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Carrier profile · USDOT 980809 · MC887553 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Alan Otterstrom

Mitchell, SD · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2001
Authority active$1M BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSAHazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large Objects+6 more
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (605) 999-5208
1
Power units
2
Drivers
3
Inspections · 24 mo
1
Crashes · 24 mo
125K
Annual miles
25 yr
Registered
95
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally, with one flag to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. MCS-150 not updated in over 2 years: FMCSA requires a biennial update.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity15/20

Composite of public FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection and crash records weighted against the national fleet. Decision support, not an official FMCSA safety rating.

Safety

FMCSA inspections & crashes · 24 mo · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Vehicle out-of-service
—
National 22.26% · 0 of 0 inspections · needs 3+
Driver out-of-service
0.0%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 0 of 3 inspections
Crashes
1
0 fatal1 injury1 tow-away
Crash rate 4.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
3
Driver inspections
3
Vehicle inspections
0
People injured
1
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Not rated

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC887553
Revocation pending
No
Common Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$1,000,000
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Filings on record

  1. Oct 9, 2014Liability (BIPD) · Great West Casualty Co. · $1,000,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
1
Power units
1
Trucks
1
Tractors owned
1
Trailers owned
2
Drivers
2
CDL drivers
Registered to haul hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsIntermodal ContainersOilfield EquipmentLivestockGrain, Feed, HayCommodities Dry BulkConstruction
Annual mileage
125,000 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
980809
MC / docket
MC-887553
Legal name
Alan Otterstrom
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Sep 28, 2001
Last MCS-150
Sep 3, 2024
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
2 (2)
Hazmat
Yes
Business type
—

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Unique phone number
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.

Frequently asked

What is Alan Otterstrom's USDOT number?

Alan Otterstrom's USDOT number is 980809 and its docket number is MC887553.

Is Alan Otterstrom authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Alan Otterstrom's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 3 roadside inspections and 0.0% driver out-of-service rate, and 1 reportable crash (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Alan Otterstrom's fleet?

1 power unit and 2 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Sep 3, 2024.

What insurance does Alan Otterstrom carry?

$1,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Great West Casualty Co..

Where is Alan Otterstrom located?

Alan Otterstrom is located at 1401 E Birch Ave Lot 2, Mitchell, SD, 57301. Phone: (605) 999-5208.

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