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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Nov 8, 2026
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PETE LIEN & SONS INC
USDOT 198034 · MC162830 · EIN 46-0271589 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
3401 UNIVERSAL DR, RAPID CITY, SD, 57702
(605) 342-7224 · PETE LIEN
94
Low risk
Risk factors
3 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
192 / 134
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
19 / 55
Crashes (24 mo)
3
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA — $750K BIPD · policy 2F653262 · eff 01/01/2016
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate16.7% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate4.5% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance52 pts
Driver Fitness3 pts
Other2 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9A-HLLH | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.9A-LRLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 4 | |
| 391.41APC | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 2 | |
| 392.2-SLLTL | — | 1 | 0 | |
| 393.95B | — | 1 | 0 |
Most inspected states
SD12
WY6
CO1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.15 | 0.09 | — | ▼ better |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3.73 | 3.34 | ≈40–44% | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-10-30 · 1 new since the Oct 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
Unsafe Driving needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Hours-of-Service Compliance needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Lighting / lamps 69% · Tires 19% (1 OOS) · Brakes 8%
• Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses; clean lenses and check the trailer plug
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 28 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 3 inspections, 0 violations, 0 OOS, 3 clean · improving.
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Crash record — 3 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/01/2025 | GILLETTE, WY | ✓ | ||
| 07/03/2025 | GILLETTE, WY | ✓ | ||
| 05/27/2025 | RURAL, SD | ✓ |
Equipment — 31 vehicles seen in inspections
23 incomplete vehicle4 truck4 trailer
Company profile
Officer
PETE LIEN
Annual mileage
0.9M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
134
Registered since
1974-06-01
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 2 carriers
Shares identifiers with 2 carriers.
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| HQX INC | 525632 | officer | strong |
| PETE LIEN & SONS INC | 168065 | officer | strong |
Activity history (recent)
10/09/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
0.9M mi reported (2024)
01/01/2016 — Insurance filed — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 2F653262
01/01/2016 — Insurance replaced — GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN
BIPD/Primary · policy CBA0219875
01/01/1997 — Insurance replaced — NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 304-36-75
01/01/1997 — Insurance replaced — REGENT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CBA 0219875
06/01/1995 — Insurance replaced — NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK
BIPD/Primary · policy EC 86117140
06/01/1989 — Insurance filed — NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO.
Cargo — BMC-34 · policy TF8868495
06/24/1987 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/20/1987)
11/29/1984 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
03/02/1983 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
06/01/1974 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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