CLIFF VIESSMAN INC

DOT #164259 • MC #143831
Active

CLIFF VIESSMAN INC is a motor carrier based in GARY, SD registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration under USDOT number 164259 and MC number 143831. The company has been registered with the FMCSA since June 1974, a span of roughly 52 years. CLIFF VIESSMAN INC reports a fleet of 323 power units and 460 drivers to the FMCSA. Cargo carried includes General Freight, Liquids/Gases, Grain, Feed, Hay, Commodities Dry Bulk, and Refrigerated Food. Over the past 24 months, FMCSA records show 262 inspections with a driver out-of-service rate of 0.38% and 23 reported crashes. Recent inspections have been recorded in AR, CA, CO, FL, GA, IA, ID, and IL. The FMCSA assigned a Satisfactory safety rating as of December 2000. Operating authority is active for: common carrier, contract carrier, and broker.

Company Information

Legal Name
CLIFF VIESSMAN INC
DOT Number
164259
MC Number
143831
Entity Type
CORPORATION
Company Start Date
Jun 1, 1974

Location

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

Fleet & Operations

Power Units
323
Total Drivers
460
Truck Units
323
Operation Type
Interstate
Cargo Carried
General Freight Liquids/Gases Grain, Feed, Hay Commodities Dry Bulk Refrigerated Food Other

Safety Summary (Past 24 Months)

FMCSA inspection and crash data recorded for CLIFF VIESSMAN INC over the most recent 24 months. Out-of-service rates reflect the percentage of inspections that resulted in a driver or vehicle being placed out of service.

262
Total Inspections
161
Inspections with Violations
30
Out-of-Service Violations
0.38%
Driver OOS Rate
28.16%
Vehicle OOS Rate
23
Reportable Crashes
8
Crashes with Injuries

Source: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. View the full inspection history for individual inspection records.

FMCSA Safety Rating

Rating
Satisfactory
Rating Date
Dec 19, 2000

Operating Authority

Authority granted by the FMCSA defines what type of freight a motor carrier or broker is legally permitted to haul or arrange. The records below reflect the most recent authority filings on record for CLIFF VIESSMAN INC.

Docket Common Contract Broker Since
MC 143831 Active Active Active

Insurance Coverage

FMCSA-filed insurance policies on record. Carriers are required to maintain minimum liability coverage to legally operate in interstate commerce.

Type Coverage Insurer Effective
BI&PD 2013-01-01 00:00:00
Bond 2013-10-01 00:00:00

Service Areas

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