What is Christianson Trucking INC's safety grade?

Christianson Trucking INC has a CarrierRecord safety grade of A. This grade is based on FMCSA inspection results, out-of-service rates, and crash history. Grades range from A (excellent) to F (poor). NR means not enough data to rate.

How many FMCSA inspections does Christianson Trucking INC have?

Christianson Trucking INC has 5 inspections on record with a 20.0% vehicle out-of-service rate and a 0.0% driver out-of-service rate. The national averages are 23.2% and 6.4% respectively. These inspections revealed 4 violations.

Has Christianson Trucking INC been involved in any crashes?

Christianson Trucking INC has no crashes on record in FMCSA data.

Does Christianson Trucking INC have active authority and insurance?

Christianson Trucking INC has inactive common authority. BIPD insurance is not on file with the FMCSA. Cargo insurance is on file.

Christianson Trucking INC Safety Record

DOT# 1252599 · Gary, SD 57237 · 5078294810

Excellent safety record — scored 10/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.

Last inspected 10/24/2025

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

Safety Score Breakdown · 10/100 points

Vehicle OOS Rate 10/30 pts

Driver OOS Rate 0/20 pts

Crash Rate 0/30 pts

Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Christianson Trucking INC (DOT# 1252599) in Gary, South Dakota has 5 inspections on record with 4 violations and a 20.0% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Inactive common authority.

5 Inspections

20.0% Vehicle OOS Rate

0 Crashes

1 Power Units

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.

Vehicle OOS Rate 20.0%

Carrier: 20.0% (1 of 5) National: 23.2%

Driver OOS Rate 0.0%

Carrier: 0.0% (0 of 5) National: 6.4%

30% OOS rate better than 30% of carriers in South Dakota

24% crash rate better than 24% of carriers in South Dakota

Violation Categories · 4 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.

4 total violations across 5 inspections

1 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (25%)

Vehicle Maintenance

Unsafe Driving

Inspection History · 5 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.

Inspected across 4 states: IA, KS, MT, SD

Level 2: 1 (20%) Level 3: 4 (80%)

1 of 5 recent inspections had vehicle out-of-service violations

Date	State	Level	Veh OOS
10/24/2025	IA	3	0
07/30/2024	KS	2	1
07/11/2024	SD	3	0
04/07/2024	SD	3	0
02/21/2024	MT	3	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.

MC/MX Number MC491285

Common Authority N

Contract Authority Active

Broker Authority N

BIPD Insurance Not On File

Cargo Insurance On File

Surety Bond Not On File

Type	Insurer	Coverage	Effective
BIPD/Primary	Great West Casualty Co.	$1,000	05/22/2005
CARGO	Great West Casualty Co.	N/A	05/22/2005

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.

Power Units 1

Drivers 1

Fleet Size Owner-Operator

Operation Type Interstate

Hazmat No

Operating Since 05/27/2004

MCS-150 Filed 20250912 1

Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 136,000

Address 2134 Lakeview Lane, Gary, SD 57237