VAN DYKE BROTHERS INC
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VAN DYKE BROTHERS INC is a partnership based in CHANDLER, MN, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 21865. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of S. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 8 power units and 8 drivers, with 18 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 44.4%. 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.
VAN DYKE BROTHERS INC is a small fleet, operating 8 power units and 8 drivers, organized as a partnership, based in Chandler, MN. Across 14 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 28.6% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT, and operating authority is active for contract.
14 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 250% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in SD (5) and IA (4), with Level 1 inspections the most common.
28.6% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (54.5% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 1 times.
The fleet comprises 8 power units (small fleet) and 8 drivers; Mack, Chevrolet, and Unknown are the most-inspected makes.
Compliance & contact
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 106,936 ACTIVE carriers operating 4–12 power units (±50% of this carrier's 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa (IA) | 4 | 2 | 50.0% | Jun 27, 2025 |
| South Dakota (SD) | 4 | 1 | 25.0% | Mar 17, 2026 |
| Missouri (MO) | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | Mar 15, 2026 |
| Kansas (KS) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 30, 2024 |
| Montana (MT) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 13, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Mack | 8 | |
| Chevrolet | 8 | |
| Kief | 3 | |
| Unknown | 3 | |
| Wilson | 2 | |
| Cusm | 1 | |
| Kiefer Bui | 1 | |
| Trail King | 1 |
Recent Inspections (18 rows) View all 18 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87309278 | Mar 17, 2026 | SD | 3 | VALLEY SPRINGS SD |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87329547 | Mar 15, 2026 | MO | 2 | SEDALIA MO |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87240407 | Mar 9, 2026 | SD | 1 | VALLEY SPRINGS SD |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86038660 | Oct 13, 2025 | MT | 2 | SHELBY MT |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 85091272 | Jun 27, 2025 | IA | 1 | ia-39---i35-sb-mm-212-northwood |
CHEV STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 395.24C2II-ELDTN | No |
| 84677855 | May 13, 2025 | MO | 2 | mo-st.-louis-mo |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.100B-C, 392.2-SLLTL, 393.45B2-B-AIR | Yes |
| 84464618 | Apr 21, 2025 | MO | 2 | NORTH KANSAS CITY MO |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83466334 | Dec 17, 2024 | IA | 3 | — |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2, 392.2RG | No |
| 83465629 | Dec 13, 2024 | IA | 2 | ia-39---i35-sb-mm-212-northwood |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.110B, 393.104B | Yes |
| 83020954 | Oct 28, 2024 | SD | 1 | SIOUX FALLS SD |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 82790464 | Sep 30, 2024 | SD | 1 | VALLEY SPRINGS SD |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.75(a)(3) | Yes |
| 82558821 | Aug 30, 2024 | KS | 1 | ks-coffey-county---031 |
CHEV TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82192572 | Jul 22, 2024 | IA | 1 | ia-37---i29-sb-mm-132-salix |
CHEV STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 396.5(b) | Yes |
| 81574592 | May 9, 2024 | SD | 3 | VALLEY SPRINGS SD |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 80858222 | Feb 14, 2024 | MO | 3 | ROCK PORT MO |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 79411309 | Aug 15, 2023 | SD | 1 | SIOUX FALLS PORT OF ENTRY |
CHEV STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 78402812 | Apr 17, 2023 | IA | 2 | ia-39---i35-sb-mm-212-northwood |
CHEV STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 78375247 | Apr 17, 2023 | IA | 2 | ia-39---i35-sb-mm-212-northwood |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 393.110(b), 393.11, 395.22(g) | Yes |
Recent Crashes (3 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IN0904386571 | Nov 2, 2023 | IN | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| KS2012E04338 | Apr 16, 2012 | KS | 0 | 2 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
| PA4400919001 | Sep 30, 1994 | PA | 2 | 3 | Yes | Yes | Fatal |
Authority Records (1 docket)
Insurance Coverage Timeline (6 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOVA CASUALTY COMPANY | MSM-ML-10000117-00 | 91X | Jun 1, 2017 | On file | ACTIVE |
| THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT | 4496C783 | BIPD/Primary | May 21, 2015 | Jun 1, 2017 | REPLACED |
| FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. | 7939 5849 | BIPD | Jun 1, 1996 | May 21, 2015 | REPLACED |
| FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. | 7939 5851 | CARGO | Jun 1, 1996 | Dec 31, 2009 | CANCELLED |
| ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CKO6307815 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 1995 | Jun 1, 1996 | CANCELLED |
| MILWAUKEE MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | 22C 029903 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 16, 1994 | Jun 1, 1995 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Jun 1, 2017insuranceTERM/REPL — THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT
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May 21, 2015insuranceTERM/REPL — FEDERAL INSURANCE CO.
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Dec 31, 2009insuranceCANCEL — FEDERAL INSURANCE CO.
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Jul 2, 1996
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Jun 1, 1996insuranceCANCEL — ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
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Jul 7, 1995
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Jun 1, 1995insuranceCANCEL — MILWAUKEE MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
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Aug 8, 1989
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| VALLEY SPRINGS SD | SD | 4 | 1 |
| NORTH KANSAS CITY MO | MO | 1 | 0 |
| ROCK PORT MO | MO | 1 | 0 |
| SEDALIA MO | MO | 1 | 0 |
| SHELBY MT | MT | 1 | 0 |
| SIOUX FALLS PORT OF ENTRY | SD | 1 | 0 |
| SIOUX FALLS SD | SD | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.104(f)(3) | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.110(b) | Cargo securement - logs | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
| 396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
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Docket MC204516
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NOVA CASUALTY COMPANY
91X policy on file
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THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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FEDERAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD policy on file
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ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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MILWAUKEE MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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3 reportable crashes
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