What is Earl's safety grade?

Earl has a CarrierRecord safety grade of B. 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 Earl have?

Earl has 5 inspections on record with a 20.0% vehicle out-of-service rate and a 40.0% driver out-of-service rate. The national averages are 23.2% and 6.4% respectively. These inspections revealed 14 violations.

Has Earl been involved in any crashes?

Earl has no crashes on record in FMCSA data.

Does Earl have active authority and insurance?

Earl has inactive common authority. BIPD insurance is not on file with the FMCSA. Cargo insurance is not on file.

Earl Safety Record

DOT# 531245 · Brandon, SD 57005 · 6053701996

Legal name: Saloon 59 LLC

Good safety record — scored 30/100. Below-average out-of-service rates and few crashes.

Last inspected 05/28/2025

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

Safety Score Breakdown · 30/100 points

Vehicle OOS Rate 10/30 pts

Driver OOS Rate 20/20 pts

Crash Rate 0/30 pts

Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Earl (DOT# 531245) in Brandon, South Dakota has 5 inspections on record with 14 violations and a 20.0% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: B. Inactive common authority.

5 Inspections

20.0% 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 20.0%

Carrier: 20.0% (1 of 5) National: 23.2%

Driver OOS Rate 40.0%

Carrier: 40.0% (2 of 5) National: 6.4%

30% OOS rate better than 30% of carriers in South Dakota

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

Violation Categories · 14 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.

14 total violations across 5 inspections

3 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (21%)

Vehicle Maintenance

Unsafe Driving

Hours of Service

Driver Fitness

Inspection History · 5 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 4 states: IA, KS, MN, SD

Level 1: 2 (40%) Level 2: 1 (20%) Level 3: 2 (40%)

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

Date	State	Level	Veh OOS	Drv OOS
05/28/2025	IA	3	0	0
07/01/2024	SD	1	0	2
09/27/2023	KS	2	0	0
07/11/2023	SD	3	0	0
05/09/2023	MN	1	1	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 MC268809

Common Authority N

Contract Authority Active

Broker Authority N

BIPD Insurance Not On File

Cargo Insurance Not On File

Surety Bond Not On File

Type	Insurer	Coverage	Effective
BIPD/Primary	Acuity, a Mutual Insurance Company	$750	12/01/2023

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 4

Fleet Size Small Fleet

Operation Type Interstate

Hazmat No

Operating Since 07/23/1993

MCS-150 Filed 20250825 1

Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 100,000

Address 721 S 7th Ave, Brandon, SD 57005