HOFERS UNLIMITED LLC
USDOT 1196297 • 3509 S 387TH AVE, ABERDEEN, SD, 57401
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (3)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | BIPD/Primary | 02TRM062862-01 | ON FILE | Mar 1, 2025 | Mar 1, 2026 |
| NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | SURETY | 7901078120 | ON FILE | Sep 1, 2021 | Oct 26, 2023 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | C317330 | ON FILE | Dec 21, 2004 | Dec 21, 2005 |
Insurance History (9 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP95406A | CANCELLED | Mar 1, 2023 | Mar 26, 2025 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP95406A | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2023 | Mar 1, 2025 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA3292314 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2021 | Mar 1, 2023 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP92327A | REPLACED | May 1, 2013 | Mar 1, 2021 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP92327A | CANCELLED | May 1, 2013 | Apr 2, 2021 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP92327A | NAME CHANGED | Feb 10, 2012 | Jun 10, 2013 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP92327A | REPLACED | Feb 10, 2012 | May 1, 2013 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP35267A | CANCELLED | Dec 21, 2005 | May 19, 2006 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 459170 | REPLACED | Dec 21, 2004 | Dec 21, 2005 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02TRM062862-01 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2026 | Mar 1, 2026 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP95406A | BIPD/Primary | Mar 26, 2025 | Mar 26, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP95406A | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 |
| CANCEL | NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | 7901078120 | SURETY | Oct 26, 2023 | Oct 26, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA3292314 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2023 | Mar 1, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP92327A | BIPD/Primary | Apr 2, 2021 | Apr 2, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP92327A | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2021 | Mar 1, 2021 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP92327A | BIPD/Primary | Jun 10, 2013 | Jun 10, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP92327A | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2013 | May 1, 2013 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP35267A | BIPD/Primary | May 19, 2006 | May 19, 2006 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | C317330 | CARGO | Dec 21, 2005 | Dec 21, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 459170 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 21, 2005 | Dec 21, 2005 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| BROKER | MC-500770 | VOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-500770 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (9 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC500770 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 2, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 23, 2026 |
| MC500770 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 2, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 23, 2026 |
| MC500770 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 27, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 3, 2025 |
| MC500770 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 27, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 3, 2025 |
| MC500770 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 18, 2024 | — | Unknown |
| MC500770 | PROPERTY BROKER | GRANTED | Sep 10, 2021 | REVOKED | Oct 3, 2023 |
| MC500770 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 6, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 2, 2013 |
| MC500770 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Feb 10, 2012 | — | Unknown |
| MC500770 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 30, 2004 | REVOKED | May 30, 2006 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
18 states • 43 inspections
Violation Summary (61 violations from 43 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 6 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | 4 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E1PC-OOS | HOS - False record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Driver improperly used Personal Conveyance | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | 2 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.110(b) | Cargo securement - logs | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.3A1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-DMOVE | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(ii) | Driving after 60/70-hour limit | 1 | 0 | 8 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.11B-CSRIGRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30(c) | Failing to follow the prompts from the ELD when editing/adding missing information | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:383.51(a) | CDL disqualification - major offense | 1 | 0 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 1 | 1 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (43 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
7 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (7 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 21, 2024 | ID | TOW | 0 | 0 | HOLLISTER | US 93 | ...236373 | HOFERS UNLIMITED LLC |
| Nov 13, 2023 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | ARDEN HILLS | ISTH 694 @ LEXINGTON | ...236373 | HOFERS UNLIMITED LLC |
| Nov 2, 2023 | SD | TOW | 0 | 0 | ABERDEEN | US HWY 281 | ...236373 | HOFERS UNLIMITED LLC |
| Jan 26, 2023 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | CHICAGO | I-94 N/B | ...649263 | HOFERS UNLIMITED LLC |
| May 13, 2022 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | US 218 N | ...609589 | HOFERS UNLIMITED LLC |
| May 9, 2022 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | ELK GROVE TWP | I-290 W/B | ...649263 | HOFERS UNLIMITED LLC |
| Aug 16, 2020 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Enforcement Actions
1 closed case — FMCSA civil penalties
1 Enforcement Case
| Case Number | Closed Date | Violation Code(s) | Settlement | Subject Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SD-2024-0023-US0227 | May 1, 2024 | 383.37(b) | $3,940 | Carrier |
Compliance Timeline
23 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records