GREAT PLAINS TRANSFER LLC
USDOT 580229 • 228 S MAIN ST, HERREID, SD, 57632
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-307438 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jul 25, 2016 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP19431A | ON FILE | Jul 22, 2016 | May 20, 2022 |
| CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 9 QA55 | ON FILE | Aug 26, 1996 | May 7, 1997 |
Insurance History (6 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP19431A | CANCELLED | Jul 22, 2016 | Jun 19, 2022 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP19431A | NAME CHANGED | Oct 10, 2015 | Aug 29, 2016 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP19431A | REPLACED | Oct 10, 2015 | Jul 22, 2016 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTO0010665 | CANCELLED | Dec 1, 2012 | Jun 10, 2013 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP17011A | CANCELLED | Oct 28, 2003 | Dec 2, 2004 |
| CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 9QA55 | CANCELLED | Aug 26, 1996 | May 7, 1997 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP19431A | BIPD/Primary | Jun 19, 2022 | Jun 19, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP19431A | BIPD/Primary | May 20, 2022 | May 20, 2022 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP19431A | BIPD/Primary | Aug 29, 2016 | Aug 29, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP19431A | BIPD/Primary | Jul 22, 2016 | Jul 22, 2016 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LTO0010665 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 10, 2013 | Jun 10, 2013 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP17011A | BIPD/Primary | Dec 2, 2004 | Dec 2, 2004 |
| CANCEL | CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | 9 QA55 | CARGO | May 7, 1997 | May 7, 1997 |
| CANCEL | CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | 9QA55 | BIPD/Primary | May 7, 1997 | May 7, 1997 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACT | MC-307438 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-307438 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-307438 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (5 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC307438 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 26, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 25, 2016 |
| MC307438 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Oct 13, 2015 | — | Unknown |
| MC307438 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Dec 13, 2012 | REVOKED | Jun 17, 2013 |
| MC307438 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Nov 5, 2003 | REVOKED | Dec 8, 2004 |
| MC307438 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 5, 1996 | REVOKED | Jul 23, 1997 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
3 states • 5 inspections
Violation Summary (1 violations from 5 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.16 | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (5 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 27, 2026 | 87429598 | HAGUE ND | ND | Level 2 | WILSON TRA SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Oct 4, 2025 | 85963960 | HERREID SD | SD | Level 3 | KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Oct 21, 2024 | 82978094 | HWY 20 WB MM 118 | IA | Level 3 | WILX SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 392.16 | No |
| Sep 20, 2023 | 79773280 | HAGUE SCALE - ND 11/US 83 | ND | Level 1 | KW TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Jul 3, 2023 | 79100872 | Roadside | SD | Level 2 | KW TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
1 crash record from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (1 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 4, 2013 | SD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
10 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records