CLIFF VIESSMAN INC (A SOUTH DAKOTA CORPORATION)
AUTHORIZEDUSDOT
164259
MC Number
143831
Fleet Size
323
Total Drivers
460
FMCSA-derived snapshot updated: September 27, 2026. This is not a real-time record; verify critical authority, insurance and safety details directly with FMCSA.
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Safety overview
CLIFF VIESSMAN INC (A SOUTH DAKOTA CORPORATION) is a large interstate motor carrier based in GARY, South Dakota, operating 323 power units with 460 drivers. CarrierOwl is currently validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal; use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data below as the primary public safety indicators on this page. Their driver out-of-service rate of 0.0% comes in under the 6.7% national average. They have 20 crashes on file (7 with injuries). FMCSA records show 260 inspections for this carrier.
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BASIC scores
Under reviewCarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile calculations against the official FMCSA SMS portal. Until that review is complete, use FMCSA directly for current BASIC percentiles and use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data on this page as supporting indicators.
BASIC percentile display is temporarily paused while we validate CarrierOwl's methodology against the official FMCSA SMS portal.
Out-of-service rates vs. national average
An out-of-service order means the driver or vehicle was pulled from operation during a roadside inspection.
For reference, the average driver OOS rate in South Dakota is 8.4% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 31.0% across 6,398 carriers.
Company details
- Entity Type
- N/A
- Carrier Operation
- Interstate
- Operation Classification
- Authorized For Hire
- Cargo Carried
- N
- Hazmat
- No
- Safety Rating Date
- N/A
Inspections
260
Total
71%
Driver %
Insurance on file
Liability (BIPD)
Great West Casualty Company — eff. Jan 1, 2013
Cargo
Not on file
Surety Bond
Old Republic Surety Company — eff. Oct 1, 2013
Trust Fund
Not on file
Source: FMCSA Motus. Imported Sep 26, 2026. Verify current filings directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
Crash history
20
Total Crashes
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Frequently asked questions
Is CLIFF VIESSMAN INC (A SOUTH DAKOTA CORPORATION) authorized to operate?
CarrierOwl's FMCSA-derived snapshot for CLIFF VIESSMAN INC (A SOUTH DAKOTA CORPORATION) (USDOT #164259) shows "AUTHORIZED" status. The snapshot lists them as an interstate carrier. Verify the current official record with FMCSA before booking a load.
What is CLIFF VIESSMAN INC (A SOUTH DAKOTA CORPORATION)'s safety record?
CLIFF VIESSMAN INC (A SOUTH DAKOTA CORPORATION) has 260 inspections in CarrierOwl's current imported snapshot and 20 matching crashes. They do not show a formal FMCSA safety rating in CarrierOwl's current data. A zero result is limited to the dataset and snapshot window. Verify current BASIC percentiles and crash information directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
How many trucks does CLIFF VIESSMAN INC (A SOUTH DAKOTA CORPORATION) operate?
CLIFF VIESSMAN INC (A SOUTH DAKOTA CORPORATION) operates 323 power units with 460 drivers on file. That puts them in the large carrier category by FMCSA standards.
Does CLIFF VIESSMAN INC (A SOUTH DAKOTA CORPORATION) transport hazardous materials?
No. CLIFF VIESSMAN INC (A SOUTH DAKOTA CORPORATION) does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.
Where is CLIFF VIESSMAN INC (A SOUTH DAKOTA CORPORATION) located?
CLIFF VIESSMAN INC (A SOUTH DAKOTA CORPORATION) is based in GARY, South Dakota at 215 1ST AVENUE, 57237. Phone: (605) 272-3203.
What are CLIFF VIESSMAN INC (A SOUTH DAKOTA CORPORATION)'s out-of-service rates?
CLIFF VIESSMAN INC (A SOUTH DAKOTA CORPORATION)'s driver out-of-service rate is 0.0%, compared with the 6.7% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 30.8%, compared with the 23.4% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record.