FMCSA Carrier Profile
THOMAS A ESKENS
DBA: Eskens Express
Yankton, SD
Active
Authority Active
No Safety Rating
Active 5 yrs, 3 mo
Authority
Active
MC-1187038 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$750,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
11.1% OOS · 10 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 5 yrs, 3 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 33.3% — above the 20.7% national average
- 10 FMCSA inspections on record
Operating Authority
MC1187038
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA-ZZ2547
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2824367
MC Number
MC-1187038
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
MCS-150 Filed
September 13, 2024
FMCSA Registration
November 9, 2015
Authority Granted
May 21, 2021
Annual Mileage
1 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Address
3217 Aurora St, Yankton, SD 57078
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Thomas A Eskens
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Out-of-Service Rate
11.1% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
9 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
33.3%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 26th percentile among carriers with 5–9 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
10
Driver Inspections
7
Vehicle Inspections
3
Total OOS Orders
3
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance4
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate28.6% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (23.1pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate33.3% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (12.6pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (10)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 3, 2026 | SD | Level III — Driver Only | PETERBILT · 1NPXP49XXMD748750 | 0 | Clean |
| February 2, 2026 | SD | Level III — Driver Only | PETERBILT · 1XP5DB9X15D875253 | 0 | Clean |
| December 16, 2025 | KS | Level II — Walk-Around | PTRB · 1XPHD49X3DD196401 | 1 | Passed |
| September 2, 2025 | SD | Level II — Walk-Around | PETERBILT · 1XP5DB9X15D875253 | 4 | 3 OOS |
| July 30, 2025 | IA | Level III — Driver Only | PTRB · 1XPBD49X7ED234543 | 0 | Clean |
| May 15, 2025 | KS | Level II — Walk-Around | PTRB · 1XP5DB9X15D875253 | 0 | Clean |
| May 15, 2025 | KS | Level III — Driver Only | PTRB · 1XPBD49X7ED234543 | 0 | Clean |
| March 17, 2025 | IA | Level III — Driver Only | PTRB · 1XP5DB9X15D875253 | 0 | Clean |
| February 25, 2025 | IA | Level III — Driver Only | PTRB · 1XP5DB9X15D875253 | 0 | Clean |
| June 4, 2024 | IA | Level III — Driver Only | PTRB · 1XP5DB9X95D841156 | 0 | Clean |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 16, 2025 | KS | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Not Lighted · Dry |
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IA4
KS3
SD3
Fleet & Equipment (12)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~7
of 6 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~5
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Livestock
5
Tractor
5
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X15D875253 | 5 | 1 |
| 2022 Wilson | Livestock · 53 ft | 1W1K65336N5561359 | 4 | 1 |
| 2014 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X7ED234543 | 2 | — |
| 2021 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1NPXP49XXMD748750 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Wilson | Livestock · 53 ft | 1W16532A5J5553210 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Wilson | Livestock · 53 ft | 1W16533A1H5552175 | 1 | — |
| Wilson Tra | — | 1W16533A1L5557823 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Wilson | Livestock · 53 ft | 1W16533A4J5553844 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Wilson | Livestock · 53 ft | 1W16533A5K5555233 | 1 | — |
| Wilx | — | 1W16533A8L5558807 | 1 | — |
Show all 12 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X95D841156 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Peterbilt 386 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPHD49X3DD196401 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| June 13, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 21, 2021 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancellation Pending |
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