- Common (Property) authority is currently revoked as of Aug 3, 2015 · Docket MC865693.
SENTRY LLC is a motor carrier based in WATERTOWN, SD, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2498300. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 5 power units and 27 drivers, with 17 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 20.0%. 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.
Carrier is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Most carriers are unrated until they undergo a compliance review — being unrated is not, by itself, a red flag, but it does mean federal investigators have not formally evaluated the carrier's safety management practices. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
SENTRY LLC is a small fleet, operating 5 power units and 27 drivers, based in Watertown, SD. Across 8 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 25.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and operating authority is active for common.
Active filings
Safety Snapshot
8 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, down 11% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in SD (3) and ND (2), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
25.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (63.2% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 6 times.
The fleet comprises 5 power units (small fleet) and 27 drivers; Kenworth, Freightliner, and Chevrolet 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 199,212 ACTIVE carriers operating 3–8 power units (±50% of this carrier's 5 unit fleet).
Authority gap detected (1)
- Common (Property) authority was inactive from Aug 3, 2015 to Apr 14, 2016 (255 days)
Historical coverage gap detected (1)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Jul 29, 2024 to Apr 26, 2026 (636 days)
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) | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | Mar 11, 2026 |
| North Dakota (ND) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Jul 16, 2024 |
| Iowa (IA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 19, 2024 |
| Missouri (MO) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | May 22, 2024 |
| Montana (MT) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 8, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
SMS data not available
FMCSA's Safety Measurement System has not published per-BASIC scores for this carrier yet. This typically means the carrier doesn't meet minimum exposure thresholds (inspections/power units), or their SMS snapshot hasn't been ingested.
Recent Inspections (17 rows) View all 17 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87260472 | Mar 11, 2026 | SD | 2 | SISSETON SD |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.75A3-TAOLTIS, 393.55E-B | Yes |
| 84338912 | Apr 8, 2025 | SD | 2 | WILMOT SD |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLIRP | No |
| 83582513 | Jan 8, 2025 | MT | 3 | CULBERTSON MT |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83465586 | Dec 19, 2024 | IA | 1 | ia-39---i35-sb-mm-212-northwood |
CHEV STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 393.60D, 393.95A, 396.17C | No |
| 82184549 | Jul 22, 2024 | SD | 3 | CASTLEWOOD SD |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 392.2 | No |
| 82402133 | Jul 16, 2024 | ND | 2 | WATFORD CITY ND |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 393.45(b)(2), 393.9(a), 396.5(b) | Yes |
| 81824265 | May 30, 2024 | ND | 2 | WATFORD CITY ND |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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4 | 392.2, 393.60(c), 393.9(a) | No |
| 81692279 | May 22, 2024 | MO | 1 | ROCK PORT MO |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 81370671 | Apr 11, 2024 | ND | 3 | WILLISTON ND |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 396.17(c) | No |
| 81102843 | Mar 13, 2024 | SD | 3 | CASTLEWOOD SD |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLTL | No |
| 80868089 | Feb 8, 2024 | ND | 3 | WILLISTON ND |
ABU TRAILE OTHER
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2 | 383.23A2-LCDLN, 391.41A-MCPC | Yes |
| 79886347 | Oct 5, 2023 | ND | 3 | — |
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 392.2 | No |
| 79836994 | Oct 4, 2023 | SD | 2 | LAKE NORDEN SD |
VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.55E-B, 396.17C-PI, 393.11B-CSSRR | No |
| 79676109 | Sep 6, 2023 | ND | 3 | — |
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 79306932 | Aug 2, 2023 | MN | 3 | — |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 79259321 | Jul 26, 2023 | PA | 1 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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8 | 395.8(a)(1), 396.17(c), 393.95(f) | Yes |
| 78573669 | May 4, 2023 | ND | 3 | — |
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (3 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SD0202403592 | Mar 13, 2024 | SD | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| ND0001094505 | May 19, 2020 | ND | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| ND0001079478 | Jun 14, 2019 | ND | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
Authority Records (2 dockets)
Revocations & Inactive Status
Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.
| Date | Docket | Authority | Status | Applied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 3, 2015 | MC865693 | Common (Property) | REVOKED | — |
MC Certificate Documents (5 PDFs)
Operating-authority certificates and decision notices filed with FMCSA. Each PDF is the original 2-page daily record. Click a row to view or download.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 24, 2024 | MC865693 | NC | REVOCATION | View PDF → |
| Nov 29, 2022 | MC865693 | NC | REVOCATION | View PDF → |
| Nov 3, 2022 | MC865693 | NC | REVOCATION | View PDF → |
| Apr 14, 2016 | MC865693-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | View PDF → |
| Aug 21, 2014 | MC865693-C | CPL | CERTIFICATE | View PDF → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (13 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ST. PAUL MERCURY INSURANCE COMPANY | C6087878 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 26, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| Coverage gap — 636 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Jul 29, 2024 to Apr 26, 2026 | |||||
| STARR INDEMNITY & LIABILITY INSURANCE COMPANY | 1000679476221 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 26, 2022 | Dec 6, 2022 | NAME CHANGED |
| STARR INDEMNITY & LIABILITY INSURANCE COMPANY | 1000679476221 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 26, 2022 | Apr 26, 2022 | REPLACED |
| STARR INDEMNITY & LIABILITY INSURANCE COMPANY | 1000679476221 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 26, 2022 | Jul 29, 2024 | NAME CHANGED |
| STARR INDEMNITY & LIABILITY INSURANCE COMPANY | 1000679476221 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 26, 2022 | Jun 18, 2024 | REPLACED |
| CRUM & FORSTER INDEMNITY COMPANY | 133-7455305 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 26, 2019 | Nov 3, 2022 | CANCELLED |
| CRUM & FORSTER INDEMNITY COMPANY | 133-7455305 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 26, 2019 | Apr 26, 2022 | REPLACED |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRB002433 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 26, 2018 | Apr 26, 2019 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRB001937 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 26, 2017 | Apr 26, 2018 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73RB001453 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 26, 2016 | Apr 26, 2017 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRB001013 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 23, 2015 | Apr 26, 2016 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRB000299 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 7, 2014 | Jul 24, 2015 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Apr 26, 2026insuranceTERM/REPL — STARR INDEMNITY & LIABILITY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 29, 2024insuranceTERM/CANCL — STARR INDEMNITY & LIABILITY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 29, 2024insurance gapCoverage gap: 636 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Apr 26, 2026)
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Jul 18, 2024
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Jun 18, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — STARR INDEMNITY & LIABILITY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Dec 6, 2022insuranceTERM/CANCL — STARR INDEMNITY & LIABILITY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 29, 2022
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Nov 3, 2022insuranceTERM/CANCL — CRUM & FORSTER INDEMNITY COMPANY
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Oct 14, 2022
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Apr 26, 2022insuranceTERM/REPL — CRUM & FORSTER INDEMNITY COMPANY
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Apr 26, 2022insuranceTERM/REPL — STARR INDEMNITY & LIABILITY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 29, 2019
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Apr 26, 2019insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.
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Apr 26, 2018insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.
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Apr 24, 2018
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Apr 26, 2017insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.
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Apr 21, 2017
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Apr 26, 2016
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Apr 26, 2016insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.
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Apr 14, 2016
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Aug 3, 2015
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Aug 3, 2015authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Aug 3, 2015authority gapCommon (Property) authority inactive: 255 days (through Apr 14, 2016)
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Jul 24, 2015insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| WATFORD CITY ND | ND | 2 | 1 |
| WILLISTON ND | ND | 2 | 1 |
| CASTLEWOOD SD | SD | 2 | 0 |
| ROCK PORT MO | MO | 1 | 0 |
| CULBERTSON MT | MT | 1 | 0 |
| LAKE NORDEN SD | SD | 1 | 0 |
| SISSETON SD | SD | 1 | 1 |
| WILMOT SD | SD | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 11 | 0 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 |
| 393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 |
| 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 |
| 393.11(a)(1) | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC865693
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ST. PAUL MERCURY INSURANCE COMPANY
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