HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/335354-crystal-red-transportation-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 23:53 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
CRYSTAL RED TRANSPORTATION INC
No risk signals found
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No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (605) 331-3672, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC208978.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC208978 | Primary | Great West Casualty Co Policy CLP11546K · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Apr 1, 1999 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
2 of 3 · South Dakota avg 23.4%
1 of 8 · South Dakota avg 3.6%
8 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 26, 2026 | SD | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 14, 2026 | SD | 3 | 0 | No |
| Aug 27, 2026 | SD | 2 | 2 | Yes |
| Mar 31, 2026 | IA | 2 | 1 | Yes |
| Feb 9, 2026 | MN | 1 | 1 | No |
| Nov 21, 2025 | IL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 1, 2025 | SD | 3 | 0 | No |
| Nov 14, 2024 | NE | 3 | 0 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The South Dakota average covers 5,284 vehicle and 11,994 driver inspections of all South Dakota-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
5 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 3 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 4 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | South Dakota share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 2 | 60.0% | 66.4% |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 20.0% | 3.2% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 0 | 20.0% | 14.4% |
5 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Restriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction. License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 3922LCDLR | 1 | 1 |
| Inoperative turn signal Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939TS | 1 | 1 |
| Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOL | 1 | 1 |
| Drivers record of duty status not current Incomplete/Wrong Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958F01 | 1 | 0 |
| Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALRLI | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the South Dakota column is the mix across all South Dakota-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
Crash details
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 9, 2025 | Sioux Falls, SD | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 335354 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC208978 |
| Legal name | CRYSTAL RED TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 7 |
| Drivers | 14 |
| Annual mileage | 580,000 (2024) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Feb 4, 2002) |
| USDOT number added | Dec 6, 1988 · 37 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jun 6, 2025 |
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesFresh ProduceGrain, Feed, HayMeatU.S. MailCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsOtherPet Foods
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
to see it on your watchlist when something changes.
Questions about CRYSTAL RED TRANSPORTATION INC
What does CRYSTAL RED TRANSPORTATION INC's operating authority allow?
MC208978: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about CRYSTAL RED TRANSPORTATION INC is old or missing?
There are too few vehicle inspections in the last 24 months to judge the out-of-service rate.
What should I verify before booking CRYSTAL RED TRANSPORTATION INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 335354. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (605) 331-3672, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC208978, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies using (605) 331-3672
A shared number is common for related companies, dispatch services and family businesses. It is not proof of fraud, but it is worth knowing which company you are dealing with.
1 company
| Company | Location | USDOT | Docket | Trucks | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CRYSTAL RED TRANSPORTATION INC High risk Carrier · DBA STAR BROKERAGE |
Sioux Falls, SD | 2216508 | MC272177 | 0 | Inactive Last known · May 14, 2026 |
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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