Carrier profile · USDOT 449016 · MC238163 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Timothy W Salmen

DBA Tim Salmen Trucking · Madison, SD · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 1991
Authority active$1M BIPD on fileSatisfactory ratingNo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsLiquids/Gases+3 more
1
Power units
1
Drivers
1
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
73K
Annual miles
35 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
—
National 22.26% · 0 of 0 inspections · needs 3+
Driver out-of-service
—
National 6.67% · 0 of 1 inspections · needs 3+
Crashes
0
0 fatal0 injury0 tow-away
Crash rate 0.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
1
Driver inspections
1
Vehicle inspections
0
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Satisfactory (1991)

Enforcement

FMCSA closed cases

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC238163
Revocation pending
No
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

Filings on record

  1. Mar 11, 2010Liability (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
1
Drivers
1
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstatePrivate PropertyAuthorized for HireExempt for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsLiquids/GasesGrain, Feed, HayAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstruction
Annual mileage
72,500 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
449016
MC / docket
MC-238163
Legal name
Timothy W Salmen
DBA
Tim Salmen Trucking
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Jun 13, 1991
Last MCS-150
Jun 12, 2025
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Drivers (CDL)
1 (1)
Hazmat
No
Business type
Individual

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 Timothy W Salmen's USDOT number?

Timothy W Salmen's USDOT number is 449016 and its docket number is MC238163.

Is Timothy W Salmen authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Timothy W Salmen's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 1 roadside inspections, and 0 reportable crashes (0 fatal). FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

How big is Timothy W Salmen's fleet?

1 power unit and 1 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Jun 12, 2025.

What insurance does Timothy W Salmen carry?

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

Where is Timothy W Salmen located?

Timothy W Salmen is located at 1127 NE 9TH Street, Madison, SD, 57042. Phone: (605) 480-2199.

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