- Contract authority is currently revoked as of Jun 9, 2021 · Docket MC152244.
- Common authority is currently revoked as of Jun 8, 2021 · Docket MC152244.
TOTE INC
TOTE INC is a corporation based in FREEMAN, SD, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 183181. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of S. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 4 power units and 2 drivers, with 7 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 100.0%. 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.
Operating authority revoked or suspended
FMCSA records show revoked or suspended authority for: Contract, Common. A carrier cannot legally operate under a revoked authority type until it is reinstated. See the critical warnings and authority records below for docket-level detail.
TOTE INC is a small fleet, operating 4 power units and 2 drivers, organized as a corporation, with 41 years on FMCSA's records, based in Freeman, SD. Across 4 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 50.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS & MERC. REASS. CO., and all filed authority types (contract and common) are currently revoked.
Safety Snapshot
4 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 33% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in MN (2) and SD (2), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
50.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (94.7% of violations); top code 393.9(a) (Inoperable required lamps) cited 3 times.
The fleet comprises 4 power units (small fleet) and 2 drivers; Walker sta, Freightliner, and Hino are the most-inspected makes.
Compliance
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 179,652 ACTIVE carriers operating 2–6 power units (±50% of this carrier's 4 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) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 27, 2025 |
| Minnesota (MN) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Feb 25, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 5 | |
| Walker Sta | 4 | |
| Walk | 2 | |
| Dorsey Tra | 1 | |
| Hino | 1 | |
| International | 1 |
Recent Inspections (7 rows) View all 7 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85896993 | Sep 27, 2025 | SD | 3 | VALLEY SPRINGS SD |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84022373 | Feb 25, 2025 | MN | 1 | WORTHINGTON MN |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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7 | 393.75A1-TRPES, 393.47E, 393.9A-LBL | Yes |
| 82355663 | Aug 10, 2024 | SD | 3 | HUMBOLDT SD |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 81651058 | May 14, 2024 | MN | 1 | WORTHINGTON |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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11 | 396.3(a)(1), 393.9(a), 393.47(e) | Yes |
| 80768932 | Feb 3, 2024 | MN | 3 | WORTHINGTON SCALE |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 79148917 | Jul 8, 2023 | SD | 1 | MM 412 I 90 |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 396.3(a)(1), 396.5(b) | Yes |
| 78942035 | Jun 4, 2023 | SD | 3 | VALLEY SPRINGSSD |
INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (9 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MN0190350720 | Feb 4, 2019 | MN | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| MN0173130086 | Nov 9, 2017 | MN | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| MN0112230206 | Jul 2, 2011 | MN | 0 | 1 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
| PA812781600X | Nov 21, 2008 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| WY080180G161 | Jul 16, 2008 | WY | 1 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Fatal |
| MN0060220068 | Jan 17, 2006 | MN | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| NY3068044500 | Dec 19, 2003 | NY | 0 | 1 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
| SD09299H0285 | Aug 5, 1999 | SD | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| MO009056065A | Dec 14, 1998 | MO | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
Authority Records (2 dockets)
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2021 | MC152244-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (4 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP80358A | 34 | Dec 1, 1997 | On file | ACTIVE |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP80358A | 91X | Dec 1, 1997 | On file | ACTIVE |
| INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS & MERC. REASS. CO. | TR 3777A | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 1994 | Dec 1, 1997 | REPLACED |
| INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS & MERC. REASS. CO. | TR 3777A | CARGO | Dec 1, 1994 | Dec 1, 1997 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Jun 16, 2021
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Jun 9, 2021
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Jun 9, 2021authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Jun 8, 2021
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Jun 8, 2021
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Jun 8, 2021
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Jun 8, 2021authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Dec 1, 1997insuranceTERM/REPL — INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS & MERC. REASS. CO.
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Jan 18, 1985
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| WORTHINGTON | MN | 1 | 1 |
| WORTHINGTON MN | MN | 1 | 1 |
| WORTHINGTON SCALE | MN | 1 | 0 |
| HUMBOLDT SD | SD | 1 | 0 |
| MM 412 I 90 | SD | 1 | 1 |
| VALLEY SPRINGS SD | SD | 1 | 0 |
| VALLEY SPRINGSSD | SD | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 |
| 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 |
| 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.11(a)(1) | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.95(a)(4) | 393.95(a)(4) | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
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Docket MC152244
Contract · REVOKED · MC
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GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
34 policy on file
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INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS & MERC. REASS. CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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