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Carrier profile · USDOT 2050702 · MC727033 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Flat Rate Inc

Big Stone City, SD · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2010
Authority active$750K BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightMotor VehiclesLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsGrain, Feed, Hay+3 more
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (605) 862-6085
51
Power units
51
Drivers
27
Inspections · 24 mo
3
Crashes · 24 mo
1.4M
Annual miles
16 yr
Registered
100
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally with a clean record

Authority and insurance are in order.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
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
16.7%▼ below avg
National 22.26% · 2 of 12 inspections
Driver out-of-service
0.0%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 0 of 27 inspections
Crashes
3
0 fatal1 injury3 tow-away
Crash rate 1.08 per 1M mi
Total inspections
27
Driver inspections
27
Vehicle inspections
12
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
MC727033
Revocation pending
No
Contract Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

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

Filings on record

  1. Jan 1, 2025Liability (BIPD) · Acuity, A Mutual Insurance Company · $750,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
51
Power units
51
Trucks
18
Tractors owned
20
Trailers owned
51
Drivers
45
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightMotor VehiclesLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsGrain, Feed, HayAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstructionSand, Agg and Fly Ash
Annual mileage
1,382,516 mi (2025)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
2050702
MC / docket
MC-727033
Legal name
Flat Rate Inc
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Jun 29, 2010
Last MCS-150
Jul 11, 2025
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
51 (45)
Hazmat
No
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 Flat Rate Inc's USDOT number?

Flat Rate Inc's USDOT number is 2050702 and its docket number is MC727033.

Is Flat Rate Inc authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Flat Rate Inc's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 27 roadside inspections, a 16.7% vehicle and 0.0% driver out-of-service rate, and 3 reportable crashes (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Flat Rate Inc's fleet?

51 power units and 51 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Jul 11, 2025.

What insurance does Flat Rate Inc carry?

$750,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Acuity, A Mutual Insurance Company.

Where is Flat Rate Inc located?

Flat Rate Inc is located at 14515 485TH Ave, Big Stone City, SD, 57216. Phone: (605) 862-6085.

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