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WILKINSON MOTOR EXPRESS LLC
Egan, SD
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Elevated concerns
No Active Operating Authority
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 3849754 · MC 1402845
Active
No Safety Rating
Active 4 yrs, 6 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-1402845 · Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
40.0% OOS · 26 inspections on record
Flags · 3
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
40.0% 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.
No Active Operating Authority
FMCSA does not show active operating authority for this carrier. A carrier without it cannot legally haul interstate for-hire freight.
No Insurance Filing On Record
No active insurance filing appears in FMCSA records for this carrier. Confirm coverage directly with the insurer before booking.
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- No active insurance filing found on record
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 62.5% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 26 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1402845
Common Carrier
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3849754
MC Number
MC-1402845
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
October 23, 2025
FMCSA Registration
March 24, 2022
Authority Granted
April 14, 2022
Annual Mileage
240,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
201 S Gilbert St, Egan, SD 57024
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Thomas Varvais
Cargo Types
General FreightGrain/FeedDry Bulk
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
26
Driver Inspections
17
Vehicle Inspections
12
Out-of-Service Violations
17
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance35
Unsafe Driving5
Hours of Service17
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate62.5% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (41.8pp higher)
40.0% of 15 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
82nd 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
5 of 16 inspections
Hours of Service
3 of 16 inspections
Driver Fitness
2 of 16 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 16 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IA5
SD4
TN3
KY2
MN2
IL1
and 3 more states
Fleet & Equipment (14)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~3
of 2 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~11
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
5
Semi-trailer
4
Tractor
3
Tank
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X6JJ213731 | 10 | 4 |
| 2018 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X1JJ177477 | 8 | 3 |
| 2009 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS25329P594305 | 6 | 2 |
| 2009 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC53299M901894 | 2 | — |
| 2013 Brenner Tank | Tank | 10BAB6231DF0C8011 | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 Brenner Tank | Tank | 10BAB6236DF0C8022 | 1 | — |
| Unknown | Semi-trailer | 1E9TS4528YS127104 | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAP062XEJ644170 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D4HL037482 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X2GJ474265 | 1 | 1 |
Show all 14 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3UTVS2533P8898003 | 1 | 1 |
| Wanc | Semi-trailer | 4BUEED1B0TB965685 | 1 | — |
| Jetcompany | Semi-trailer | 5JNFS53123H000222 | 1 | — |
| Bren | Semi-trailer | 5WSAA422XJN090361 | 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 (26)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2026 | 000P12J0F2 | 44 - JCT HWY 71/20 EARLY, IA | II | 6 | 3 | WILKINSON MOTOR EXPRESS LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH BRENNER TANK |
1XKYDP9X6JJ213731 10BAB6231DF0C8011 |
SD PR50441 IA DA1176 |
| 396.3A1-F | OOSFuel - Dripping leak. | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 391.41A | OOSOperating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency. History of either fail | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 383.23A2 | OOSOperating a CMV without a CDL | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 393.55C1 | Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| 392.2IN | State Insurance Violation | |||||||||
| December 22, 2025 | 1768000775 | WORTHINGTON MN | I | 3 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor |
KENWORTH |
1XKYDP9X6JJ213731 |
SD PR50441 |
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LHWS | Lighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| September 16, 2025 | 000P12HZRM | HWY 71 NB, IA | II | 1 | — | WILKINSON MOTOR EXPRESS LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH WANC |
1XKYDP9X6JJ213731 4BUEED1B0TB965685 |
SD PR50441 IA FX4486 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| August 20, 2025 | 5470003207 | VALLEY SPRINGS SD | III | 4 | — | DAYBREAK FOODS INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH BRENNER TANK |
1XKYDP9X6JJ213731 10BAB6236DF0C8022 |
SD PR50441 IA FA8201 |
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWG3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| June 12, 2025 | 0S02802539 | LONDON, KY | III | 1 | — | UNITED RENTALS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKYDP9X1JJ177477 1UYVS25329P594305 |
SD PR50924 SD 25733P |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain | |||||||||
| June 2, 2025 | CV43743546 | LONDON, KY | II | 3 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH BREN |
1XKYDP9X6JJ213731 5WSAA422XJN090361 |
SD PR50441 IA DZ1703 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain | |||||||||
| 392.60A | Unauthorized passenger on board CMV | Other Driver Violations | ||||||||
| May 20, 2025 | 0444000439 | WORTHINGTON MN | II | 9 | 1 | VIAFLEX | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKYDP9X1JJ177477 1UYVS25329P594305 |
SD PR50924 SD 25733P |
| 391.41APC | OOSMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| 393.9A-LSML | Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 393.9A-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| May 9, 2025 | 2896P3L775 | ON NM HWY 469 2361 FT N OF QUA, NM | III | 2 | — | NEWPARK DRILLING FLUIDS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKYDP9X6JJ213731 1UYVS25329P594305 |
SD PR50441 SD 25733P |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain | |||||||||
| May 5, 2025 | T003000069 | ON US HWY 81, 1435 FEET SOUTH, NE | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKYDP9X6JJ213731 1UYVS25329P594305 |
SD PR50441 SD 25733P |
| 392.2-DMOVE | Driver - Move over/slow law - Failure to yield right of way to authorized emergency vehicles | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| March 21, 2025 | I5Z3000062 | MANCHESTER TN | III | — | — | INTERACEFLOR LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION (VNTC) |
1XKYDP9X1JJ177477 5V8VC53299M901894 |
SD PR50924 SD 25733P |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| INTERBAKE FOODS | 4 | February 17, 2024 |
| DAYBREAK FOODS INC | 1 | August 20, 2025 |
| UNITED RENTALS | 1 | June 12, 2025 |
| VIAFLEX | 1 | May 20, 2025 |
| NEWPARK DRILLING FLUIDS | 1 | May 9, 2025 |
| INTERACEFLOR LLC | 1 | March 21, 2025 |
| WINDFIELD SOLUTIONS, LLC | 1 | March 5, 2025 |
| JOHN DEERE | 1 | February 17, 2025 |
| HNO | 1 | January 21, 2025 |
| HOOD PACKAGING CORP. | 1 | December 30, 2024 |
| WESTEN FOODS | 1 | August 28, 2024 |
| ADDBAC | 1 | August 19, 2024 |
1 more shipper named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| September 29, 2025 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| April 14, 2022 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| August 26, 2025 | COMMON | On Record |
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