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CLAFLIN EXCAVATING INC
Flandreau, SD
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Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
50.0% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 82% 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 registration · no operating authority · DOT 3320906
Active
No Safety Rating
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
50.0% OOS · 10 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
50.0% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 82% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- Registered with FMCSA as a private carrier — not registered to haul other companies' freight for hire
- No active insurance filing found on record
- Driver out-of-service rate 20.0% — above the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 60.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 10 FMCSA inspections on record
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3320906
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
June 18, 2024
FMCSA Registration
August 9, 2019
Annual Mileage
58,000 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Address
47323 Sd Highway 32, Flandreau, SD 57028-6739
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Ernest Michael Claflin
Cargo Types
General FreightBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsConstruction Materials
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
10
Driver Inspections
6
Vehicle Inspections
6
Out-of-Service Violations
6
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance30
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate20.0% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (14.5pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate60.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (39.3pp higher)
50.0% of 8 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
82nd 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
5 of 6 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 9 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 9 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 9 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 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
2
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2026 | SD | — | 2 | 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
SD9
Fleet & Equipment (10)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~6
of 27 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~4
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
5
Flatbed
3
Pickup
1
Semi-trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 Trail King Industries | Flatbed · 54 ft | 1TKJ054366M066861 | 3 | 1 |
| 2026 Trail King Industries | Flatbed · 54 ft | 1TKJ05439TM065618 | 2 | 2 |
| Trail King | Semi-trailer | 1TKS0365X8M045540 | 2 | — |
| 2007 Kenworth T8 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDDB0X47J196175 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Ford F-250 | Pickup · Class 2 | 1FT7W2BT3GEA82240 | 1 | 1 |
| 2002 Kenworth T800 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDDB0X22R964911 | 1 | — |
| 1996 Kenworth T800 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDDB0X5TJ684738 | 1 | 1 |
| 2003 Kenworth W900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWPBTX03J897639 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5D69X7NN318915 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Dell Rapids Custom Trailers | Flatbed · 22 ft | 576BF2234R1039705 | 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 (10)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2026 | 5750001141 | SIOUX FALLS SD | I | 10 | — | NA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer Trailer Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH TRAIL KING TRAIL KING TRAIL KING |
1XKDDB0X47J196175 1TKS0365X8M045540 1TKS0173X8M045541 1TKS036538M045542 |
SD 43896C SD U168235 SD 11638749 SD U176552 |
| 396.3A1-BALR | OOSAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSML | Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.13C2-CSLRR | Conspicuity Systems - Trailers, lower rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured before December 1, 1993 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.75B-TFV | Tires - Front, less than 4/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| June 30, 2026 | HP10900078 | LENNOX SD | III | — | — | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH TRAIL KING TRAIL KING |
1XKDDB0X47J196175 1TKS0365X8M045540 1TKS036538M045542 |
SD 43896C SD U168235 SD U176552 |
| June 16, 2026 | HP16800494 | SISSETON SD | III | 7 | 1 | CLAFLIN EXCAVATING INC | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD DELL RAPIDS CUSTOM TRAILERS |
1FT7W2BT3GEA82240 576BF2234R1039705 |
SD 57220C SD U195624 |
| 383.51A-LCDLRSWD | OOSLicense (CDL) - A person required to have a CLP or CDL who is disqualified must not drive a CMV | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEQP | State/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation. | |||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEQP | State/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation. | |||||||||
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLTL | State/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation | |||||||||
| January 5, 2026 | HP19800068 | DELL RAPIDS SD | III | 1 | — | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT TRAIL KING INDUSTRIES |
1XP5D69X7NN318915 1TKJ054366M066861 |
SD 43934C SD U159187 |
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| November 11, 2025 | 5180001880 | WILMOT SD | II | 3 | 2 | CLAFLIN EXCAVATING | Semi-trailer |
TRAIL KING INDUSTRIES |
1TKJ05439TM065618 |
SD U180865 |
| 393.51C-BLPW | OOSAir Brake - Low pressure warning device missing/inoperative | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.130B-CHVE | OOSHeavy Vehicles/Equipment - Improper securement of accessory equipment or articulated vehicles | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| October 8, 2025 | 5070001870 | SISSETON SD | I | 12 | 2 | CLAFLIN EXCAVATING | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH TRAIL KING INDUSTRIES |
1XKWPBTX03J897639 1TKJ05439TM065618 |
SD 69728C SD U180865 |
| 393.70B1I-CDFWFMI-MT20 | OOSCoupling - More than 20% of the fifth wheel fasteners on either side missing/ineffective | Coupling Devices | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BOS | OOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSIR | Lighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit | Lighting | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 392.2WG | State/Local Laws - Excessive Weight Violations | |||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 393.83G | Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment | Exhaust Discharge | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.5B-L | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| September 30, 2025 | 5110001667 | WILMOT SD | II | 3 | 1 | CLAFLIN EXCAVATING | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH TRAIL KING INDUSTRIES |
1XKDDB0X5TJ684738 1TKJ054366M066861 |
SC 43895C SD U159187 |
| 393.130B-CHVE | OOSHeavy Vehicles/Equipment - Improper securement of accessory equipment or articulated vehicles | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| August 6, 2025 | 5110001609 | VOLGA SD | II | 1 | — | CLAFLIN EXCAVATING | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH TRAIL KING INDUSTRIES |
1XKDDB0X22R964911 1TKJ054366M066861 |
SD 43916C SD U159187 |
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| November 11, 2024 | 5630000795 | BRIDGEWATER SD | II | 4 | — | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH TRAIL KING INDUSTRIES |
1XKDP4TX4EJ414031 1TKJ05439TM065618 |
SD 31429C SD U180865 |
| 392.2-SLLSIV | State/Local Laws - State insurance violation | |||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2WG | State/Local Laws - Excessive Weight Violations | |||||||||
| March 14, 2024 | HP17900006 | BROOKINGS SD | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH TRAIL KING |
1XKDDB0X47J196175 1TKS036538M045542 |
SD 91883V SD U176552 |
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