KAPPES TRUCKING LLC
USDOT 699931 • 1302 B AVE, EUREKA, SD, 57437
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-323989 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Aug 17, 2023 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA971873679 | ON FILE | Aug 16, 2023 | Aug 16, 2023 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | CLP77152A | ON FILE | Jul 8, 1997 | Sep 20, 2021 |
Insurance History (5 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA971873679 | REPLACED | Aug 16, 2023 | Aug 1, 2024 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | CLP77152A | REPLACED | Sep 7, 2021 | Aug 16, 2023 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | CLP77152A | CANCELLED | Sep 7, 2021 | Sep 4, 2023 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | CLP77152A | NAME CHANGED | Jul 8, 1997 | Sep 20, 2021 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | CLP77152A | REPLACED | Jul 8, 1997 | Sep 7, 2021 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA971873679 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP77152A | BIPD/Primary | Sep 4, 2023 | Sep 4, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP77152A | BIPD/Primary | Aug 16, 2023 | Aug 16, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA971873679 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 16, 2023 | Aug 16, 2023 |
| NAMECHG | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP77152A | CARGO | Sep 20, 2021 | Sep 20, 2021 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP77152A | BIPD/Primary | Sep 20, 2021 | Sep 20, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP77152A | BIPD/Primary | Sep 7, 2021 | Sep 7, 2021 |
Authority Action History (3 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC323989 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 8, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 17, 2023 |
| MC323989 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 17, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 8, 2021 |
| MC323989 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 23, 1997 | — | 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
2 states • 8 inspections
Violation Summary (8 violations from 8 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
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 (8 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2025 | 85501604 | ABERDEEN SD | SD | Level 2 | PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| May 5, 2025 | 84580318 | HERREID SD | SD | Level 3 | PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 392.16-D | No |
| Mar 27, 2025 | 84237055 | SELBY SD | SD | Level 2 | WILSON TRA SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 393.60C | No |
| Mar 26, 2025 | 84237061 | SELBY SD | SD | Level 3 | WILSON TRA SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | 392.2-SLLEWA1 | No |
| Mar 10, 2025 | 84100034 | HAGUE ND | ND | Level 2 | PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 393.9A-LBL | No |
| Apr 15, 2024 | 81347534 | LEOLA SD | SD | Level 2 | PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Oct 23, 2023 | 80019467 | Roadside | SD | Level 3 | WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 396.17(c) | No |
| Jul 18, 2023 | 79175154 | SELBY SCALE SITE | SD | Level 2 | PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 396.17(c) | 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
3 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (3 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 23, 2023 | SD | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL | SD HWY 10 | ...302612 | KAPPES TRUCKING LLC |
| Feb 12, 2010 | SD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 2, 2006 | ND | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
11 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records