Cliff Viessman INC Safety Record

DOT# 164259 · Gary, SD 57237 · 6052723203

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Excellent safety record — scored 5/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.

Last inspected 03/25/2026

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

Safety Score Breakdown · 5/100 points

Vehicle OOS Rate 0/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0/20 pts
Crash Rate 5/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Cliff Viessman INC (DOT# 164259) in Gary, South Dakota has 421 inspections on record with 453 violations and a 11.2% vehicle out-of-service rate and 25 crashes. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Active common authority.

421 Inspections
11.2% Vehicle OOS Rate
25 Crashes
323 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 11.2%
Carrier: 11.2% (47 of 421) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 0.2%
Carrier: 0.2% (1 of 421) National: 6.4%
52% OOS rate better than 52% of carriers in South Dakota
16% crash rate better than 16% of carriers in South Dakota

Violation Categories · 453 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.

453 total violations across 421 inspections
69 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (15%)
Vehicle Maintenance
202
Unsafe Driving
209
Hours of Service
38
Driver Fitness
1
Other
3

Inspection History · 100 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 34 states
Level 1: 75 (18%) Level 2: 96 (23%) Level 3: 250 (59%)
1 of 5 recent inspections had vehicle out-of-service violations
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/25/2026 SD 2 2 0
03/24/2026 SD 2 0 0
03/16/2026 MN 3 0 0
03/12/2026 MN 3 0 0
03/11/2026 MN 3 0 0
03/03/2026 CO 3 0 0
02/27/2026 SD 3 0 0
02/27/2026 MI 2 0 0
02/27/2026 TN 1 0 0
02/25/2026 WI 1 0 0

Crash History · 25 records

8 injury crashes
30-SEP-25 most recent crash on record
Date State Fatalities Injuries Tow-Aways
30-SEP-25 MN 0 0 0
30-DEC-25 UT 0 1 0
30-DEC-24 WI 0 2 0
29-NOV-25 SD 0 0 0
28-JAN-26 MN 0 0 0
27-MAR-25 IL 0 0 0
26-JAN-26 MN 0 1 0
25-MAR-24 IL 0 0 0
25-JAN-25 MN 0 0 0
22-DEC-24 GA 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.

MC/MX Number MC143831
Common Authority Active
Contract Authority Active
Broker Authority Active
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance Not On File
Surety Bond On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Primary Great West Casualty Co. $1,000 01/01/2013
SURETY Old Republic Surety Company N/A 10/01/2013

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 323
Drivers 460
Fleet Size Large Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat No
Operating Since 06/01/1974
MCS-150 Filed 20250724 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 25,467,311
Address 215 1st Avenue, Gary, SD 57237

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