THOMAS A ESKENS
AUTHORIZEDDBA: ESKENS EXPRESS
USDOT
2824367
MC Number
1187038
Fleet Size
6
Total Drivers
3
Last updated: March 16, 2026
Broker verification report
Want a verification report for this carrier?
Request a sample CarrierOwl report for THOMAS A ESKENS. We will use this DOT profile to show authority, insurance, safety, contact consistency, and timestamped notes your team can save before sending a rate con.
Safety overview
THOMAS A ESKENS is a small interstate motor carrier based in YANKTON, South Dakota, operating 6 power units with 3 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 10.0% runs above the national average of 5.51%. They have 1 crash on file. FMCSA records show 10 inspections for this carrier.
Truck insurance quotes
Need insurance for this carrier?
Enter your email and we'll use this FMCSA profile to prepare truck insurance quotes.
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 7.6% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 29.8% across 6,099 carriers.
Company details
- Entity Type
- N/A
- Carrier Operation
- Interstate
- Operation Classification
- Exempt For Hire
- Cargo Carried
- N
- Hazmat
- No
- Safety Rating Date
- N/A
Inspections
10
Total
77%
Driver %
Insurance on file
Liability (BIPD)
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY — eff. Jun 10, 2025
Cargo
Not on file
Surety Bond
Not on file
Trust Fund
Not on file
Crash history
1
Total Crashes
Similar carriers in South Dakota
Other carriers in the same state with a similar fleet size.
RODS WELDING INC
DALE OLETZKE
DAKOTA PLAINS FEED & GRAIN LLC
EXPRESS PRODUCE LLC
JORGENSEN TRUCKING LLC
Frequently asked questions
Is THOMAS A ESKENS authorized to operate?
Yes. THOMAS A ESKENS (USDOT #2824367) currently holds "AUTHORIZED" status with FMCSA. They're registered as an interstate carrier.
What is THOMAS A ESKENS's safety record?
THOMAS A ESKENS has 10 inspections on file and 1 crash on record. They do not show a formal FMCSA safety rating in CarrierOwl's current data. CarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal, so brokers should verify current BASIC percentiles directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
How many trucks does THOMAS A ESKENS operate?
THOMAS A ESKENS operates 6 power units with 3 drivers on file. That makes them a small carrier.
Does THOMAS A ESKENS transport hazardous materials?
No. THOMAS A ESKENS does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.
Where is THOMAS A ESKENS located?
THOMAS A ESKENS is based in YANKTON, South Dakota at 3217 AURORA ST, 57078. Phone: (605) 760-0276.
What are THOMAS A ESKENS's out-of-service rates?
THOMAS A ESKENS's driver out-of-service rate is 10.0%, compared to the national average of 5.51%. Higher than average, which could point to driver compliance issues. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 33.3% (national average: 20.72%). Above average, which may point to vehicle maintenance gaps.