Eskens Express Safety Record
DOT# 2824367 · Yankton, SD 57078 · 6057600276
Legal name: Thomas a Eskens
Good safety record — scored 30/100. Below-average out-of-service rates and few crashes.
Last inspected 02/02/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 30/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Eskens Express (DOT# 2824367) in Yankton, South Dakota has 13 inspections on record with 54 violations and a 7.7% vehicle out-of-service rate and 1 crash. Safety grade: B. Active 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 · 54 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 · 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/02/2026 | SD | 0 | 0 |
| 12/16/2025 | KS | 0 | 0 |
| 09/02/2025 | SD | 1 | 2 |
| 07/30/2025 | IA | 0 | 0 |
| 05/15/2025 | KS | 0 | 0 |
| 05/15/2025 | KS | 0 | 0 |
| 03/17/2025 | IA | 0 | 0 |
| 02/25/2025 | IA | 0 | 0 |
| 07/01/2024 | SD | 0 | 0 |
| 06/04/2024 | IA | 0 | 0 |
Crash History · 1 record
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16-DEC-25 | KS | 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 | Acuity, a Mutual Insurance Company | $750 |
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.