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Carrier Profile · DOT 1494471

Michael Darling

DBA: Darling Decal Co

Private Carrier · Not For HireCalais, ME 04619
Updated 2026-05-30T18:37:22.956Z·By Sarah Chen, Lead Safety Analyst·Reviewed by James Rodriguez·Methodology v2.1

Michael Darling has a fleet of 1 power units and 1 drivers. It does not hold for-hire operating authority and may operate as a private carrier. No roadside inspection history is on record.

Identity
Legal nameMichael Darling
DBADarling Decal Co
DOT #1494471
MC #—
CityCalais
StateMaine
ZIP04619
Authority age20.1y
StatusActive (No Auth)
Common authorityNot authorized
Contract authorityNot authorized
Broker authorityNot authorized
OperationIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
MCS-150 filed06/27/2023
Company officerMichael Darling
FMCSA SAFER →FMCSA Safety Scores (SMS) →
Fleet size
1
Power units
Drivers
1
Total drivers
Inspections
0
On record
Crashes
0
On record
OOS Rate
—
No inspections on record

Source: FMCSA compliance records, Truck Graph analysis. View methodology

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Location

720 RIVER ROAD, Calais, ME, 04619

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Inspection history

0 total inspections. OOS rate: N/A%. Showing last 5.

No inspection records found.

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Crash history

0 crashes on record. Showing last 3.

No crash records found.

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Insurance status

Current insurance filing on record with FMCSA.

No active insurance filing found. Verify directly with carrier.

Source: FMCSA insurance filings. View methodology

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Authority timeline

Key events in this carrier's operating authority history.

Authority Granted
Apr 2006
FMCSA issued operating authority
Active
Current
Authority currently active

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Frequently asked

Michael Darling

Answers from verified compliance records.

Is Michael Darling authorized to operate?

Michael Darling's USDOT number is active but it does not hold operating authority for for-hire interstate operations. It may operate as a private carrier. Verify status before tendering.

What is Michael Darling's safety record?

Michael Darling does not have a substantial inspection history on record. This may indicate limited interstate operations.

How many trucks does Michael Darling operate?

Michael Darling operates 1 power units with approximately 1 drivers.

Is Michael Darling insured?

Insurance filing details are not available in the current dataset. Verify directly with the carrier before tendering.

Has Michael Darling had any risk indicators?

No risk indicators have been detected for Michael Darling as of the most recent data sync.

What is the DOT number for Michael Darling?

Michael Darling's DOT number is 1494471. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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Sarah Chen
Lead Safety Analyst · 12 years freight intelligence
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