LIEN TRANSPORTATION CO
USDOT 151108 • 2204 WEST HIGHWAY 12, ABERDEEN, SD, 57401
ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:3 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:C
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
USDOT
151,108
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
6052253814
Email
Power Units (MCS-150)
18
Drivers (MCS-150)
37
Safety Rating
C
MCS-150 Mileage
480,000
BOC-3 Agent
Physical Address
2204 WEST HIGHWAY 12, ABERDEEN, SD, 57401
Mailing Address
P O BOX 40, ABERDEEN, SD, 57402-0040
Contact
Phone: 6052253814
Email: [email protected]
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
3 active
Latest: Nov 6, 2009
BOC-3 Filing
On file
Operating Authority
fmcsa-authhistApr 5, 2026
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-142687 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Apr 11, 2016 |
Active Insurance (3)
fmcsa-insurApr 5, 2026
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN | BIPD/Primary | CBA 0735524 | ON FILE | Nov 6, 2009 | Apr 30, 2016 |
| GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN | CARGO | CCI 0735525 | ON FILE | Nov 6, 2009 | Apr 30, 2016 |
| TRAVELERS CASUALTY AND SURETY COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | 037XS382473WCA | ON FILE | Sep 6, 1985 | Jan 8, 2010 |
Insurance History (4 canceled/expired)
fmcsa-inshist-allwithhistory
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN | BIPD/Primary | CBA 0735524 | REPLACED | Nov 6, 2009 | Mar 8, 2016 |
| TRAVELERS CASUALTY AND SURETY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 037FJ595511CCA | REPLACED | Sep 6, 1985 | Nov 6, 2009 |
| TIG INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 19268207 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 1984 | Nov 6, 2009 |
| TIG INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 19268207 | CANCELLED | Sep 1, 1984 | Nov 27, 2009 |
Insurance Events Timeline
fmcsa-insur-hist
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN | CBA 0735524 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 30, 2016 | Apr 30, 2016 |
| CANCEL | GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN | CCI 0735525 | CARGO | Apr 30, 2016 | Apr 30, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN | CBA 0735524 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 8, 2016 | Mar 8, 2016 |
| CANCEL | TRAVELERS CASUALTY AND SURETY COMPANY | 037XS382473WCA | BIPD/Excess | Jan 8, 2010 | Jan 8, 2010 |
| TERM/CANCL | TIG INSURANCE COMPANY | 19268207 | CARGO | Nov 27, 2009 | Nov 27, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | TRAVELERS CASUALTY AND SURETY COMPANY | 037FJ595511CCA | BIPD/Primary | Nov 6, 2009 | Nov 6, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | TIG INSURANCE COMPANY | 19268207 | CARGO | Nov 6, 2009 | Nov 6, 2009 |
Authority Action History (5 events)
fmcsa-authhist-blob
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC142687 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 4, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 11, 2016 |
| MC142687 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 2, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 9, 2009 |
| MC142687 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 8, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 7, 2005 |
| MC142687 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 23, 1981 | — | Unknown |
| MC142687 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 22, 1977 | TRANSFERRED | Jun 23, 1981 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Driver Fitness
N/A
Hours of Service
N/A
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspections
7
Violations
8
Vehicle OOS %
0.0%
Driver OOS %
0.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
18
Drivers (MCS-150)
37
Crash Records
7
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
2
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
1
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
1
Jul
Aug
1
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
1
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 7 of 7 inspection records
Inspection Activity Map
2 states • 7 inspections
None Low Medium High🚛 Home base
Violation Summary (8 violations from 7 inspections)
fmcsa-inspection-file
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16AD | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| 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:393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
Vehicle OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 23.4%
-23.4 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-6.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
1.14vs nat'l 1.80
-0.66 below avg
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (7 inspections)
fmcsa-inspectionsApr 5, 2026
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 3, 2026 | 86943750 | ABERDEEN SD | SD | Level 3 | UNKNOWN SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 392.2-SLLSR | No |
| Sep 22, 2025 | 85838544 | ABERDEEN SD | SD | Level 1 | MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Jul 8, 2025 | 85150988 | LEOLA SD | SD | Level 3 | UNKNOWN SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Jan 16, 2025 | 83656051 | ABERDEEN SD | SD | Level 3 | UNKNOWN SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 392.16AD | No |
| May 16, 2024 | 81637125 | FREDERICK SD | SD | Level 1 | UTILITY TR SEMI-TRAILER | 5 | 392.2, 393.47(e), 393.53(b) | No |
| May 14, 2024 | 81598485 | ABERDEEN SD | SD | Level 1 | MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Dec 14, 2023 | 80427326 | ROADSIDE | ND | Level 2 | OTHR SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 392.16(a) | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
6 total · 0.0% OOS
2024-052026-02
InspectionsOOS
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
7 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Total Crashes
7
Fatalities
0
Injuries
3
Across 3 crashes
Tow-Aways
7
Crash History (7 records)
fmcsa-crash-fileApr 5, 2026
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 20, 2021 | SD | INJURY | 0 | 1 | RURAL | US HWY 12 W | ...469147 | LIEN TRANSPORTATION CO |
| Jun 14, 2021 | SD | INJURY | 0 | 1 | Rural | US HWY 12 | ...130556 | LIEN TRANSPORTATION CO |
| Sep 23, 2014 | SD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 8, 2013 | SD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 20, 2012 | SD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 23, 2004 | SD | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 21, 2002 | SD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
15 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Apr 30, 2016
InsuranceInsurance term/cancl
GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN • BIPD/Primary
Apr 30, 2016
InsuranceInsurance cancel
GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN • CARGO
Mar 8, 2016
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN • BIPD/Primary
Jan 8, 2010
InsuranceInsurance cancel
TRAVELERS CASUALTY AND SURETY COMPANY • BIPD/Excess
Nov 27, 2009
InsuranceInsurance term/cancl
TIG INSURANCE COMPANY • CARGO
Nov 6, 2009
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
TRAVELERS CASUALTY AND SURETY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Nov 6, 2009
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
TIG INSURANCE COMPANY • CARGO
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