PETE LIEN & SONS INC
USDOT 198034 • 3401 UNIVERSAL DR, RAPID CITY, SD, 57702
ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:S
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
USDOT
198,034
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
6053427224
Email
Power Units (MCS-150)
192
Drivers (MCS-150)
134
Safety Rating
S
MCS-150 Mileage
850,906
BOC-3 Agent
Physical Address
3401 UNIVERSAL DR, RAPID CITY, SD, 57702
Mailing Address
PO BOX 440, RAPID CITY, SD, 57709
Contact
Phone: 6053427224
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
1 active
Latest: Jan 1, 1997
BOC-3 Filing
On file
Operating Authority
fmcsa-authhistApr 5, 2026
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-162830 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jul 20, 1987 |
Active Insurance (1)
fmcsa-insurApr 5, 2026
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN | BIPD/Primary | CBA0219875 | ON FILE | Jan 1, 1997 | Jan 1, 2016 |
Insurance History (4 canceled/expired)
fmcsa-inshist-allwithhistory
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| REGENT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CBA 0219875 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 1997 | Jan 1, 1997 |
| REGENT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CBA 0219875 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 1997 | Jan 1, 1997 |
| NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA 304-36-75 | REPLACED | Jun 1, 1995 | Jan 1, 1997 |
| NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK | BIPD/Primary | EC 86117140 | REPLACED | Jun 1, 1993 | Jun 1, 1995 |
Insurance Events Timeline
fmcsa-insur-hist
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN | CBA0219875 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2016 | Jan 1, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO. | CA 304-36-75 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 1997 | Jan 1, 1997 |
| TERM/REPL | REGENT INSURANCE COMPANY | CBA 0219875 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 1997 | Jan 1, 1997 |
| TERM/REPL | REGENT INSURANCE COMPANY | CBA 0219875 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 1997 | Jan 1, 1997 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK | EC 86117140 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 1995 | Jun 1, 1995 |
Authority Action History (3 events)
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| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC162830 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 24, 1987 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC162830 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 29, 1984 | — | Unknown |
| MC162830 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 2, 1983 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Hours of Service
N/A
Unsafe Driving
N/A
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspections
37
Violations
31
14 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
13.5%
Driver OOS %
2.7%
Power Units (MCS-150)
192
Drivers (MCS-150)
134
Crash Records
25
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
May
Jun
1
Jul
1
Aug
4
Sep
5
Oct
1
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
1
Mar
1
Apr
May
Jun
4
Jul
1
Aug
Sep
1
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
2
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 37 of 37 inspection records
Inspection Activity Map
3 states • 37 inspections
None Low Medium High🚛 Home base
Violation Summary (31 violations from 37 inspections)
fmcsa-inspection-file
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95B | Emergency equipment - warning devices missing | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.67C7V-F | Tires - other defects | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.83(g) | Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(2) | Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203(b) | Cab/body improperly secured to frame | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(a) | Suspension defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100(b) | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201(a) | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.86(a)(1) | Rear end protection (ICC bumper) missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.23 | Required lamp not powered by vehicle electric | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
Vehicle OOS Rate
13.5%vs nat'l 23.4%
-9.9 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
2.7%vs nat'l 6.7%
-4.0 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
0.84vs nat'l 1.80
-0.96 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 (37 inspections)
fmcsa-inspectionsApr 5, 2026
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
23 total · 13.0% OOS
2024-042026-03
InspectionsOOS
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Total Crashes
25
Fatalities
2
Fatal crashes on record
Injuries
6
Across 4 crashes
Tow-Aways
24
Crash History (25 records)
fmcsa-crash-fileApr 5, 2026
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1, 2025 | WY | TOW | 0 | 0 | GILLETTE | WY 59 MP 124.1 | ...776556 | PETE LIEN & SONS INC |
| Jul 3, 2025 | WY | TOW | 0 | 0 | GILLETTE | S BURMA RD & WARLOW RD | ...776555 | PETE LIEN & SONS INC |
| May 27, 2025 | SD | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL | US HWY 85 | ...220020 | PETE LIEN & SONS INC |
| Aug 16, 2023 | SD | FATAL | 1 | 0 | STURGIS | I 90 E | ...623924 | PETE LIEN & SONS INC |
| Jan 4, 2023 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | COLORADO SPRINGS | HANCOCK EXPY AT GRANADA DR | ...883581 | BIRDSALL SAND & GRAVEL DAKOTA BLOCK COMPANY TRANS COLORADO CONCRETE |
| Jan 13, 2022 | SD | TOW | 0 | 0 | SPEARFISH | US HWY 85 S | ...651038 | PETE LIEN & SONS INC |
| Aug 17, 2021 | SD | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL | UNIVERSAL DR | ...018139 | PETE LIEN & SONS INC |
| Feb 11, 2021 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | COLORADO SPRINGS | HANCOCK EXPY AT ASTROZON BLVD | ...423837 | BIRDSALL SAND & GRAVEL DAKOTA BLOCK COMPANY TRANS COLORADO CONCRETE |
| May 8, 2020 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 30, 2020 | SD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 11, 2018 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 5, 2017 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 23, 2014 | SD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 4, 2006 | WY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 26, 2006 | SD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 10, 2004 | SD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 16, 2003 | WY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 20, 2001 | WY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 3, 2001 | WY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 5, 2000 | SD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 26, 2000 | CO | FATAL | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 13, 1999 | SD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 26, 1999 | CO | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 11, 1998 | SD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 10, 1998 | WY | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
31 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Jan 1, 2016
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