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CLIFF VIESSMAN INC

215 1ST AVENUE · Gary, SD 57237

Authorized: Property
(605) 272-3203 Tap to call
  • MC #143831
  • USDOT #164259 USDOT Active
  • 323
    Power Units
  • 460
    Drivers
  • Carrier/broker
    Entity Type

About this carrier

CLIFF VIESSMAN INC is a Gary, SD freight carrier/broker that is authorized for property in the state of South Dakota. This company has 323 truck(s) in their fleet and 460 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-143831 and their USDOT number is 164259.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 07/24/2025 · last updated May 15, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
  • MCS-150 Filed 07/24/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 25,467,311 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Liquids/Gases
  • Grain, Feed, Hay
  • Commodities Dry Bulk
  • Refrigerated Food

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections South Dakota — 67 inspections (past 24 months) Minnesota — 55 inspections (past 24 months) North Dakota — 27 inspections (past 24 months) Wisconsin — 23 inspections (past 24 months) Nebraska — 15 inspections (past 24 months) Iowa — 13 inspections (past 24 months) Tennessee — 10 inspections (past 24 months) Indiana — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Illinois — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Montana — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Missouri — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Arkansas — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Mississippi — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Kansas — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Colorado — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Wyoming — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Ohio — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Utah — 2 inspections (past 24 months) New Mexico — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Florida — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Florida — 1 inspection (past 24 months) California — 1 inspection (past 24 months) California — 1 inspection (past 24 months) California — 1 inspection (past 24 months) California — 1 inspection (past 24 months) California — 1 inspection (past 24 months) North Carolina — 1 inspection (past 24 months) North Carolina — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Texas — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Texas — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Massachusetts — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Massachusetts — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Massachusetts — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Michigan — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Michigan — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Michigan — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Michigan — 1 inspection (past 24 months) New York — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Georgia — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Nevada — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Oklahoma — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 30 states over the past 24 months: SD (67), MN (55), ND (27), WI (23), NE (15), IA (13), TN (10), IN (6), IL (5), MT (5), MO (5), AR (4), +18 more. Home base: Gary, South Dakota.

Safety Record

45 Severe Violations Updated 3 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 7
    Injury
  • 15
    Tow
  • 22
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.9 65 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.18 17 Vehicle Maintenance 5.28 58 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 1

Inspection Summary

  • 265
    Total
  • 134
    Clean
  • 131
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 88 unique codes

Critical 19

  • 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone2× SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLTState/Local Laws - Operating a CMV while texting1× SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLRDState/Local Laws - Reckless driving1× SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS12× OOS×11 SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A4-PBMETires - Has a cut to the extent that the ply or belt material is exposed.1× 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
  • 393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.207F-SDASSuspension - Deflated air suspension1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on5× OOS×5 SW 6
  • 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection2× OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.43A-TPVAir Brake - Inoperable or missing tractor protection valve1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.47D1-BRMMCAD-SAAir Disc Brake - Rotor (disc) metal to metal contact on a steering axle1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.205C-WRWheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.2× OOS×2 SW 2
  • 393.23-LEULighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or loose pigtail)1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.205A-WRDCWheel/Rim - Disc wheel cracked more than 3 inches1× 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

Unsafe Driving 16

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit10× SW 7
  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV5× SW 7
  • 392.16ADDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV.1× SW 7
  • 392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other4× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane3× SW 5
  • 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device3× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change2× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely2× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane.1× SW 5
  • 392.2FCFollowing too close1× SW 5
  • 392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit27× SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation3× SW 3
  • 392.2LVLane Restriction violation1× SW 3
  • 392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway1× SW 1

Hours of Service 14

  • 395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS2× SW 7
  • 395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time2× SW 7
  • 395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time1× SW 7
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner3× SW 1
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.3× SW 1
  • 395.3A3HOSPRNPDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation2× SW 1
  • 395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner1× SW 1
  • 395.8Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner)1× SW 1
  • 395.30B1Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD1× SW 1
  • 395.30B2-ELDDFC24HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period.1× SW 1
  • 395.3A3-PROPNDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14 hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation1× SW 1
  • 395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status and other related information for a minimum of 8 days.1× SW 1
  • 395.22H2-ELDNISDTHOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to produce and transfer the driver's hours of service records to an authorized safety official1× SW 1
  • 395.22GPortable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 38

  • 393.207F-SLASSuspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes1× SW 7
  • 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative5× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative2× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative2× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured7× SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection6× SW 4
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19984× SW 4
  • 393.55C1-BAir Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault.3× 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 wear2× SW 4
  • 393.55D2-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle.2× SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt2× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-BAir brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured2× 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.2× SW 4
  • 393.45(d)Brake connections with leaks or constrictions1× SW 4
  • 393.55(d)(1)CMV not equipped with ABS malfunction circuit or signal (Truck-Tractor mfg on/after 3/1/1997; Straight Truck mfg on/after 3/1/1998)1× SW 4
  • 393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle1× SW 4
  • 393.48A-BLMACBDDrum Brake - Loose chamber/spider/camshaft support bracket1× SW 4
  • 393.48A-BMBCADAir Disc Brake - Missing/broken component(s)1× SW 4
  • 393.55(c)(1)Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system1× SW 4

Driver Fitness 1

Locations

Physical Address
CLIFF VIESSMAN INC
215 1ST AVENUE
GARY, SD 57237
Mailing Address
CLIFF VIESSMAN INC
PO BOX 175
GARY, SD 57237

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