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Carrier & Broker profile · USDOT 164259 · MC143831 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Cliff Viessman Inc (A South Dakota Corporation)

Gary, SD · Interstate for-hire carrier and freight broker · Since 1974
Authority active$1M BIPD on fileSatisfactory ratingNo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightFresh ProduceLiquids/GasesGrain, Feed, HayMeatCommodities Dry Bulk+4 more
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (605) 272-3203
323
Power units
460
Drivers
260
Inspections · 24 mo
20
Crashes · 24 mo
25M
Annual miles
52 yr
Registered
92
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally, with one flag to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. Vehicle OOS above average: 30.8% of vehicle inspections placed out of service vs 22.26% national.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates12/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity20/20

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
30.8%▲ above avg
National 22.26% · 33 of 107 inspections
Driver out-of-service
0.0%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 0 of 260 inspections
Crashes
20
0 fatal7 injury20 tow-away
Crash rate 0.39 per 1M mi
Total inspections
260
Driver inspections
260
Vehicle inspections
107
People injured
8
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Satisfactory (2000)

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
Active
Docket
MC143831
Revocation pending
No
Broker of Property (Except Household Goods)Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$1,000,000
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required
Broker bond / trust (BMC-84/85)On file · $75,000

Filings on record

  1. Jan 1, 2013Liability (BIPD) · Great West Casualty Co. · $1,000,000
  2. —Surety bond / trust · Old Republic Surety Company · $75,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
323
Power units
323
Trucks
283
Tractors owned
928
Trailers owned
460
Drivers
460
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightFresh ProduceLiquids/GasesGrain, Feed, HayMeatCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsSweeteners
Annual mileage
25,467,311 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
164259
MC / docket
MC-143831
Legal name
Cliff Viessman Inc (A South Dakota Corporation)
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier & Broker
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Jun 1, 1974
Last MCS-150
Jul 24, 2025
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Drivers (CDL)
460 (460)
Hazmat
No
Business type
Corporation

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.
Shared email address
Same email address as 2 other active USDOTs.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Sharing this email address

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Frequently asked

What is Cliff Viessman Inc (A South Dakota Corporation)'s USDOT number?

Cliff Viessman Inc (A South Dakota Corporation)'s USDOT number is 164259 and its docket number is MC143831.

Is Cliff Viessman Inc (A South Dakota Corporation) authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier and broker operating authority.

What is Cliff Viessman Inc (A South Dakota Corporation)'s safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 260 roadside inspections, a 30.8% vehicle and 0.0% driver out-of-service rate, and 20 reportable crashes (0 fatal). FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

How big is Cliff Viessman Inc (A South Dakota Corporation)'s fleet?

323 power units and 460 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Jul 24, 2025.

What insurance does Cliff Viessman Inc (A South Dakota Corporation) carry?

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

Where is Cliff Viessman Inc (A South Dakota Corporation) located?

Cliff Viessman Inc (A South Dakota Corporation) is located at 215 1st Avenue, Gary, SD, 57237. Phone: (605) 272-3203.

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