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FLAT RATE INC

USDOT 2050702 • 14515 485TH AVE, BIG STONE CITY, SD, 57216

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
2,050,702
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
South Dakota
Phone
6058626085
Email
[email protected]
Power Units (MCS-150)
51
Drivers (MCS-150)
51
MCS-150 Mileage
1,382,516
BOC-3 Agent
ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS
Physical Address
14515 485TH AVE, BIG STONE CITY, SD, 57216
Contact
Phone: 6058626085

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Contract Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
2
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Jan 1, 2017
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-727033DISMISSEDUnknownUnknown
Contract CarrierMC-727033ACTIVEUnknownJan 3, 2025

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/Primary48-505365-00ON FILEJan 1, 2017Jan 1, 2025

Insurance History (4 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (4 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUTBIPD/Primary6G775111REPLACEDJan 1, 2016Jan 1, 2017
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/Primary48-516493-00REPLACEDDec 14, 2014Jan 1, 2016
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/Primary48-516493-00CANCELLEDDec 14, 2014Mar 4, 2016
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/Primary94-296661-04CANCELLEDOct 12, 2010Dec 14, 2014

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
CANCELAUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY48-505365-00BIPD/PrimaryJan 1, 2025Jan 1, 2025
TERM/REPLTHE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT6G775111BIPD/PrimaryJan 1, 2017Jan 1, 2017
TERM/CANCLAUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY48-516493-00BIPD/PrimaryMar 4, 2016Mar 4, 2016
TERM/REPLAUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY48-516493-00BIPD/PrimaryJan 1, 2016Jan 1, 2016
CANCELAUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY94-296661-04BIPD/PrimaryDec 14, 2014Dec 14, 2014

Authority Action History (5 events)

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Authority Action History (5 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC727033CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDec 5, 2024DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJan 3, 2025
MC727033MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERREINSTATEDNov 4, 2020—Unknown
MC727033CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONFeb 8, 2016DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONFeb 17, 2016
MC727033MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERDISMISSEDNov 12, 2010—Unknown
MC727033MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTEDOct 25, 2010—Unknown

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Measures

Unsafe Driving
0
Hours of Service
0
Driver Fitness
0
Drugs / Alcohol
0.00
Vehicle Maintenance
3.64

BASIC measure values (lower = better). Percentile rankings not available for this carrier. Data from SMS snapshot Apr 5, 2026.

Inspections
36
Violations
41
7 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
8.3%
Driver OOS %
5.6%
Power Units (MCS-150)
51
Drivers (MCS-150)
51
Crash Records
4

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

3
May
3
Jun
2
Jul
1
Aug
1
Sep
2
Oct
2
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
2
May
2
Jun
2
Jul
2
Aug
1
Sep
1
Oct
Nov
1
Dec
Jan
Feb
3
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 36 of 36 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

5 states • 36 inspections

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None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (41 violations from 36 inspections)

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Violation Summary (41 violations from 36 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued1108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.55E-BCoupling device/towing methods defective208Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2WGOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLFYOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3Speeding 11-14 mph over limit107Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.16-DFailing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.130B-CHVECargo securement - heavy equipment117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.43DBMABrake - relay emergency valve117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LCLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LILInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LHWSInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSMLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIInoperable required lamps113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60CGlazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LLPLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21T(b)(2)390.21T(b)(2)10—General/Admin
FMCSR:396.17(c)No proof of periodic inspection103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.11(b)(4)No valid medical certificate117Driver Fitness
FMCSR:392.2-SLMLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:383.23(a)(2)CDL - wrong class118Driver Fitness
FMCSR:395.8(a)(1)Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service11—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS11—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.41A-MCPCPhysical qualification - general107Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.60(c)Glazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner)10—Hours Of Service

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
8.3%vs nat'l 23.4%
-15.1 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
5.6%vs nat'l 6.7%
-1.1 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 (36 inspections)

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Inspection History (36 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Mar 27, 202687418074FREDERICK SDSDLevel 3SMITHCO SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLEWA1No
Mar 27, 202687417773FREDERICK SDSDLevel 2MACK TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2-SLLEWA1, 393.55E-BNo
Mar 20, 202687351791ELLENDALE NDNDLevel 2MACK TRUCK TRACTOR2393.55E-B, 392.2-SLLFYNo
Dec 16, 202586589726FARGO NDNDLevel 2PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Oct 17, 202586078625JEFFERSON SDSDLevel 1UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER0—No
Sep 3, 202585679112DELL RAPIDS SDSDLevel 3PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Aug 18, 202585578473WHEATON MNMNLevel 3L. B. SMIT SEMI-TRAILER0—No
Aug 13, 202585537155GRANITE FALLS MNMNLevel 3MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2-SLLS3No
Jul 29, 202585347833SISSETON SDSDLevel 3UNKNOWN SEMI-TRAILER1392.2WGNo
Jul 14, 202585204045MILBANK SDSDLevel 3MACK TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLEWA2No
Jun 6, 202584891969WILMOT SDSDLevel 2PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Jun 3, 202584848904DE SMET SDSDLevel 3SMITHCO SEMI-TRAILER1392.16-DNo
May 28, 202584856939CAMPBELL MNMNLevel 3MACK TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2WGNo
May 1, 202584551615MILBANK SDSDLevel 2FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.130B-CHVEYes
Nov 22, 202483269811PRINCETON MNMNLevel 3PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Nov 21, 202483225062SPRAGUE WAWALevel 2UNPUBLISHE SEMI-TRAILER8393.43DBMA, 393.9A-LCL, 393.9A-LILYes
Oct 16, 202482972139WHEATON MNMNLevel 3MACK TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Oct 15, 202482907823ARKADELPHIA ARARLevel 2GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER5392.2, 390.21T(b)(2), 396.17(c)No
Sep 13, 202482666024BIG STONE CITY SDSDLevel 3UNKNOWN SEMI-TRAILER0—No
Aug 30, 202482592506PELICAN RAPIDS MNMNLevel 3PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2No
Jul 17, 202482185555WHEATON MNMNLevel 3WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER1392.2No
Jul 17, 202482185533WHEATON MNMNLevel 3PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2No
Jun 23, 202481997399WORTHINGTON MNMNLevel 3MACK TRUCK TRACTOR2391.11(b)(4), 392.2Yes
Jun 23, 202481997443WORTHINGTON MNMNLevel 3MACK TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2No
Jun 5, 202481836867MOORETON NDNDLevel 1DODGE STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
May 29, 202481735293RoadsideSDLevel 2SMITHCO SEMI-TRAILER0—No
May 28, 202481732968WEBSTER SDSDLevel 3UNKNOWN SEMI-TRAILER0—No
May 2, 202481552125HANKINSON NDNDLevel 3SMITH CO OTHER1392.2-SLMLNo
Apr 3, 202481262436ANDOVER SDSDLevel 3L. B. SMIT SEMI-TRAILER2383.23(a)(2), 395.8(a)(1)Yes
Apr 1, 202481237391MILBANK SDSDLevel 3PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK3392.2No
Nov 7, 202380138175SIOUX FALLS SDSDLevel 2MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK2393.75A3-TAOL, 391.41A-MCPCYes
Sep 28, 202379784415WHEATONMNLevel 3MACK TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Sep 25, 202379773133JOLIETTE SCALE - ND 5 & I-29NDLevel 2PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Aug 17, 202379446914TYNDALL TRUCK CHECKSDLevel 2MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK3393.60(c), 393.9(a), 395.8No
Jul 13, 202379135616RoadsideMNLevel 3PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Jun 9, 202378906662HAGUE, NDNDLevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR0—No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

28 total · 10.7% OOS
2024-052026-03
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

WHEATON MN4
MILBANK SD3 · 1 OOS
FREDERICK SD2
WORTHINGTON MN2 · 1 OOS
WHEATON1
GRANITE FALLS MN1
PRINCETON MN1
PELICAN RAPIDS MN1

Violations by BASIC category

Driver Fitness3 · 2 OOS

Recent Crashes

4 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
4
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Across 1 crash
Tow-Aways
4

Crash History (4 records)

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Crash History (4 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Mar 20, 2026NDTOW00ELLENDALEUS HWY 281 N...034696FLAT RATE INC
May 2, 2024NDINJURY01—94 1/2 ST SE...001002FLAT RATE INC
Jun 26, 2020NDTOW00————
Aug 19, 2010SDTOW00————

Compliance Timeline

10 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Mar 20, 2026
Crash
Tow-away crash in ND
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jan 3, 2025
Authority
Contract Carrier authority active
Docket MC-727033
Jan 1, 2025
Insurance
Insurance cancel
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
May 2, 2024
Crash
Injury crash in ND
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Jun 26, 2020
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jan 1, 2017
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT • BIPD/Primary
Mar 4, 2016
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jan 1, 2016
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Dec 14, 2014
Insurance
Insurance cancel
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Aug 19, 2010
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries

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