Dharma Express Llc is an active interstate carrier based in Merrillville, IN.
No insurance filings on record.
View on FMCSA L&I| Vehicle Type | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight Trucks | 18 | 0 | 0 |
| Tractors | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Total Power Units | 18 | ||
Distinct vehicles · 24 mo
vs 18 self-reported (MCS-150)
Top makes
Registered in
Higher values = more violations. 0 = clean record.
| Category |
|---|
| Category | vs. Cohort | vs. State | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 95% | 95% | 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 | 59% | 86% | 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 | 1 | — | 6.67% |
| Vehicle | 0 | 8 | — | 22.26% |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0 | — |
| Period | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-away | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2024 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Most-cited violation codes
| BASIC Category | Total | Severe | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 7 |
| Date | State | Vehicle | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 10, 2026 | TX | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 2, 2026 | MT | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 10, 2026 | MO | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 10, 2026 | MO | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 9, 2026 | IA | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
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| Insp w/ Viol |
|---|
| Measure |
|---|
| Alert |
|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 6 | 5.51 | — |
| HOS Compliance | 2 | 0.25 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 2.50 | — |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| 4.44% |
Where they run
Inspected in 23 states. Top state MT accounts for 12% of activity. Activity outside home state (IN): 100%.
+18 other states with fewer inspections
| 8 |
| Unsafe Driving | 7 | 2 | 0 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 1 |
| 0 |
| Feb 5, 2026 | TN | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 1 |
| Feb 4, 2026 | IN | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 0 |
| Jan 20, 2026 | NC | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 0 |
| Jan 7, 2026 | NC | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 19, 2025 | NC | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 0 |
| Date | Code | Description | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 9, 2026 | 3922LC | Improper lane change | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Feb 5, 2026 | 3939BLSLOWR | Lighting - Stop lamps - Both obscured when required to be on. | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Jan 20, 2026 | 3922SLLS3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Nov 17, 2025 | 39375A3TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Oct 28, 2025 | 39222AD | Driver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Oct 17, 2025 | 393128BCLWV | Light Weight Vehicles - Improper securement of automobiles light trucks and vans | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Sep 5, 2025 | 3958EHOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | Hours-of-Service Compliance | — |
| Aug 27, 2025 | 3958A1HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Hours-of-Service Compliance | Yes |
| Aug 26, 2025 | 39375A3TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Jun 23, 2025 | 39216D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Unsafe Driving | — |