DARLING INGREDIENTS INC
USDOT 471318 • DBA: DARLING INGREDIENTS • 5601 N MACARTHUR BLVD, IRVING, TX, 75038
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | 4594307 | ON FILE | Jan 6, 2021 | Jan 6, 2021 |
Insurance History (11 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | 4594307 | REPLACED | Jun 1, 2020 | Jan 6, 2021 |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | 4594307 | NAME CHANGED | Jun 1, 2020 | Feb 16, 2021 |
| LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | AS2-681-025265-01 | NAME CHANGED | Jun 1, 2013 | Nov 12, 2013 |
| LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | AS2-681-025265-01 | REPLACED | Jun 1, 2013 | Jun 1, 2013 |
| LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | AS2-681-025265-01 | CANCELLED | Jun 1, 2013 | Jul 5, 2020 |
| LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | AS2-681-025265-01 | REPLACED | Jun 1, 2013 | Jun 1, 2020 |
| LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | AS2-681-025265-01 | NAME CHANGED | Jun 1, 2013 | Jul 21, 2014 |
| LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | AS2-681-025265-01 | REPLACED | Jun 1, 2013 | Jun 1, 2013 |
| LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | AS2-681-025265-01 | REPLACED | Jun 1, 2013 | Jun 1, 2013 |
| THE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA | BIPD/Primary | RAL 575490 | NAME CHANGED | Apr 1, 1991 | Jul 2, 2013 |
| THE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA | BIPD/Primary | RAL 575490 | REPLACED | Apr 1, 1991 | Jun 1, 2013 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 4594307 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 16, 2021 | Feb 16, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 4594307 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 6, 2021 | Jan 6, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 4594307 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 6, 2021 | Jan 6, 2021 |
| TERM/CANCL | LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | AS2-681-025265-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 5, 2020 | Jul 5, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | AS2-681-025265-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2020 | Jun 1, 2020 |
| TERM/CANCL | LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | AS2-681-025265-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 21, 2014 | Jul 21, 2014 |
| TERM/CANCL | LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | AS2-681-025265-01 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 12, 2013 | Nov 12, 2013 |
| TERM/CANCL | THE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA | RAL 575490 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 2, 2013 | Jul 2, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | AS2-681-025265-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2013 | Jun 1, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | AS2-681-025265-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2013 | Jun 1, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | AS2-681-025265-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2013 | Jun 1, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | THE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA | RAL 575490 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2013 | Jun 1, 2013 |
Authority Action History (8 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC250621 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 12, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 11, 2021 |
| MC250621 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 8, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 24, 2020 |
| MC250621 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 16, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 12, 2014 |
| MC250621 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 7, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 7, 2013 |
| MC250621 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 30, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 14, 2013 |
| MC250621 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 17, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 27, 2005 |
| MC250621 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | DISMISSED | Oct 7, 1996 | — | Unknown |
| MC250621 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | May 11, 1992 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Measures
BASIC measure values (lower = better). Percentile rankings not available for this carrier. Data from SMS snapshot Apr 5, 2026.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
41 states • 1,185 inspections
Violation Summary (61 violations from latest 100 of 1185 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 3 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LCHL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 2 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TAORETA | Tires - All others has more than one ply exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45DLUV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2SLIMPT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207F-SLAS | Suspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.82A1 | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.41APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.22A-D | Emergency warning devices not displayed | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11TL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D3 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2W | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9A-DFSL | Operating without proper operating authority | 1 | 0 | 8 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.14-D | Driving in hazardous conditions | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100(a) | Cargo securement - general failure | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LIL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LLPL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | 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 (1185 inspections)
Showing 50 of 1,185
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 19, 2026 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | TOWNSEND (TOWNSHIP OF) | IR 80 | ...020172 | DARLING INGREDIENTS INC |
| Mar 9, 2026 | OK | INJURY | 0 | 1 | HENDRIX | OK-78 | ...035083 | DARLING INGREDIENTS INC |
| Mar 2, 2026 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | Not Reported | HWY 59 AT MP 149 | ...086650 | DARLING INGREDIENTS INC |
| Feb 27, 2026 | WV | TOW | 0 | 0 | BARBOURSVILLE | I-64 MP 16 | ...M12397 | DARLING INGREDIENTS INC |
| Jan 14, 2026 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | DES MOINES | IA 28 N MEASURING 298 FEET SOU | ...016000 | DARLING INGREDIENTS INC |
| Jan 9, 2026 | NE | TOW | 0 | 0 | Not Reported | US-183 | ...037997 | DARLING INGREDIENTS |
| Jan 7, 2026 | NV | TOW | 0 | 0 | LAS VEGAS | EASTERN / I215 | ...001911 | DARLING INGREDIENTS INC |
| Dec 30, 2025 | MD | INJURY | 0 | 1 | BALTIMORE | 6.22 FEET EAST OF MILE POINT 1.450 ON MU 4350 - FR | ...FR0233 | DARLING INGREDIENTS INC |
| Dec 3, 2025 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | BLUE EARTH CITY | USTH 169 | ...Y96371 | DARLING INGREDIENTS INC |
| Nov 19, 2025 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | GRAND PRAIRIE | W 500 IH 30 | ...030341 | DARLING INGREDIENTS INC |
| Oct 29, 2025 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 3 | LULING | N 14000 MAGNOLIA ST | ...048987 | DARLING INGREDIENTS INC |
| Oct 29, 2025 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | ASHEVILLE | 146 | ...082346 | DARLING INGREDIENTS INC |
| Oct 24, 2025 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | SIOUX CITY | SINGING HILLS BLVD | ...023736 | DARLING INGREDIENTS INC |
| Oct 1, 2025 | NE | INJURY | 0 | 1 | MEAD | HWY77 / .25 M / W / CO RD Q | ...012440 | DARLING INGREDIENTS |
| Sep 9, 2025 | TN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | KNOXVILLE | I-40 | ...HB8512 | DARLING INGREDIENTS INC |
| Sep 5, 2025 | CT | INJURY | 0 | 1 | ROCKY HILL | 91-S | ...449302 | DARLING INGREDIENTS INC |
| Aug 28, 2025 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | Antrim Twp | INTERSTATE 0081 S | ...039470 | DARLING INGREDIENTS INC |
| Aug 19, 2025 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | SAN ANTONIO | NOT REPORTED | ...043979 | DARLING INGREDIENTS INC |
| Jul 17, 2025 | AR | INJURY | 0 | 1 | EUREKA SPRINGS | US62W | ...020321 | DARLING INGREDIENTS INC |
| Jun 30, 2025 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | DACULA | UNIVERSITY PKWY NEAR DROWNING CREEK RD | ...037624 | DARLING INGREDIENTS INC |
| May 30, 2025 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NOT LISTED | US 287 | ...004336 | DARLING INGREDIENTS INC |
| May 29, 2025 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | GUNPLAIN TWP | 10TH ST | ...050322 | DARLING INGREDIENTS INC |
| May 13, 2025 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | PERRY (TOWNSHIP OF) | SR 251 | ...034188 | DARLING INGREDIENTS INC |
| Apr 14, 2025 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 2 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...030346 | DARLING INGREDIENTS INC |
| Apr 14, 2025 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | FORT SMITH | CST(ROGERS AVENUE) | ...025629 | DARLING INGREDIENTS |
Compliance Timeline
38 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 38 events