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SONS OF 1 GUN ENTERPRISES LLC
Dakota City, NE
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Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
44.4% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 81% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 2395820 · MC 823715
No Safety Rating
Active 13 yrs, 4 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-823715 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Progressive Northern Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
44.4% OOS · 13 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
44.4% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 81% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 13 yrs, 4 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 66.7% — above the 20.7% national average
- 13 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC823715
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy CA981257347
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2395820
MC Number
MC-823715
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
September 24, 2024
FMCSA Registration
April 11, 2013
Authority Granted
May 2, 2013
Annual Mileage
204,000 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Address
1473 I Ave, Dakota City, NE 68731
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Douglas Smith
Cargo Types
General FreightFresh ProduceGrain/FeedRefrigerated FoodMeatOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
13
Driver Inspections
10
Vehicle Inspections
6
Out-of-Service Violations
13
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance45
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service14
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate28.6% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (23.1pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate66.7% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (46.0pp higher)
44.4% of 9 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
81st 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
3 of 3 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 9 inspections
Hours of Service
2 of 9 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 9 inspections
Controlled Substances
1 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 16, 2026 | TX | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Not Lighted · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IA2
IL1
KS1
LA1
MS1
NE1
and 2 more states
Fleet & Equipment (5)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~2
of 2 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~3
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
3
Tractor
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X3XN478740 | 6 | 2 |
| 2014 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA0621EW703577 | 5 | 2 |
| 2014 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2535EU904619 | 3 | 2 |
| 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLDR7JSJM2501 | 3 | 2 |
| 2015 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA062XFW702834 | 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 (13)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 12, 2026 | W149007507 | LAMAR MO | II | 3 | — | ENSTRUCTURE HOUSTON | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3AKJGLDR7JSJM2501 1GRAA0621EW703577 |
NE 426991 NE 278009 |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 393.205A-WRC | Wheel/Rim - Rim, spoke wheel, or adapter cracked | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| July 30, 2026 | 9344000266 | OLATHE KS | III | 5 | 1 | SMITHFIELD | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJGLDR7JSJM2501 1UYVS2535EU904619 |
NE 426991 ME B995363 |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| June 17, 2026 | T142000117 | FREMONT NE | III | — | — | MJAY'S SPECIALTY BAKED FOODS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XP5DB9X3XN478740 1GRAA0621EW703577 |
NE 218754 NE 278009 |
| February 7, 2026 | 000P15JQHV | 10 - I35 NB MM 30 OSCEOLA, IA | III | 16 | 2 | SANDERSON FARMS INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJGLDR7JSJM2501 1UYVS2535EU904619 |
NE 426991 NE B995363 |
| 392.5A3 | OOSDriver having possession of alcohol while on duty, or operating, or in physical control of a CMV | Alcohol Possession | ||||||||
| 395.8E | OOSFalse report of drivers record of duty status | False Log | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| 390.21TB | Carrier name and/or USDOT Number not displayed as required | |||||||||
| 395.3A2-PROP | Driving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle) | Hours | ||||||||
| 395.3A2-PROP | Driving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle) | Hours | ||||||||
| 395.3A2-PROP | Driving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle) | Hours | ||||||||
| 395.24C2III | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.24C2III | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.24C2III | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.24C2III | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.24C2III | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.24C2III | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.24C2III | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.24C2III | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
| December 4, 2025 | 5018013996 | I20 EASTBOUND, MS | III | — | — | CTI FOODS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XP5DB9X3XN478740 1GRAA0621EW703577 |
NE 218754 NE 278009 |
| November 7, 2025 | LARRS01131 | TANGIPAHOA LA | III | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XP5DB9X3XN478740 1GRAA0621EW703577 |
NE 218754 NE 278009 |
| 392.22A-D | Driver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers | Other Driver Violations | ||||||||
| 392.22B-DFPWD | Driver - Failed to place warning devices on the road surface | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| May 13, 2025 | 000P14XHZ6 | 16 - I380 SB MM 53 BRANDON, IA | I | 8 | 1 | WELLS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XP5DB9X3XN478740 1GRAA0621EW703577 |
NE 218754 NE 278009 |
| 393.207A | OOSAxle positioning parts defective/missing | Suspension | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.75C | Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.45B2 | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45B2 | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| January 9, 2025 | 4068580191 | 74, IL | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XP5DB9X3XN478740 1GRAA062XFW702834 |
NE 218754 NE 307483 |
| November 9, 2024 | V241549453 | US59 NB INEZ SCALE, TX | II | 5 | — | COCA COLA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJGLDR7JSJM2501 1UYVS2535EU904619 |
NE 2579011911 ME B995363 |
| 390.21A | Not marked in accordance with regulations | |||||||||
| 393.45DLPC | Brake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| November 7, 2024 | 5780000363 | TILFORD SD | II | 11 | 4 | AMERICAN COLLOID COMPANY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XP5DB9X3XN478740 1GRAA0621EW703577 |
NE 218754 NE 278009 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.205C-WR | OOSWheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 393.45D-BAAL | OOSAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | OOSTires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.83E | Exhaust - System discharging from a truck or truck-tractor at a location other than at the rear of the cab | Exhaust Discharge | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.5B-L | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSML | Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| ENSTRUCTURE HOUSTON | 1 | September 12, 2026 |
| SMITHFIELD | 1 | July 30, 2026 |
| MJAY'S SPECIALTY BAKED FOODS | 1 | June 17, 2026 |
| SANDERSON FARMS INC | 1 | February 7, 2026 |
| CTI FOODS | 1 | December 4, 2025 |
| WELLS | 1 | May 13, 2025 |
| COCA COLA | 1 | November 9, 2024 |
| AMERICAN COLLOID COMPANY | 1 | November 7, 2024 |
| LINEAGE | 1 | December 1, 2023 |
| SWC CLOVIS CHEESE STORE | 1 | October 30, 2023 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| January 22, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| December 4, 2019 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 9, 2016 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 2, 2013 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| February 13, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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