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Carrier profile · USDOT 641038 · MC304241 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Darren E Pletcher

DBA Heartland Carriers · Sharon Springs, KS · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 1996
Authority active$750K BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightGrain, Feed, HayCommodities Dry Bulk
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (785) 852-4299
11
Power units
4
Drivers
0
Inspections · 24 mo
2
Crashes · 24 mo
351K
Annual miles
30 yr
Registered
100
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally, with one flag to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. No roadside inspections in 24 months: Too little history to judge on-road safety.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity20/20

Composite of public FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection and crash records weighted against the national fleet. Decision support, not an official FMCSA safety rating.

Safety

FMCSA inspections & crashes · 24 mo · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Vehicle out-of-service
—
National 22.26% · 0 of 0 inspections · needs 3+
Driver out-of-service
—
National 6.67% · 0 of 0 inspections · needs 3+
Crashes
2
0 fatal0 injury2 tow-away
Crash rate 2.85 per 1M mi
Total inspections
0
Driver inspections
0
Vehicle inspections
0
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Not rated

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC304241
Revocation pending
No
Common Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$750,000
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Filings on record

  1. Jun 1, 2025Liability (BIPD) · Sentry Select Insurance Company · $750,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
11
Power units
11
Trucks
8
Tractors owned
10
Trailers owned
4
Drivers
4
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightGrain, Feed, HayCommodities Dry Bulk
Annual mileage
350,664 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
641038
MC / docket
MC-304241
Legal name
Darren E Pletcher
DBA
Heartland Carriers
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
May 14, 1996
Last MCS-150
Nov 6, 2025
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
4 (4)
Hazmat
No
Business type
Individual

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Unique phone number
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.

Frequently asked

What is Darren E Pletcher's USDOT number?

Darren E Pletcher's USDOT number is 641038 and its docket number is MC304241.

Is Darren E Pletcher authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Darren E Pletcher's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 0 roadside inspections, and 2 reportable crashes (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Darren E Pletcher's fleet?

11 power units and 4 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Nov 6, 2025.

What insurance does Darren E Pletcher carry?

$750,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Sentry Select Insurance Company.

Where is Darren E Pletcher located?

Darren E Pletcher is located at JCT Hwy 40 K27, Sharon Springs, KS, 67758. Phone: (785) 852-4299.

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