Darling Ingredients Inc
USDOT 471318 · MC-250621 · Irving, Texas · Interstate for-hire carrier · 1,000+ power units
Darling Ingredients Inc (dba Darling Ingredients) is a corporation based in Irving, Texas, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (private property, authorized for hire). It reports 1,865 power units and 1,304 drivers, which ranks it #13 by fleet size among 910 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Texas. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 812 times – about 0.4 inspections per power unit. 16.1% of vehicle inspections and 1.2% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 14.8% and 1.1% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 64 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (33 injuries, 0 fatalities, 61 tow-away), or 3.4 per 100 power units versus 2.6 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are commodities dry bulk.
Registration and contact
| Legal name | Darling Ingredients Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | Darling Ingredients |
| USDOT number | 471318 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-250621 |
| Entity type | Private Property, Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 5601 N Macarthur Blvd, Irving, TX 75038 |
| Phone | (972) 281-4444 |
| First registered | Feb 14, 1992 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 24, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 471318.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 646 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 1,219 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 5,498 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.70 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 4.5 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 77,572,150 miles reported for 2024 – about 41,594 miles per power unit vs a 32,421 median for 1,000+-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 1,176 CDL drivers; 1,304 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: 1,000+-unit for-hire carriers nationally (241) and Texas carriers with 50+ units (910).
| Measure | Darling Ingredients Inc | Same size, US | TX average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 16.1% | 14.8% | 18.6% | about average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 1.2% | 1.1% | 3.5% | about average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 3.4 | 2.6 | 3.9 | 31% higher than average |
| Inspections | 812 | 811 with a driver check, 446 with a vehicle check, 355 BASIC violations recorded, 2 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Oct 1, 2003) | |||
Cargo carried
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Darling Ingredients Inc?
Darling Ingredients Inc is registered with USDOT number 471318 and operating authority MC-250621.
How many trucks does Darling Ingredients Inc have?
It reports 1,865 power units (1,219 tractors, 646 straight trucks) and 5,498 trailers, with 1,304 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Apr 24, 2025).
Where is Darling Ingredients Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Irving, Texas 75038.
What is the out-of-service rate of Darling Ingredients Inc?
Over 24 months, 16.1% of vehicle inspections and 1.2% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 14.8% vehicle, 1.1% driver).
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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.