Dart Container Corporation of California
USDOT 217295 · MC-159736 · Mason, Michigan · Interstate for-hire carrier · 250–499 power units
Dart Container Corporation of California (dba DTX Inc) is a corporation based in Mason, Michigan, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (private property, authorized for hire). It reports 280 power units and 248 drivers, which ranks it #46 by fleet size among 349 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Michigan. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 179 times – about 0.6 inspections per power unit. 6.2% of vehicle inspections and 1.2% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.3% and 2.0% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 8 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (10 injuries, 0 fatalities, 8 tow-away), or 2.9 per 100 power units versus 4.2 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, intermodal containers, garbage / refuse, commodities dry bulk, beverages, paper products.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Dart Container Corporation of California |
|---|---|
| DBA name | DTX Inc |
| USDOT number | 217295 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-159736 |
| Entity type | Private Property, Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 500 Hogsback Rd, Mason, MI 48854 |
| Phone | (517) 525-6209 |
| First registered | Jul 12, 1982 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 2, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 217295.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 276 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 1,044 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.89 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 3.8 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 14,039,000 miles reported for 2024 – about 50,139 miles per power unit vs a 41,335 median for 250–499-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 248 CDL drivers; 192 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 0 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 250–499-unit for-hire carriers nationally (792) and Michigan carriers with 50+ units (349).
| Measure | Dart Container Corporation o | Same size, US | MI average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 6.2% | 18.3% | 17.2% | 66% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 1.2% | 2.0% | 1.5% | 40% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 2.9 | 4.2 | 4.5 | 31% lower than average |
| Inspections | 179 | 165 with a driver check, 112 with a vehicle check, 50 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Dec 7, 1989) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: garbage / refuse (557 of 5,000 carriers); intermodal containers (980 of 5,000 carriers).
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Dart Container Corporation of California?
Dart Container Corporation of California is registered with USDOT number 217295 and operating authority MC-159736.
How many trucks does Dart Container Corporation of California have?
It reports 280 power units (276 tractors, 4 straight trucks) and 1,044 trailers, with 248 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Apr 2, 2025).
Where is Dart Container Corporation of California located?
Its registered physical address is in Mason, Michigan 48854.
What is the out-of-service rate of Dart Container Corporation of California?
Over 24 months, 6.2% of vehicle inspections and 1.2% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.3% vehicle, 2.0% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.