D A S TRANSIT INC

USDOT 658780 • 2787 TOWER ROAD, MARGARETTSVILLE, NC, 27853

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:2 active
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:S
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
658,780
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
Phone
2525890244
Power Units (MCS-150)
27
Drivers (MCS-150)
28
Safety Rating
S
MCS-150 Mileage
2,268,500
Physical Address
2787 TOWER ROAD, MARGARETTSVILLE, NC, 27853
Mailing Address
1005 TOWER RD, MARGARETTSVILLE, NC, 27853
Contact

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Contract Carrier — Active
Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
2
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
2
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Aug 1, 2025
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Contract CarrierMC-828400ACTIVEUnknownNov 21, 2019
Common CarrierMC-828400ACTIVEUnknownNov 21, 2019

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryWF013724ON FILEAug 1, 2025Aug 1, 2025

Insurance History (7 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (7 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
CANAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryCT23552001REPLACEDAug 1, 2023Aug 1, 2025
CANAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary23552001REPLACEDDec 5, 2019Aug 1, 2023
CANAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary23552001CANCELLEDNov 20, 2019Dec 5, 2019
CANAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary23552001CANCELLEDAug 1, 2019Nov 20, 2019
STONEWOOD INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryJST1003240CANCELLEDAug 1, 2018Aug 1, 2019
PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA 3225547CANCELLEDAug 1, 2014Aug 1, 2018
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.BIPD/PrimaryCLP94913KCANCELLEDMay 22, 2013Aug 1, 2014

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/REPLCANAL INSURANCE CO.CT23552001BIPD/PrimaryAug 1, 2025Aug 1, 2025
TERM/REPLNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYWF013724BIPD/PrimaryAug 1, 2025Aug 1, 2025
TERM/REPLCANAL INSURANCE CO.23552001BIPD/PrimaryAug 1, 2023Aug 1, 2023
CANCELCANAL INSURANCE CO.23552001BIPD/PrimaryDec 5, 2019Dec 5, 2019
CANCELCANAL INSURANCE CO.23552001BIPD/PrimaryNov 20, 2019Nov 20, 2019
CANCELSTONEWOOD INSURANCE COMPANYJST1003240BIPD/PrimaryAug 1, 2019Aug 1, 2019
CANCELPROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANYCA 3225547BIPD/PrimaryAug 1, 2018Aug 1, 2018
CANCELGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.CLP94913KBIPD/PrimaryAug 1, 2014Aug 1, 2014

Authority Action History (10 events)

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Authority Action History (10 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC828400CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONNov 20, 2019DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONNov 21, 2019
MC828400COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONNov 20, 2019DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONNov 21, 2019
MC828400COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJul 5, 2019DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJul 31, 2019
MC828400CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJul 5, 2019DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJul 31, 2019
MC828400COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJul 5, 2018DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJul 30, 2018
MC828400CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJul 5, 2018DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJul 30, 2018
MC828400CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJul 7, 2014DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONAug 1, 2014
MC828400COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJul 7, 2014DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONAug 1, 2014
MC828400MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDJun 7, 2013Unknown
MC828400MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTEDJun 7, 2013Unknown

Safety & Inspections

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

SMS BASIC Scores

Unsafe Driving
52%

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

Inspections
74
Violations
101
17 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
9.5%
Driver OOS %
4.1%
Power Units (MCS-150)
27
Drivers (MCS-150)
28
Crash Records
21

Inspection Activity (24 months)

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

1
May
Jun
2
Jul
2
Aug
1
Sep
2
Oct
2
Nov
Dec
1
Jan
2
Feb
1
Mar
3
Apr
1
May
2
Jun
3
Jul
3
Aug
2
Sep
1
Oct
2
Nov
3
Dec
5
Jan
1
Feb
5
Mar
1
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 74 of 74 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

13 states74 inspections

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Violation Summary (101 violations from 74 inspections)

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Violation Summary (101 violations from 74 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued808Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps623Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55D1-BCoupling device/towing methods defective408Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2Speeding 6-10 mph over limit405Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.8Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner)40Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.8AFailing to keep RODS307Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.9A-LBLInoperable required lamps303Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55E-BCoupling device/towing methods defective308Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47(e)Slack adjuster defective307Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.207(a)Suspension defective337Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17CNo proof of periodic inspection203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95FEmergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper20Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLLROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.60CGlazing/window obstructions204Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.16-DFailing to use seat belt (49 CFR)203Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCDOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.8(f)(1)Drivers record of duty status not current20Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.53(b)Steering system components worn207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes208Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general225Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47(d)Brake actuators/chambers defective207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55(e)Coupling device/towing methods defective208Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2RGOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.17C-PINo proof of periodic inspection103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDFalse record of duty status1010Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2-SLLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.88Television/video display device - Improperly located10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.13C2-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Trailers lower rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured before December 1 199310Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEDOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.100B-CCargo securement - aggregate working load116Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLITOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.8F1-HOSMHOS (Manner) - Driver's record of duty status not current to the time shown for last change of duty status. Date and Time:10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.9A-LSMLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5A-HNLOil/grease leak113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.104B-CCargo securement - tiedown damaged106Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.118D-CDLCargo securement - boulders117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1Speeding 1-5 mph over limit103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:383.23A2Operating a CMV without a CDL11Driver Fitness
FMCSR:392.16Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.110B3-CCargo securement - logs117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed11Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.9Inoperable Required Lamp10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55(d)(2)Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95(a)Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55(d)(1)Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55(d)(3)Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17(c)No proof of periodic inspection103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60(c)Glazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8(a)(1)Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service11Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.8(k)(2)ELD malfunction / not functional115Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.110Cargo securement - logs117Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

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

Vehicle OOS Rate
9.5%vs nat'l 23.4%
-13.9 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
4.1%vs nat'l 6.7%
-2.6 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
1.36vs nat'l 1.80
-0.44 below avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (74 inspections)

Showing 50 of 74

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Inspection History (74 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Apr 2, 202687505970RoadsideWVLevel 2KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR1Details unavailableNo
Mar 13, 202687313657RoadsideIALevel 3WILX SEMI-TRAILER2392.2RG, 396.17CNo
Mar 11, 202687274441RoadsideNCLevel 1KW TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Mar 9, 202687251155HALIFAX WEIGH STATION, I-95, SNCLevel 3KW TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Mar 4, 202687226077M-62 @ BEESON STMILevel 3WILX SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLEWA3No
Mar 2, 202687198303BERLIN MDMDLevel 2FRUEHAUF SEMI-TRAILER2396.17C-PI, 393.55D1-BNo
Feb 24, 202687134782SUFFOLK VAVALevel 3WILSON TRA SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jan 16, 202686854063HWY 20 EBIALevel 3WILX SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLS2No
Jan 15, 202686824976NEWARK MDMDLevel 2FONTAINE T SEMI-TRAILER4393.95F, 393.55D1-B, 395.8ANo
Jan 14, 202686805181NASH COUNTY, I-95, SNCLevel 1KW TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jan 2, 202686707361US17 NEAR SR 1634NCLevel 2KW STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Jan 1, 202686692773NC 148 / NC 58NCLevel 2WALI SEMI-TRAILER0No
Dec 11, 202586551884US158 NORTHAMPTON COUNTYNCLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Dec 9, 202586536918BERLIN MDMDLevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR3393.9A-LBL, 393.55D1-B, 395.8ANo
Dec 4, 202586492923ON I-81 N MM 68PALevel 29392.2-SLLLR, 395.8E-HOSPD, 392.2-SLLNo
Nov 19, 20258638402958NCLevel 1KW STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Nov 12, 202586308188DOVER DEDELevel 2GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER1392.16-DNo
Oct 23, 202586139567RoadsideNJLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR4392.2-SLLED, 393.95A4-EEUS, 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Yes
Sep 30, 202585958489ESKDALE WVWVLevel 3WILSON TRA SEMI-TRAILER2392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLLRNo
Sep 2, 202585670893I587NCLevel 3KW TRUCK TRACTOR1396.17CNo
Aug 26, 202585633460HWY 20 EB MM 117IALevel 3KW TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLS2No
Aug 12, 202585477286MILFORD DEDELevel 3UNKNOWN CRIB LOG TRAILER1392.16-DNo
Aug 5, 20258541993058NCLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jul 29, 202585391604SALISBURY MDMDLevel 2BIG JOHN SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jul 22, 202585282988MILFORD DEDELevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLTCDNo
Jul 16, 202585282498VIENNA MDMDLevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR4392.2-SLLTCD, 393.55E-B, 393.9A-LBLNo
Jun 16, 202584976311ON LOUCKS RD AT ROOSEVELT AVEPALevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR7392.2-SLLIT, 395.8F1-HOSM, 393.9A-LSMLYes
Jun 4, 20258487497670NCLevel 1KW STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
May 22, 202584764506FRAZIERS BOTTOM WVWVLevel 3KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLS2No
Apr 14, 202584414623MOUNT HOPE WVWVLevel 3KENWORTH M TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLS1No
Apr 1, 202584291216FANCY GAP VAVALevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR2393.95F, 393.55E-BNo
Apr 1, 202584293966I-40NCLevel 3KW TRUCK TRACTOR2383.23A2, 392.16Yes
Mar 3, 202584025758NC 11 / US 264NCLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Feb 28, 202583995590RoadsideNCLevel 3EBY SEMI-TRAILER0No
Feb 22, 202583945922I-74 E/BILLevel 3WILS SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jan 13, 202583588956CECILTON SCALE HOUSEMDLevel 3UTIL SEMI-TRAILER0No
Nov 14, 202483152982NEW CASTLE DEDELevel 2VIKING SEMI-TRAILER2393.110B3-C, 395.8A1-HOSPYes
Nov 8, 202483113841ROADSIDEALLevel 2GDAN SEMI-TRAILER1393.9No
Oct 21, 202482975654MOUNT HOPE WVWVLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLS2No
Oct 9, 202482866836CECILTON SCALE HOUSEMDLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Sep 27, 20248280513544 - JCT HWY 71/20 EARLYIALevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Aug 20, 202482447925RoadsideIALevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR4393.9(a), 393.55(d)(2), 393.95(a)No
Aug 5, 202482311805MOUNT HOPE WVWVLevel 3WILSON TRA SEMI-TRAILER1392.2No
Jul 30, 202482266630US-23 NB AT MM 11MILevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR4395.8, 392.2, 395.8(f)(1)No
Jul 23, 202482204126I-64ILLevel 3WILX SEMI-TRAILER0No
May 1, 202481508292CUMBERLAND COUNTY, I-95, NNCLevel 2GREA SEMI-TRAILER1393.75(a)(3)Yes
Apr 18, 202481392582WINFIELD WVWVLevel 2UNKNOWN SEMI-TRAILER1393.55(d)(1)No
Mar 26, 202481208261I-20 WB ROADSIDESCLevel 1PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Mar 19, 202481153466RoadsideNCLevel 1WALI SEMI-TRAILER0No
Mar 18, 202481151099CECILTON SCALE HOUSEMDLevel 1GREG SEMI-TRAILER5392.2, 393.47(e), 393.53(b)Yes

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

47 total · 10.6% OOS
2024-042026-04
InspectionsOOS

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

21 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
21
Fatalities
0
Injuries
8
Across 7 crashes
Tow-Aways
21

Crash History (21 records)

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Crash History (21 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Jul 11, 2024NCINJURY01RALEIGH440...550122D A S TRANSIT INC
Jan 18, 2024VATOW00RT13/LANKFORD HWY...HE4893D A S TRANSIT INC
Nov 1, 2023NCTOW00PLYMOUTH99...288195D A S TRANSIT INC
Sep 21, 2023VATOW00ROUTE 17 NB (WINCHESTER RD)...252422D A S TRANSIT INC
Apr 10, 2023NCTOW00LEGGETT97...318898D A S TRANSIT INC
Mar 14, 2023VAINJURY01SUFFOLKHOLLAND RD...FY8524D A S TRANSIT INC
Aug 5, 2022VATOW00I-95...LY6806D A S TRANSIT INC
Dec 21, 2021MDTOW00BLUE STAR MEMORIAL HWY...FY8524D A S TRANSIT INC
Oct 1, 2021NCTOW00ENFIELD301...GC1644D A S TRANSIT INC
Aug 23, 2021INTOW00GREENSBURGI- 74...462585D A S TRANSIT INC
Feb 12, 2021KYTOW00CANNONSBURGI 0064...LH4439D A S TRANSIT INC
Aug 3, 2020INTOW00
Sep 11, 2019NCINJURY01
May 23, 2019INTOW00
Jan 14, 2019OHTOW00
Jan 12, 2018KYTOW00
Aug 10, 2017WVTOW00
Feb 20, 2017NCINJURY01
Feb 14, 2017KYINJURY01
Nov 20, 2014ININJURY02
Jun 25, 2009OHINJURY01

Compliance Timeline

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

Aug 1, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
CANAL INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Aug 1, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jul 11, 2024
Crash
Injury crash in NC
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Jan 18, 2024
Crash
Tow-away crash in VA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Nov 1, 2023
Crash
Tow-away crash in NC
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Sep 21, 2023
Crash
Tow-away crash in VA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Aug 1, 2023
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
CANAL INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Apr 10, 2023
Crash
Tow-away crash in NC
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Mar 14, 2023
Crash
Injury crash in VA
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Aug 5, 2022
Crash
Tow-away crash in VA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Dec 21, 2021
Crash
Tow-away crash in MD
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Oct 1, 2021
Crash
Tow-away crash in NC
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Aug 23, 2021
Crash
Tow-away crash in IN
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Feb 12, 2021
Crash
Tow-away crash in KY
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Aug 3, 2020
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Dec 5, 2019
Insurance
Insurance cancel
CANAL INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Nov 21, 2019
Authority
Nov 21, 2019
Authority
Nov 20, 2019
Insurance
Insurance cancel
CANAL INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Sep 11, 2019
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Aug 1, 2019
Insurance
Insurance cancel
STONEWOOD INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
May 23, 2019
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jan 14, 2019
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Aug 1, 2018
Insurance
Insurance cancel
PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jan 12, 2018
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries

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