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TOTE INC
Freeman, SD
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 183181 · MC 152244
Satisfactory
Active 5 yrs, 3 mo · first granted 1982
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-152244 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Great West Casualty Co.
Safety
Satisfactory
5 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 5 yrs, 3 mo since reinstatement on June 16, 2021; first granted February 22, 1982 (44 yrs, 7 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- 5 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC152244
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy CLP80358A
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
Cargo · $0 · Policy CLP80358A
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Cargo
On file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
183181
MC Number
MC-152244
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
February 11, 2026
FMCSA Registration
June 1, 1974
Authority First Granted
February 22, 1982
Authority Reinstated
June 16, 2021
Annual Mileage
149,760 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
210 Railway Street, Freeman, SD 57029
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Clifford Tjaden
Cargo Types
Liquids/GasesGrain/FeedDry BulkOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
5
Driver Inspections
5
Vehicle Inspections
2
Out-of-Service Violations
2
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance18
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
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
1 of 1 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 2 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 2 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 2 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 2 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
SD2
MN1
Fleet & Equipment (4)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~2
of 4 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~2
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
2
Semi-trailer
1
Tank
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Walker Stainless Equipment Co | Tank · 42 ft | 1W9S4221XTN001097 | 2 | 1 |
| 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLDR0JSJR2642 | 2 | 1 |
| 2006 Freightliner Columbia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJA6CK86LW11055 | 1 | — |
| Walker Sta | Semi-trailer | 5WSAA43269N040759 | 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 (5)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 27, 2025 | 0470000346 | VALLEY SPRINGS SD | III | — | — | AMPI | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WALKER STAINLESS EQUIPMENT CO |
3AKJGLDR0JSJR2642 1W9S4221XTN001097 |
SD PR52333 SD 14341P |
| February 25, 2025 | 1663000559 | WORTHINGTON MN | I | 7 | 1 | AMPI | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WALKER STAINLESS EQUIPMENT CO |
3AKJGLDR0JSJR2642 1W9S4221XTN001097 |
SD PR52333 SD 14341P |
| 393.75A1-TRPES | OOSTires - Has damaged plies evident in the sidewall up to 2 square inches | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LBL | Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| August 10, 2024 | HP87001296 | HUMBOLDT SD | III | 1 | — | AMPI NEW ULM | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WALKER STA |
1FUJA6CK86LW11055 5WSAA43269N040759 |
SD PR35982 MN 0530STA |
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| May 14, 2024 | 1663000090 | WORTHINGTON, MN | I | 11 | 1 | AMPI | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLIN WALKER STAINLESS EQUIPMENT CO |
1FUJA6CG24LM28257 1W9S4221XTN001097 |
SD PR12831 SD 14341P |
| 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 | ||||||||
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LBL | Lighting - Backup lamp missing | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BMBCBD | Drum Brake - Missing/broken component(s) | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LRLI | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| February 3, 2024 | 0ADO003833 | WORTHINGTON SCALE, MN | III | 1 | — | AMPI | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FRHT WALKER STAINLESS EQUIPMENT CO |
1FUJA6CG24LM28257 1W9S4221XTN001097 |
SD PR12831 SD 14341P |
| 392.2C | Failure to obey traffic control device | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| AMPI | 4 | September 27, 2025 |
| AMPI NEW ULM | 1 | August 10, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| June 16, 2021 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| June 9, 2021 | REVOKED | Contract Carrier |
| June 8, 2021 | REVOKED 3 authorities | Common Carrier |
| June 11, 1991 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| January 30, 1987 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| January 18, 1985 | TRANSFERRED | Common Carrier |
| August 9, 1983 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| January 27, 1983 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| February 22, 1982 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| December 1, 1997 | Cargo | On file |
| December 1, 1997 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| April 29, 2021 | COMMON | On Record |
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Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: October 4, 2026.
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