PRAIRIE STATES TRUCKING INC
USDOT 1347420 • 3900 N NATIONAL AVE, SIOUX FALLS, SD, 57104
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-592418 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Aug 17, 2011 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WESTERN NATIONAL MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 1060659 | ON FILE | Aug 1, 2014 | Feb 13, 2026 |
Insurance History (4 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | EBA 009 34 00 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 2011 | Aug 1, 2014 |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-K98554 | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 2010 | Sep 6, 2011 |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-K98554 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 2010 | Aug 1, 2011 |
| GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN | BIPD/Primary | CBA0481641 | REPLACED | Jan 30, 2007 | Aug 1, 2010 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | WESTERN NATIONAL MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | 1060659 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 13, 2026 | Feb 13, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | EBA 009 34 00 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2014 | Aug 1, 2014 |
| TERM/CANCL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-K98554 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 6, 2011 | Sep 6, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-K98554 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2011 | Aug 1, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN | CBA0481641 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2010 | Aug 1, 2010 |
Authority Action History (2 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC592418 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 10, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 17, 2011 |
| MC592418 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Feb 16, 2007 | — | 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
4 states • 56 inspections
Violation Summary (49 violations from 56 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 8 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 4 | 4 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 3 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 3 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TAORETA | Tires - All others has more than one ply exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches. | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.209E-STPSD | Steering - Power steering components loose/broken | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-RRTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-TAOCV | Tires - All others in contact with a part of the vehicle | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a)(1) | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b)(1) | 390.21T(b)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b)(2) | 390.21T(b)(2) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.43(d) | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
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 (56 inspections)
Showing 50 of 56
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
10 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (10 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 21, 2025 | SD | TOW | 0 | 0 | Rural | SD HWY 47 | ...250438 | PRAIRIE STATES TRUCKING INC |
| Oct 1, 2025 | SD | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL | I 90 W | ...238118 | PRAIRIE STATES TRUCKING INC |
| Jul 8, 2025 | SD | TOW | 0 | 0 | SIOUX FALLS | I 229 N | ...250433 | PRAIRIE STATES TRUCKING INC |
| May 15, 2025 | SD | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL | 454 AVE | ...440829 | PRAIRIE STATES TRUCKING INC |
| Mar 26, 2025 | SD | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL | I 90 W | ...559893 | PRAIRIE STATES TRUCKING INC |
| Nov 3, 2021 | SD | TOW | 0 | 0 | Sioux Falls | E BENSON RD | ...454821 | PRAIRIE STATES TRUCKING INC |
| Apr 29, 2021 | SD | TOW | 0 | 0 | SIOUX FALLS | N NORTH DR | ...436794 | PRAIRIE STATES TRUCKING INC |
| Aug 25, 2015 | SD | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 29, 2014 | SD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 18, 2007 | SD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Enforcement Actions
1 closed case — FMCSA civil penalties
1 Enforcement Case
| Case Number | Closed Date | Violation Code(s) | Settlement | Subject Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SD-2023-0008-US0227 | Mar 13, 2023 | 177.800(c); 383.37(a) | $9,430 | HM Carrier |
Compliance Timeline
17 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records