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HARMS OIL COMPANY

38498 US HWY 12 · Aberdeen, SD 57401

AUTHORIZED FOR:
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  • MC #255253
  • USDOT #175877 USDOT Active
  • 190
    Power Units
  • 125
    Drivers
  • Carrier/shipper/cargo Tank/broker
    Entity Type

About this carrier

HARMS OIL COMPANY is a Aberdeen, SD freight carrier/shipper/cargo tank/broker that is authorized for: in the state of South Dakota. This company has 190 truck(s) in their fleet and 125 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-255253 and their USDOT number is 175877.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 10/23/2025 · last updated Jun 25, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 10/23/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 8,021,974 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • Liquids/Gases

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections South Dakota — 86 inspections (past 24 months) Nebraska — 58 inspections (past 24 months) Iowa — 34 inspections (past 24 months) North Dakota — 26 inspections (past 24 months) Montana — 19 inspections (past 24 months) Wyoming — 8 inspections (past 24 months) Oklahoma — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Minnesota — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 9 states over the past 24 months: SD (86), NE (58), IA (34), ND (26), MT (19), WY (8), US (6), OK (1), MN (1). Home base: Aberdeen, South Dakota.

Safety Record

13 Severe Violations Updated 1 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 2
    Injury
  • 4
    Tow
  • 6
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.3 5 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.15 6 Vehicle Maintenance 1.15 31 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 239
    Total
  • 196
    Clean
  • 43
    With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 58 unique codes

Critical 19

  • 392.3-FPROPFatigue - Operate a property-carrying CMV while impaired by fatigue1× OOS×1 SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone1× SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed1× SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth1× SW 8
  • 393.75A3-ATISTires - All others, leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS1× SW 8
  • 178.345-8A5-HMPHM (Packaging) - DOT 406/407/412 minimum road clearance.1× SW 8
  • 393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.207A-STCBSuspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly (including spring leaves used as a suspension connecting rod) or any part used for attaching the same to the vehicle frame or axle is cracked, loose, broken or missing1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 395.8A-ELDELD - No record of duty status (ELD Required)1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 177.823A-HMPMCNP50%HM (Placarding) - 50% or more of the required placards for a category of material (hazard class or division) are missing. CVSA Inspection Bulletin 2017-03 - Display of GHS Labels on Bulk Packages1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 177.823A-HMTVMMCNIDHM (Transport Vehicle Markings) - 50% or more of the required ID numbers are missing for each material1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 172.332(a)Failure to display ID Numbers when required1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 396.3A1BLBrake system pressure loss1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.43(a)No/improper tractor protection valve1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.75G-LOADWeight carried exceeds tire load limit1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.70B1I-CDFWFMI-MT20Coupling - More than 20% of the fifth wheel fasteners on either side missing/ineffective1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 177.801Accepting or Transporting Hazardous Materials not prepared in accordance with regulations1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination1× OOS×1 SW 0

Hours of Service 4

  • 395.3A2-PROPDriving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle)1× SW 7
  • 395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS1× SW 7
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.1× SW 1
  • 395.24C2III-ELDSDNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number.1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 29

  • 393.207F-SLASSuspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes1× SW 7
  • 393.19Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp1× SW 6
  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal1× SW 6
  • 393.25(f)Stop lamp violations1× SW 6
  • 396.3(a)(1)Brake - Leak from air chamber3× SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt2× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber2× SW 4
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19982× SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection2× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured2× SW 4
  • 393.45PCBrake Tubing and Hose Adequacy - Connections to Power Unit1× SW 4
  • 396.9(d)(2)Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report1× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-ALBVAir Brake - Any leak from a brake valve1× SW 4
  • 393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking1× SW 4
  • 393.45(d)Brake connections with leaks or constrictions1× SW 4
  • 393.55(d)(3)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator for towed vehicles on vehicles manufactured after February 20011× SW 4
  • 393.55C2-BAir 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 a fault.1× SW 4
  • 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× SW 4
  • 393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 19971× SW 3
  • 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak1× SW 3
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp4× SW 2
  • 393.201(d)Frame accessories improperly attached1× SW 2
  • 393.203Cab/body parts requirements violations1× SW 2
  • 396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories1× SW 2
  • 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper1× SW 2
  • 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured1× SW 2
  • 393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers1× SW 1
  • 393.60EWSWindshield - Obstructed1× SW 1
  • 392.2WCWheel (Mud) Flaps missing or defective1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 2

  • 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device3× SW 5
  • 392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving1× SW 5

Hazardous Materials 4

  • 172.334Prohibited ID number marking1× SW 5
  • 172.202(a)(5)No or improper Total Quantity listed1× SW 3
  • 177.817E1-HMHCHM (Highway Carriage) - Failing to clearly distinguish HM shipping papers from other papers of any kind1× SW 3
  • 172.200A-HMSPSHM (Shipping Papers) - Shipper failed to offer properly prepared shipping document(s)1× SW 3

Locations

Physical Address
HARMS OIL COMPANY
38498 US HWY 12
ABERDEEN, SD 57401
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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