Pete Lien & Sons Inc
USDOT 198034 · MC-162830 · Rapid City, South Dakota · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Pete Lien & Sons Inc (dba Dakota Steel & Supply) is a corporation based in Rapid City, South Dakota, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (private property, authorized for hire). It reports 192 power units and 134 drivers, which ranks it #8 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 22 times – about 0.1 inspections per power unit. 16.7% of vehicle inspections and 4.5% 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 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (0 injuries, 0 fatalities, 3 tow-away), or 1.6 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 metal: sheets, coils, rolls, building materials, machinery, large objects, construction.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Pete Lien & Sons Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | Dakota Steel & Supply |
| USDOT number | 198034 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-162830 |
| Entity type | Private Property, Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 3401 Universal Dr, Rapid City, SD 57702 |
| Phone | (605) 342-7224 |
| First registered | Jun 1, 1974 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Oct 9, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 198034.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 189 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 17 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.70 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 5.7 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 850,906 miles reported for 2024 – about 4,432 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 134 CDL drivers; 0 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 133 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 | Pete Lien & Sons Inc | Same size, US | SD average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small sample: fewer than 20 vehicle or driver inspections, so rates can swing a lot with one inspection. | ||||
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 16.7% | 18.8% | 18.6% | 12% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 4.5% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 74% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 1.6 | 4.5 | 3.4 | 65% lower than average |
| Inspections | 22 | 22 with a driver check, 12 with a vehicle check, 10 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Jan 22, 2008) | |||
Cargo carried
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Pete Lien & Sons Inc?
Pete Lien & Sons Inc is registered with USDOT number 198034 and operating authority MC-162830.
How many trucks does Pete Lien & Sons Inc have?
It reports 192 power units (3 tractors, 189 straight trucks) and 17 trailers, with 134 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Oct 9, 2025).
Where is Pete Lien & Sons Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Rapid City, South Dakota 57702.
What is the out-of-service rate of Pete Lien & Sons Inc?
Over 24 months, 16.7% of vehicle inspections and 4.5% 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.