THORSTENSON TRUCKING LLC
USDOT 66297 • 3004 US HWY 12 & 83, SELBY, SD, 57472
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (3)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN CONTRACTORS INDEMNITY COMPANY | SURETY | 1001120931 | ON FILE | Aug 22, 2018 | Aug 21, 2020 |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-Z72244 | ON FILE | May 24, 2017 | Oct 30, 2017 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CARGO | LTO0000328 | ON FILE | May 24, 2010 | Jun 26, 2011 |
Insurance History (14 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-Z72244 | REPLACED | May 24, 2017 | May 24, 2017 |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-Z22257 | REPLACED | May 24, 2015 | May 24, 2017 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTO0000328 | CANCELLED | May 24, 2010 | Jun 26, 2015 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTO0000328 | REPLACED | May 24, 2010 | May 24, 2015 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP25702A | REPLACED | Nov 7, 2004 | May 24, 2010 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | GWP25702A | REPLACED | Nov 7, 2004 | May 24, 2010 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | GWP25702A | CANCELLED | Nov 7, 2004 | Jun 25, 2010 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP25702A | CANCELLED | Nov 7, 2004 | Jun 25, 2010 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TF410247 | REPLACED | Nov 7, 2003 | Nov 7, 2004 |
| INTEGON NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | IN-200185-01 | CANCELLED | Nov 7, 2002 | Nov 7, 2003 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | TF367548 | REPLACED | Nov 7, 2002 | Nov 7, 2004 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TF275600 | REPLACED | Nov 7, 1999 | Nov 7, 2002 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TF275600 | CANCELLED | Nov 7, 1999 | Dec 9, 2002 |
| REDLAND INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | RT201743 | REPLACED | Oct 2, 1995 | Nov 7, 1999 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | AMERICAN CONTRACTORS INDEMNITY COMPANY | 1001120931 | SURETY | Aug 21, 2020 | Aug 21, 2020 |
| TERM/CANCL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-Z72244 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 30, 2017 | Oct 30, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-Z72244 | BIPD/Primary | May 24, 2017 | May 24, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-Z22257 | BIPD/Primary | May 24, 2017 | May 24, 2017 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LTO0000328 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 26, 2015 | Jun 26, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LTO0000328 | BIPD/Primary | May 24, 2015 | May 24, 2015 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LTO0000328 | CARGO | Jun 26, 2011 | Jun 26, 2011 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP25702A | CARGO | Jun 25, 2010 | Jun 25, 2010 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP25702A | BIPD/Primary | Jun 25, 2010 | Jun 25, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP25702A | BIPD/Primary | May 24, 2010 | May 24, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP25702A | CARGO | May 24, 2010 | May 24, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TF367548 | CARGO | Nov 7, 2004 | Nov 7, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TF410247 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 7, 2004 | Nov 7, 2004 |
| CANCEL | INTEGON NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | IN-200185-01 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 7, 2003 | Nov 7, 2003 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TF275600 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 9, 2002 | Dec 9, 2002 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TF275600 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 7, 2002 | Nov 7, 2002 |
| TERM/REPL | REDLAND INSURANCE CO. | RT201743 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 7, 1999 | Nov 7, 1999 |
Authority Action History (9 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC238151 | BROKER | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 27, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 12, 2020 |
| MC238151 | PROPERTY BROKER | GRANTED | Aug 29, 2018 | — | Unknown |
| MC238151 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 26, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 2, 2017 |
| MC238151 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 26, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 2, 2017 |
| MC238151 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 1, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 4, 2015 |
| MC238151 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 1, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 4, 2015 |
| MC238151 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 17, 2002 | — | Unknown |
| MC238151 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 24, 1995 | — | Unknown |
| MC238151 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REJECTED | Dec 19, 1990 | — | Unknown |
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
8 states • 92 inspections
Violation Summary (114 violations from 92 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 13 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 5 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 5 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(c)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 3 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 3 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIAD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | 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 | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BLMCBAD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55C1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.83E | Exhaust - System discharging from a truck or truck-tractor at a location other than at the rear of the cab | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.207F-SDAS | Suspension - Deflated air suspension | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.55C1 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75G-TAOW | Tires - All others weight carried exceeds tire load limit | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207F-SLAS | Suspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16AD | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78(a) | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a)(4) | 393.95(a)(4) | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(a) | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.23 | Required lamp not powered by vehicle electric | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(2) | Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205(a) | Wheel/rim defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(c)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(ii) | Driving after 60/70-hour limit | 1 | 0 | 8 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(i) | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(1) | Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | 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 (92 inspections)
Showing 50 of 92
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 25, 2025 | ND | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | 0029 | ...813309 | THORSTENSON TRUCKING LLC |
| Nov 25, 2025 | ND | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | 0029 | ...813309 | THORSTENSON TRUCKING |
| Feb 2, 2025 | MT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | +45.5786 -107.4485 | ...271688 | THORSTENSON TRUCKING LLC |
| Dec 17, 2024 | SD | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL | 188 ST | ...806434 | THORSTENSON TRUCKING LLC |
| Jul 31, 2024 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | FORT SNELLING | ISTH 494 | ...273768 | THORSTENSON TRUCKING LLC |
| Jul 10, 2023 | SD | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL | US HWY 12 | ...733838 | THORSTENSON TRUCKING LLC |
| Mar 8, 2021 | ND | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | ...273769 | THORSTENSON TRUCKING LLC |
| Nov 18, 2019 | SD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 7, 2019 | WY | INJURY | 0 | 4 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 18, 2016 | NE | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 7, 2014 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 3, 2013 | MT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 6, 2010 | NE | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 10, 2008 | WY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 6, 2007 | NE | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 28, 2007 | WY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 26, 2006 | ND | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 19, 2006 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 18, 2006 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 10, 2003 | MT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 13, 2003 | FL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 20, 2003 | WY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 15, 1999 | SD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 9, 1998 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 4, 1996 | SD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Enforcement Actions
1 closed case — FMCSA civil penalties
1 Enforcement Case
| Case Number | Closed Date | Violation Code(s) | Settlement | Subject Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SD-2023-0021-US1652 | May 1, 2023 | 383.37(a); 391.51(b)(2) | $4,420 | Carrier |
Compliance Timeline
46 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 46 events