ABSOLUTE GRAIN EXPRESS LLC
USDOT 3833122 • 31212 454TH AVE, MECKLING, SD, 57069
ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
USDOT
3,833,122
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
6056590580
Email
Power Units (MCS-150)
4
Drivers (MCS-150)
2
MCS-150 Mileage
176,000
BOC-3 Agent
Physical Address
31212 454TH AVE, MECKLING, SD, 57069
Mailing Address
3109 S MATT ROAD, SIOUX FALLS, SD, 57110
Contact
Phone: 6056590580
Email: [email protected]
Risk Signals2 flagged
MEDIUM
Elevated vehicle OOS rate: 42.9%
National average is 23.4%. This carrier's vehicle OOS rate is 19.5 percentage points above average.
MEDIUM
Elevated driver OOS rate: 14.3%
National average is 6.7%. This carrier's driver OOS rate is 7.6 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: Feb 15, 2022
BOC-3 Filing
On file
Operating Authority
fmcsa-authhistApr 5, 2026
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-1391250 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Unknown |
Active Insurance (1)
fmcsa-insurApr 5, 2026
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP80446A | ON FILE | Feb 15, 2022 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Insurance Events Timeline
fmcsa-insur-hist
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP80446A | BIPD/Primary | Feb 15, 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Authority Action History (1 events)
fmcsa-authhist-blob
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1391250 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 23, 2022 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Hours of Service
N/A
Unsafe Driving
10%
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspections
7
Violations
31
7 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
42.9%
Above nat'l avg (23.4%)
Driver OOS %
14.3%
Above nat'l avg (6.7%)
Power Units (MCS-150)
4
Drivers (MCS-150)
2
Crash Records
0
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
May
1
Jun
Jul
Aug
1
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
1
Mar
1
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 7 of 7 inspection records
Inspection Activity Map
3 states • 7 inspections
None Low Medium High🚛 Home base
Violation Summary (31 violations from 7 inspections)
fmcsa-inspection-file
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 6 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.9D2 | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | 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:393.207(a) | Suspension defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(c)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(i) | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | 1 | 1 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75(g) | 393.75(g) | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
Vehicle OOS Rate
42.9%vs nat'l 23.4%
+19.5 pts above avg
Driver OOS Rate
14.3%vs nat'l 6.7%
+7.6 pts above avg
Violations / Inspection
4.43vs nat'l 1.80
+2.63 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 (7 inspections)
fmcsa-inspectionsApr 5, 2026
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2026 | 87477441 | I-29 SB & PORT NEAL RD | IA | Level 2 | CORN SEMI-TRAILER | 6 | 396.17C, 393.9A-LSLI, 393.9TS | No |
| Mar 5, 2026 | 87212420 | JEFFERSON SD | SD | Level 2 | CORN BELT SEMI-TRAILER | 4 | 393.9A-LTSIR, 393.9A-HLLH, 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Yes |
| Sep 4, 2024 | 82568422 | SISSETON SD | SD | Level 1 | INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR | 5 | 392.2, 393.207(a), 393.48(a) | Yes |
| Jun 24, 2024 | 81972462 | HWY 75 NB AT 130TH | IA | Level 3 | TIMP SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 392.2 | No |
| Jul 12, 2023 | 79483989 | Roadside | NE | Level 2 | CORN SEMI-TRAILER | 11 | 393.9(a), 393.75(a)(3), 395.3(a)(3)(i) | Yes |
| Apr 18, 2023 | 78402955 | 37 - I29 SB MM 132 SALIX | IA | Level 3 | VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | 392.2 | No |
| Jan 1, 2020 | sms-78308893 | WAVERLY WEST BOUND | NE | Level 3 | — | 1 | Details unavailable | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
4 total · 50.0% OOS
2024-062026-04
InspectionsOOS
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Compliance Timeline
1 event merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Feb 15, 2025
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. • BIPD/Primary
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Crashes0 crash records
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Inspections7 inspection records
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StationI-29 SB & PORT NEAL RD
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StationJEFFERSON SD
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StationSISSETON SD
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