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PREMIUM BEST TRANSPORT INC
DBA: Premium Best Transport
Yankton, SD
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 313347 · MC 195159
Satisfactory
Active 20 yrs, 9 mo · first granted 1990
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-195159 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Great West Casualty Co
Safety
Satisfactory
9 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 20 yrs, 9 mo since reinstatement on December 15, 2005; first granted October 24, 1990 (35 yrs, 11 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- 9 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC195159
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $1,000,000 required
Insurance on File
Great West Casualty Co
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy CLP18358A
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
313347
MC Number
MC-195159
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Individual
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
March 19, 2026
FMCSA Registration
April 18, 1988
Authority First Granted
October 24, 1990
Authority Reinstated
December 15, 2005
Annual Mileage
270,574 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Location
Yankton, SD
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsFresh ProduceLivestockGrain/FeedDry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesUtility EquipmentFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsMeat
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
9
Driver Inspections
7
Vehicle Inspections
3
Out-of-Service Violations
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance1
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
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.
Unsafe Driving
0 of 4 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 4 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 4 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 2, 2025 | 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
SD4
CO1
MN1
Fleet & Equipment (7)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~3
of 11 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~4
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
3
Flatbed
2
Semi-trailer
1
Tank
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 Peterbilt 359 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP9DB9XXGN204579 | 3 | — |
| 2013 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1RNF48A22DR028412 | 2 | — |
| 2013 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1RNF48A24DR028413 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X4PD808279 | 2 | — |
| 2005 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X15D840387 | 1 | — |
| Wilson Tra | Semi-trailer | 4WWGGB8B87N611367 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Wabash Tanks NON-DOT/TC Spec | Tank | 5WSABB237TN518738 | 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 (9)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 5, 2026 | HP20500093 | CANTON SD | III | 1 | — | COLTON HAWTHORNE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT RAVENS-MET |
1XP5DB9X15D840387 1R1F248215K550786 |
SD PR39721 SD 85398 |
| 392.2-SLLS1 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 1-5 miles per hour over the speed limit | |||||||||
| September 1, 2026 | 0289000474 | ST MARYS OH | II | — | — | BERGHORST | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT RAVENS-MET |
1XP9DB9XXGN204579 1R1F248235K550787 |
SD PR50700 SD 85399 |
| January 27, 2026 | 1661000931 | WEST LAKELAND MN | III | — | — | AGROPUR INC. | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WABASH TANKS |
1XP9DB9XXGN204579 5WSABB237TN518738 |
SD PR50700 SD 29662P |
| October 29, 2025 | HP87001466 | SIOUX FALLS SD | III | — | — | EMPTY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT REITNOUER INC |
1XP5DB9X15D840387 1RNF48A22DR028412 |
SD PR39721 SD 93576 |
| March 9, 2025 | 5310001025 | VALLEY SPRINGS SD | III | — | — | PORTADOCK INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WILSON TRA |
1XP9DB9XXGN204579 4WWGGB8B87N611367 |
SD PR50700 SD 85424 |
| November 12, 2024 | 5860001933 | VALLEY SPRINGS SD | III | — | — | SELF | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT REITNOUER INC |
1XP9DB9XXGN204579 1RNF48A22DR028412 |
SD PR50700 SD 93576 |
| August 3, 2024 | 5610000204 | JEFFERSON SD | III | — | — | EATON | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT REITNOUER INC |
1XPXD49X4PD808279 1RNF48A24DR028413 |
SD PR45780 SD 93577 |
| June 9, 2024 | 1112380526 | FORT COLLINS CO | II | 1 | — | TREX CO FERNLEY PLANT | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT REITNOUER INC |
1XPXD49X4PD808279 1RNF48A24DR028413 |
SD PR45780 SD 93577 |
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| December 5, 2023 | ND4P006329 | CORDELIA IF, CA | I | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PTRB REITNOUER INC |
1XPXD49X2PD860848 1RNF48A22DR028412 |
SD 46788 SD 93576 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| COLTON HAWTHORNE | 1 | October 5, 2026 |
| BERGHORST | 1 | September 1, 2026 |
| AGROPUR INC. | 1 | January 27, 2026 |
| PORTADOCK INC | 1 | March 9, 2025 |
| EATON | 1 | August 3, 2024 |
| TREX CO FERNLEY PLANT | 1 | June 9, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| April 7, 2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| March 31, 2008 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| December 15, 2005 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| December 15, 2005 | Active REINSTATED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| December 14, 2005 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| December 13, 2005 | REVOKED | Contract Carrier |
| October 24, 1990 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| April 4, 2008 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| November 10, 2005 | CONTRACT | On Record |
BOC-3 Process Agent
AllAmerican Agents of Process
945 S Marion Rd, Sioux Falls, SD, 57106
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