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HUNKES TRANSFER SOUTH DAKOTA

900 9TH AVE SW · Watertown, SD 57201

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  • MC #727228
  • USDOT #2083537 USDOT Active
  • 21
    Power Units
  • 16
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

HUNKES TRANSFER SOUTH DAKOTA is a Watertown, SD freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of South Dakota. This company has 21 truck(s) in their fleet and 16 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-727228 and their USDOT number is 2083537.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 01/21/2026 · last updated Jun 25, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Legal Name PRAIRIE CONSULTING GROUP INC
  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 01/21/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 1,250,000 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
  • Building Materials
  • Liquids/Gases
  • Chemicals
  • Beverages

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections South Dakota — 24 inspections (past 24 months) Minnesota — 6 inspections (past 24 months) North Dakota — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Iowa — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Wyoming — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 5 states over the past 24 months: SD (24), MN (6), ND (2), IA (2), WY (1). Home base: Watertown, South Dakota.

Safety Record

11 Severe Violations Updated 2 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

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

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 3.82 13 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.1 2 Vehicle Maintenance 4.27 6 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.16 1

Inspection Summary

  • 35
    Total
  • 17
    Clean
  • 18
    With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 27 unique codes

Critical 5

  • 177.834A-HMCHM (Cargo) - Operating a motor vehicle with HM not blocked/braced/secured as required. NOTE: Any shifting likely to adversely affect HM/DG package integrity, under conditions normally incident to transportation1× OOS×1 SW 10
  • 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone2× SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone1× SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 10
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8

Unsafe Driving 5

  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV5× SW 7
  • 392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit3× SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× SW 3

Vehicle Maintenance 14

  • 393.9TInoperable tail lamp1× SW 6
  • 393.9HInoperable head lamps1× SW 6
  • 393.25(b)Lamps are not visible as required1× SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LCHLLighting - Lamps improper color, height, location.1× SW 6
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt1× 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
  • 393.203C-CBPCab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened1× SW 2
  • 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-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored1× SW 1
  • 393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers1× SW 1

Hazardous Materials 1

  • 177.817E1-HMHCHM (Highway Carriage) - Failing to clearly distinguish HM shipping papers from other papers of any kind1× SW 3

Hours of Service 2

  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner1× SW 1
  • 395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
HUNKES TRANSFER SOUTH DAKOTA
900 9TH AVE SW
WATERTOWN, SD 57201
Mailing Address
PRAIRIE CONSULTING GROUP INC
PO BOX 574
WATERTOWN, SD 57201

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