PETE LIEN & SONS INC
AUTHORIZEDUSDOT
198034
MC Number
162830
Fleet Size
192
Total Drivers
134
FMCSA-derived snapshot updated: August 2, 2026. This is not a real-time record; verify critical authority, insurance and safety details directly with FMCSA.
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Safety overview
PETE LIEN & SONS INC is a large interstate motor carrier based in RAPID CITY, South Dakota, operating 192 power units with 134 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 4.2% comes in under the 6.7% national average. They have 3 crashes on file. FMCSA records show 24 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 7.8% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 30.9% across 6,296 carriers.
Company details
- Entity Type
- N/A
- Carrier Operation
- Interstate
- Operation Classification
- Authorized For Hire, Private (Property)
- Cargo Carried
- N
- Hazmat
- No
- Safety Rating Date
- N/A
Inspections
24
Total
67%
Driver %
Insurance on file
Liability (BIPD)
TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA — eff. Jan 1, 2016
Cargo
NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO. — eff. Jun 1, 1989
Surety Bond
Not on file
Trust Fund
Not on file
Source: Legacy FMCSA. Verify current filings directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
Crash history
3
Total Crashes
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Frequently asked questions
Is PETE LIEN & SONS INC authorized to operate?
CarrierOwl's FMCSA-derived snapshot for PETE LIEN & SONS INC (USDOT #198034) shows "AUTHORIZED" status. The snapshot lists them as an interstate carrier. Verify the current official record with FMCSA before booking a load.
What is PETE LIEN & SONS INC's safety record?
PETE LIEN & SONS INC has 24 inspections in CarrierOwl's current imported snapshot and 3 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 PETE LIEN & SONS INC operate?
PETE LIEN & SONS INC operates 192 power units with 134 drivers on file. That puts them in the large carrier category by FMCSA standards.
Does PETE LIEN & SONS INC transport hazardous materials?
No. PETE LIEN & SONS INC does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.
Where is PETE LIEN & SONS INC located?
PETE LIEN & SONS INC is based in RAPID CITY, South Dakota at 3401 UNIVERSAL DR, 57702. Phone: (605) 342-7224.
What are PETE LIEN & SONS INC's out-of-service rates?
PETE LIEN & SONS INC's driver out-of-service rate is 4.2%, 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 16.7%, 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.