What is Ristvedt's safety grade?

Ristvedt 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 Ristvedt have?

Ristvedt has 10 inspections on record with a 10.0% 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 8 violations.

Has Ristvedt been involved in any crashes?

Ristvedt has no crashes on record in FMCSA data.

Does Ristvedt have active authority and insurance?

Ristvedt has active common authority. BIPD insurance is not on file with the FMCSA. Cargo insurance is not on file.

Ristvedt Safety Record

DOT# 1362 · Watertown, SD 57201-3050 · 6058868981

Legal name: Ristvedt Trucking INC

Excellent safety record — scored 0/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.

Last inspected 02/20/2026

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

Safety Score Breakdown · 0/100 points

Vehicle OOS Rate 0/30 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, Ristvedt (DOT# 1362) in Watertown, South Dakota has 10 inspections on record with 8 violations and a 10.0% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Active common authority.

10 Inspections

10.0% Vehicle OOS Rate

0 Crashes

4 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 10.0%

Carrier: 10.0% (1 of 10) National: 23.2%

Driver OOS Rate 0.0%

Carrier: 0.0% (0 of 10) National: 6.4%

56% OOS rate better than 56% of carriers in South Dakota

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

Violation Categories · 8 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.

8 total violations across 10 inspections

1 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (12%)

Vehicle Maintenance

Unsafe Driving

Hours of Service

Inspection History · 10 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 6 states: IA, KS, MN, MT, NE, SD

Level 2: 3 (30%) Level 3: 7 (70%)

Date	State	Level	Veh OOS
02/20/2026	SD	2	0
10/01/2025	SD	3	0
04/25/2025	SD	3	0
01/17/2025	KS	2	0
11/30/2024	IA	3	0
11/19/2024	NE	3	0
11/03/2023	SD	3	0
10/30/2023	SD	3	0
10/24/2023	MT	3	0
05/03/2023	MN	2	1

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 MC178902

Common Authority Active

Contract Authority N

Broker Authority N

BIPD Insurance Not On File

Cargo Insurance Not On File

Surety Bond Not On File

Type	Insurer	Coverage	Effective
BIPD/Primary	Great West Casualty Co.	$1,000	01/13/2010

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 4

Drivers 3

Fleet Size Small Fleet

Operation Type Interstate

Hazmat No

Operating Since 06/01/1974

MCS-150 Filed 20260219 1

Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 221,622

Address 2002 W Kemp Ave, Watertown, SD 57201-3050