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THORSTENSON TRUCKING LLC
Selby, SD
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 66297 · MC 238151
Broker
Satisfactory
Active 8 yrs, 1 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-238151 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Acuity, A Mutual Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
11.5% OOS · 84 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Broker Authority
Broker Authority
Active
Docket
MC238151
Surety Bond
Bond on file with American Contractors Indemnity Company, since August 21, 2020
Authority Age
8 yrs, 1 mo
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 8 yrs, 1 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 33.3% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 84 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC238151
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier, Broker
Insurance on File
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy CA-Z72244
AMERICAN CONTRACTORS INDEMNITY COMPANY
Bond · $0 · Policy 1001120931
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Surety bond / trust fund · required
On file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
66297
MC Number
MC-238151
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Individual
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
July 28, 2025
FMCSA Registration
June 1, 1974
Authority Granted
August 29, 2018
Annual Mileage
1,900,195 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Location
Selby, SD
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightBuilding MaterialsFresh ProduceGrain/FeedCoal/CokeDry BulkFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
84
Driver Inspections
65
Vehicle Inspections
29
Out-of-Service Violations
16
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance77
Unsafe Driving5
Hours of Service7
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate33.3% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (12.6pp higher)
11.5% of 52 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
33rd percentile among carriers with 25–99 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
14 of 20 inspections
Unsafe Driving
3 of 54 inspections
Hours of Service
2 of 54 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 54 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 54 inspections
Crash History (4)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
4
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
4
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 25, 2025 | ND | — | — | Yes | Snow · Daylight · Snow |
| November 25, 2025 | ND | — | — | Yes | Snow · Daylight · Snow |
| February 2, 2025 | MT | — | — | Yes | Snow · Dark - Not Lighted · Snow |
| December 17, 2024 | SD | — | — | Yes | Snow · Daylight · Snow |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
SD26
ND18
MN9
MT7
NE6
CO4
and 2 more states
Fleet & Equipment (43)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~21
of 21 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~22
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
20
Grain / Hopper
15
Semi-trailer
6
Dry Van
1
Not Applicable
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Peterbilt 567 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPCD49X8LD649209 | 9 | 1 |
| 2019 Wilson | Grain / Hopper · 53 ft | 1W14534A2K2271937 | 8 | 1 |
| 2022 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X5ND775127 | 8 | 1 |
| 2026 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 50 ft | 1TDH50036TB190412 | 6 | — |
| Wilson Tra | Semi-trailer | 1W14534A9M2273493 | 6 | 1 |
| 2022 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXDP9X9ND784284 | 6 | 1 |
| 2020 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 50 ft | 1TDH50035LB164769 | 5 | — |
| 2019 Wilson | Grain / Hopper · 53 ft | 1W14534A0K2272102 | 5 | — |
| 2023 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X1PD813309 | 5 | — |
| 2021 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXDP9X1MD749947 | 5 | — |
Show all 43 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson Tra | Semi-trailer | 1W14533A5M2273539 | 4 | 1 |
| 2021 Wilson | Grain / Hopper · 53 ft | 1W1K45349M2274189 | 4 | — |
| 2021 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X0MD749940 | 4 | — |
| 2023 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X8PD887732 | 4 | — |
| 2020 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXDP9X4LD637853 | 4 | — |
| Cornhusker | Semi-trailer | 1T92C5331N0007088 | 3 | 1 |
| Unknown | Semi-trailer | 1T92C5341K0007001 | 3 | 1 |
| 2025 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 50 ft | 1TDH50031SB185987 | 3 | — |
| 2015 Wilson | Grain / Hopper · 53 ft | 1W14533A0F2265674 | 3 | 1 |
| 2021 Wilson | Grain / Hopper · 53 ft | 1W1K45347M2274188 | 3 | 1 |
| 2020 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXDP9X2LD637852 | 3 | — |
| 2018 Freightliner SD122 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGND18JDJP3220 | 3 | 1 |
| 2024 International LS532 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSLGAPR2RN746982 | 3 | 1 |
| 2026 Mack Pinnacle | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1PN4NY6TM001107 | 2 | — |
| 2025 Mack Pinnacle | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1PN4NY9SM001035 | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 50 ft | 1TDH50033SB185988 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Wilson | Grain / Hopper · 53 ft | 1W14534A2K2272103 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Wilson | Grain / Hopper · 53 ft | 1W14534A6G2267820 | 2 | 1 |
| 2019 Wilson | Grain / Hopper · 53 ft | 1W14534A7K2271688 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Wilson | Grain / Hopper · 53 ft | 1W14534A8K2272011 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Wilson | Grain / Hopper · 53 ft | 1W1K45347N2274824 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWP40X7GJ481366 | 2 | — |
| 2005 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X65N882015 | 2 | 1 |
| 2021 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X6MD733838 | 2 | 2 |
| 2020 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN4GY7LM013169 | 1 | — |
| Unknown | Semi-trailer | 1T92C4320F0007635 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 43 ft | 1TDH43027MB167458 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X2ND784749 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X0MD768245 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Peterbilt 389 | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X2PD806434 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXDP9X0KD273770 | 1 | — |
| Fruehauf | Semi-trailer | 2R9S2A7CXSC010065 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K0PS458604 | 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 (84)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 13, 2026 | W156000188 | ROCK PORT MO | II | 2 | — | MONTANA SULPHUR & CHEMICAL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT TIMPTE, INC |
1XPXDP9X9ND784284 1TDH50036TB190412 |
SD PR44098 SD 30238P |
| 392.2-SLLEWG3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| September 16, 2026 | PTFT000414 | WY, WY | I | 2 | — | SAFFLOWER TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WILSON |
1XPCD49X8LD649209 1W14534A2K2271937 |
SD PR52344 SD 23763P |
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| September 3, 2026 | 1814350182 | MATHESON CO | III | — | — | GRAVEL PRODUCTS, INC. | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK WILSON |
1M1PN4NY6TM001107 1W14534A8K2272011 |
SD PR54439 SD 15527P |
| August 2, 2026 | MC58400783 | TILFORD SD | III | 6 | — | SIMPLOT COMPANY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WILSON |
1XPXD49X2PD806434 1W14533A0F2265674 |
SD PR45494 SD 26259P |
| 392.2-SLLEWA3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| July 21, 2026 | TR20002403 | MOORETON ND | I | 13 | 1 | 3B FARMS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WILSON |
3AKJGND18JDJP3220 1W1K45347M2274188 |
SD 52385 SD 20235P |
| 396.3A1-BALR | OOSAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-ALBV | Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.55C2-B | Air Brake - CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. System does not function or indicates | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BMBCAD | Air Disc Brake - Missing/broken component(s) | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-ALBV | Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.207A-SAPPCBLM | Suspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing. | Suspension | ||||||||
| July 14, 2026 | 0440000662 | WILMOT SD | II | 3 | — | 3B FARMS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WILSON |
1XPXD49X1PD813309 1W1K45349M2274189 |
SD PR45905 SD 20236P |
| 393.9A-LRLI | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLTL | State/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation | |||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| June 8, 2026 | TR57007597 | JAMESTOWN ND | I | 9 | 3 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT FRUEHAUF |
1XPXD49X6MD733838 2R9S2A7CXSC010065 |
SD PR41751 SD 26767P |
| 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 | ||||||||
| 393.100B-C | OOSCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-BHTD | OOSAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 393.47E | 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 | ||||||||
| June 2, 2026 | U689801383 | BUTTE MT | II | — | — | MONTANA SPECIALITY MILLS LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT TIMPTE, INC |
1XPXD49X5ND775127 1TDH50036TB190412 |
SD PR43810 SD 30232P |
| May 20, 2026 | FT29009172 | NORWICH ND | II | — | — | THORSTANSON TRUCKING (PER BOL) | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WILSON |
1XPCD49X8LD649209 1W14534A2K2271937 |
SD PR52344 SD 23763P |
| May 11, 2026 | 1663001162 | WORTHINGTON MN | III | 1 | — | MONTANA SULPHUR & CHEMICAL CO | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH WILSON TRA |
1XKWP40X7GJ481366 1W14534A9M2273493 |
SD PR48465 SD 18685P |
| 392.2-SLLEWG3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| NORTH DAKOTA MILL | 9 | December 12, 2025 |
| CF INDUSTRIES | 5 | April 9, 2026 |
| NORTH DAKOTA MILL & ELEVATOR ASS'N | 3 | December 19, 2025 |
| ND MILL | 3 | November 13, 2025 |
| MONTANA SULPHUR & CHEMICAL | 2 | October 13, 2026 |
| 3B FARMS | 2 | July 21, 2026 |
| SAFFLOWER TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL | 1 | September 16, 2026 |
| GRAVEL PRODUCTS, INC. | 1 | September 3, 2026 |
| SIMPLOT COMPANY | 1 | August 2, 2026 |
| MONTANA SPECIALITY MILLS LLC | 1 | June 2, 2026 |
| THORSTANSON TRUCKING (PER BOL) | 1 | May 20, 2026 |
| J&R SERVICE | 1 | April 28, 2026 |
30 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| August 12, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Broker |
| July 27, 2020 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Broker |
| August 29, 2018 | GRANTED | Property Broker |
| October 2, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| September 26, 2017 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 4, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| June 1, 2015 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| December 17, 2002 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| October 24, 1995 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| December 19, 1990 | REJECTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| August 21, 2020 | Broker's Surety Bond | On file |
| May 24, 2017 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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