D A S TRANSIT INC
USDOT 658780 • 2787 TOWER ROAD, MARGARETTSVILLE, NC, 27853
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WF013724 | ON FILE | Aug 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Insurance History (7 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT23552001 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 2023 | Aug 1, 2025 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 23552001 | REPLACED | Dec 5, 2019 | Aug 1, 2023 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 23552001 | CANCELLED | Nov 20, 2019 | Dec 5, 2019 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 23552001 | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 2019 | Nov 20, 2019 |
| STONEWOOD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | JST1003240 | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 2018 | Aug 1, 2019 |
| PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 3225547 | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 2014 | Aug 1, 2018 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | CLP94913K | CANCELLED | May 22, 2013 | Aug 1, 2014 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT23552001 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WF013724 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 23552001 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2023 | Aug 1, 2023 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 23552001 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 5, 2019 | Dec 5, 2019 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 23552001 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 20, 2019 | Nov 20, 2019 |
| CANCEL | STONEWOOD INSURANCE COMPANY | JST1003240 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2019 | Aug 1, 2019 |
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 3225547 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2018 | Aug 1, 2018 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP94913K | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2014 | Aug 1, 2014 |
Authority Action History (10 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC828400 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 20, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 21, 2019 |
| MC828400 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 20, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 21, 2019 |
| MC828400 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 5, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 31, 2019 |
| MC828400 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 5, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 31, 2019 |
| MC828400 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 5, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 30, 2018 |
| MC828400 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 5, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 30, 2018 |
| MC828400 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 7, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 1, 2014 |
| MC828400 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 7, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 1, 2014 |
| MC828400 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 7, 2013 | — | Unknown |
| MC828400 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 7, 2013 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
13 states • 74 inspections
Violation Summary (101 violations from 74 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 8 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 6 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 4 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 4 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | 4 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 3 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 3 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(a) | Suspension defective | 3 | 3 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 2 | 2 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(d) | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.88 | Television/video display device - Improperly located | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.13C2-CSLRR | Conspicuity Systems - Trailers lower rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured before December 1 1993 | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100B-C | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8F1-HOSM | HOS (Manner) - Driver's record of duty status not current to the time shown for last change of duty status. Date and Time: | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5A-HNL | Oil/grease leak | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.104B-C | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.118D-CDL | Cargo securement - boulders | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.23A2 | Operating a CMV without a CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.16 | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.110B3-C | Cargo securement - logs | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(3) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8(k)(2) | ELD malfunction / not functional | 1 | 1 | 5 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.110 | Cargo securement - logs | 1 | 1 | 7 | 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 (74 inspections)
Showing 50 of 74
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
21 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (21 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 11, 2024 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | RALEIGH | 440 | ...550122 | D A S TRANSIT INC |
| Jan 18, 2024 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | RT13/LANKFORD HWY | ...HE4893 | D A S TRANSIT INC |
| Nov 1, 2023 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | PLYMOUTH | 99 | ...288195 | D A S TRANSIT INC |
| Sep 21, 2023 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | ROUTE 17 NB (WINCHESTER RD) | ...252422 | D A S TRANSIT INC |
| Apr 10, 2023 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | LEGGETT | 97 | ...318898 | D A S TRANSIT INC |
| Mar 14, 2023 | VA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | SUFFOLK | HOLLAND RD | ...FY8524 | D A S TRANSIT INC |
| Aug 5, 2022 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I-95 | ...LY6806 | D A S TRANSIT INC |
| Dec 21, 2021 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | BLUE STAR MEMORIAL HWY | ...FY8524 | D A S TRANSIT INC |
| Oct 1, 2021 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | ENFIELD | 301 | ...GC1644 | D A S TRANSIT INC |
| Aug 23, 2021 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | GREENSBURG | I- 74 | ...462585 | D A S TRANSIT INC |
| Feb 12, 2021 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | CANNONSBURG | I 0064 | ...LH4439 | D A S TRANSIT INC |
| Aug 3, 2020 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 11, 2019 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 23, 2019 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 14, 2019 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 12, 2018 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 10, 2017 | WV | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 20, 2017 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 14, 2017 | KY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 20, 2014 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 25, 2009 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
31 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 31 events