THOMAS A ESKENS
USDOT 2824367 • DBA: ESKENS EXPRESS • 3217 AURORA ST, YANKTON, SD, 57078
ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:1 active
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
USDOT
2,824,367
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
6057600276
Email
Power Units (MCS-150)
6
Drivers (MCS-150)
3
MCS-150 Mileage
1
BOC-3 Agent
Physical Address
3217 AURORA ST, YANKTON, SD, 57078
Contact
Phone: 6057600276
Email: [email protected]
Risk Signals2 flagged
HIGH
1 active Out-of-Service order
Active OOS orders prevent this carrier from operating until rescinded. See the OOS Orders table for details.
MEDIUM
Elevated driver OOS rate: 15.4%
National average is 6.7%. This carrier's driver OOS rate is 8.7 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: Mar 24, 2025
BOC-3 Filing
On file
Operating Authority
fmcsa-authhistApr 5, 2026
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-1187038 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jun 13, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
fmcsa-insurApr 5, 2026
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-QR9VD0 | ON FILE | Mar 24, 2025 | Mar 24, 2025 |
Insurance History (4 canceled/expired)
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| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-ZZ2547 | REPLACED | Mar 24, 2025 | Mar 24, 2025 |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-ZZ2547 | CANCELLED | Mar 24, 2025 | Jun 10, 2025 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP69325A | REPLACED | Apr 27, 2021 | Mar 24, 2025 |
| FARM BUREAU PROPERY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO | BIPD/Primary | CPP6046413 | CANCELLED | Mar 8, 2021 | Apr 25, 2021 |
Insurance Events Timeline
fmcsa-insur-hist
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-ZZ2547 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 10, 2025 | Jun 10, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-QR9VD0 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 24, 2025 | Mar 24, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP69325A | BIPD/Primary | Mar 24, 2025 | Mar 24, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-ZZ2547 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 24, 2025 | Mar 24, 2025 |
| CANCEL | FARM BUREAU PROPERY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO | CPP6046413 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 25, 2021 | Apr 25, 2021 |
Authority Action History (2 events)
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| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1187038 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 14, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 13, 2025 |
| MC1187038 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | May 21, 2021 | — | Unknown |
Out-of-Service Orders (1)
fmcsa-oos-orders
| OOS Date | Reason | Status | Rescinded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 28, 2016 | New Entrant Revoked - Failure of Safety Audit | ACTIVE | Jul 27, 2017 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Hours of Service
N/A
Unsafe Driving
29%
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspections
13
Violations
54
8 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
7.7%
Driver OOS %
15.4%
Above nat'l avg (6.7%)
Power Units (MCS-150)
6
Drivers (MCS-150)
3
Crash Records
3
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
May
1
Jun
1
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
1
Feb
1
Mar
Apr
2
May
Jun
1
Jul
Aug
1
Sep
Oct
Nov
1
Dec
Jan
1
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 13 of 13 inspection records
Inspection Activity Map
4 states • 13 inspections
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Violation Summary (54 violations from 13 inspections)
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| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 14 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-F | Fuel - Dripping leak. | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALR | Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100B-C | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLTFC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.4A-DOSU | Use of drugs | 1 | 1 | 10 | Controlled Substances/Alcohol |
| FMCSR:396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHWS | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.4A-DOSP | Use of drugs | 1 | 1 | 10 | Controlled Substances/Alcohol |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2UCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.9(d)(2) | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.51(a) | CDL disqualification - major offense | 1 | 1 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
Vehicle OOS Rate
7.7%vs nat'l 23.4%
-15.7 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
15.4%vs nat'l 6.7%
+8.7 pts above avg
Violations / Inspection
4.15vs nat'l 1.80
+2.35 above avg
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (13 inspections)
fmcsa-inspectionsApr 5, 2026
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
10 total · 10.0% OOS
2024-062026-02
InspectionsOOS
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
3 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Total Crashes
3
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Across 1 crash
Tow-Aways
3
Crash History (3 records)
fmcsa-crash-fileApr 5, 2026
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 16, 2025 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | Not Reported | U054 | ...196401 | THOMAS A ESKENS |
| Oct 23, 2019 | NE | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 11, 2018 | WY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
11 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Jun 10, 2025
InsuranceInsurance cancel
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Mar 24, 2025
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Mar 24, 2025
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. • BIPD/Primary
Mar 24, 2025
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Apr 25, 2021
InsuranceInsurance cancel
FARM BUREAU PROPERY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO • BIPD/Primary
Jul 27, 2017
OOSOOS order rescinded
New Entrant Revoked - Failure of Safety Audit
Dec 28, 2016
OOSOOS order issued
New Entrant Revoked - Failure of Safety Audit
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