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FLAT RATE INC

14515 485TH AVE · Big Stone City, SD 57216

Authorized: Property
(605) 862-6085 Tap to call
  • MC #727033
  • USDOT #2050702 USDOT Active
  • 51
    Power Units
  • 51
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

FLAT RATE INC is a Big Stone City, SD freight carrier that is authorized for property in the state of South Dakota. This company has 51 truck(s) in their fleet and 51 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-727033 and their USDOT number is 2050702.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 07/11/2025 · last updated May 15, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
  • MCS-150 Filed 07/11/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 1,382,516 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Motor Vehicles
  • Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber
  • Building Materials
  • Machinery, Large Objects
  • Construction

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections South Dakota — 12 inspections (past 24 months) Minnesota — 10 inspections (past 24 months) North Dakota — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Texas — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Washington — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Washington — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Arkansas — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 6 states over the past 24 months: SD (12), MN (10), ND (3), TX (1), WA (1), AR (1). Home base: Big Stone City, South Dakota.

Safety Record

3 Severe Violations Updated 16 hr ago

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 0
    Injury
  • 1
    Tow
  • 1
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.67 4 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0 0 Vehicle Maintenance 3.28 5 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.08 1

Inspection Summary

  • 28
    Total
  • 18
    Clean
  • 10
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 18 unique codes

Critical 4

  • 393.130B-CHVEHeavy Vehicles/Equipment - Improper securement of accessory equipment or articulated vehicles1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.43DBMABrake - Breakaway not attached to the towing vehicle1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 391.41B10-MCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate1× OOS×1 SW 2

Unsafe Driving 4

  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLFYState/Local Laws - Failed to yield right of way1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 4

Vehicle Maintenance 10

  • 393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative1× SW 6
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19981× SW 4
  • 393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 19971× SW 3
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
FLAT RATE INC
14515 485TH AVE
BIG STONE CITY, SD 57216
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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Related Companies

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Same physical address 1

These carriers are registered at the same street + ZIP.

CompanyStatusPower UnitsDriversMC#USDOT#
3 NORTH LLC
Big Stone Cty, SD
USDOT Inactive Authorized: Property999597492864390

Same phone number 1

These carriers list the same contact phone number.

CompanyStatusPower UnitsDriversMC#USDOT#
3 NORTH LLC
Big Stone Cty, SD
USDOT Inactive Authorized: Property999597492864390

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