STANS INC
USDOT 133844 • 1008 RAILWAY AVE, ALPENA, SD, 57312
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (4)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | SURETY | 7901053668 | ON FILE | Dec 1, 2020 | Dec 22, 2023 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | CLP95318A | ON FILE | Jul 19, 2018 | Jan 1, 2026 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | CLP95318A | ON FILE | Sep 1, 2003 | Feb 9, 2026 |
| NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO. | BIPD | CMG 0851965 | ON FILE | Sep 1, 1992 | Sep 13, 2000 |
Insurance History (13 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | SURETY | BD 7900674877 | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 2013 | Dec 31, 2020 |
| NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | SURETY | BD 7900674877 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2013 | Dec 1, 2020 |
| NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | SURETY | BD 7900674877 | REPLACED | May 16, 2013 | Oct 1, 2013 |
| NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | SURETY | NONE | CANCELLED | Aug 13, 2010 | May 16, 2013 |
| OLD REPUBLIC SURETY COMPANY | SURETY | RLI 632910 | CANCELLED | Aug 13, 2009 | Aug 15, 2010 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | CLP95318A | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2003 | Jul 19, 2018 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | CLP95318A | CANCELLED | Oct 16, 2000 | Sep 1, 2003 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | CLP95318A | CANCELLED | Oct 16, 2000 | Sep 1, 2003 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | CLP95318A | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2000 | Oct 16, 2000 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | CLP95318A | NAME CHANGED | Sep 1, 2000 | Nov 18, 2000 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | CLP95318A | NAME CHANGED | Sep 1, 2000 | Nov 18, 2000 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | CLP95318A | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2000 | Oct 16, 2000 |
| NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | CMG 0851965 | CANCELLED | Sep 1, 1992 | Sep 13, 2000 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP95318A | CARGO | Feb 9, 2026 | Feb 9, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP95318A | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2026 | Jan 1, 2026 |
| CANCEL | NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | 7901053668 | SURETY | Dec 22, 2023 | Dec 22, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | BD 7900674877 | SURETY | Dec 31, 2020 | Dec 31, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | BD 7900674877 | SURETY | Dec 1, 2020 | Dec 1, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP95318A | BIPD/Primary | Jul 19, 2018 | Jul 19, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | BD 7900674877 | SURETY | Oct 1, 2013 | Oct 1, 2013 |
| CANCEL | NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | NONE | SURETY | May 16, 2013 | May 16, 2013 |
| CANCEL | OLD REPUBLIC SURETY COMPANY | RLI 632910 | SURETY | Aug 15, 2010 | Aug 15, 2010 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP95318A | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2003 | Sep 1, 2003 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP95318A | CARGO | Sep 1, 2003 | Sep 1, 2003 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP95318A | CARGO | Nov 18, 2000 | Nov 18, 2000 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP95318A | BIPD/Primary | Nov 18, 2000 | Nov 18, 2000 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP95318A | CARGO | Oct 16, 2000 | Oct 16, 2000 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP95318A | BIPD/Primary | Oct 16, 2000 | Oct 16, 2000 |
| CANCEL | NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO. | CMG 0851965 | BIPD | Sep 13, 2000 | Sep 13, 2000 |
| CANCEL | NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO. | CMG 0851965 | CARGO | Sep 13, 2000 | Sep 13, 2000 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| BROKER | MC-166029 | VOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (5 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC166029 | BROKER | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 19, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 26, 2013 |
| MC166029 | BROKER | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 19, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 18, 2010 |
| MC166029 | PROPERTY BROKER | GRANTED | Aug 20, 2009 | REVOKED | Dec 28, 2023 |
| MC166029 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 25, 1990 | — | Unknown |
| MC166029 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 21, 1983 | — | Unknown |
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
14 states • 173 inspections
Violation Summary (52 violations from latest 100 of 173 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 6 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 3 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201A-FRMC | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLILC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2MI | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24D-ELDPT | HOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with t | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LCHL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-INAT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16 | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8(a) | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 0 | 7 | 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 (173 inspections)
Showing 50 of 173
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2025 | SD | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL | SD HWY 37 N | ...220565 | STANS INC |
| Jan 16, 2025 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | RAMP I 29 N BY THE EXIT 82 OFF | ...368605 | STANS INC |
| Jun 18, 2024 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | HAZEL GREEN | STH 011 EB | ...358746 | STANS INC |
| Nov 17, 2023 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | LA PORTE | I-94 W/B 39.8MM | ...368607 | STANS INC |
| Oct 8, 2023 | SD | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL | US HWY 18 | ...460889 | STANS INC |
| Sep 23, 2023 | SD | TOW | 0 | 0 | MITCHELL | SD HWY 37 | ...287921 | STANS INC |
| Aug 15, 2023 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | COLUMBUS | Hornsby St NE | ...220571 | STANS INC |
| Dec 15, 2021 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT LISTED | E 14300 SH15 HWY | ...468193 | STANS INC |
| Oct 28, 2021 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | 4976 HWY 71 | ...368596 | STANS INC |
| Feb 14, 2020 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 4, 2020 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 30, 2019 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 26, 2019 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 7, 2018 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 14, 2018 | WY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 30, 2016 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 6, 2016 | SD | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 7, 2015 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 11, 2015 | SD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 24, 2015 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 17, 2015 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 20, 2014 | SD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 29, 2014 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 18, 2014 | SD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 31, 2014 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
43 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 43 events