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FLAT RATE INC

14515 485TH AVE · Big Stone City, SD 57216

AUTHORIZED FOR:
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  • 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: 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 Oct 19, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • 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
  • Machinery, Large Objects
  • Construction

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections South Dakota — 14 inspections (past 24 months) Minnesota — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 2 inspections (past 24 months) North Dakota — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Wisconsin — 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 7 states over the past 24 months: SD (14), MN (6), TX (2), ND (2), WI (1), WA (1), AR (1). Home base: Big Stone City, South Dakota.

Safety Record

4 Severe Violations Updated 2 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 1
    Injury
  • 2
    Tow
  • 3
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.56 4 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0 0 Vehicle Maintenance 3.77 7 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 27
    Total
  • 16
    Clean
  • 11
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 19 unique codes

Critical 4

  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 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

Unsafe Driving 4

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 7
  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLFYState/Local Laws - Failed to yield right of way1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane1× SW 5

Vehicle Maintenance 11

  • 393.11A1-LTNRVLighting - Turn signal - Any missing not on the rearmost vehicle.1× SW 6
  • 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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