Dark Horse Express Llc is an active interstate carrier based in Hendersonville, TN.
No insurance filings on record.
View on FMCSA L&I| Vehicle Type | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight Trucks | 15 | 0 | 0 |
| Tractors | 14 | 1 | 0 |
| Trailers | 17 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Power Units | 15 | ||
Distinct vehicles · 24 mo
vs 15 self-reported (MCS-150)
Top makes
Registered in
Higher values = more violations. 0 = clean record.
| Category |
|---|
| Category | vs. Cohort | vs. State | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 84% | 92% | Worse than most peers |
| HOS Compliance | 80% | 92% | Worse than most peers |
| Driver Fitness | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| Controlled Substances | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 66% | 87% | Around peer average |
Lower percentile = lower SMS measure = stronger safety record. Computed nightly across active carriers in the same state and fleet-size band.
| Type | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | 0 | 0 | — | 6.67% |
| Vehicle | 0 | 3 | — | 22.26% |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0 | — |
| Period | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-away | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No crashes recorded | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most-cited violation codes
| BASIC Category | Total | Severe | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Date | State | Vehicle | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 5, 2026 | TN | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 12, 2025 | TX | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 0 |
| Nov 10, 2025 | GA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 0 |
| Oct 22, 2025 | FL | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 15, 2025 |
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| Insp w/ Viol |
|---|
| Measure |
|---|
| Alert |
|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 5 | 2.34 | — |
| HOS Compliance | 1 | 0.36 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 4.75 | — |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| 4.44% |
Where they run
Inspected in 9 states. Top state TN accounts for 29% of activity. Activity outside home state (TN): 71%.
+4 other states with fewer inspections
| Unsafe Driving |
| 5 |
| 1 |
| 0 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| TN |
| TRUCK TRACTOR |
| 2 |
| 2 |
| Aug 28, 2025 | TN | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Jun 23, 2025 | IL | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| May 29, 2025 | TN | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 1 |
| May 14, 2025 | AR | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 0 |
| Apr 23, 2025 | TN | TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 0 |
| Date | Code | Description | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 12, 2025 | 3939TS | Inoperative turn signal | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Nov 10, 2025 | 3922SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Sep 15, 2025 | 3922SLLS3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Sep 15, 2025 | 3965HL | Hubs - Leaking hub | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| May 29, 2025 | 39375A2TFBB | Tires - Front bump or bulge related to tread or sidewall separation | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| May 14, 2025 | 3922SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Apr 23, 2025 | 39375A3TAOLTIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Apr 23, 2025 | 3953A2HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | Hours-of-Service Compliance | — |
| Apr 17, 2025 | 39222AD | Driver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Mar 13, 2025 | 39347E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | — |