CRYSTAL RED TRANSPORTATION INC
SIOUX FALLS, SD
CRYSTAL RED TRANSPORTATION INC is a small fleet, operating 7 power units and 14 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Sioux Falls, SD. Across 7 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet's 14.3% out-of-service rate sits below the 19.4% national average, with 1 reportable crash. BMC-91 liability filing is on file with Great West Casualty Co, and operating authority is active for motor carrier of property (except household goods).
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- No FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83) on file Household-goods movers generally need BMC-34 cargo on file with FMCSA. Soft signal only — confirm on L&I before tendering HHG freight.
- 1 fatality on crash record 23 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — CRYSTAL RED TRANSPORTATION INC (USDOT 335354) 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: $1,000,000 Blockers: (none) Cautions: • No FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83) on file — Household-goods movers generally need BMC-34 cargo on file with FMCSA. Soft signal only — confirm on L&I before tendering HHG freight. • 1 fatality on crash record — 23 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/335354/ As of: Sep 22, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · filing & peer scorecard
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · A
Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 95/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 100% · 5/5 signals · expand
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · A
Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 95/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. 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 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). n=142814 same-size ACTIVE peers.
Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not a booking verdict and not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
Fleet size changes
- Drivers +7 (7 → 14) · Sep 21, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
2 active liability filings
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.
No active broker surety bond or trust fund on file.
BMC-84 is a surety bond; BMC-85 is a trust-fund agreement. Required for property brokers / freight forwarders — not motor-carrier BIPD liability insurance.
Based on FMCSA authority grant of 1988-11-25 (2,000+ days). Published gates only — not a guarantee they will accept. Confirm with the broker.
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InsuranceGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.Policy effective Apr 1, 1999
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Process AgentALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESSBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC208978ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 15 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 23 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
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| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 17 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 14.29% | 14.29% | — |
| National average | 6.7% | 23.4% | 4.4% |
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 Status notes, risk intelligence, and safety profiles
CRYSTAL RED TRANSPORTATION INC had 7 roadside inspections over the past 24 months with an out-of-service rate of 14.3%, which is below the national average of 19.4%. Their highest FMCSA BASIC percentile is vehicle_maint at 5.0. 1 reportable crash occurred in the same 24-month window.
7 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, concentrated in SD (3) and IA (1).
14.3% out-of-service rate, below the 19.4% national average; led by Hours of Service (0.0% of violations); top code 392.2 (Violation of Local Laws) cited 3 times.
The fleet comprises 7 power units (small fleet) and 7 drivers; Utility, Western Star, and Kenworth are the most-inspected makes.
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 142,814 ACTIVE carriers operating 3–11 power units (±50% of this carrier's 7 unit fleet).
Fleet History
Field change history →Sourced from FMCSA daily imports; field-level change log. 1 tracked change on record. · 1 driver-count change
Record Changes
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Drivers 7 14FMCSA Company Census
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Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (15 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
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| South Dakota (SD) | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Iowa (IA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 10, 2024 |
| Illinois (IL) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 21, 2025 |
| Minnesota (MN) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 9, 2026 |
| Nebraska (NE) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 14, 2024 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
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| Utility | 13 | |
| Kenworth | 8 | |
| Western Star | 3 | |
| Peterbilt | 2 | |
| Fontaine | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 1 | — | 0.41 | 0 | — | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | — | 5.14 | 5 | — | Sep 21, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (17 rows) View all 17 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 88989674 | Sep 14, 2026 | SD | 3 | BOX ELDER SD | — | 0 | — | No |
| 88840112 | Aug 27, 2026 | SD | 2 | VALLEY SPRINGS SD |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-LCDLR, 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 87053608 | Feb 9, 2026 | MN | 1 | WORTHINGTON MN |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.9A-LRLI | No |
| 86412943 | Nov 21, 2025 | IL | 3 | il-026---carlock---i-74-w/b |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85932938 | Oct 1, 2025 | SD | 3 | VALLEY SPRINGS SD |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83168113 | Nov 14, 2024 | NE | 3 | — |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82888020 | Oct 10, 2024 | IA | 2 | ia-39---i35-sb-mm-212-northwood |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 395.8(f)(1) | No |
| 82642921 | Sep 11, 2024 | KY | 2 | CORBIN |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.203, 393.201(a) | No |
| 82279691 | Jul 31, 2024 | KS | 2 | ks-cloud-county---029 |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 81770689 | May 30, 2024 | KS | 2 | BELLEVILLE |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 81452342 | Apr 25, 2024 | IN | 3 | SUNMAN IN |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 81163073 | Mar 20, 2024 | IA | 3 | ia-10---i35-nb-mm-30-osceola |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 80564851 | Jan 6, 2024 | SD | 3 | RAPID CITY SD |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 80082138 | Nov 2, 2023 | IL | 3 | I-70 |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 80051160 | Oct 31, 2023 | NE | 3 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 79666443 | Sep 14, 2023 | SD | 2 | SIOUX FALLS PORT OF ENTRY |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 79109803 | Jul 6, 2023 | OK | 3 | BRAMAN SCALES |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
Recent Crashes (23 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
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| SD0202518254 | Dec 9, 2025 | SD | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| KY0073091038 | Sep 11, 2024 | KY | 1 | 0 | Yes | No | Fatal |
| NC0106550813 | Apr 19, 2021 | NC | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| TN0102069042 | Jul 6, 2018 | TN | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| TN0101966426 | Apr 4, 2018 | TN | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| ILX001104554 | Mar 14, 2018 | IL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0001272878 | Jan 4, 2018 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| SD0201700383 | Jan 9, 2017 | SD | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| ILX000395351 | Dec 27, 2015 | IL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MO0000052734 | Feb 4, 2014 | MO | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| WV000027524A | Oct 31, 2013 | WV | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IA1200721107 | Dec 19, 2012 | IA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MN0081850252 | Jun 18, 2008 | MN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| OH0068231326 | Sep 29, 2006 | OH | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX245303100J | Dec 22, 2003 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| LA0002317676 | Feb 27, 2002 | LA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| WI000033959A | Jul 18, 2001 | WI | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| SDSFPD9J0163 | Oct 1, 1999 | SD | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NE0199032126 | Jun 5, 1999 | NE | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX008038461A | Feb 19, 1998 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX0007098007 | Apr 29, 1997 | TX | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| TX007012858A | Jan 16, 1997 | TX | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| AR0096051838 | Sep 27, 1996 | AR | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | 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 |
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| Unknown | MC208978 | common | N | — |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (3 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
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| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP11546K | 91X | $1,000,000 | Apr 1, 1999 | On file | ACTIVE |
| Great West Casualty Co | CLP11546K | BMC-91X | — | Apr 1, 1999 | On file | ACTIVE |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP11546 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 15, 1988 | Apr 1, 1999 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
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| VALLEY SPRINGS SD | SD | 2 | 1 |
| I-70 | IL | 1 | 0 |
| SUNMAN IN | IN | 1 | 0 |
| BELLEVILLE | KS | 1 | 0 |
| CORBIN | KY | 1 | 0 |
| WORTHINGTON MN | MN | 1 | 0 |
| BRAMAN SCALES | OK | 1 | 0 |
| BOX ELDER SD | SD | 1 | 0 |
| RAPID CITY SD | SD | 1 | 0 |
| SIOUX FALLS PORT OF ENTRY | SD | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
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| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 |
| 393.201(a) | Frame cracked / loose / sagging / broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.203 | Cab/body parts requirements violations | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 395.8(f)(1) | Driver’s record of duty status not current | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC208978
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · ACTIVE · MC
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GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
91X policy on file
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ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS
BOC-3 process agent · 107,840 carriers served
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17 inspections
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23 reportable crashes
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