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Carrier profile · USDOT 1362 · MC-178902 · Updated 06/13/2026

RISTVEDT TRUCKING INC

DBA RISTVEDT

4 power unitsavg 16.7 yrRegional · 4 statesWATERTOWN, SD
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-178902 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
4Power units
3 observed · MCS-150
3Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
16.7Avg age (yr)
2003–2016 · vPIC

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13

Clear to load

Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.

Active operating authorityInsurance on file
Operating authority52 yr active
since 1974
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo0.0%
22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal0
clean 24 mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Small fleet

4 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersOlder

16.7 yr

Model years 2003–2016 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

52 yr unchanged

Same registration since 1974 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readRegional operator, 52-yr authority, 0% vehicle OOS clear to load.Full read

Is RISTVEDT TRUCKING INC safe to work with?

Is RISTVEDT TRUCKING INC safe to load? RISTVEDT TRUCKING INC (USDOT 1362, MC-178902) is an active small-fleet motor carrier based in WATERTOWN, SD, operating 4 power units and 3 drivers. Operating authority has been active 52 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 9 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 0.0% (below the 22.26% national average), with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA rates it Satisfactory. Vektor rates it clear to load (100/100). Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-13.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-13
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Frequently asked

What is RISTVEDT TRUCKING INC's USDOT number?

RISTVEDT TRUCKING INC's USDOT number is 1362, and its motor carrier number is MC-178902.

Is RISTVEDT TRUCKING INC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-13, RISTVEDT TRUCKING INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is RISTVEDT TRUCKING INC's safety record?

RISTVEDT TRUCKING INC has a 0.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 9 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 RISTVEDT TRUCKING INC's fleet?

RISTVEDT TRUCKING INC operates 4 power units and 3 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is RISTVEDT TRUCKING INC based?

RISTVEDT TRUCKING INC is based in WATERTOWN, SD, with roadside inspections recorded across 4 states.