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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Nov 14, 2026
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DARLING INGREDIENTS INC
USDOT 471318 · MC250621 · EIN 36-2495346 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
5601 N MACARTHUR BLVD, IRVING, TX, 75038
(972) 281-4444 · RANDALL C. STUEWE
85
Low risk
Risk factors
63 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$2M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
1865 / 1304
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
792 / 2447
Crashes (24 mo)
63
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA — $2M BIPD · policy 4594307 · eff 01/06/2021
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate15.8% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate1% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance1931 pts
Unsafe Driving436 pts
Other184 pts
Driver Fitness49 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance33 pts
Not in SMS25 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 23 | 23 | 450 |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 13 | 130 | |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 5 | 88 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 8 | 80 | |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 11 | 66 | |
| 393.9TS | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 1 | 66 |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 64 | |
| 393.100B-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 5 | 63 |
| 392.2-SLLSWZ | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 60 | |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 2 | 56 |
Most inspected states
TX140
FL110
NC72
MD55
GA49
PA36
CA26
NY26
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Nov 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.10 | 0.09 | ≈1–8% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.08 | 0.09 | ≈55–59% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2.96 | 2.88 | ≈43–47% | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-11-11. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 48% · Speeding 32% · Other 11%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
Log / ELD device 91% · False log / RODS 9%
• Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
Driver qualification / CDL / medical violations are the leading contributor to Driver Fitness · low impact
Driver qualification / CDL / medical 63% (5 OOS) · English language 37% (1 OOS)
• Run a credential-expiration tracker; keep DQ files complete and the medical card on the driver
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 32 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Lighting / lamps 35% (15 OOS) · Tires 30% (30 OOS) · Brakes 20% (9 OOS)
• Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses; clean lenses and check the trailer plug
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 28 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
Crash record — 63 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/21/2026 | EAST HEMPFIELD TOWNSHIP, PA | ✓ | ||
| 10/21/2026 | AMARILLO, TX | ✓ | ||
| 10/09/2026 | AVONDALE, AZ | ✓ | ||
| 09/21/2026 | KANSAS CITY, MO | 1 | ✓ | |
| 09/01/2026 | UNINCORPORATED, GA | ✓ | ||
| 08/25/2026 | Carroll Co, IA | 1 | ✓ | |
| 08/13/2026 | CHOCOWINITY, NC | 1 | ✓ | |
| 08/06/2026 | NOT LISTED, TX | 4 | ✓ | |
| 07/31/2026 | FORT LEE, NJ | ✓ | ||
| 07/22/2026 | FONTANA, CA | ✓ |
Equipment — 85 vehicles seen in inspections
30 truck27 incomplete vehicle15 trailer13 other
Company profile
Officer
RANDALL C. STUEWE
Annual mileage
77.6M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
1176
Registered since
1992-02-14
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 336 carriers
Shares identifiers with 336 carriers (336 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| VALLEY PROTEINS LLC | 36807 | 7 VINs | strong |
| USDOT 1012667 | 1012667 | 2 VINs | medium |
| USDOT 80806 | 80806 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
04/24/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
77.6M mi reported (2024)
02/16/2021 — Insurance name changed — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Primary · policy 4594307
01/12/2021 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/11/2021)
01/06/2021 — Insurance filed — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 4594307
01/06/2021 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Primary · policy 4594307
07/05/2020 — Insurance cancelled — LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy AS2-681-025265-01
06/08/2020 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/24/2020)
06/01/2020 — Insurance replaced — LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy AS2-681-025265-01
07/21/2014 — Insurance name changed — LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy AS2-681-025265-01
06/16/2014 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/12/2014)
11/12/2013 — Insurance name changed — LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy AS2-681-025265-01
10/07/2013 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/07/2013)
07/02/2013 — Insurance name changed — THE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA
BIPD/Primary · policy RAL 575490
06/01/2013 — Insurance replaced — THE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA
BIPD/Primary · policy RAL 575490
06/01/2013 — Insurance replaced — LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy AS2-681-025265-01
05/30/2013 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/14/2013)
11/17/2005 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/27/2005)
10/07/1996 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — DISMISSED
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