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WHEELER TRUCKING LLC
Lake Preston, SD
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 483775 · MC 477597
No Safety Rating
Active 2 yrs, 9 mo · first granted 2004
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-477597 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Great West Casualty Co.
Safety
Not Rated
2 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 2 yrs, 9 mo since reinstatement on January 3, 2024; first granted February 6, 2004 (22 yrs, 8 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- 2 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC477597
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy GRT46178A
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
483775
MC Number
MC-477597
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Entity Type
Individual
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
January 21, 2026
FMCSA Registration
May 14, 1992
Authority First Granted
February 6, 2004
Authority Reinstated
January 3, 2024
Annual Mileage
1 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Location
Lake Preston, SD
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsLivestockGrain/FeedCoal/CokeFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
2
Driver Inspections
2
Vehicle Inspections
0
Out-of-Service Violations
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance0
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2024
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 14, 2026 | 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
SD2
Fleet & Equipment (2)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~1
of 9 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown | — | 1BN2P40258Y040268 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Peterbilt 389 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPXX4EX3RD671099 | 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 (2)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 10, 2024 | HP16800165 | SUMMIT SD | III | 1 | — | WHEELER TRUCKING | Straight Truck Semi-trailer Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UNKNOWN BEALL, INC |
1NPXX4EX3RD671099 1BN2P40258Y040268 1BN1P37611B006450 |
SD PR51449 SD 24841P SD U179850 |
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| April 5, 2024 | 1070000137 | WATERTOWN SD | III | 3 | — | N/A | Truck Tractor |
PETERBILT |
1XPXP4EX8FD259911 |
SD PR51448 |
| 392.2-SLLTL | State/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation | |||||||||
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLTL | State/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation | |||||||||
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| January 3, 2024 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| October 23, 2023 | REVOKED | Contract Carrier |
| August 22, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| August 10, 2022 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| September 11, 2019 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| February 22, 2016 | REVOKED | Contract Carrier |
| November 5, 2015 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| September 18, 2012 | REVOKED | Contract Carrier |
| May 7, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| April 10, 2012 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| September 5, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| September 19, 2023 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| January 19, 2016 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| August 16, 2012 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| December 17, 2008 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| February 13, 2008 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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