- No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — uninsured for 240 days (since Nov 20, 2025). A carrier without active primary liability coverage cannot legally operate.
DARK KOUNTRY ROADS LLC
Do not book — hard regulatory blocker
One or more hard blockers are on file. Do not tender until the issue is cured and confirmed on FMCSA.
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file Uninsured 240 days (since Nov 20, 2025).
- Prior insurance gap · 49 days May 9, 2024 → Jun 27, 2024
- Common (Property) gap · 47 days Inactive May 15, 2024 → reinstated Jul 1, 2024
- Vehicle OOS Rate above national average 33.3% vs 23.4% national (+9.9 pts).
- BOC-3 process agent on file #1 A BOC-3 FILING INC Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — DARK KOUNTRY ROADS LLC (USDOT 3983086) Verdict: DO NOT BOOK Do not book — hard regulatory blocker One or more hard blockers are on file. Do not tender until the issue is cured and confirmed on FMCSA. Authority / census status: Active Officer(s): RICHARD PAYNE (Company officer) Blockers: • No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — Uninsured 240 days (since Nov 20, 2025). Cautions: • Prior insurance gap · 49 days — May 9, 2024 → Jun 27, 2024 • Common (Property) gap · 47 days — Inactive May 15, 2024 → reinstated Jul 1, 2024 • Vehicle OOS Rate above national average — 33.3% vs 23.4% national (+9.9 pts). On file: • BOC-3 process agent on file — #1 A BOC-3 FILING INC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3983086/ As of: Jul 18, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade F
Hard regulatory signal on file (OOS / revoked / Not Authorized / uninsured / Unsatisfactory). Composite mean of 3/5 scored components is 67/100 — letter capped at F. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
F
confidence 60% · 3/5 signals
Compliance grade F
Hard regulatory signal on file (OOS / revoked / Not Authorized / uninsured / Unsatisfactory). Composite mean of 3/5 scored components is 67/100 — letter capped at F. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
No active BIPD/Primary on file since Nov 20, 2025.
Peer OOS benchmark unavailable (missing power units, OOS rates, or fewer than 5 same-size peers).
NR reason: getCarrierPeerSafety returned null.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
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: Do not book.
Uninsured since Nov 20, 2025
Company profile
-
Process Agent#1 A BOC-3 FILING INCBOC-3 on file
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 2 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 8 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 28.57% | — |
| 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%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
DARK KOUNTRY ROADS LLC is a motor carrier based in LANSING, MI, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3983086. 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 1 power unit and 1 driver, with 8 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 33.3%. 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.
DARK KOUNTRY ROADS LLC is a small fleet, operating 1 power unit and 1 driver, with 1 year on FMCSA's records, based in Lansing, MI. Across 7 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 28.6% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and all filed authority types (common) are currently revoked.
7 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 600% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in CA (2) and NM (1), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
28.6% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (80.0% of violations); top code 393.75A3-TAOL (Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS) cited 1 times, 1 of them OOS.
The fleet comprises 1 power unit (small fleet) and 1 driver; Hyundai Translead, Freightliner, and Volvo are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Authority gap detected (1)
- Common (Property) authority was inactive from May 15, 2024 to Jul 1, 2024 (47 days)
Historical coverage gap detected (1)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from May 9, 2024 to Jun 27, 2024 (49 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California (CA) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Feb 25, 2025 |
| Arkansas (AR) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 25, 2025 |
| Colorado (CO) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 19, 2025 |
| Missouri (MO) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 7, 2025 |
| New Mexico (NM) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Mar 9, 2025 |
| South Dakota (SD) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 9, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
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 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | — | 5.50 | 6 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (8 rows) View all 8 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 84372997 | Apr 9, 2025 | SD | 3 | TILFORD SD |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 84264578 | Mar 25, 2025 | AR | 3 | MULBERRY AR |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 87464731 | Mar 9, 2025 | NM | 1 | GALLUP PORT OF ENTRY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 396.3A1-LC, 395.8D09 | Yes |
| 84112508 | Mar 7, 2025 | MO | 2 | KINGDOM CITY MO |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 84055234 | Feb 25, 2025 | CA | 1 | ca-mt.-pass-if |
VOLVO TRUCK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 84055060 | Feb 25, 2025 | CA | 1 | ca-mt.-pass-if |
VOLVO TRUCK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
3 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 396.5B-HWSL, 396.3A1-ALBV | Yes |
| 83927115 | Feb 19, 2025 | CO | 3 | TRINIDAD CO |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 79496799 | Aug 23, 2023 | MI | 1 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (2 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TN0400281865 | Jul 3, 2025 | TN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0003010508 | Aug 23, 2023 | MI | 0 | 3 | Yes | No | Injury |
Authority Records (1 docket)
Revocations & Inactive Status
Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.
| Date | Docket | Authority | Status | Applied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown | MC1491949 | common | INACTIVE | — |
MC Certificate Documents (2 PDFs)
Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.
Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2024 | MC1491949-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Dec 12, 2022 | MC1491949-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (11 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA996393988 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 25, 2025 | Nov 20, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA996393988 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 22, 2025 | Jun 25, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT1912512004 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 4, 2025 | Apr 22, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA983138443 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 27, 2024 | Feb 4, 2025 | REPLACED |
| PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA983138443 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 27, 2024 | Feb 12, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| Coverage gap — 49 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from May 9, 2024 to Jun 27, 2024 | ||||||
| PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA00769182 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 22, 2024 | May 9, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA00769182 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 6, 2023 | Jan 22, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA00769182 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 13, 2023 | Nov 6, 2023 | REPLACED |
| PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA00769182 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 18, 2023 | Oct 13, 2023 | REPLACED |
| PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA00769182 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 8, 2022 | Sep 18, 2023 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
-
Nov 26, 2025
-
Nov 26, 2025authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
-
Nov 20, 2025insuranceCANCEL — PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY
-
Jun 25, 2025insuranceCANCEL — PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY
-
Apr 23, 2025
-
Apr 22, 2025insuranceCANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
-
Feb 12, 2025insuranceTERM/CANCL — PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY
-
Feb 5, 2025
-
Feb 4, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY
-
May 15, 2024
-
May 15, 2024authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
-
May 15, 2024authority gapCommon (Property) authority inactive: 47 days (through Jul 1, 2024)
-
May 9, 2024insuranceCANCEL — PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY
-
May 9, 2024insurance gapCoverage gap: 49 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Jun 27, 2024)
-
Jan 22, 2024insuranceCANCEL — PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY
-
Jan 17, 2024
-
Nov 6, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY
-
Oct 13, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY
-
Sep 18, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| MULBERRY AR | AR | 1 | 0 |
| TRINIDAD CO | CO | 1 | 0 |
| KINGDOM CITY MO | MO | 1 | 0 |
| GALLUP PORT OF ENTRY | NM | 1 | 1 |
| TILFORD SD | SD | 1 | 0 |
Related Records Cross-references to every adjacent page
-
Michigan carriers
All carriers based in Michigan
-
Lansing carriers
Carriers based in Lansing, MI
-
Stations in Michigan
Where this carrier might be inspected
-
Docket MC1491949
common · INACTIVE · MC
-
PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
-
CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
-
#1 A BOC-3 FILING INC
BOC-3 process agent · 108,819 carriers served
-
8 inspections
Full roadside inspection history
-
2 reportable crashes
FMCSA MCMIS crash log
-
Fleet recall search
NHTSA recalls covering this fleet's vehicle years/makes
-
File a complaint
Open the FMCSA National Consumer Complaint form for this carrier
-
Carrier comparison tool
Side-by-side vs. other carriers
-
Certificate lookup
Look up any FMCSA authority by MC/MX/FF docket number
-
All state carrier directories
Browse carriers in every US/CA/MX jurisdiction
-
Insurance-lapse watch
Carriers with recent BMC-91 cancellation or reinstatement churn
-
How FMCSA safety ratings work
BASIC percentiles and compliance review context
-
BOC-3 process agents explained
Why every interstate carrier must file a process agent
-
FMCSA compliance filings guide
MCS-150, insurance, and authority filing requirements
-
Roadside inspection rights
What drivers and carriers can expect during a stop
How to verify DARK KOUNTRY ROADS LLC
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 DARK KOUNTRY ROADS LLC
Is DARK KOUNTRY ROADS LLC an active motor carrier? ▾
What is DARK KOUNTRY ROADS LLC's safety rating? ▾
How many inspections has DARK KOUNTRY ROADS LLC had? ▾
What is DARK KOUNTRY ROADS LLC's out-of-service rate? ▾
Where is DARK KOUNTRY ROADS LLC based? ▾
Does DARK KOUNTRY ROADS LLC have valid operating authority? ▾
How many trucks and drivers does DARK KOUNTRY ROADS LLC operate? ▾
Has DARK KOUNTRY ROADS LLC had any crashes? ▾
About FMCSA carrier records
Every commercial motor carrier operating in the United States is required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and obtain a USDOT number. The USDOT number is a permanent, unique identifier — once assigned, it stays with the carrier for life and is never reissued to another company. Carriers must update their registration every two years on Form MCS-150 to keep their address, fleet size, and operating data current.
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.
TruckCodex mirrors FMCSA's public SAFER and L&I systems on a daily refresh cycle. Every record on this page reflects what FMCSA has on file. We do not edit or modify carrier data — for real-time confirmation immediately before a transaction, click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup linked in the related records section above. Safety ratings, when present, come from formal compliance reviews; most active carriers have not been reviewed and are correctly listed as unrated.
Data sources & freshness
TruckCodex aggregates official public-sector datasets. See the Source registry for dataset-level coverage and the Freshness log for last-import timestamps.
Census, SAFER, SMS, Licensing & Insurance (L&I), roadside inspections, crashes, and authority history.
Vehicle recall campaigns, defect investigations, and consumer safety complaints (SCRS).
Cross-border carrier registry and Canadian recall campaigns where applicable.
TruckCodex is an independent aggregator; it is not affiliated with FMCSA, NHTSA, EIA, or Transport Canada. Always verify compliance-critical information directly with the originating agency.