Fleet typeIdentity
Asset-based
9 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 498685 · MC-280889 ·
Bison Grain Company
9 power unitsavg 13.4 yrRegional · 5 statesBISON, SD100/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-280889 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
9Power units
6 observed · MCS-150
6Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
13.4Avg age (yr)
1998–2025 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
Watch · 0
Nothing flagged.
In good standing · 4
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 34 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 1992.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 15 inspections.
USDOT registration3434 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$4M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo0.0%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal00
Clean · 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersOlder
13.4 yr
Model years 1998–2025 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
34 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1992 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
BISON GRAIN COMPANY (USDOT 498685) has a Vektor safety score of 100/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Aug 16, 2026.
The carrier holds active contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $4,000,000 limit in force from GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. effective Mar 1, 2023 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Aug 16, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 0.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Sep 17, 2026.
The carrier received 8 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 6 vehicle-level and 8 driver-level — across 5 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Sep 17, 2026.
The carrier has 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Sep 17, 2026.
It reports 9 power units and 9 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Jun 4, 2026. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Mar 24, 2008 in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is BISON GRAIN COMPANY's USDOT number?
BISON GRAIN COMPANY's USDOT number is 498685, and its motor carrier number is MC-280889.
Is BISON GRAIN COMPANY authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 2026. BISON GRAIN COMPANY is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is BISON GRAIN COMPANY's safety record?
BISON GRAIN COMPANY has a 0.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 15 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 100/100 (tier: clear).
How big is BISON GRAIN COMPANY's fleet?
BISON GRAIN COMPANY operates 9 power units and 9 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is BISON GRAIN COMPANY based?
BISON GRAIN COMPANY is based in BISON, SD, with roadside inspections recorded across 5 states.
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