FLAT RATE INC

DOT 2050702 MC 727033 Active

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Authority

Contract Carrier

Active
Safety
42 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 9.52% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 33.33% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
51 units

Drivers: 51

Trailers: 20 (20 owned)

Insurance
BIPD $750,000
Cargo On File
Bond —
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Company Details

Physical Address

14515 485TH AVE, BIG STONE CITY, SD, 57216

Phone Number

(605) 862-6085

Mailing Address

14515 485TH AVE, BIG STONE CITY, SD, 57216

Cell Phone

(320) 979-6862

Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

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Business Organization

CORPORATION

Operational Classification

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

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Contract Carrier

Active
15 yrs, 9 mo

Broker

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Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2025-01-03 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2020-11-04 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER ACTIVE
2016-02-17 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2010-11-12 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
2010-10-25 — 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: $750,000
Required: $750,000
Cargo Insurance

Cargo Liability Coverage

On File

Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.

Status: On File
Required: Yes
Bond Coverage

Broker/Freight Forwarder Bond

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

Status: Not Required
Required: No (Carriers exempt)
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
2025-01-01 BIPD/Primary CA-ZY1803 $750,000 ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE CO… - - ACTIVE
2017-01-01 BIPD/Primary 48-505365-00 $750,000 AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY 2025-01-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2016-01-01 BIPD/Primary 6G775111 $750,000 THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. O… 2017-01-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2014-12-14 BIPD/Primary 48-516493-00 $750,000 AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY 2016-03-04 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2010-10-12 BIPD/Primary 94-296661-04 $750,000 AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY 2014-12-14 CANCEL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Not Rated

Vehicle OOS Rate

9.52%

National avg: 20.72%

Below average

42 inspections · 4 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

33.33%

National avg: 5.51%

Above average

9 inspections · 3 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

-

No hazmat inspections

Total inspections: 42 Last inspection: Jul 2, 2026 Total crashes: 5

FMCSA Inspection Records (42 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Jul 2, 2026

HP16800510

Level 3 SD PETERBILT 1NPCLP0X...

Jun 11, 2026

5110001970

4 viol.
Level 3 SD MACK 1M1PN4GY...

Jun 10, 2026

0750001338

1 viol.
Level 2 SD MACK 1M1AN4NY...

May 13, 2026

7FH99DSPAL

Level 1 TX PTRB 1NPXGGGG...

May 13, 2026

2272001760

1 viol.
Level 2 WI PETERBILT 1XPXP4EX...

Apr 16, 2026

V262316325

2 viol.
Level 2 TX PTRB 1XPXDP9X...

Mar 27, 2026

5110001860

1 viol.
Level 3 SD PETERBILT 1NPCLP0X...

Mar 27, 2026

5180002072

2 viol.
Level 2 SD MACK 1M1AN4NY...

Mar 20, 2026

FT31000691

2 viol.
Level 2 ND MACK 1M1AN4GY...

Dec 16, 2025

TR80002089

Level 2 ND PETERBILT 1NPCXPTX...

Oct 17, 2025

5590001014

Level 1 SD MACK 1M2MDBAA...

Sep 3, 2025

5310001357

Level 3 SD PETERBILT 1NPCX4TX...

Aug 18, 2025

0568000647

Level 3 MN MACK 1M1AN4GY...

Aug 13, 2025

0444000552

1 viol.
Level 3 MN MACK 1M2TE4RC...

Jul 29, 2025

5210001315

1 viol.
Level 3 SD PETERBILT 1XPXP4EX...
Total Inspections

42

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

42

FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (5 total)

Detailed accident history and severity information

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Jun 9, 2026

SD • SD0202608766

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Mar 20, 2026

ND • ND0001179747

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

May 2, 2024

ND • ND0001153382

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Jun 26, 2020

ND • ND0001095850

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Aug 19, 2010

SD • SD0201009595

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes
Fatal Crashes

0

Injury Crashes

1

Total Crashes

5

SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

21

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

OK
Violations: 6
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Vehicle Maintenance

Warning
Violations: 14
OOS: 3

Controlled Substances/Alcohol

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Driver Fitness

OK
Violations: 1
OOS: 1

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

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Inspections

Based on reported mileage

42
Expected: 20 - 200 Within Range

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

51
Expected: 50 - 250 Within Range

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

51

18 owned

Trailers

20

20 owned

Drivers

Total Drivers

51

CDL Drivers: 45
Interstate: 51
Intrastate: 0
Driver Inspections

9

Out of Service: 3
OOS Rate: 33.33%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 18
Interstate (<100 mi): 33
Intrastate (>100 mi): 0
Intrastate (<100 mi): 0

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

General Freight Motor Vehicles Logs/Lumber Building Materials Machinery Construction Other

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Classification Categories

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

51

Power Units

51

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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