Golden View Express INC Safety Record
DOT# 1556815 · Elk Point, SD 57025 · 6053562232
Below-average safety record — scored 64/100. Elevated out-of-service rates or crash history.
Last inspected 03/05/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 64/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Golden View Express INC (DOT# 1556815) in Elk Point, South Dakota has 25 inspections on record with 45 violations and a 36.0% vehicle out-of-service rate and 2 crashes. Safety grade: D (below-average safety record). Inactive 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 · 45 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 · 25 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/05/2026 | MN | 2 | 0 |
| 02/23/2026 | SD | 0 | 0 |
| 01/30/2026 | SD | 0 | 0 |
| 01/30/2026 | MN | 0 | 0 |
| 08/28/2025 | SD | 0 | 0 |
| 07/24/2025 | KS | 0 | 0 |
| 06/23/2025 | ND | 1 | 1 |
| 06/17/2025 | PA | 1 | 0 |
| 03/27/2025 | IA | 0 | 0 |
| 02/12/2025 | TN | 1 | 1 |
Crash History · 2 records
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17-OCT-25 | MN | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 01-NOV-24 | SD | 0 | 0 | 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 | Great West Casualty Co. | $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.