DAYLIGHT TRANSPORT LLC
(800) 468-9999
mcheek@dylt.com
5660 Katella Ave Suite 250, Cypress CA 90630
453
power units
433 drivers
13M mi/yr · ~29k per unit
Strong
FRED Score 87.0 / 100
High confidence
26 yrs history · 341 roadside inspections
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Fleet & equipment
- Power units
- 453
- Drivers · CDL
- 433 · 433
- Annual miles
- 13M
| Type | Own | Term | Trip | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 10 | 54 | 0 | 64 |
| Tractors | 201 | 186 | 0 | 387 |
| Trailers | 516 | 224 | 0 | 740 |
Registration
- Organization
- CORPORATION
- Registered
- 08-09-2000 (26 yrs)
- MCS-150 Update
- 04-30-2026 (Biennial Update)
- FRED Score Date
- Nov 07, 2026
- Officer
- RICHARD S BREEN
- Officer
- JIM MCCARTHY
Cargo
61.9
medium risk
Metal: Sheets/Coils/Rolls
Machinery/Large Objects
Liquids/Gases
General Freight
Building Materials
Paper Products
Construction
Chemicals
- High-Risk Cargo
- Machinery Large, General Freight
Note: "General Freight" is a catch-all; the actual cargo mix and its risk may differ.
Estimated from the commodity types reported to FMCSA, not from loss history or the true cargo mix.
Expected crash rate is about 37% lower than similar fleets.
Similar fleets: for-hire fleets of 200–499 trucks with the same kind of operation, years in business and amount of road activity. Compared using its own crash record and roadside inspections.
Per truck, fleets like this one are expected to crash about 0.5× as often as the median active fleet of 200–499 trucks.
This motor carrier 0.63×
ExcellentStrongSatisf.SatisfactoryMarginalPoorCritical
▲ Similar fleets 1.0×
Expected crashes, next 12 months
6.2 vs 9.9 for similar fleets
Likely 2–11 crashes
This motor carrier
6.2
Similar fleets
9.9
Chance of a fatal crash, next 12 months
~16%
Below similar fleets.
What's driving the grade
Crash history
betterworse
Leans better, not yet proven. 9 crashes on the FMCSA record in 24 months (about 4.5 a year), including 4 with injuries; similar fleets have about 9.9 a year. The grade counts 15 crashes in its 36-month scoring window, recent ones weighted most.
Roadside inspections
betterworse
Better than peers. Violations 0.42×, out-of-service orders 0.61× and unsafe-driving and hours-of-service violations 0.66× the rate expected for its inspections. Together they move its crash estimate -14%: roadside results weigh far less than crash history.
Worth a closer look
From the FMCSA record. The grade already counts the safety items; insurance filings and links to other motor carriers are not in it.
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Injury crashes4 crashes with 5 people hurt in 24 months.Ask: claim status and driver history for these crashes.
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Driver qualification4 out-of-service violations against drivers: 3 no valid CDL, 1 medical certificate (Jan 2025 – May 2026).Ask: driver qualification files and hiring standards.
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Brakes and lightsBrakes are 45 of 152 violations (30%). Brake or light defects led to 30 out-of-service orders.Ask: the preventive-maintenance schedule and shop records.
Strengths
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 13.3% vs 22.3% national; driver 1.5% vs 6.7%.
- No FMCSA BASIC alerts.
Data flags
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Dangerous driving: 12
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Excessive speeding: 13
Track record
FMCSA record, Sep 2024 – Sep 2026
· grade scored on Sep 1, 2023 → Sep 30, 2026
Crashes
9
0 fatalities · 5 injuries · 0 tow-aways
Inspections
341
71% clean (no violations)
Vehicle out-of-service
13.3%
35 of 264
National avg 22.3%
Driver out-of-service
1.5%
5 of 341
National avg 6.7%
Violations
152
39 out-of-service
Inspections per quarter
With an out-of-service order
Sep 25–30, 2024 isn't charted (too little of that quarter is on file); the 24-month totals include its 2 inspections.
vs 1,008 peer fleets
| This motor carrier | Peers | |
|---|---|---|
| Crashes | 0.011 | 0.022 |
| Inspections | 0.54 | 0.74 |
| Violations | 0.17 | 0.32 |
| Critical violations | 0.02 | 0.07 |
Yearly rates from the last 24 months. Peers: 200–499 power units, medium-risk cargo.
What they get cited for
152 violations · 24 months-
Vehicle maintenance No alert104 · 35 OOSBrakes 45 · Lights 38 · Steering & suspension 4 · Tires 4 · Cargo securement 1 · 12 more
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Unsafe driving No alert38 · 0 OOSReckless / lane 18 · Speeding 13 · Seat belt 3 · Phone use 1 · Other 3
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Driver fitness No alert6 · 4 OOSNo valid CDL 5 · Medical certificate 1
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Hours of service No alert4 · 0 OOSLogbook / ELD paperwork 3 · Over hours limit 1
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Drugs & alcohol No alert0
Out-of-service violations
“No alert” = under FMCSA's BASIC intervention threshold
Violations by quarter
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Crashes
24 months-
Jul172026CaliforniaProperty damage onlyDaylight, two-way trafficway divided unprotected median.
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Jun172026New JerseyProperty damage onlyDaylight, two-way trafficway divided unprotected median.
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May62026TexasProperty damage onlyDaylight, two-way trafficway divided unprotected median.
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Jan292026New JerseyInjury · 1 person hurtDark - lighted, two-way trafficway divided unprotected median.
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Dec122025CaliforniaInjury · 1 person hurtDark - not lighted, two-way trafficway divided unprotected median.
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Nov62025TexasProperty damage onlyDawn, two-way trafficway divided unprotected median.
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Jun162025New YorkInjury · 1 person hurtDaylight, two-way trafficway divided unprotected median. FMCSA: not preventable.
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May172025TexasProperty damage onlyDaylight, two-way trafficway divided unprotected median. FMCSA: not preventable.
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Nov222024GeorgiaInjury · 2 people hurtDaylight, two-way trafficway not divided.
1 more in the FMCSA records below.
4 of the 9 crashes hurt someone but killed no one.
Insurance filed with FMCSA
FMCSA record through Nov 2, 2026Today · live FMCSA check
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- Liability (BIPD)
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$1,000,000 · Travelers Indemnity Co of Connecticuton record since Oct 1, 2026 · FMCSA minimum $750,000 · no gap on FMCSA's record since Nov 2016
- Cargo filing
- on file · FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. since Dec 1, 2008
- Broker or forwarder bond
- $75,000 surety bond (BMC-84) · Fidelity & Deposit Co. of Maryland since Sep 30, 2016
36 months to Nov 2, 2026
- One liability insurer throughout
- No gap in filed liability coverage while liability was required
Operating authority active (FMCSA's new registration system, status since Dec 21, 2005)
FMCSA filings only, not a policy audit. Not part of the FRED grade. Wrong or out of date?
Every insurance filing on the FMCSA record
21 filings and 7 authority events since 1999 · FMCSA record through Nov 2, 2026
Every insurance filing on the FMCSA record
21 filings and 7 authority events since 1999 · FMCSA record through Nov 2, 2026
Newest first. Insurer names as filed. FMCSA does not publish why a filing was cancelled.
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Oct 1, 2026Travelers Indemnity Co of ConnecticutLiability · $1,000,000 · on fileFMCSA's new system
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Dec 1, 2023Travelers Property Casualty Company of AmericaLiability · $1,000,000 · ended Oct 1, 2026 · replaced by the same insurer (renewal)34 months in forceFMCSA's new system
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Dec 12, 2016FMCSA revocation notice for the operating authority, dropped Dec 20, 2016opened after STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA filed a cancellation notice (effective Jan 5, 2017)L&I to May 14, 2026
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Dec 1, 2016TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICALiability · $1,000,000 · ended Dec 1, 2023 · replaced by the same insurer (renewal)84 months in forceL&I to May 14, 2026
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Nov 20, 2016STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIALiability · $1,000,000 · ended Dec 1, 2016 · replaced by another insurera cancellation notice effective Jan 5, 2017 came after the replacementL&I to May 14, 2026
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Sep 30, 2016Fidelity & Deposit Co. of MarylandBroker bond (BMC-84) · on file · on fileFMCSA's new system
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Oct 1, 2013WESTCHESTER FIRE INSURANCE COMPANYBroker bond (BMC-84) · ended Sep 30, 2016 · replaced by another insurer36 months in forceL&I to May 14, 2026
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Dec 1, 2011TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICALiability · $1,000,000 · ended Apr 28, 2012 · cancellation notice took effect5 months in forceL&I to May 14, 2026
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Dec 1, 2011TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICALiability · $1,000,000 · ended Apr 28, 2012 · cancellation notice took effect5 months in forceL&I to May 14, 2026
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Dec 1, 2009TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICALiability · $750,000 · ended Dec 1, 2011 · replaced by the same insurer (renewal)24 months in forceL&I to May 14, 2026
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Dec 1, 2008FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.Cargo · on file · on fileFMCSA's new system
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Dec 1, 2008UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.Liability · $750,000 · ended Dec 1, 2009 · replaced by another insurer12 months in forceL&I to May 14, 2026
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Dec 21, 2005Operating authority reinstatedL&I to May 14, 2026
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Dec 7, 2005Operating authority revoked (cause not stated)L&I to May 14, 2026
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Dec 1, 2005UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.Liability · $750,000 · ended Dec 1, 2008 · replaced by the same insurer (renewal)a cancellation notice effective Dec 1, 2009 came after the replacement; 36 months in forceL&I to May 14, 2026
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Dec 1, 2004SCOTTSDALE INSURANCE COMPANYLiability · $1,000,000 · ended Dec 1, 2005 · cancellation notice took effect12 months in forceL&I to May 14, 2026
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Nov 4, 2004FMCSA revocation notice for the operating authority, dropped Dec 7, 2004opened after SCOTTSDALE INSURANCE COMPANY filed a cancellation notice (effective Dec 1, 2004)L&I to May 14, 2026
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Aug 1, 2004SCOTTSDALE INSURANCE COMPANYLiability · $1,000,000 · ended Dec 1, 2004 · cancellation notice took effect4 months in forceL&I to May 14, 2026
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Jul 6, 2004FMCSA revocation notice for the operating authority, dropped Jul 15, 2004opened after SCOTTSDALE INSURANCE COMPANY filed a cancellation notice (effective Aug 1, 2004)L&I to May 14, 2026
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Jul 11, 2003SCOTTSDALE INSURANCE COMPANYLiability · $1,000,000 · ended Aug 1, 2004 · cancellation notice took effect13 months in forceL&I to May 14, 2026
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Jul 11, 2002SCOTTSDALE INSURANCE COMPANYLiability · $1,000,000 · ended Jul 11, 2003 · cancellation notice took effect12 months in forceL&I to May 14, 2026
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Jul 11, 2001FIRST SPECIALTY INSURANCE CORPORATIONLiability · $1,000,000 · ended Jul 16, 2002 · cancellation notice took effect12 months in forceL&I to May 14, 2026
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Jun 7, 2001FMCSA revocation notice for the operating authority, dropped Jun 25, 2001cause not stated in FMCSA's older recordsL&I to May 14, 2026
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May 11, 2001LEGION INSURANCE COMPANYLiability · $1,000,000 · ended Jul 18, 2001 · cancellation notice took effect2 months in forceL&I to May 14, 2026
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Dec 1, 2000LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANYCargo · ended Dec 1, 2008 · replaced by another insurer96 months in forceL&I to May 14, 2026
What the terms mean
- Liability filing (BIPD):
- The insurer's certificate (form BMC-91 or 91X) that the motor carrier carries bodily-injury and property-damage liability at or above FMCSA's minimum. A BMC-82 is the same promise made by a surety bond.
- FMCSA minimum:
- $750,000 for general freight in vehicles of 10,001 lb or more; $300,000 under 10,001 lb; $1,000,000 for oil and some hazardous materials; $5,000,000 for bulk hazardous materials (49 CFR 387.9).
- Primary / excess:
- An excess filing sits on top of a primary one; together they make the total filed limit.
- Replaced:
- A new filing took over from this one. Replaced the same day is an ordinary change of insurer or renewal.
- Cancellation notice:
- Form BMC-35 (insurance) or BMC-36 (bond): the insurer tells FMCSA the filing ends in 30 days. The insurer files it whether the insurer or the motor carrier ended the policy; FMCSA does not publish the reason.
- Cancellation processed by FMCSA:
- FMCSA itself ended the filing, for example when the authority was revoked.
- Lapse:
- Time with no liability filing on FMCSA's record while the authority required one. A filing received later can be back-dated, which closes a lapse after the fact.
- Suspended for insurance:
- FMCSA suspended the operating authority because no filing meeting the minimum was on file. FMCSA's records state this reason only since May 14, 2026; before then they show a revocation notice without a cause.
- FMCSA notice resolved in time:
- Before May 14, 2026, FMCSA served a revocation notice when a required filing lapsed and dropped it when the filing was restored. The notice does not say which filing lapsed.
- Suspension notice:
- Since May 14, 2026, FMCSA serves a notice that the authority will be suspended on a date unless the missing filing is restored. The notice does not say which filing.
- Cargo filing:
- Form BMC-34. FMCSA has required it only of household-goods motor carriers and forwarders since 2011, so most motor carriers' cargo policies are not on FMCSA's record.
- Broker bond / trust fund:
- Form BMC-84 (surety bond) or BMC-85 (trust fund): the $75,000 security a broker or freight forwarder must keep on file.
- Self-insurance authority:
- FMCSA lets a few large motor carriers carry their own liability; it appears as a filing by "Self-Insured".
- Risk retention group:
- An insurer owned by its policyholders (often trucking groups). It is not covered by state insurance guaranty funds.
- FMCSA record through:
- The date of the FMCSA file this section was built from. Dockets FMCSA's new system has not yet published are shown from the legacy record, frozen on May 14, 2026.
FMCSA's record of the insurance filed for this motor carrier's operating authority (forms BMC-91/91X liability, BMC-34 cargo, BMC-84/85 broker bond or trust), not the motor carrier's full insurance program. Only for-hire motor carriers with operating authority file with FMCSA; private and intrastate-only motor carriers keep proof of insurance at their place of business, so no filing does not mean no insurance. A filed limit is the amount the insurer certified to FMCSA, which can be below the policy's full limits; cargo and bond filings are shown as on file or not because FMCSA records the federal minimum rather than the policy amount. FMCSA's new registration system (May 14, 2026) publishes a partial set of dockets; a docket not yet in it is shown from the legacy record, frozen on that date, and the live check above is today's reading. Not part of the FRED grade. Wrong or out of date?
Where it happens
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Inspections by state
- California (HQ) 251
- New York 23
- Georgia 15
- New Mexico 11
- New Jersey 9
- Indiana 6
- Texas 6
- Arizona 3
74% of inspections were in its home state.
How this grade is calculated
The model, its inputs, the window it scored and its confidence. For actuaries and anyone checking the work.
How this grade is calculated
The model, its inputs, the window it scored and its confidence. For actuaries and anyone checking the work.
Forward 12-Month Risk Outlook
The FRED Score predicts this motor carrier's crash risk over the next 12 months — how often they're likely to crash and how severe those crashes tend to be — versus a typical fleet of its size (453 power units: 453 filed, 178 seen roadside in 24 months).
Crash Outlook vs Peer Fleet
crashes per year · same scale
Average peer fleet
9.9
Actual, per year in window
5.0
Projected, next 12 mo
6.2
0
6
12
We'd expect a typical fleet of 453 power units this active to have about 9.9 crashes a year. This motor carrier recorded 15 in its scoring window (Sep 1, 2023 → Aug 31, 2026, about 5.0 a year) — fewer than a typical fleet. Factoring in its inspection and violation record inside that window and the credibility of its own experience, the model projects about 6.2 over the next 12 — below a typical fleet. When this motor carrier does crash, those crashes tend to be substantially more severe than average — roughly 3.2× the injury/fatal weight of a typical crash.
Fatal-crash risk: about 16% chance in the next 12 months
Modeled fatal-crash rate is below that of similar fleets (likelihood of at least one fatal crash, from its exposure and safety profile).
Track Record Used
Crashes Sep 1, 2023 → Aug 31, 2026 · inspections Oct 1, 2024 → Sep 30, 2026 · data as of Oct 29, 2026
Inside that window:
340 inspections
and 15 crashes.
The FMCSA record tables now hold 339 inspections and 9 crashes in that window — the SMS data moved after this grade was computed.
Outside the scoring window
on the FMCSA record · not in this grade
Aged out — crashes before Sep 1, 2023, inspections before Oct 1, 2024
- 2 inspections with no out-of-service result
Confidence: High · Z = 0.69 (posterior 0.87 × exposure corroboration)
Strong — 0.63x its class rate (cuts: Excellent <0.60, Strong <0.76, Satisfactory <1.06, Marginal <1.57, Poor <2.11). Class rate 0.022 crashes per power-unit-year for a 453-unit for-hire fleet (pu200_499). Violations 0.86x (driver behaviour 0.66x, out-of-service 0.61x, all violations 0.42x; 340 inspections). Experience 0.74x: 9.1 decayed crashes against 13.1 expected over 36 months (credibility 0.87, a 1.88). 80% range 0.39–0.90x. Last change: no change since the last run.
No change since the previous weekly run.
What Drives This Score
1.00× = this motor carrier's class rate
FRED multiplies three factors: the class rate a fleet of this size, class and activity is expected to run, a violation relativity from its roadside record, and its own crash experience over 36 months weighted by how much exposure stands behind it. The grade is the band of the resulting relativity to class, then the screens.
Class rate
2.2 crashes per 100 power-unit-years
453 power units · 9.88 expected crashes a year
Violation relativity
0.86×
340 inspections in window
Crash experience
0.74×
9.1 decayed crashes vs 13.1 expected · credibility 0.87
Driver behaviour
Out-of-service rate
All violations
0×1× class2×+
Each sub-relativity is shrunk toward its cohort rate when the record is thin (Bühlmann credibility), so a short record reads close to 1.00×.
Relativity to class 0.63× (80% range 0.39–0.90×)
· band Strong
· cuts: Excellent <0.60, Strong <0.76, Satisfactory <1.06, Marginal <1.57, Poor <2.11, Critical above
FMCSA records
BASIC measures and every inspection, violation and crash, sortable and filterable.
FMCSA records
BASIC measures and every inspection, violation and crash, sortable and filterable.
FMCSA BASIC Scores
AB PropertyTotal Inspections
341
Driver Insp
341
Driver OOS
5
Vehicle Insp
264
Vehicle OOS
35
| BASIC | Insp w/ Viol | Measure | Alert |
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| Unsafe Driving | 35 | 0.86 | |
| HOS Compliance | 4 | 0.03 | |
| Driver Fitness | 6 | 0.08 | |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0.00 | |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 65 | 1.71 |
SMS record data is sourced from FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (01-AUG-25 – 31-MAY-26) and may cover a different time window than the scoring window used for the FRED grade (Sep 1, 2023 → Sep 30, 2026). Counts here may differ from the grade's in-window counts.