GREAT 8 TRANSPORTATION INC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — GREAT 8 TRANSPORTATION INC (USDOT 3216515) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Active BIPD limit: $750,000 Officer(s): MATTHEW FOLKMAN (Company officer); JENNIFER FOLKMAN (Company officer 2) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $750,000 — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — DOTPROCESSAGENTS.COM LLC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3216515/ As of: Jul 25, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
B
confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 9.7% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 16.7% vs peer median 0% (worse). n=144052 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
2 active liability policies
Company profile
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.
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InsuranceUNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANYPolicy effective May 29, 2026
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Process AgentDOTPROCESSAGENTS.COM LLCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC1005699ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| Trailers | 6 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 43 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 32 | 32 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 9.38% | 3.13% | — |
| National average | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
GREAT 8 TRANSPORTATION INC is a motor carrier based in BRITTON, SD, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3216515. 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 7 power units and 6 drivers, with 43 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 16.7%. 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. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
GREAT 8 TRANSPORTATION INC is a small fleet, operating 7 power units and 6 drivers, based in Britton, SD. Across 33 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 12.1% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for common.
33 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 230% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in SD (9) and MT (8), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
12.1% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (50.0% of violations); top code 392.2-SLLEWA1 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 6 times.
The fleet comprises 7 power units (small fleet) and 6 drivers; International, Utility, and Unknown are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 144,052 ACTIVE carriers operating 3–11 power units (±50% of this carrier's 7 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 3 | — | 0.76 | 1 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 1 | — | 0.03 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 6 | — | 8.44 | 8 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | — | 3.70 | 4 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (43 rows) View all 43 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87390029 | Mar 23, 2026 | KS | 3 | CONCORDIA KS |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87223920 | Mar 5, 2026 | MT | 3 | BROADUS MT |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87239395 | Mar 2, 2026 | MN | 3 | WORTHINGTON MN |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLEWA1 | No |
| 87177444 | Feb 27, 2026 | MO | 2 | STEELE MO |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86975390 | Feb 4, 2026 | SD | 3 | TILFORD SD |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86735580 | Jan 6, 2026 | SD | 3 | PRESHO SD |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 86712475 | Jan 5, 2026 | SD | 3 | JEFFERSON SD |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86708413 | Jan 4, 2026 | KS | 2 | ks-neosho-county---133 |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86533618 | Dec 10, 2025 | SD | 3 | BELLE FOURCHE SD |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86535139 | Dec 8, 2025 | WI | 3 | SPARTA WI |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLEWA1 | No |
| 86054494 | Oct 11, 2025 | MT | 1 | BROADUS MT |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85986754 | Oct 1, 2025 | MN | 3 | NEW RICHLAND MN |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLML, 392.2-SLLS3 | No |
| 85500047 | Aug 8, 2025 | MN | 3 | WORTHINGTON MN |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.16-D | No |
| 85456616 | Aug 8, 2025 | MT | 3 | BROADUS MT |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85405379 | Aug 1, 2025 | MT | 1 | BILLINGS MT |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.48A-BMBCAD, 393.55E-B, 393.60C | No |
| 85371200 | Jul 31, 2025 | MT | 2 | BILLINGS MT |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 383.23A2-LCDLN, 392.2-SLLEWA1 | Yes |
| 85287018 | Jul 22, 2025 | NE | 3 | FREMONT SCALE |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 383.51A-SIN, 392.2-SLLEWA1 | Yes |
| 85186965 | Jul 10, 2025 | MT | 3 | BILLINGS MT |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84611556 | May 6, 2025 | MO | 3 | KANSAS CITY MO |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84590440 | May 2, 2025 | SD | 3 | BURBANK SD |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84504173 | Apr 24, 2025 | NE | 3 | FREMONT SCALE |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84455328 | Apr 21, 2025 | SD | 3 | VALLEY SPRINGS SD |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 383.51A-SIN, 395.30B1-ELDDFR, 395.24 | Yes |
| 84514060 | Apr 20, 2025 | SD | 3 | PIERRE SD |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84338255 | Apr 8, 2025 | MT | 3 | BILLINGS MT |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLEWA1 | No |
| 84067555 | Mar 7, 2025 | SD | 3 | VALLEY SPRINGS SD |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (1 row)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WI0000118845 | Dec 26, 2022 | WI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (3 PDFs)
Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.
Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.
Insurance Coverage Timeline (11 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA866749222 | 91X | $750,000 | May 29, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA866749222 | BIPD/Primary | $750,000 | May 29, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA866749222 | BIPD/Primary | $750,000 | Feb 11, 2026 | May 29, 2026 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA866749222 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 10, 2025 | Feb 11, 2026 | CANCELLED |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN330231 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 3, 2023 | Dec 10, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN317321 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 10, 2021 | Feb 3, 2023 | REPLACED |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN317321 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 10, 2021 | Mar 13, 2023 | NAME CHANGED |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA2956685 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 10, 2020 | Dec 10, 2021 | REPLACED |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP45792A | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 21, 2019 | Dec 10, 2020 | REPLACED |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP45792A | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 10, 2018 | Feb 21, 2019 | REPLACED |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP45792A | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 10, 2018 | Feb 26, 2019 | NAME CHANGED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Feb 11, 2026insuranceCANCEL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Jan 20, 2026
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Dec 10, 2025
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Dec 10, 2025insuranceCANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 13, 2023insuranceTERM/CANCL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 6, 2023
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Feb 3, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Dec 10, 2021insuranceTERM/REPL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Dec 10, 2020insuranceTERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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Feb 26, 2019insuranceTERM/CANCL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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Feb 22, 2019
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Feb 21, 2019insuranceTERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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Dec 19, 2018
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| BILLINGS MT | MT | 6 | 1 |
| BROADUS MT | MT | 4 | 0 |
| FREMONT SCALE | NE | 4 | 1 |
| WORTHINGTON MN | MN | 3 | 0 |
| VALLEY SPRINGS SD | SD | 2 | 1 |
| CONCORDIA KS | KS | 1 | 0 |
| MOORHEAD MN | MN | 1 | 1 |
| NEW RICHLAND MN | MN | 1 | 0 |
| KANSAS CITY MO | MO | 1 | 0 |
| STEELE MO | MO | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 |
| 393.45(d) | Brake connections with leaks or constrictions | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.75(c) | Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD form and manner | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
| 395.8(e)(1) | Making, or permitting a driver to make, a false report regarding duty status | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
| 396.5(b) | Oil and/or grease leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC1005699
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UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
91X policy on file
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NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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DOTPROCESSAGENTS.COM LLC
BOC-3 process agent · 86,974 carriers served
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43 inspections
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1 reportable crash
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How to verify GREAT 8 TRANSPORTATION INC
- Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
- Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
- Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
- Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
- Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.
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