Hammer Transport INC Safety Record
DOT# 1385290 · Elk Point, SD 57025 · 4023692545
Good safety record — scored 20/100. Below-average out-of-service rates and few crashes.
Last inspected 09/29/2025
Safety Score Breakdown · 20/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Hammer Transport INC (DOT# 1385290) in Elk Point, South Dakota has 10 inspections on record with 19 violations and a 10.0% vehicle out-of-service rate. 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 · 19 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 · 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.
| Date | State | Veh OOS | Drv OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/29/2025 | NE | 0 | 0 |
| 06/08/2025 | ND | 0 | 0 |
| 02/21/2025 | IA | 1 | 0 |
| 06/26/2024 | SD | 0 | 0 |
| 06/20/2024 | NE | 0 | 0 |
| 04/17/2024 | SD | 0 | 1 |
| 11/11/2023 | SD | 0 | 0 |
| 08/17/2023 | SD | 0 | 0 |
| 08/11/2023 | IA | 0 | 0 |
| 07/16/2023 | OH | 0 | 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.
| Type | Insurer | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| BIPD/Primary | Canal Insurance Co. | $750 |
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.