PRAIRIE STATES TRUCKING INC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- 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 — PRAIRIE STATES TRUCKING INC (USDOT 1347420) 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: $750,000 Officer(s): DARBY E PARSONS (Company officer) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • Insurance on file · $750,000 — UNION INSURANCE CO. · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/1347420/ As of: Jul 21, 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 2.1% vs peer median 0.5% (worse). Vehicle OOS 53.8% vs peer median 17.2% (worse). n=15337 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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InsuranceUNION INSURANCE CO.Policy effective Feb 13, 2026
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Process AgentALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESSBOC-3 on file
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 57 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 81 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 10 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 10 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 60 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 48 | 48 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 2.08% | 16.67% | — |
| 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
PRAIRIE STATES TRUCKING INC is a motor carrier based in SIOUX FALLS, SD, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1347420. 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 67 power units and 48 drivers, with 60 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 53.8%. 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.
PRAIRIE STATES TRUCKING INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 67 power units and 48 drivers, based in Sioux Falls, SD. Across 47 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 17.0% out-of-service rate, with 5 reportable crashes. Operating authority is active for contract.
47 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 327% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in SD (40) and NE (3), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
17.0% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (48.7% of violations); top code 393.75A3-TAOL (Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS) cited 4 times, 4 of them OOS.
The fleet comprises 67 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 48 drivers; Kenworth, Peterbilt, and Unknown are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 15,337 ACTIVE carriers operating 33–101 power units (±50% of this carrier's 67 unit fleet).
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) | 40 | 8 | 20.0% | Apr 27, 2026 |
| Nebraska (NE) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 1, 2025 |
| Iowa (IA) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | May 28, 2025 |
| Minnesota (MN) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 16, 2025 |
| North Dakota (ND) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Jun 11, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Kenworth | 30 | |
| Peterbilt | 24 | |
| Smithco | 14 | |
| Unknown | 14 | |
| Trail King | 8 | |
| Smih | 4 | |
| Demco | 3 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 1 | — | 0.13 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 8 | — | 1.02 | 1 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | — | 10.36 | 10 | — | 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 (60 rows) View all 60 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88130347 | Jun 11, 2026 | ND | 1 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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7 | 396.3A1-BOS, 393.47E, 393.9A-LHWS | Yes |
| 87719924 | Apr 27, 2026 | SD | 3 | DELL RAPIDS SD |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 2-SLL | No |
| 87592766 | Apr 16, 2026 | SD | 3 | BERESFORD SD |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87583333 | Apr 15, 2026 | SD | 3 | HARRISBURG SD |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 2-SLLILC | No |
| 86705478 | Jan 5, 2026 | SD | 3 | BERESFORD SD |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86705038 | Jan 5, 2026 | SD | 2 | JEFFERSON SD |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Yes |
| 86443677 | Dec 1, 2025 | NE | 3 | FREMONT SCALE |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLED | No |
| 86155512 | Oct 21, 2025 | SD | 3 | RELIANCE SD |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86080878 | Oct 17, 2025 | NE | 3 | FREMONT SCALE |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85932846 | Oct 1, 2025 | SD | 3 | RELIANCE SD |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85873349 | Sep 18, 2025 | SD | 3 | HUMBOLDT SD |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85860603 | Sep 17, 2025 | SD | 3 | DELL RAPIDS SD |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLEQP | No |
| 85691858 | Sep 2, 2025 | SD | 3 | ELK POINT SD |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLL | No |
| 85618238 | Aug 27, 2025 | SD | 5 | SIOUX FALLS SD |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85618211 | Aug 27, 2025 | SD | 1 | SIOUX FALLS SD |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 85617188 | Aug 27, 2025 | SD | 5 | SIOUX FALLS SD |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.209E-STPSD, 393.9A-LSLI, 396.3A1-BALAC | No |
| 85451260 | Aug 9, 2025 | SD | 2 | VIVIAN SD |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85304023 | Jul 18, 2025 | SD | 3 | HARRISBURG SD |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85240624 | Jul 17, 2025 | SD | 3 | WATERTOWN SD |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.16-D | No |
| 85291163 | Jul 16, 2025 | MN | 3 | ORTONVILLE MN |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85175708 | Jul 8, 2025 | SD | 3 | SIOUX FALLS SD |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84859364 | Jun 3, 2025 | SD | 2 | JEFFERSON SD |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 84852937 | May 28, 2025 | IA | 3 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 392.2-SLLEWA2, 392.2-SLLEWG2, 392.2-SLLEWA1 | No |
| 84726746 | May 19, 2025 | SD | 3 | HARTFORD SD |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84726491 | May 15, 2025 | SD | 3 | SUMMIT SD |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-RRTCD | No |
Recent Crashes (10 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SD0202514367 | Oct 21, 2025 | SD | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| SD0202513316 | Oct 1, 2025 | SD | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| SD0202508655 | Jul 8, 2025 | SD | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| SD0202508394 | May 15, 2025 | SD | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| SD0202505796 | Mar 26, 2025 | SD | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| SD0202115864 | Nov 3, 2021 | SD | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| SD0202105938 | Apr 29, 2021 | SD | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| SD0201509753 | Aug 25, 2015 | SD | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| SD0201417421 | Dec 29, 2014 | SD | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| SD0200706220 | Jun 18, 2007 | SD | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
Revocations & Inactive Status
Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.
| Date | Docket | Authority | Status | Applied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown | MC592418 | common | N | — |
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 16, 2007 | MC592418-P | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNION INSURANCE CO. | CPA 3339644 | 91X | $750,000 | Feb 13, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| WESTERN NATIONAL MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | 1060659 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 1, 2014 | Feb 13, 2026 | REPLACED |
| THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | EBA 009 34 00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 1, 2011 | Aug 1, 2014 | REPLACED |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-K98554 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 1, 2010 | Sep 6, 2011 | CANCELLED |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-K98554 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 1, 2010 | Aug 1, 2011 | REPLACED |
| GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN | CBA0481641 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 30, 2007 | Aug 1, 2010 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Feb 13, 2026insuranceTERM/REPL — WESTERN NATIONAL MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
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Mar 13, 2023enforcementEnforcement case SD-2023-0008-US0227 — $9,430
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Aug 1, 2014insuranceTERM/REPL — THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.
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Sep 6, 2011insuranceTERM/CANCL — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 17, 2011
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Aug 1, 2011insuranceTERM/REPL — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 1, 2010insuranceTERM/REPL — GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN
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Feb 16, 2007
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIOUX FALLS SD | SD | 8 | 0 |
| JEFFERSON SD | SD | 7 | 6 |
| DELL RAPIDS SD | SD | 4 | 0 |
| BERESFORD SD | SD | 3 | 1 |
| MIDWAY SD | SD | 3 | 1 |
| FREMONT SCALE | NE | 2 | 0 |
| HARRISBURG SD | SD | 2 | 0 |
| MIDWAY SCALE | SD | 2 | 0 |
| RELIANCE SD | SD | 2 | 0 |
| VALLEY SPRINGS SD | SD | 2 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 8 | 0 |
| 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.43(d) | No or defective automatic trailer brake | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.95(a)(1) | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC592418
common · N · MC
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UNION INSURANCE CO.
91X policy on file
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WESTERN NATIONAL MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS
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60 inspections
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10 reportable crashes
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How to verify PRAIRIE STATES TRUCKING INC
- 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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