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C & A TRANSPORT LLC
Huron, SD
CarrierChk vetting signal
Review recommended
Fatal Crash on Record
1 fatality across 1 crash reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A reported crash is not a finding of fault.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 2361425 · MC 809311
Satisfactory
Active 13 yrs, 9 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-809311 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
United Financial Casualty Company
Safety
Satisfactory
11.4% OOS · 63 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Fatal Crash on Record
1 fatality across 1 crash reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A reported crash is not a finding of fault.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 13 yrs, 9 mo
- Previously ordered out of service on August 18, 2014 (New Entrant Revoked - Expedited Actions) — no longer active
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 18.8% — below the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 3.3% — below the 5.5% national average
- 63 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC809311
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA991475244
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2361425
MC Number
MC-809311
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
May 6, 2026
FMCSA Registration
December 4, 2012
Authority Granted
January 17, 2013
Annual Mileage
737,830 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
20745 397th Ave, Huron, SD 57350
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Carlos Ardon
Cargo Types
General FreightHousehold GoodsBuilding MaterialsFresh ProduceRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsUtility EquipmentFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsMeat
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
63
Driver Inspections
46
Vehicle Inspections
34
Out-of-Service Violations
14
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance105
Unsafe Driving7
Hours of Service16
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate3.3% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate18.8% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
11.4% of 35 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
32nd percentile among carriers with 25–99 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
12 of 20 inspections
Unsafe Driving
4 of 41 inspections
Hours of Service
7 of 41 inspections
Driver Fitness
2 of 41 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 41 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
1
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 6, 2025 | NE | 1 | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dawn · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
SD9
CA8
NE5
UT5
KS3
WY3
and 12 more states
Fleet & Equipment (27)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~15
of 7 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~12
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
15
Dry Van
12
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS253XGU504915 | 7 | 1 |
| 2001 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA06261W041103 | 6 | 1 |
| 2008 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS253X8M504673 | 6 | 1 |
| 2016 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X9GJ104817 | 6 | 1 |
| 2020 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49XXLD657887 | 6 | — |
| 2007 Freightliner Columbia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJA6DE57LX79469 | 5 | 1 |
| 2009 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS25369U616808 | 5 | — |
| 1998 Kenworth W900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD69X9WJ789130 | 5 | 1 |
| 2016 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X0GD333479 | 5 | 1 |
| 2005 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA06215W704275 | 4 | 1 |
Show all 27 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS25326U739405 | 4 | 1 |
| 2015 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X0FJ384336 | 4 | — |
| 2020 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X8LD629141 | 4 | — |
| 2009 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA06219W701513 | 3 | — |
| 2013 Wabash Vans Refrigerated Van | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532B2DL703358 | 3 | — |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2537GU504905 | 3 | 1 |
| 2021 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X4MD754522 | 3 | 1 |
| 2001 Freightliner CST120 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJBBCGX1PJ46152 | 2 | — |
| 2015 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA0621FW703581 | 2 | 1 |
| 2007 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS25347U022229 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X5LJ402096 | 2 | — |
| 2018 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X3JD450689 | 2 | — |
| 2015 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLD53FSGB8875 | 2 | 1 |
| 2007 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS25377U946020 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X0GJ111592 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X2JD440381 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9XXJD485083 | 1 | 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 (63)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 28, 2026 | UEZF001509 | CA, CA | II | 1 | 1 | JAEMAR INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1M2GR2TC6TM003385 1UYVS25377U946020 |
SD PR55491 SD 27874P |
| 393.201A-FRSC | OOSFrame - Cracked siderail web around the radius into the bottom flange | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| October 20, 2026 | XG09710431 | ST. GEORGE UT AZ | I | 3 | — | DEMKOTA RANCH BEEF | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XPBD49XXLD657887 1UYVS25326U739405 |
SD PR54492 SD 10682P |
| 393.55D2-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| August 31, 2026 | UET6001930 | CA, CA | I | 6 | — | DEMKOTA RANCH BEEF | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XPBD49XXLD657887 1GRAA06261W041103 |
SD 54492 SD 28313P |
| 392.2-SLLED | State/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length) | |||||||||
| 396.5B-HWSL | Hubs - Wheel seal leaking | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 396.5B-HWSL | Hubs - Wheel seal leaking | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 393.207B-AALPME | Any of the locking pins are missing or not engaged. | Suspension | ||||||||
| 393.47A-LJN | Brakes - Loose/Missing Jam Nut | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| July 2, 2026 | 5210001609 | SISSETON SD | I | 9 | 3 | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XKWD69X9WJ789130 1GRAA0621FW703581 |
SD PR53071 SD 28766P |
| 393.207A-STBW | OOSSuspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly missing the rubber bushing or the rubber bushing is worn to the extent that the component ca | Suspension | ||||||||
| 393.209D-STPAL | OOSSteering - Pitman arm loose on the output shaft | Steering Mechanism | ||||||||
| 393.75A1-TFBMF | OOSTires - Front, belt material/casing ply showing in tread area | Tires | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 395.8A | HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 393.55D1-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 and each single unit CMV on or after 1998. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | 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 | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| May 28, 2026 | 26AA000130 | ECHO UT | III | 2 | 1 | DEMKOTA RANCH BEEF | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XPBD49X4MD754522 1GRAA06261W041103 |
SD PR54491 SD 28313P |
| 392.2-LCDLR | OOSRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction. | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | False Log | ||||||||
| May 4, 2026 | UEGX002721 | CA, CA | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XPBD49XXLD657887 1UYVS2537GU504905 |
SD PR54492 SD 99973 |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| April 29, 2026 | HP02661341 | KS, KS | II | 12 | — | GULF WINDS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH WABASH VANS |
1XKWD69X9WJ789130 1JJV532B2DL703358 |
SD PR53071 SD 28769P |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 395.8F11-HOSM | HOS (Manner) - Driver's record of duty status failed to record total hours each duty status in each 24 hour period. Date: | |||||||||
| 395.8F11-HOSM | HOS (Manner) - Driver's record of duty status failed to record total hours each duty status in each 24 hour period. Date: | |||||||||
| 395.8F12-HOSM | HOS (Manner) - Driver's record of duty status failed to record shipping document number(s) or name of shipper and commodity for each 24 hour period. Date: | |||||||||
| 395.8F12-HOSM | HOS (Manner) - Driver's record of duty status failed to record shipping document number(s) or name of shipper and commodity for each 24 hour period. Date: | |||||||||
| 395.8F11-HOSM | HOS (Manner) - Driver's record of duty status failed to record total hours each duty status in each 24 hour period. Date: | |||||||||
| 395.8F12-HOSM | HOS (Manner) - Driver's record of duty status failed to record shipping document number(s) or name of shipper and commodity for each 24 hour period. Date: | |||||||||
| 395.8F11-HOSM | HOS (Manner) - Driver's record of duty status failed to record total hours each duty status in each 24 hour period. Date: | |||||||||
| 395.8F12-HOSM | HOS (Manner) - Driver's record of duty status failed to record shipping document number(s) or name of shipper and commodity for each 24 hour period. Date: | |||||||||
| April 7, 2026 | XG09710315 | ST. GEORGE UT AZ | I | — | — | DEMKOTA RANCH BEEF | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XPBD49XXLD657887 1UYVS253X8M504673 |
SD PR54492 SD 20245P |
| March 25, 2026 | PJTG000573 | TORRINGTON POE, WY | I | 3 | 1 | BELL'S | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XPBD49X0GD333479 1UYVS253XGU504915 |
SD PR44854 SD 22819P |
| 393.207B-AALPME-OOS | OOSMore than 25% of the locking pins are missing or not engaged | Suspension | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.207F-SASMD | Suspension - Air spring/bag is missing or is detached at the top or bottom. | Suspension | ||||||||
| March 12, 2026 | 5880002632 | MIDWAY SD | I | — | — | — | Truck Tractor |
PETERBILT |
1XPBD49X4MD754522 |
SD PR55491 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| DEMKOTA RANCH BEEF | 10 | October 20, 2026 |
| MENARDS | 3 | November 8, 2024 |
| HEIMBUCH POTATOES | 2 | September 15, 2024 |
| CARGILL | 2 | February 3, 2024 |
| JAEMAR INC | 1 | October 28, 2026 |
| GULF WINDS | 1 | April 29, 2026 |
| BELL'S | 1 | March 25, 2026 |
| COSTCO | 1 | March 6, 2026 |
| SURE FRESH PRODUCE | 1 | January 24, 2026 |
| DRB AMERICA | 1 | December 30, 2025 |
| PASHA FREIGHT | 1 | December 24, 2025 |
| DEMKOTA RANCH | 1 | November 28, 2025 |
25 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| June 3, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| May 27, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| April 1, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| March 13, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 12, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| December 16, 2016 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 13, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| December 14, 2015 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 12, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| December 15, 2014 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| June 23, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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