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WHEEL EXPRESS LLC
Sioux Falls, SD
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 2872080 · MC 963210
Active
Authority Active
No Safety Rating
Active 10 yrs, 3 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-963210 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$1,000,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
8.0% OOS · 29 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 10 yrs, 3 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 50.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 29 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC963210
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy MCP49014A
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2872080
MC Number
MC-963210
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
MCS-150 Filed
April 4, 2025
FMCSA Registration
March 30, 2016
Authority Granted
May 13, 2016
Annual Mileage
1,440,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
3408 N Potsdam Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD 57104
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Brent Lyng
Officer 2
Jason Klein
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelMotor VehiclesLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsGrain/FeedDry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsConstruction MaterialsMeat
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
8.0% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
25 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
50.0%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 21st percentile among carriers with 25–99 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
29
Driver Inspections
24
Vehicle Inspections
6
Total OOS Orders
2
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance7
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service2
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)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (29)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 24, 2026 | NE | Level III — Driver Only | PETERBILT · 1XPHD49X6ED227304 | 0 | Clean |
| July 24, 2026 | SD | Level III — Driver Only | PETERBILT · 1XPBD49X3GD353337 | 3 | Passed |
| May 28, 2026 | SD | Level III — Driver Only | KENWORTH · 1XKAD49X6CJ307076 | 0 | Clean |
| May 11, 2026 | SD | Level II — Walk-Around | PETERBILT · 1XPHDP9X0CD169544 | 0 | Clean |
| May 3, 2026 | SD | Level III — Driver Only | INTERNATIO · 3HSDJAPR0EN779365 | 0 | Clean |
| April 6, 2026 | SD | Level II — Walk-Around | PETERBILT · 1XPHD49X6ED227304 | 1 | Passed |
| February 27, 2026 | IA | Level II — Walk-Around | KW · 1XKAD49X0HJ162057 | 2 | 1 OOS |
| January 8, 2026 | SD | Level III — Driver Only | PETERBILT · 1XPBD49X7HD424072 | 0 | Clean |
| November 12, 2025 | NE | Level III — Driver Only | KW · 1XKAD49X0HJ162057 | 0 | Clean |
| November 3, 2025 | SD | Level III — Driver Only | PETERBILT · 1XPBDP9X4HD431417 | 0 | Clean |
| October 21, 2025 | MN | Level III — Driver Only | KENWORTH · 1XKAD49X0HJ162057 | 0 | Clean |
| September 10, 2025 | SD | Level III — Driver Only | PETERBILT · 1XPHD49X2CD138097 | 0 | Clean |
Showing 12 of 29 inspection records
What Inspectors Found
Roadside findings from FMCSA's rolling 24-month window, grouped the way FMCSA groups them. This is separate from the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
3 of 4 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 27 inspections
Hours of Service
2 of 27 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 27 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 27 inspections
| Date | Category | Violation | Sev. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 5, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on | 6 | Out of service |
| February 27, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tiedown | Insufficient tiedowns to prevent forward movement for load not blocked by headerboard bulkhead or other cargo | 3 | Out of service |
| July 24, 2026 | Unsafe Driving · Seat Belt | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | 7 | Cited |
| July 24, 2026 | Unsafe Driving · Dangerous Driving | State/Local Laws - Improper lane change | 5 | Cited |
| April 6, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | 4 | Cited |
| February 27, 2026 | Hours-of-Service Compliance · Other Log/Form & Manner | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | Cited |
| July 24, 2026 | Hours-of-Service Compliance · Other Log/Form & Manner | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | Cited |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 11, 2024 | SD | — | — | 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
SD22
MN3
NE3
IA1
Fleet & Equipment (37)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~15
of 20 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~22
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
15
Dry Van
12
Flatbed
10
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 Kenworth T600 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKAD49X0HJ162057 | 4 | 1 |
| 2017 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X4HD431417 | 3 | — |
| 2012 Peterbilt 386 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPHDP9X0CD169544 | 3 | — |
| 2013 Peterbilt 386 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPHDP9X8DD165324 | 3 | 1 |
| 1984 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA0622EK241084 | 2 | 1 |
| 2011 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 50 ft | 1RNF50A27BR024061 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Benson/wabash Aluminium Flatbed | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1TTF532AXL3197642 | 2 | — |
| 2013 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2535DP509305 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2536GP451113 | 2 | — |
| 2013 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS253XDP509414 | 2 | — |
Show all 37 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X3GD353337 | 2 | — |
| 2015 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49XXFD273564 | 2 | — |
| 2014 Peterbilt 386 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPHD49X6ED227304 | 2 | — |
| 2014 International LF687 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDJAPR0EN779365 | 2 | — |
| 2014 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Flatbed · Class 8 | 1E1L5Z283ER048992 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Extreme Trailers Llc | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1E9AA5326L1588836 | 1 | — |
| 1983 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAP0623DT576040 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W66L985526 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Benson/wabash Aluminium Flatbed | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1TTE532A1L3202545 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Benson/wabash Aluminium Flatbed | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1TTE532A4M3286667 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Benson/wabash Aluminium Flatbed | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1TTE532AXL3202544 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Benson/wabash Aluminium Flatbed | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1TTF532A1L3197643 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Benson/wabash Aluminium Flatbed | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1TTF532A6P3353147 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Benson/wabash Aluminium Flatbed | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1TTF532A9H3020345 | 1 | — |
| 2009 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1UYVS24879U787001 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2530CP312203 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2532GP494007 | 1 | — |
| 2010 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2538AP824529 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2539GP494005 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Kenworth T6 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKAD49X6CJ307076 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X6GJ110219 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X7HD424072 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X4FD263341 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X4GD344230 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Peterbilt 386 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPHD49X2CD138097 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Peterbilt 386 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPHD49X9GD349478 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C7FT658171 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2016 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2019 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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