Lesmeister Transportation INC Safety Record

DOT# 205484 · Bismarck, ND 58504-6828 · 7012589494

A

Excellent safety record — scored 0/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.

Last inspected 01/11/2026

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

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

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Lesmeister Transportation INC (DOT# 205484) in Bismarck, North Dakota has 31 inspections on record with 34 violations and a 6.5% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Active common authority.

31 Inspections
6.5% Vehicle OOS Rate
0 Crashes
14 Power Units

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 6.5%
Carrier: 6.5% (2 of 31) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 0.0%
Carrier: 0.0% (0 of 31) National: 6.4%
75% OOS rate better than 75% of carriers in North Dakota
27% crash rate better than 27% of carriers in North Dakota

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.

34 total violations across 31 inspections
2 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (6%)
Vehicle Maintenance
21
Unsafe Driving
5
Hours of Service
8

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 5 states: MN, MT, ND, SD, WI
Level 1: 11 (35%) Level 2: 6 (19%) Level 3: 14 (45%)
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
01/11/2026 ND 3 0 0
12/19/2025 ND 3 0 0
11/06/2025 ND 1 0 0
10/16/2025 MN 1 0 0
04/23/2025 MN 3 0 0
04/10/2025 MN 3 0 0
03/30/2025 ND 1 0 0
12/15/2024 ND 2 0 0
11/30/2024 ND 2 0 0
11/08/2024 WI 1 0 0

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 MC159302
Common Authority Active
Contract Authority Active
Broker Authority Active
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance On File
Surety Bond On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Primary Great West Casualty Co. $1,000 06/06/2001
CARGO Great West Casualty Co. N/A 06/06/2001
SURETY Great American Insurance Co. N/A 07/22/2021

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 14
Drivers 14
Fleet Size Small Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat No
Operating Since 06/01/1974
MCS-150 Filed 20260121 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 891,656
Address 2501 Lee Ave, Bismarck, ND 58504-6828