANELLE TIMBER CO INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 11 power units and 11 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Kansas City, MO. Across 11 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 9.1% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. no operating authority record was located.

Inspection profile

11 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, concentrated in CO (9) and WY (1), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

9.1% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (50.0% of violations); top code 392.2SLSNC (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 1 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 11 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 11 drivers; Freightliner, Transcraft, and Great Dane are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 25.0% is well above FMCSA MCSAP national averages (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%).

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 93,849 ACTIVE carriers operating 5–17 power units (±50% of this carrier's 11 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 93,849 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
25%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
10%
Median across 93,849 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +15 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-09 2026-06

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Colorado (CO) 10 0 0.0% Jun 9, 2026
Virginia (VA) 1 0 0.0% Jul 29, 2025
Wyoming (WY) 1 1 100.0% Jan 14, 2026
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Freightliner 12
Transcraft 2
Great Dane 1
Utility 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 0 0.00 0 Jul 20, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 0.00 0 Jul 20, 2026
Hours of Service 0 0.00 0 Jul 20, 2026
Unsafe Driving 0 0.00 0 Jul 20, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 1 3.00 3 Jul 20, 2026

Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.

Recent Inspections (12 rows) View all 12 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
88108069 Jun 9, 2026 CO 3
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
86806439 Jan 14, 2026 WY 1 CHEYENNE I-25 POE
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 393.9A-LSLIWR Yes
85358520 Jul 29, 2025 VA 3 CHRISTIANSBURG VA
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
85315589 Jul 23, 2025 CO 1 FORT COLLINS CO
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
85197637 Jul 11, 2025 CO 1 FORT COLLINS CO
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
85184444 Jul 9, 2025 CO 3 FORT COLLINS CO
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
85159079 Jul 7, 2025 CO 3 FORT COLLINS CO
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
83420267 Dec 16, 2024 CO 3 FORT COLLINS CO
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
83322798 Dec 4, 2024 CO 3 DUMONT CO
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
83150878 Nov 12, 2024 CO 3 DUMONT CO
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
1 392.2SLSNC No
82926786 Oct 15, 2024 CO 2 KREMMLING CO
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
82660857 Sep 13, 2024 CO 3 FORT COLLINS CO
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
FORT COLLINS CO CO 6 0
DUMONT CO CO 2 0
KREMMLING CO CO 1 0
CHRISTIANSBURG VA VA 1 0
CHEYENNE I-25 POE WY 1 1
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How to verify DARDANELLE TIMBER CO INC

  1. Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
  2. Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
  3. Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
  4. Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
  5. Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about DARDANELLE TIMBER CO INC

Is DARDANELLE TIMBER CO INC an active motor carrier?
Yes. DARDANELLE TIMBER CO INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 378501 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is DARDANELLE TIMBER CO INC's safety rating?
DARDANELLE TIMBER CO INC is unrated. FMCSA assigns formal safety ratings only after a compliance review, and the agency has not yet completed one for this carrier. Being unrated is not by itself a red flag — most active carriers in the database are unrated. Review the inspection and BASIC data below to assess on-road performance.
How many inspections has DARDANELLE TIMBER CO INC had?
12 roadside inspections are on file for DARDANELLE TIMBER CO INC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is DARDANELLE TIMBER CO INC's out-of-service rate?
DARDANELLE TIMBER CO INC's peak out-of-service rate is 25.0% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.
Where is DARDANELLE TIMBER CO INC based?
DARDANELLE TIMBER CO INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 4000 MAIN STREET, KANSAS CITY, Missouri 64111. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does DARDANELLE TIMBER CO INC have valid operating authority?
DARDANELLE TIMBER CO INC does not have any FMCSA for-hire operating authority (MC, FF, or MX docket) on file. This is normal for private carriers — companies that haul their own goods need only a USDOT number, not an MC number. For-hire carriers (those hauling for compensation) must hold operating authority in addition to a USDOT number.
How many trucks and drivers does DARDANELLE TIMBER CO INC operate?
DARDANELLE TIMBER CO INC self-reports 11 power units and 11 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has DARDANELLE TIMBER CO INC had any crashes?
No FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for DARDANELLE TIMBER CO INC. Reportable crashes (those involving a fatality, injury requiring medical transport, or a tow-away) are tracked in MCMIS and updated continuously.

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Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

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