What is Whiskey River Transport's safety grade?

Whiskey River Transport has a CarrierRecord safety grade of C. 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 Whiskey River Transport have?

Whiskey River Transport has 11 inspections on record with a 45.5% vehicle out-of-service rate and a 9.1% driver out-of-service rate. The national averages are 23.2% and 6.4% respectively. These inspections revealed 18 violations.

Has Whiskey River Transport been involved in any crashes?

Whiskey River Transport has no crashes on record in FMCSA data.

Does Whiskey River Transport have active authority and insurance?

Whiskey River Transport has active common authority. BIPD insurance is not on file with the FMCSA. Cargo insurance is on file.

Whiskey River Transport Safety Record

DOT# 1720894 · Sturgis, SD 57785 · 6053917653

Legal name: Espe Enterprises INC

Average safety record — scored 44/100. This carrier's inspection results are typical for the industry.

Last inspected 09/15/2025

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

Safety Score Breakdown · 44/100 points

Vehicle OOS Rate 30/30 pts

Driver OOS Rate 14/20 pts

Crash Rate 0/30 pts

Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Whiskey River Transport (DOT# 1720894) in Sturgis, South Dakota has 11 inspections on record with 18 violations and a 45.5% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: C. Active common authority.

11 Inspections

45.5% Vehicle OOS Rate

0 Crashes

2 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 45.5%

Carrier: 45.5% (5 of 11) National: 23.2%

Driver OOS Rate 9.1%

Carrier: 9.1% (1 of 11) National: 6.4%

9% OOS rate better than 9% of carriers in South Dakota

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

Violation Categories · 18 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.

18 total violations across 11 inspections

6 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (33%)

Vehicle Maintenance

Unsafe Driving

Hours of Service

Driver Fitness

Inspection History · 11 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 8 states: CO, IA, IL, MN, NE, OH, PA, SD

Level 1: 3 (27%) Level 2: 3 (27%) Level 3: 5 (45%)

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

Date	State	Level	Veh OOS	Drv OOS
09/15/2025	OH	2	0	0
09/09/2025	CO	2	0	0
06/24/2025	OH	3	0	0
10/23/2024	IA	1	2	0
09/18/2024	NE	2	1	0
06/05/2024	MN	3	0	1
01/08/2024	PA	3	0	0
08/09/2023	SD	3	0	0
07/30/2023	MN	1	2	0
07/26/2023	IA	1	0	0
04/10/2023	IL	3	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 MC726110

Common Authority Active

Contract Authority N

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	02/26/2019
CARGO	Great West Casualty Co.	N/A	09/14/2010

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 2

Drivers 2

Fleet Size Small Fleet

Operation Type Interstate

Hazmat No

Operating Since 12/27/2007

MCS-150 Filed 20250513 1

Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 297,000

Address 21070 Fort Meade Way, Sturgis, SD 57785