HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/3597601-august-transportation-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 07:20 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026
AUGUST TRANSPORTATION INC
Do not book until these are resolved · 3 signals
How risk signals workAt least one fact in the FMCSA record should stop a booking until it is cleared up. Confirm the current record on Motus first; it is not a finding of wrongdoing.
- No liability insurance (BI&PD) on fileActive for-hire carriers must keep liability insurance on file with FMCSA.
- Conditional FMCSA safety ratingRated Oct 13, 2026. FMCSA found safety controls that needed correcting.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average37.5% vs South Dakota average 23.4%.
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) 940-5033, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC1220819.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
No insurance filings were found in the public FMCSA data for this carrier.
Roadside inspections Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
3 of 8 · South Dakota avg 23.4%
1 of 16 · South Dakota avg 3.6%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2026 | IA | 1 | 22 | Yes |
| Mar 25, 2026 | KS | 2 | 16 | No |
| Mar 11, 2026 | TN | 3 | 0 | No |
| Mar 5, 2026 | SD | 3 | 0 | No |
| Mar 4, 2026 | KY | 1 | 8 | Yes |
| Feb 17, 2026 | SD | 2 | 2 | No |
| Feb 7, 2026 | WY | 1 | 9 | Yes |
| Jan 30, 2026 | KS | 3 | 2 | No |
| Nov 26, 2025 | AZ | 2 | 3 | No |
| Apr 18, 2025 | SD | 3 | 1 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 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 5,277 vehicle and 11,996 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
52 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 7 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 81 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 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 | 37 | 6 | 71.2% | 66.4% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 14 | 0 | 26.9% | 14.4% |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 1.9% | 3.2% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain False Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958EHOSPD | 3 | 0 |
| Windshield - Damaged or Discolored Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39360C | 3 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DB | 2 | 0 |
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 2 | 0 |
| Operating a CMV without a CDL License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 38323A2 | 1 | 1 |
| Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination Brake Out Of Service · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BOS | 1 | 1 |
| BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination Brake Out Of Service · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BOS | 1 | 1 |
| Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2 | 1 | 1 |
| Frame - Cracked siderail web around the radius into the bottom flange Cab Body Frame · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393201AFRSC | 1 | 1 |
| Lighting - Stop lamps - Both missing when required to be on. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39311A1LSLMWR | 1 | 1 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 18, 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 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
2 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 1, 2026 | Statesville, NC | 0 | 1 |
| Dec 10, 2025 | Not Listed, TX | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 3597601 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC1220819 |
| Legal name | AUGUST TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 10 |
| Drivers | 10 |
| Annual mileage | 101,224 (2024) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Conditional (Oct 13, 2026) |
| USDOT number added | Mar 25, 2021 · 5 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Oct 5, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsFresh ProduceGrain, Feed, HayMeatRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper Products
Questions about AUGUST TRANSPORTATION INC
What does AUGUST TRANSPORTATION INC's operating authority allow?
MC1220819: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about AUGUST TRANSPORTATION INC is old or missing?
No insurance filings were found in the public data.
What should I verify before booking AUGUST TRANSPORTATION INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 3597601. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (605) 940-5033, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC1220819, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 18, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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