Fleet typeIdentity
Asset-based
323 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 164259 · MC-143831 ·
Cliff Viessman Inc (A South Dakota Corporation)
323 power unitsavg 8.8 yrNational · 31 statesGARY, SD81/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-143831 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
323Power units
171 observed · MCS-150
211Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
8.8Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
Review before loading
Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
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Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
8.8 yr
Model years 1997–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
52 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1974 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
11 other inspections in border states, with no named crossing match.
A named inspection location does not confirm a border transit or operating authority. Counts cover retained inspection records.
Safety and violations
Violation data is not available for this carrier right now.
Verification summary
CLIFF VIESSMAN INC (A SOUTH DAKOTA CORPORATION) (USDOT 164259) has a Vektor safety score of 81/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Oct 27, 2026.
The carrier holds active common and contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Nov 1, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. effective Jan 1, 2013 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Oct 27, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 33.3% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 1, 2026.
The carrier received 270 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 117 vehicle-level and 270 driver-level — across 31 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Nov 1, 2026.
The carrier has 22 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 23 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 1, 2026.
It reports 323 power units and 460 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Jul 24, 2025. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 1, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Dec 19, 2000 in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 1, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is CLIFF VIESSMAN INC (A SOUTH DAKOTA CORPORATION)'s USDOT number?
CLIFF VIESSMAN INC (A SOUTH DAKOTA CORPORATION)'s USDOT number is 164259, and its motor carrier number is MC-143831.
Is CLIFF VIESSMAN INC (A SOUTH DAKOTA CORPORATION) authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Nov 1, 2026. CLIFF VIESSMAN INC (A SOUTH DAKOTA CORPORATION) is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is CLIFF VIESSMAN INC (A SOUTH DAKOTA CORPORATION)'s safety record?
CLIFF VIESSMAN INC (A SOUTH DAKOTA CORPORATION) has a 33.3% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 481 roadside inspections, with 22 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 81/100 (tier: review).
How big is CLIFF VIESSMAN INC (A SOUTH DAKOTA CORPORATION)'s fleet?
CLIFF VIESSMAN INC (A SOUTH DAKOTA CORPORATION) operates 323 power units and 460 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is CLIFF VIESSMAN INC (A SOUTH DAKOTA CORPORATION) based?
CLIFF VIESSMAN INC (A SOUTH DAKOTA CORPORATION) is based in GARY, SD, with roadside inspections recorded across 31 states.
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