According to FMCSA records, Harms Oil Company (DOT# 175877) in Aberdeen, South Dakota has 380 inspections on record with 171 violations and a 5.3% vehicle out-of-service rate and 7 crashes. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Inactive common authority.
380Inspections
5.3%Vehicle OOS Rate
7Crashes
190Power 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 Rate5.3%
Carrier: 5.3% (20 of 380)National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate0.8%
Carrier: 0.8% (3 of 380)National: 6.4%
64%OOS rate better than 64% of carriers in South Dakota
20%crash rate better than 20% of carriers in South Dakota
Violation Categories · 171 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.
171total violations across 380 inspections
23violations resulted in out-of-service orders (13%)
Vehicle Maintenance
90
Unsafe Driving
56
Hours of Service
9
Driver Fitness
1
Hazardous Materials
12
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.
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 NumberMC255253
Common AuthorityN
Contract AuthorityActive
Broker AuthorityActive
BIPD InsuranceNot On File
Cargo InsuranceOn File
Surety BondOn File
Type
Insurer
Coverage
Effective
BIPD/Excess
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$4,000
10/01/2025
BIPD/Primary
Imperium Insurance Company
$1,000
10/01/2025
CARGO
United States Fire Insurance Co.
N/A
10/01/2023
SURETY
The Cincinnati Insurance Co.
N/A
11/27/2017
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.