Blachowske Truck Line INC Safety Record

DOT# 124582 · Brandon, SD 57005 · 6055825811

B

Good safety record — scored 17/100. Below-average out-of-service rates and few crashes.

Last inspected 03/08/2026

Grade based on FMCSA inspection, crash, and violation data. See methodology →

Vehicle OOS Rate 0/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 7/20 pts
Crash Rate 10/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

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.

91 Inspections
7.7% Vehicle OOS Rate
7 Crashes
51 Power Units

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.

Vehicle OOS Rate 7.7%
Carrier: 7.7% (7 of 91) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 3.3%
Carrier: 3.3% (3 of 91) National: 6.4%
60% OOS rate better than 60% of carriers in South Dakota
11% crash rate better than 11% of carriers in South Dakota

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.

90 total violations across 91 inspections
10 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (11%)
Vehicle Maintenance
21
Unsafe Driving
53
Hours of Service
11
Driver Fitness
2
Other
3

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.

Inspected across 22 states
Level 1: 9 (10%) Level 2: 23 (25%) Level 3: 59 (65%)
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/08/2026 KY 1 0 0
03/04/2026 SD 3 0 0
03/04/2026 NE 3 0 0
03/01/2026 KY 2 0 0
02/24/2026 TX 2 0 0
02/19/2026 SD 3 0 0
01/08/2026 SD 3 0 0
01/08/2026 MS 1 0 0
12/29/2025 SD 2 0 0
12/22/2025 OH 3 0 0
1 injury crash
20-NOV-24 most recent crash on record
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

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.

MC/MX Number MC126196
Common Authority Active
Contract Authority Active
Broker Authority N
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance Not On File
Surety Bond Not On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Primary Arch Insurance Company $1,000 08/01/2025

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.

Power Units 51
Drivers 33
Fleet Size Mid-Size Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat No
Operating Since 06/01/1974
MCS-150 Filed 20260225 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 3,452,965
Address 400 East Redwood Blvd, Brandon, SD 57005