Travis Linch Trucking LLC Safety Record

DOT# 2934015 · Belle Fourche, SD 57717-6162 · 6052101111

A

Excellent safety record — scored 10/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.

Last inspected 12/29/2025

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

Vehicle OOS Rate 10/30 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, Travis Linch Trucking LLC (DOT# 2934015) in Belle Fourche, South Dakota has 17 inspections on record with 14 violations and a 17.6% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Active common authority.

17 Inspections
17.6% Vehicle OOS Rate
0 Crashes
7 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 17.6%
Carrier: 17.6% (3 of 17) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 0.0%
Carrier: 0.0% (0 of 17) National: 6.4%
36% OOS rate better than 36% of carriers in South Dakota
24% crash rate better than 24% of carriers in South 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.

14 total violations across 17 inspections
3 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (21%)
Vehicle Maintenance
9
Unsafe Driving
3
Hours of Service
1
Driver Fitness
1

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 4 states: MT, NE, SD, WY
Level 2: 6 (35%) Level 3: 11 (65%)
1 of 5 recent inspections had vehicle out-of-service violations
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
12/29/2025 MT 2 1 0
09/29/2025 MT 3 0 0
09/18/2025 WY 2 0 0
07/30/2025 NE 3 0 0
01/09/2025 SD 3 0 0
09/21/2024 SD 3 0 0
09/17/2024 SD 3 0 0
09/03/2024 MT 3 0 0
08/18/2024 MT 2 1 0
08/08/2024 SD 2 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 MC093526
Common Authority Active
Contract Authority N
Broker Authority N
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance Not On File
Surety Bond Not On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Primary Great West Casualty Co. $1,000 05/14/2018

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 7
Drivers 8
Fleet Size Small Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat No
Operating Since 09/30/2016
MCS-150 Filed 20250516 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 646,101
Address 10850 Sourdough Rd, Belle Fourche, SD 57717-6162