CLIFF VIESSMAN INC (A SOUTH DAKOTA CORPORATION)

DOT 164259 MC 143831 Active

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Authority

Broker, Common Carrier, Contract Carrier

Active
Safety
464 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 14.01% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 1.02% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
323 units

Drivers: 460

Trailers: 928 (928 owned)

Insurance
BIPD $1,000,000
Cargo Cancelled
Bond On File
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Company Details

Physical Address

215 1ST AVENUE, GARY, SD, 57237

Phone Number

(605) 272-3203

Mailing Address

PO BOX 175, GARY, SD, 57237

Cell Phone

----

Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

(605) 272-6666

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Operational Classification

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

Active
42 yrs, 11 mo

Contract Carrier

Active
47 yrs, 7 mo

Broker

Active
27 yrs, 10 mo

Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2013-06-25 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION BROKER ACTIVE
2008-09-09 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2004-09-23 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2004-09-23 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
1999-12-02 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
1998-10-13 PROPERTY BROKER ACTIVE
1998-01-23 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
1998-01-23 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
1985-02-13 MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER ACTIVE
1984-04-12 MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER ACTIVE
1983-08-31 MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
1982-02-22 MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER ACTIVE
1981-07-28 MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER ACTIVE
1979-02-09 MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER ACTIVE
1978-12-21 MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER ACTIVE

Revocation History

No revocation history on record for this carrier.

Insurance & Bond Information

Current insurance coverage and bond requirements by authority type

BIPD Insurance

Bodily Injury & Property Damage

Active

Required for carriers transporting goods. Covers accidents and property damage.

On File: $1,000,000
Required: $750,000
Cargo Insurance

Cargo Liability Coverage

Cancelled

Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.

Status: Cancelled
Required: Yes
Bond Coverage

Broker/Freight Forwarder Bond

On File

Required for brokers/freight forwarders ($75K minimum).

Status: On File
Required: Yes
Minimum required: $75,000

FMCSA publishes bond status, not the filed dollar amount. All brokers must carry at least $75,000 (49 CFR 387.307).

Insurance Requirements by Authority Type

For Profit Carrier

  • BIPD: $750,000 - $5,000,000 (varies by cargo)
  • Cargo: Varies by commodity
  • Bond: Not required

Broker/Freight Forwarder

  • BIPD: May be required
  • Cargo: Not typically required
  • Bond: $75,000 minimum

Insurance Filing History

Effective Date Type Policy # Coverage Insurer Cancel Date Method Status
2013-10-01 Bond RLI2133739 N/A OLD REPUBLIC SURETY COMPANY - - ACTIVE
2013-01-01 BIPD/Primary MCP01378A $1,000,000 GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. - - ACTIVE
2013-06-24 TRUST FUND NONE $750,000 1ST SECURITY FINANCIAL CORPOR… 2013-10-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2011-01-01 BIPD/Primary AT2-Z41-006114-08 $750,000 LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE… 2013-01-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2011-01-01 CARGO QT-660-4848N796-TIL-11 $750,000 TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY C… 2019-01-12 CANCEL CANCELLED
2010-01-01 CARGO 012944631 $750,000 LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY 2011-01-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2008-10-01 BIPD/Primary 2084086576 $750,000 CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. 2008-10-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2008-10-01 CARGO 6083130 $750,000 LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY 2010-01-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2006-09-21 SURETY 067706 66310066 $750,000 AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY 2013-06-24 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2004-10-01 BIPD/Primary AT2-141-006114-04 $750,000 LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE… 2008-10-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2004-10-01 CARGO K01-141-006114-05 $750,000 LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. 2008-10-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2003-10-01 BIPD/Primary TP 9896278 $750,000 THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE… 2004-10-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2002-10-01 BIPD/Primary TP 9897670 $750,000 THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE… 2003-10-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2000-10-01 BIPD/Primary TP 9897544 01 $750,000 THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE… 2002-10-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
1999-10-01 BIPD/Primary 1TTP0002679 $750,000 XL SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY 2000-10-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1999-10-01 CARGO MXI 80380976 (FAXJJS) $750,000 FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. 2004-10-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1998-09-21 SURETY 3SM628866 $750,000 AMERICAN MANUFACTURERS MUTUAL… 2006-09-21 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1997-10-03 BIPD/Primary 9VA45 $750,000 CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE… 1996-11-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1996-11-01 BIPD/Primary NKC012573602 $750,000 RELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY C… 1997-12-17 CANCEL CANCELLED
1995-01-01 BIPD/Primary NKC 0119702 $750,000 RELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY C… 1997-10-03 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1993-01-01 CARGO 383JC 3215 $750,000 ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURA… 1997-10-03 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1993-01-01 BIPD/Primary TAL 1001036 $750,000 STONINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY 1995-01-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Satisfactory

Vehicle OOS Rate

14.01%

National avg: 20.72%

Below average

464 inspections · 65 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

1.02%

National avg: 5.51%

Below average

98 inspections · 1 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

-

No hazmat inspections

Total inspections: 464 Last inspection: Jul 29, 2026 Total crashes: 460

FMCSA Inspection Records (464 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Jul 29, 2026

9007002045

1 viol.
Level 3 IN KENWORTH 1XKYDP9X...

Jul 28, 2026

5060000506

1 viol. 1 OOS
Level 1 SD VOLVO 4V4WC9EH...

Jul 28, 2026

5060000507

1 viol.
Level 2 SD PETERBILT 1XPBDP9X...

Jul 24, 2026

5140002268

1 viol. 1 OOS
Level 2 SD INTERNATIO 3HSDWTZR...

Jul 23, 2026

8795002952

1 viol.
Level 3 IN VOLVO 4V4WC9EH...

Jul 22, 2026

V262348804

Level 2 TX VOLV 4V4WC9EH...

Jul 22, 2026

W082001106

1 viol. 1 OOS
Level 2 MO VOLVO 4V4WC9EH...

Jul 16, 2026

0395000827

Level 3 MN PETERBILT 1XPBDP9X...

Jul 13, 2026

0568001088

1 viol.
Level 3 MN INTERNATIO 3HSDZTZR...

Jul 13, 2026

HP16700089

Level 3 SD KENWORTH 1XKYDP9X...

Jul 9, 2026

0568001082

1 viol.
Level 3 MN FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHTFM...

Jul 8, 2026

5060000466

1 viol.
Level 3 SD PETERBILT 1XP5D49X...

Jul 2, 2026

HP16800509

Level 3 SD VOLVO 4V4WG9EH...

Jun 29, 2026

HP33000344

Level 3 ND FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHTFM...

Jun 29, 2026

T123000093

Level 3 NE HEIL CO. 3H4SS402...
Total Inspections

464

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

464

FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (460 total)

Detailed accident history and severity information

A portion of FMCSA crash records are reported without a carrier identifier and cannot be attributed to a specific company, so they are not shown on individual profiles. The figures below reflect only the crashes FMCSA links to this carrier.

May 28, 2026

AR • AR2026530591

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Feb 1, 2026

WI • WI0000200777

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jan 28, 2026

MN • MN0260280130

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jan 26, 2026

MN • MN0260260125

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Dec 30, 2025

UT • UT2600453286

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Dec 18, 2025

MN • MN0253520399

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Nov 29, 2025

SD • SD0202517396

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Nov 3, 2025

OH • OH0253213345

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Sep 30, 2025

MN • MN0252730178

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Sep 4, 2025

MN • MN0252470074

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jun 10, 2025

MO • MO0000113766

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

May 17, 2025

WI • WI0000125513

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

May 13, 2025

MN • MN0251330065

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Mar 27, 2025

IL • ILX003766241

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Mar 11, 2025

NE • NE0225009889

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Fatal Crashes

30

Injury Crashes

275

Total Crashes

460

SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

220

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

Warning
Violations: 71
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

Warning
Violations: 22
OOS: 0

Vehicle Maintenance

Alert
Violations: 126
OOS: 38

Controlled Substances/Alcohol

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Driver Fitness

OK
Violations: 1
OOS: 0

Hazardous Materials Compliance

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

BASIC Categories

Unsafe Driving - Speeding, reckless driving
HOS Compliance - Hours of service violations
Vehicle Maintenance - Brakes, lights, tires
Controlled Substances/Alcohol - Drug/alcohol violations
Driver Fitness - Licensing, medical certs
Hazardous Materials Compliance - Hazardous materials

Industry Benchmark

Compare this carrier's metrics against industry expectations

Inspections

Based on reported mileage

464
Expected: 20 - 200 Above Average

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

323
Expected: 50 - 250 Large Fleet

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

323

283 owned

Trailers

928

928 owned


Drivers

Total Drivers

460

CDL Drivers: 460
Interstate: 460
Intrastate: 0
Driver Inspections

98

Out of Service: 1
OOS Rate: 1.02%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 460
Interstate (<100 mi): 0
Intrastate (>100 mi): 0
Intrastate (<100 mi): 0

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

General Freight Liquids/Gases Grain/Feed Dry Bulk Refrigerated Other

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Classification Categories

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

323

Power Units

323

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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