Cliff Viessman Inc (A South Dakota Corporation)
USDOT 164259 · MC-143831 · Gary, South Dakota · Interstate for-hire carrier · 250–499 power units
Cliff Viessman Inc (A South Dakota Corporation) is a corporation based in Gary, South Dakota, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 323 power units and 460 drivers, which ranks it #5 by fleet size among 35 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in South Dakota. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 266 times – about 0.8 inspections per power unit. 31.2% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.3% and 2.0% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 22 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (10 injuries, 0 fatalities, 22 tow-away), or 6.8 per 100 power units versus 4.2 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, fresh produce, liquids / gases, grain, feed, hay, meat, commodities dry bulk, refrigerated food, beverages and more.
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| Legal name | Cliff Viessman Inc (A South Dakota Corporation) |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 164259 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-143831 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 215 1St Avenue, Gary, SD 57237 |
| Phone | (605) 272-3203 |
| First registered | Jun 1, 1974 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jul 24, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 164259.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 283 | 40 | 0 |
| Trailers | 928 | 0 | 0 |
- 1.42 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99) – suggests team driving, slip-seating or multiple shifts.
- 2.9 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 25,467,311 miles reported for 2024 – about 78,846 miles per power unit vs a 41,335 median for 250–499-unit fleets.
- 97% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 460 CDL drivers; 460 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 0 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 250–499-unit for-hire carriers nationally (792) and South Dakota carriers with 50+ units (35).
| Measure | Cliff Viessman Inc (A South | Same size, US | SD average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 31.2% | 18.3% | 18.6% | 70% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.0% | 2.0% | 1.1% | none recorded |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 6.8 | 4.2 | 3.4 | 64% higher than average |
| Inspections | 266 | 266 with a driver check, 109 with a vehicle check, 204 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Dec 19, 2000) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: grain, feed, hay (851 of 5,000 carriers).
Similar carriers in South Dakota
Closest fleet size and cargo mix among South Dakota carriers in this directory.
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson Feed Inc USDOT 130271 | Canton | 278 | 261 | 516 | 10.5% | 17 |
| Heyl Truck Lines Inc USDOT 65762 | Sioux Falls | 490 | 490 | 858 | 14.6% | 22 |
| Agtegra Cooperative USDOT 66197 | Aberdeen | 398 | 505 | 88 | 6.2% | 2 |
| Rochester Armored Car Co Inc USDOT 208000 | Sioux Falls | 350 | 350 | 22 | 0.0% | 7 |
| Silchuk Transport LLC USDOT 2072826 | Sioux Falls | 100 | 77 | 157 | 17.2% | 3 |
| K & J Trucking Inc USDOT 171766 | Sioux Falls | 132 | 149 | 357 | 13.7% | 12 |
Other carriers near Gary
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CSS Farms LLC USDOT 632653 | Watertown | 256 | 93 | 15 | 63.6% | 0 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Cliff Viessman Inc (A South Dakota Corporation)?
Cliff Viessman Inc (A South Dakota Corporation) is registered with USDOT number 164259 and operating authority MC-143831.
How many trucks does Cliff Viessman Inc (A South Dakota Corporation) have?
It reports 323 power units (323 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 928 trailers, with 460 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Jul 24, 2025).
Where is Cliff Viessman Inc (A South Dakota Corporation) located?
Its registered physical address is in Gary, South Dakota 57237.
What is the out-of-service rate of Cliff Viessman Inc (A South Dakota Corporation)?
Over 24 months, 31.2% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.3% vehicle, 2.0% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.