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BEAR FORCE TRUCKING LLC
DBA: Bear Force
Hudson, SD
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 1278050 · MC 499043
Conditional
Active 20 yrs, 1 mo · first granted 2004
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-499043 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Geico Marine Insurance Company
Safety
Conditional
12.5% OOS · 16 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 20 yrs, 1 mo since reinstatement on September 20, 2006; first granted September 17, 2004 (22 yrs, 1 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Conditional
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 50.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 16 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC499043
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
GEiCO Marine Insurance Company
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy 9300306165
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1278050
MC Number
MC-499043
Safety Rating
Conditional
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Exempt for hire
MCS-150 Filed
March 28, 2026
FMCSA Registration
August 20, 2004
Authority First Granted
September 17, 2004
Authority Reinstated
September 20, 2006
Annual Mileage
584,277 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
811 6th Street, Hudson, SD 57034
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Lowell W Anderson
Cargo Types
LivestockGrain/FeedDry Bulk
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
16
Driver Inspections
13
Vehicle Inspections
4
Out-of-Service Violations
3
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance10
Unsafe Driving7
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate50.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (29.3pp higher)
12.5% of 8 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
28th percentile among carriers with 5–9 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
2 of 2 inspections
Unsafe Driving
4 of 9 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 9 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 9 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 9 inspections
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 21, 2025 | IN | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IA4
NM2
IN1
KS1
KY1
MD1
and 3 more states
Fleet & Equipment (12)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~6
of 6 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~6
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
6
Livestock
4
Dry Van
1
Grain / Hopper
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Wilson | Livestock · 51 ft | 1W16512A2D5542383 | 6 | — |
| Ptrb | Tractor | 1NPXGGGG10D415478 | 5 | — |
| 2019 Wilson | Livestock · 52 ft | 1W16522A2K5555847 | 2 | — |
| 2018 Peterbilt 567 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPCD49X8JD498644 | 2 | — |
| 2018 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X5JD488865 | 2 | — |
| 2013 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA062XDB708430 | 1 | — |
| Peterbilt | Tractor | 1NPXGGGG90D338973 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 42 ft | 1TDH42224GB154159 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 Wilson | Livestock · 52 ft | 1W1K65224S5568623 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Wilson | Livestock · 52 ft | 1W1K65228S5SG6862 | 1 | — |
Show all 12 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 Peterbilt 388 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPWD49X3AD106604 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR9NSNA6199 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (16)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 9, 2026 | 5430002878 | JEFFERSON SD | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT TIMPTE, IN |
1NPXGGGG10D415478 1TDH43023VB195162 |
SD PR31783 SD 32267P |
| August 2, 2026 | 6553Q5YM51 | NM, NM | III | — | — | BEAR FORCE TRUCKING LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WILSON |
1XPCD49X8JD498644 1W16512A2D5542383 |
SD PR41962 IA FB2038 |
| May 19, 2026 | 000P1102LS | COOLIDGE AVE NB AT B46, IA | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PTRB WILSON |
1NPXGGGG10D415478 1W16512A2D5542383 |
SD PR31783 IA FB2038 |
| 392.71A | Using or equipping a CMV with radar detector | Speeding Related | ||||||||
| April 18, 2026 | AW44670003 | EMIGRANT HILL OR | II | 7 | 3 | GREAT LAKES FEED AND ENERGY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT TIMPTE, INC |
1NPXGGGG90D338973 1TDH42224GB154159 |
SD PR29325 SD 16651P |
| 393.75A1-TAORETA | OOSTires - All others, has more than one ply exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches. | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75A1-TAORETA | OOSTires - All others, has more than one ply exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches. | Tires | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BOS | OOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BMBCHE | Hydraulic/Electric Brake - Missing/broken component(s) | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BLMACBD | Drum Brake - Loose chamber/spider/camshaft support bracket | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| April 11, 2026 | 000P1272BC | I29 NB REST AREA SGT BLUFF, IA | III | — | — | ASH FLAT LIVESTOCK AUCTION | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PTRB WILSON |
1NPXGGGG10D415478 1W16512A2D5542383 |
SD PR31783 IA FB2038 |
| March 21, 2026 | 0450000386 | DODGE CITY KS | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WILSON |
1NPXGGGG10D415478 1W16512A2D5542383 |
SD PR31783 IA FB2038 |
| March 10, 2026 | 000P131WQG | HWY 218, IA | III | 1 | — | ARRON S SCHWARTZ | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PTRB WILSON |
1NPXGGGG10D415478 1W16512A2D5542383 |
SD PR31783 IA FB2038 |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 3 | ||||||||
| July 26, 2025 | 000P12HZMC | HWY 20 EB, IA | II | 2 | — | BEAR FORCE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WILSON |
1XPXD49X5JD488865 1W1K65224S5568623 |
SD PR52029 IA FY2553 |
| 393.60D | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| February 20, 2025 | 2054000440 | STANWOOD WA | III | 2 | — | NATURAL MILD TOO | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WILSON |
1XPCD49X8JD498644 1W16512A2D5542383 |
SD PR41962 IA FB2038 |
| 392.2-SLLCP | State/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone | Texting | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLML | State/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| October 3, 2024 | CV42255279 | KUTTAWA, KY | III | 1 | — | EBJ LIVESTOCK | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WILSON |
1XPXD49X5JD488865 1W1K65228S5SG6862 |
SD PR52029 IA FY2553 |
| 392.16 | Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| GREAT LAKES FEED AND ENERGY | 1 | April 18, 2026 |
| ASH FLAT LIVESTOCK AUCTION | 1 | April 11, 2026 |
| ARRON S SCHWARTZ | 1 | March 10, 2026 |
| NATURAL MILD TOO | 1 | February 20, 2025 |
| EBJ LIVESTOCK | 1 | October 3, 2024 |
| TURKEY CREEK DAIRY | 1 | September 13, 2024 |
| APC | 1 | May 14, 2024 |
| MIKE HEIMES | 1 | March 28, 2024 |
| TYSON | 1 | November 14, 2023 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| March 29, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| March 6, 2017 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 30, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| March 5, 2015 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 25, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| March 5, 2014 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 30, 2012 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 30, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| August 28, 2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| August 6, 2007 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| April 1, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| August 7, 2006 | COMMON | On Record |
| September 6, 2005 | COMMON | On Record |
BOC-3 Process Agent
AllAmerican Agents of Process
945 S Marion Rd, Sioux Falls, SD, 57106
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