PLEASANT TRANSPORTATION
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Prior insurance gap · 854 days May 26, 2011 → Sep 26, 2013
- Common (Property) gap · 1730 days Inactive Jun 1, 2011 → reinstated Feb 25, 2016
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — PLEASANT TRANSPORTATION (USDOT 1239218) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Active BIPD limit: $1,000,000 Officer(s): ELI GLANZER (Company officer); JOE WALDNER (Company officer 2) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Prior insurance gap · 854 days — May 26, 2011 → Sep 26, 2013 • Common (Property) gap · 1730 days — Inactive Jun 1, 2011 → reinstated Feb 25, 2016 • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — PENNSYLVANIA LUMBERMENS MUTUAL INS. COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/1239218/ As of: Jul 25, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 7.1% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 16.7% vs peer median 9.5% (worse). n=89167 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
1 active liability policy
Company profile
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.
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InsurancePENNSYLVANIA LUMBERMENS MUTUAL INS. COMPANYPolicy effective Nov 2, 2021
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Process AgentTRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC612624ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 10 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 18 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 6.25% | 6.25% | — |
| National average | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
PLEASANT TRANSPORTATION is a motor carrier based in WILLOW LAKE, SD, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1239218. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 10 power units and 18 drivers, with 18 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 16.7%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.
Carrier is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
PLEASANT TRANSPORTATION is a small fleet, operating 10 power units and 18 drivers, with 14 years on FMCSA's records, based in Willow Lake, SD. Across 15 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 13.3% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. all filed authority types (common) are currently revoked.
15 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 650% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in SD (8) and ND (3), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
13.3% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (57.1% of violations); top code 393.60D (Glazing/window obstructions) cited 2 times.
The fleet comprises 10 power units (small fleet) and 18 drivers; Peterbilt, Unknown, and Kenworth are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 89,167 ACTIVE carriers operating 5–15 power units (±50% of this carrier's 10 unit fleet).
Authority gap detected (1)
- Common (Property) authority was inactive from Jun 1, 2011 to Feb 25, 2016 (1730 days)
Historical coverage gap detected (1)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from May 26, 2011 to Sep 26, 2013 (854 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Dakota (SD) | 8 | 1 | 12.5% | Feb 9, 2026 |
| North Dakota (ND) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 29, 2026 |
| Iowa (IA) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | May 22, 2025 |
| Montana (MT) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Oct 15, 2024 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
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| Peterbilt | 11 | |
| Unknown | 8 | |
| Kenworth | 4 | |
| Ford | 2 | |
| Transcraft | 2 | |
| Asve | 1 | |
| Casa Manan | 1 | |
| Cusm | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 1 | — | 0.10 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 1 | — | 0.10 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | — | 1.90 | 2 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | — | 4.42 | 4 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (18 rows) View all 18 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 87721353 | Apr 29, 2026 | ND | 3 | BOWMAN ND |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87447285 | Mar 30, 2026 | ND | 2 | HETTINGER ND |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 86991528 | Feb 9, 2026 | SD | 2 | VALLEY SPRINGS SD |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.118D-CDL, 393.95A1 | Yes |
| 86975790 | Feb 6, 2026 | SD | 1 | SISSETON SD |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.60D, 393.48A-BIBD, 393.95A1 | No |
| 86920375 | Jan 28, 2026 | ND | 3 | MOORETON ND |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLTL | No |
| 86579106 | Dec 12, 2025 | SD | 3 | SISSETON SD |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86186777 | Oct 28, 2025 | ND | 3 | MOORETON ND |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85914945 | Sep 30, 2025 | SD | 2 | WILMOT SD |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85162786 | Jul 2, 2025 | SD | 3 | WORTHING SD |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84767337 | May 22, 2025 | IA | 1 | ia-37---i29-sb-mm-132-salix |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 393.9, 393.11TU, 393.11TL | No |
| 84682396 | May 14, 2025 | IA | 3 | ia-37---i29-sb-mm-132-salix |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2DIM | No |
| 84637709 | May 9, 2025 | SD | 3 | SIOUX FALLS SD |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.16-D | No |
| 83997895 | Feb 27, 2025 | IA | 2 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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6 | 393.11, 393.60D, 395.22H4 | No |
| 83386480 | Dec 13, 2024 | SD | 3 | VALLEY SPRINGS SD |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82943077 | Oct 15, 2024 | MT | 3 | BILLINGS MT |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.5A3-IDUI, 392.2-SLL | Yes |
| 82493719 | Aug 27, 2024 | SD | 1 | WILMOT SD |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 80301341 | Dec 4, 2023 | MN | 1 | MARSHALL |
FORD TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.75(a)(3), 393.60(d) | Yes |
| 78938285 | May 29, 2023 | SD | 2 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (2 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SD0201808975 | Jul 24, 2018 | SD | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MN0103270467 | Nov 22, 2010 | MN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (4 PDFs)
Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.
Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
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| Feb 7, 2022 | MC612624-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Feb 25, 2016 | MC612624-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Jul 22, 2013 | MC612624 | NC | REINSTATEMENT | NC → |
| Aug 3, 2007 | MC612624-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (6 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PENNSYLVANIA LUMBERMENS MUTUAL INS. COMPANY | 40M0020221 | 91X | $1,000,000 | Nov 2, 2021 | On file | ACTIVE |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 2841656 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 30, 2020 | Jan 5, 2022 | CANCELLED |
| AMERICAN FAMILY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | 40X1658702 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 26, 2013 | Oct 30, 2020 | REPLACED |
| Coverage gap — 854 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from May 26, 2011 to Sep 26, 2013 | ||||||
| UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO. | 60064496 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 16, 2007 | May 26, 2011 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO. | 60064496 | CARGO | — | Jul 16, 2007 | May 26, 2011 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Feb 7, 2022
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Jan 11, 2022
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Jan 11, 2022authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Jan 5, 2022insuranceCANCEL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Oct 30, 2020insuranceTERM/REPL — AMERICAN FAMILY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
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Jun 1, 2011
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Jun 1, 2011authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Jun 1, 2011authority gapCommon (Property) authority inactive: 1730 days (through Feb 25, 2016)
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May 26, 2011insuranceCANCEL — UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO.
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May 26, 2011insurance gapCoverage gap: 854 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Sep 26, 2013)
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
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| MOORETON ND | ND | 2 | 0 |
| SISSETON SD | SD | 2 | 0 |
| VALLEY SPRINGS SD | SD | 2 | 1 |
| WILMOT SD | SD | 2 | 0 |
| MARSHALL | MN | 1 | 1 |
| BILLINGS MT | MT | 1 | 1 |
| BOWMAN ND | ND | 1 | 0 |
| HETTINGER ND | ND | 1 | 0 |
| SIOUX FALLS SD | SD | 1 | 0 |
| WORTHING SD | SD | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
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| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.60(d) | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC612624
common · ACTIVE · MC
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PENNSYLVANIA LUMBERMENS MUTUAL INS. COMPANY
91X policy on file
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UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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AMERICAN FAMILY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC
BOC-3 process agent · 127,947 carriers served
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18 inspections
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2 reportable crashes
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How to verify PLEASANT TRANSPORTATION
- Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
- Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
- Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
- Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
- Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.
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About FMCSA carrier records
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