Harms Oil Company
USDOT 175877 · MC-255253 · Aberdeen, South Dakota · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Harms Oil Company is a corporation based in Aberdeen, South Dakota, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 190 power units and 125 drivers, which ranks it #9 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 230 times – about 1.2 inspections per power unit. 4.5% of vehicle inspections and 0.9% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.8% and 2.6% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 5 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (2 injuries, 0 fatalities, 4 tow-away), or 2.6 per 100 power units versus 4.5 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are liquids / gases.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Harms Oil Company |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 175877 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-255253 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 38498 US Hwy 12, Aberdeen, SD 57401 |
| Phone | (605) 226-2648 |
| First registered | Jun 1, 1974 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Oct 23, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 175877.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 177 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 3 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.66 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 0.0 trailers per tractor.
- 8,021,974 miles reported for 2024 – about 42,221 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 125 CDL drivers; 125 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: 100–249-unit for-hire carriers nationally (2,611) and South Dakota carriers with 50+ units (35).
| Measure | Harms Oil Company | Same size, US | SD average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 4.5% | 18.8% | 18.6% | 76% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.9% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 67% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 2.6 | 4.5 | 3.4 | 41% lower than average |
| Inspections | 230 | 230 with a driver check, 179 with a vehicle check, 61 BASIC violations recorded, 172 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Dec 21, 2010) | |||
Cargo carried
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Harms Oil Company?
Harms Oil Company is registered with USDOT number 175877 and operating authority MC-255253.
How many trucks does Harms Oil Company have?
It reports 190 power units (177 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 3 trailers, with 125 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Oct 23, 2025).
Where is Harms Oil Company located?
Its registered physical address is in Aberdeen, South Dakota 57401.
What is the out-of-service rate of Harms Oil Company?
Over 24 months, 4.5% of vehicle inspections and 0.9% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.8% vehicle, 2.6% 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.