Blachowske Truck Line INC Safety Record
DOT# 124582 · Brandon, SD 57005 · 6055825811
Good safety record — scored 17/100. Below-average out-of-service rates and few crashes.
Last inspected 03/08/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 17/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Blachowske Truck Line INC (DOT# 124582) in Brandon, South Dakota has 91 inspections on record with 90 violations and a 7.7% vehicle out-of-service rate and 7 crashes. Safety grade: B. Active common authority.
Out-of-Service Rates vs. National Average
An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.
Violation Categories · 90 total violations
FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.
Inspection History · 91 records
FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.
| Date | State | Veh OOS | Drv OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/08/2026 | KY | 0 | 0 |
| 03/04/2026 | SD | 0 | 0 |
| 03/04/2026 | NE | 0 | 0 |
| 03/01/2026 | KY | 0 | 0 |
| 02/24/2026 | TX | 0 | 0 |
| 02/19/2026 | SD | 0 | 0 |
| 01/08/2026 | SD | 0 | 0 |
| 01/08/2026 | MS | 0 | 0 |
| 12/29/2025 | SD | 0 | 0 |
| 12/22/2025 | OH | 0 | 0 |
Crash History · 7 records
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20-NOV-24 | MN | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 15-APR-25 | FL | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 13-SEP-24 | TX | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 07-MAY-25 | TN | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 07-JUL-25 | TN | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 03-DEC-24 | TN | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 01-MAR-24 | SC | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Authority & Insurance
FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.
| Type | Insurer | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| BIPD/Primary | Arch Insurance Company | $1,000 |
Fleet Profile
Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.