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AUGUST TRANSPORTATION INC
Tea, SD
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 3597601 · MC 1220819
No Safety Rating
Active 5 yrs, 5 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1220819 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Canal Insurance Co.
Safety
Not Rated
18.8% OOS · 16 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Authority Revocation Pending
FMCSA has initiated revocation of this carrier's common authority. Authority may still show active, but this is a serious warning sign.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 5 yrs, 5 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 37.5% — above the 20.7% national average
- 16 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1220819
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CT1178387126
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
On file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3597601
MC Number
MC-1220819
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
October 21, 2025
FMCSA Registration
March 25, 2021
Authority Granted
April 27, 2021
Annual Mileage
101,224 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Location
Tea, SD
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightHousehold GoodsFresh ProduceGrain/FeedRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsMeat
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
16
Driver Inspections
12
Vehicle Inspections
8
Out-of-Service Violations
7
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance43
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service19
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate8.3% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (2.8pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate37.5% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (16.8pp higher)
18.8% of 16 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
48th percentile among carriers with 10–24 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
7 of 8 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 16 inspections
Hours of Service
7 of 16 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 16 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 16 inspections
Crash History (2)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
2
Crashes
0
Fatalities
1
Injuries
2
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 1, 2026 | NC | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dusk · Dry |
| December 10, 2025 | TX | — | — | 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
KS2
KY2
MN2
AZ1
IA1
and 4 more states
Fleet & Equipment (20)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~12
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~8
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
12
Dry Van
8
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA0626GW704422 | 4 | 1 |
| 2017 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EG2HN986139 | 4 | 1 |
| 2011 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2532BM059904 | 3 | — |
| 2009 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA06209W703026 | 2 | 1 |
| 2011 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA0624BW700491 | 2 | — |
| 2015 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2531FU275524 | 2 | — |
| 2017 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH4HN973515 | 2 | — |
| 2006 Freightliner Columbia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJA6CK66DV10221 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHHDV2LLKT6968 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Wabash Vans Refrigerated Van | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532B2DL764497 | 1 | — |
Show all 20 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Mack CXU (Pinnacle) | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AW21Y7GM078099 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2534GU324846 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2537J2465901 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR7JSJW2581 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR9JSJW2579 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EG1FN182170 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH1FN190360 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH2EN175185 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH8DN148071 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EHXGN947998 | 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 (16)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 17, 2026 | 000P15FC18 | NB I29, IA | I | 22 | 4 | AUGUST TRANSPORTATION | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3AKJHHDR7JSJW2581 1GRAA06209W703026 |
SD TEMP IL T477166 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.45B2 | OOSBrake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 383.23A2 | OOSOperating a CMV without a CDL | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 396.3A1BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | Lighting | ||||||||
| 392.2IRP | IRP Apportioned Tag or Registration Violation | |||||||||
| 393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | Lighting | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| 393.45D | Brake connections with leaks or constrictions | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47D | All Brakes - Insufficient brake lining thickness | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.53B | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45B2 | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 395.8F01 | Drivers record of duty status not current | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 395.8F12 | Driver failed to record shipping document number(s) or name of shipper and commodity for each 24 hour period | |||||||||
| 395.8F11 | Driver failed to record total hours for each 24 hour period | |||||||||
| 395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.8F05 | Driver failed to record truck or tractor and trailer unit number for each 24 hour period | |||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 395.8F04 | Driver failed to record total miles driven for each 24 hour period | |||||||||
| March 25, 2026 | 9345000201 | OLATHE KS | II | 16 | — | LAND MARK | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
4V4NC9EH2EN175185 1GRAA0624BW700491 |
SD TEMP SD 11936P |
| 390.21TB1-MC | Operating a CMV without legal name or trade name displayed | |||||||||
| 392.8-D | Driver - Failed to inspect /use emergency equipment | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) missing | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.60E | Windshield - Obstructed | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LHLI | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 395.22H1-ELDNUM | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic) | EOBR Related | ||||||||
| 395.22H2-ELDNISDT | HOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to pr | EOBR Related | ||||||||
| 395.22H3-ELDMF | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have an instruction sheet for the driver describing ELD malfunction reporting requirements and recordkeeping proce | EOBR Related | ||||||||
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.30B2-ELDDFC24 | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.30B2-ELDDFC24 | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.30B2-ELDDFC24 | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.30B2-ELDDFC24 | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| March 11, 2026 | I035240056 | BLOUNTVILLE TN | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
4V4NC9EG2HN986139 1GRAA0626GW704422 |
SD PR53047 SD 18284P |
| March 5, 2026 | 5450003242 | VALLEY SPRINGS SD | III | — | — | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
4V4NC9EG1FN182170 1UYVS2534GU324846 |
SD TEMP IN P475699 |
| March 4, 2026 | CV44900614 | KUTTAWA, KY | I | 8 | 1 | VIENNA COOLER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
4V4NC9EG2HN986139 1GRAA0626GW704422 |
SD PR53047 SD 18284P |
| 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 | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 393.47A-BCLMBD | Drum Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| February 17, 2026 | 5370003654 | VALLEY SPRINGS SD | II | 2 | — | LINEAGE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1M1AW21Y7GM078099 1GRAA0624BW700491 |
SD TEMP SD 11936P |
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| February 7, 2026 | TJDP000559 | WYDOT SHOP C1 DOUGLAS, WY | I | 9 | 2 | RUBBERCYCLE LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1FUJA6CK66DV10221 1UYVS2537J2465901 |
SD TEMP0221 SD TEMP465901 |
| 393.201A-FRSC | OOSFrame - Cracked siderail web around the radius into the bottom flange | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LSLMWR | OOSLighting - Stop lamps - Both missing when required to be on. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| 395.8F1-HOSM | HOS (Manner) - Driver's record of duty status not current to the time shown for last change of duty status. Date and Time: | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.201C-FR | Frame - Bent, cut or notched other than by vehicle manufacturer | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LRLI | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| January 30, 2026 | HP93160303 | SOUTH HAVEN M.C.I.S, KS | III | 2 | — | HELLOFRESH IRVING | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3AKJHHDR9JSJW2579 1GRAA06209W703026 |
SD PR53673 IL T477166 |
| 395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | Hours | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| November 26, 2025 | 5496001170 | FLAGSTAFF AZ | II | 3 | — | TYSON | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH VANS |
1FUJHHDV2LLKT6968 1JJV532B2DL764497 |
GA C861FC SD 18285P |
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 395.8A | HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 390.21TB1-MC | Operating a CMV without legal name or trade name displayed | |||||||||
| April 18, 2025 | HP14000058 | VALLEY SPRINGS SD | III | 1 | — | EMPTY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
4V4NC9EH4HN973515 1UYVS2531FU275524 |
SD PR53171 SD U188955 |
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| LAND MARK | 1 | March 25, 2026 |
| VIENNA COOLER | 1 | March 4, 2026 |
| LINEAGE | 1 | February 17, 2026 |
| RUBBERCYCLE LLC | 1 | February 7, 2026 |
| HELLOFRESH IRVING | 1 | January 30, 2026 |
| TYSON | 1 | November 26, 2025 |
| LINEAGE LOGISTICS LLC | 1 | April 3, 2025 |
| FAYMAN & SORBELLO FOOD GROUP | 1 | March 26, 2025 |
| GARRISON LOGISTICS | 1 | March 5, 2025 |
| AGROPUR INC | 1 | January 28, 2025 |
| SMITHFIELD | 1 | November 26, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| October 21, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 4, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 22, 2022 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| April 27, 2021 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| April 27, 2021 | Active GRANTED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
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