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Carrier profile · USDOT 164259 · MC-143831 · Updated Jul 24, 2026
CLIFF VIESSMAN INC (A SOUTH DAKOTA CORPORATION)
323 power unitsavg 8.8 yrNational · 29 statesGARY, SD81/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-143831 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
323Power units
166 observed · MCS-150
206Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
8.8Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
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Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate above average
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USDOT registration5252 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$1M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo32.1%
▲ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal2323
20 in 24 moVektor 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.
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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 refreshed Jul 24, 2026.
The carrier holds active common and contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jul 24, 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 as of Jul 24, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 32.1% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 24, 2026.
The carrier received 261 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 106 vehicle-level and 261 driver-level — across 29 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 24, 2026.
The carrier has 20 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 23 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jul 24, 2026.
It reports 323 power units and 460 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Jul 24, 2025.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Dec 19, 2000 in the federal record refreshed Jul 24, 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?
As of Jul 24, 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 32.1% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 450 roadside inspections, with 20 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 29 states.
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