GERSTNER OIL CO INC
USDOT 218245 • 3004 E HWY 50, YANKTON, SD, 57078-0059
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
218,245
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
6056655568
Email
Power Units (MCS-150)
7
Drivers (MCS-150)
5
Safety Rating
S
MCS-150 Mileage
121,731
BOC-3 Agent
Physical Address
3004 E HWY 50, YANKTON, SD, 57078-0059
Mailing Address
PO BOX 59, YANKTON, SD, 57078-0059
Contact
Phone: 6056655568
Email: [email protected]
Risk Signals1 flagged
MEDIUM
Elevated driver OOS rate: 22.2%
National average is 6.7%. This carrier's driver OOS rate is 15.5 percentage points above average.
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
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: Feb 1, 2025
BOC-3 Filing
On file
Operating Authority
fmcsa-authhistApr 5, 2026
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-1786302 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Unknown |
Active Insurance (1)
fmcsa-insurApr 5, 2026
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Excess | 9411321 | ON FILE | Feb 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Insurance Events Timeline
fmcsa-insur-hist
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | 9411321 | BIPD/Excess | Feb 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Authority Action History (1 events)
fmcsa-authhist-blob
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1786302 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Feb 23, 2026 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Driver Fitness
45%
Hours of Service
N/A
Unsafe Driving
4%
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspections
9
Violations
14
3 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
11.1%
Driver OOS %
22.2%
Above nat'l avg (6.7%)
Power Units (MCS-150)
7
Drivers (MCS-150)
5
Crash Records
2
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
May
Jun
2
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
1
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
1
Apr
May
Jun
1
Jul
Aug
1
Sep
Oct
1
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 9 of 9 inspection records
Inspection Activity Map
3 states • 9 inspections
None Low Medium High🚛 Home base
Violation Summary (14 violations from 9 inspections)
fmcsa-inspection-file
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:107.620B | 107.620B | 1 | 0 | — | Unknown |
| FMCSR:383.23A2 | Operating a CMV without a CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.75B-TFV | Tire tread depth insufficient (steer) | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:172.516(c)(6) | Placard damaged deteriorated or obscured | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 1 | 1 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
Vehicle OOS Rate
11.1%vs nat'l 23.4%
-12.3 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
22.2%vs nat'l 6.7%
+15.5 pts above avg
Violations / Inspection
1.56vs nat'l 1.80
-0.24 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 (9 inspections)
fmcsa-inspectionsApr 5, 2026
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 18, 2025 | 86372429 | Roadside | IA | Level 2 | FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | 393.19, 107.620B, 383.23A2 | Yes |
| Sep 26, 2025 | 85887729 | MIDWAY SD | SD | Level 2 | POLAR MFG. SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Jul 17, 2025 | 85245351 | Roadside | NE | Level 1 | POLA SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | 393.75B-TFV, 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | No |
| Apr 25, 2025 | 84504239 | Roadside | NE | Level 3 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| Nov 20, 2024 | 83202535 | AVON SD | SD | Level 2 | UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 393.9A-LSLIWR | Yes |
| Jul 22, 2024 | 82177565 | ON UNNAMED STREET, 398 FEET NO | NE | Level 3 | INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Jul 10, 2024 | 82095084 | 37 - I29 SB MM 132 SALIX | IA | Level 1 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 6 | 393.47(e), 172.516(c)(6), 396.3(a)(1) | No |
| Nov 29, 2023 | 80281118 | MIDWAY SD | SD | Level 2 | FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Apr 28, 2023 | 78494935 | Roadside | NE | Level 3 | POLA SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 383.23(a)(2) | Yes |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
7 total · 28.6% OOS
2024-072025-11
InspectionsOOS
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
2 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Total Crashes
2
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Across 1 crash
Tow-Aways
2
Crash History (2 records)
fmcsa-crash-fileApr 5, 2026
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 6, 2012 | SD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 1, 1993 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
3 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Feb 1, 2025
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Excess
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AuthorityMC-1786302 Certificate
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Inspections9 inspection records
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StationMIDWAY SD
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StationAVON SD
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StationON UNNAMED STREET, 398 FEET NO
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BOC-3 AgentTRUCKER & BROKER SERVICES INC
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InsurerFEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
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