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Generated Oct 7, 2026
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CLIFF VIESSMAN INC (A SOUTH DAKOTA CORPORATION)
USDOT 164259 · MC143831 · EIN 92-0178875 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
215 1ST AVENUE, GARY, SD, 57237
(605) 272-3203 · WAYNE VIESSMAN
70
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Vehicle OOS 30.8% — above the 22% national average21 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
323 / 460
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
264 / 1993
Crashes (24 mo)
21
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
Active
Great West Casualty Company — $1M BIPD · policy MCP01378A · eff 01/01/2013
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate30.8% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance1491 pts
Unsafe Driving534 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance115 pts
Other92 pts
Not in SMS3 pts
Driver Fitness2 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 15 | 14 | 288 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 22 | 152 | |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 8 | 144 |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | 120 | |
| 393.207A-SAPPAS | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 7 | 90 |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 5 | 84 |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 84 | |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 8 | 84 | |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 77 | |
| 393.9A-LBL | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 48 |
Most inspected states
SD69
MN55
ND23
WI21
NE17
IA12
TN11
MO7
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.64 | 1.55 | ≈28–35% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.16 | 0.17 | ≈33–40% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 6.01 | 6.01 | ≈84–88% (over 80) | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-09-21 · 5 new since the Sep 2026 run. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · high impact
Brakes 31% (8 OOS) · Tires 30% (19 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 26% (12 OOS)
• Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip; put brakes on the PM schedule
• Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch — don’t “drive it in”
Projected: could improve up to 36 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Vehicle out-of-service rate exceeds the national average · high impact
• Review recent inspections with out-of-service violations and fix the root causes with equipment and drivers
• Run a preventative-maintenance program; periodically inspect tires, brakes and lights
A high share of violations are occurring in Roberts County, SD · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Roberts County, SD to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Speeding 52% · Following / lane / reckless 28% · Seat belt 17%
• Coach the drivers with speeding violations directly — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
• Set and enforce a governed road speed; review telematics/dashcam speed events weekly
Projected: could improve up to 25 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 43% · False log / RODS 41% · Log / ELD device 16%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 18 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Driver qualification / CDL / medical violations are the leading contributor to Driver Fitness · low impact
Driver qualification / CDL / medical 100%
• Run a credential-expiration tracker; keep DQ files complete and the medical card on the driver
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 29 inspections, 29 violations, 6 OOS, 9 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance13 viol · 6 OOS · 45%
393.9A-LSLIWR ×3, 393.75A3-TAOL ×2, 393.9A-LRLI
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 22 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 4.508).
2. Unsafe Driving8 viol · 28%
392.2-SLLS2 ×3, 392.2-SLLLR ×2, 392.2-SLLSWZ
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 52 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.23).
3. Other7 viol · 24%
392.2-SLLEWA1 ×2, 392.2-SLLEWA2, 392.2-SLLS1
✓ Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension parts
✓ Include suspension in scheduled maintenance
Repeat offenders: 393.9A-LSLIWR ×3, 392.2-SLLS2 ×3, 393.75A3-TAOL ×2, 392.2-SLLLR ×2, 392.2-SLLEWA1 ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 21 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/16/2026 | RURAL(LAWRENCE COUNTY), AR | 1 | ✓ | |
| 05/28/2026 | RURAL(CONWAY COUNTY), AR | 1 | ✓ | |
| 02/01/2026 | WHEATLAND, WI | ✓ | ||
| 01/28/2026 | BLAKELEY, MN | ✓ | ||
| 01/26/2026 | GLENCOE, MN | 1 | ✓ | |
| 12/30/2025 | HARRISBURG, UT | 1 | ✓ | |
| 12/18/2025 | MELVILLE, MN | ✓ | ||
| 11/29/2025 | Rural, SD | ✓ | ||
| 11/03/2025 | MASON, OH | 1 | ✓ | |
| 09/30/2025 | BLOOMINGTON, MN | ✓ |
Equipment — 110 vehicles seen in inspections
56 trailer52 truck1 incomplete vehicle1 other
Company profile
Officer
WAYNE VIESSMAN
Annual mileage
25.5M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
460
Registered since
1974-06-01
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 18 carriers
Shares identifiers with 18 carriers (15 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAYTON TANK WASH INC | 1562879 | officer, email | strong |
| GIBSON TRANSFER INC | 774469 | officer, email, phone | strong |
| MARSHALL TRUCK SALVAGE INC | 398674 | strong | |
| JACOBSON TRANSPORT INC | 490378 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
07/24/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
25.5M mi reported (2024)
01/12/2019 — Insurance cancelled — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
CARGO · policy QT-660-4848N796-TIL-11
10/01/2013 — Insurance filed — Old Republic Surety Company
Property broker surety — BMC-84 · policy RLI2133739
10/01/2013 — Insurance ended — Old Republic Surety Company
policy RLI2133739
10/01/2013 — Insurance replaced — 1ST SECURITY FINANCIAL CORPORATION
TRUST FUND · policy NONE
06/30/2013 — Insurance cancelled — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
SURETY · policy 067706 66310066
06/24/2013 — Insurance replaced — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
SURETY · policy 067706 66310066
06/03/2013 — BROKER — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/25/2013)
01/01/2013 — Insurance filed — Great West Casualty Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy MCP01378A
01/01/2013 — Insurance ended — Great West Casualty Company
policy MCP01378A
01/01/2013 — Insurance replaced — LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy AT2-Z41-006114-08
01/01/2011 — Insurance cancelled — CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 2084086576
01/01/2011 — Insurance replaced — LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy 012944631
01/01/2010 — Insurance replaced — LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy 6083130
10/01/2008 — Insurance replaced — CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 2084086576
10/01/2008 — Insurance cancelled — LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy K01-141-006114-05
10/01/2008 — Insurance cancelled — LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy AT2-141-006114-04
09/04/2008 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/09/2008)
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