Critical regulatory warnings

Contract authority is currently revoked as of Mar 27, 1998 · Docket MC273385.

GRUENHAGEN TRUCKING INC

USDOT 420547 Active INDIVIDUAL Based in DE SMET, SD

GRUENHAGEN TRUCKING INC is a individual based in DE SMET, SD, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 420547. 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 1 power unit and 3 drivers, with 2 roadside inspections on file. 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.

Operating authority revoked or suspended

FMCSA records show revoked or suspended authority for: Contract. A carrier cannot legally operate under a revoked authority type until it is reinstated. See the critical warnings and authority records below for docket-level detail.

Carrier Overview

GRUENHAGEN TRUCKING INC is a small fleet, operating 1 power unit and 3 drivers, organized as an individual, with 28 years on FMCSA's records, based in De Smet, SD. FMCSA records show no inspection or crash activity in the last 24 months. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO., and all filed authority types (contract) are currently revoked.

Power Units

Drivers

Inspections

last 24 months included

OOS Rate (peak)

—

Crashes (24m)

1 all-time

Authorities

0 active

Safety Snapshot

Inspection Profile

No roadside inspections were recorded in the last 24 months, down from 2 in the prior 24-month window.

Fleet Profile

The fleet comprises 1 power unit (small fleet); 3 drivers.

Compliance

Operating Authority

Contract 1 revoked

Full authority records below ↓

Active Insurance

GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. · 91X

1 active policy

vs. National Average

Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0% vs 23.4% -23.4 pts

Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts

Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%

BOC-3 Process Agent

EVILSIZOR PROCESS SERVERS INC

Serves 102,641 carriers

Location & Contact

43221 208 ST

DE SMET, SD 57231

Phone: 6052033817

Email: [email protected]

Registration

USDOT 420547

Entity INDIVIDUAL

Operation A

MCS-150 mileage 20,802 mi

Risk Signals

Authority revoked

1 revocation on record.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 246,677 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–2 power units (±50% of this carrier's 1 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS

Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections

Peer median

Median across 246,677 same-size peers

Verdict

On par with peers

Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

This carrier — Vehicle OOS

Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections

Peer median

Median across 246,677 same-size peers

Verdict

On par with peers

Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

Authority gap detected (1)

Contract (Property) authority was inactive from Mar 27, 1998 to May 4, 1999 (403 days)

Historical coverage gap detected (1)

No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Jan 7, 1998 to Apr 29, 1999 (477 days)

Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections

Make	Model	Inspections
Great Dane		1
International		1

Recent Inspections (2 rows) View all 2 →

Inspection #	Date ▼	State	Level	Station	Vehicle	Violations	Top Codes	OOS
79062523	Jun 30, 2023	SD	3	SIOUX FALLS POE	INTL TRUCK TRACTOR SD PR39362 · 3HSDZAPR7JN635315	0	—	No
78546621	May 1, 2023	SD	3	VALLEY SPRINGS PORT OF ENTRY	FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR IA FV8778 · 3AKJHHDR6NSMZ2931	0	—	No

Recent Crashes (1 row)

Report #	Date ▼	State	Fatalities	Injuries	Tow	Hazmat	Severity
SD0201104791	Mar 25, 2011	SD	0	0	Yes	Yes	Tow

Authority Records (1 docket)

CONTRACT

MC273385

Revoked

Granted Mar 27, 1998 Revoked Mar 27, 1998

View full authority record →

Revocations & Inactive Status

Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.

Date	Docket	Authority	Status	Applied
Mar 27, 1998	MC273385	Contract	REVOKED	Mar 27, 1998

Insurance Coverage Timeline (4 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer	Policy #	Type	Effective	Cancel	Status
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.	CLP18553D	91X	Mar 1, 2006	On file	ACTIVE
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.	CLP18553D	BIPD/Primary	Apr 29, 1999	Mar 1, 2006	REPLACED
Coverage gap — 477 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Jan 7, 1998 to Apr 29, 1999
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.	CLP18553D	BIPD/Primary	Mar 7, 1994	Jan 7, 1998	NAME CHANGED

Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events

Mar 1, 2006

insurance

TERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
May 4, 1999

authority

REINSTATED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
Details →
Mar 27, 1998

authority

REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
Details →
Mar 27, 1998

authority gap

Contract (Property) authority inactive: 403 days (through May 4, 1999)
Jan 7, 1998

insurance

NAMECHG — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
Jan 7, 1998

authority

Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
Jan 7, 1998

insurance gap

Coverage gap: 477 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Apr 29, 1999)

Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station	State	Inspections	OOS
SIOUX FALLS POE	SD	1	0
VALLEY SPRINGS PORT OF ENTRY	SD	1	0

Related Records Cross-references to every adjacent page

How to verify GRUENHAGEN TRUCKING 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.

Frequently asked questions about GRUENHAGEN TRUCKING INC

Is GRUENHAGEN TRUCKING INC an active motor carrier? ▾

Yes. GRUENHAGEN TRUCKING INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 420547 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.

What is GRUENHAGEN TRUCKING INC's safety rating? ▾

GRUENHAGEN TRUCKING INC is unrated. FMCSA assigns formal safety ratings only after a compliance review, and the agency has not yet completed one for this carrier. Being unrated is not by itself a red flag — most active carriers in the database are unrated. Review the inspection and BASIC data below to assess on-road performance.

How many inspections has GRUENHAGEN TRUCKING INC had? ▾

2 roadside inspections are on file for GRUENHAGEN TRUCKING INC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.

What is GRUENHAGEN TRUCKING INC's out-of-service rate? ▾

GRUENHAGEN TRUCKING INC has no out-of-service findings on its inspection record. Across 2 inspections, no driver or vehicle has been placed out of service — a clean record relative to the national averages of roughly 6.7% (driver) and 23.4% (vehicle).

Where is GRUENHAGEN TRUCKING INC based? ▾

GRUENHAGEN TRUCKING INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 43221 208 ST, DE SMET, South Dakota 57231. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.

Does GRUENHAGEN TRUCKING INC have valid operating authority? ▾

GRUENHAGEN TRUCKING INC has 1 authority record on file, but none are currently active. See the Authority Records section below for the status of each docket — common reasons for inactive authority include lapsed insurance, cancelled BOC-3 filings, or revocation following safety-related actions.

How many trucks and drivers does GRUENHAGEN TRUCKING INC operate? ▾

GRUENHAGEN TRUCKING INC self-reports 1 power unit and 3 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.

Has GRUENHAGEN TRUCKING INC had any crashes? ▾

1 FMCSA-reportable crash is on file for GRUENHAGEN TRUCKING INC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

About FMCSA carrier records

Every commercial motor carrier operating in the United States is required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and obtain a USDOT number. The USDOT number is a permanent, unique identifier — once assigned, it stays with the carrier for life and is never reissued to another company. Carriers must update their registration every two years on Form MCS-150 to keep their address, fleet size, and operating data current.

Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

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