HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/498685-bison-grain-company/ · Checked 2026-10-19 14:57 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026
BISON GRAIN COMPANY
No risk signals found
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No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
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What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (605) 244-5266, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC280889.
- 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) | MC280889 | Primary | Great West Casualty Co Policy MCP96569A · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Mar 1, 2023 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC280889 | Excess over $1,000,000 | Great West Casualty Co Policy CEP00958A · BMC-91X | $4,000,000 | Mar 1, 2023 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 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 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
0 of 5 · South Dakota avg 23.4%
0 of 8 · South Dakota avg 3.6%
8 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2026 | SD | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jul 1, 2026 | WA | 3 | 0 | No |
| May 14, 2026 | CA | 1 | 0 | No |
| Mar 26, 2026 | CA | 1 | 0 | No |
| Feb 22, 2026 | NM | 2 | 0 | No |
| Oct 21, 2025 | NM | 2 | 0 | No |
| Dec 26, 2024 | ND | 2 | 2 | No |
| Nov 6, 2024 | SD | 3 | 2 | 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
4 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 0 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | South Dakota share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 0 | 50.0% | 14.4% |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | 50.0% | 66.4% |
4 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty off duty or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes Hours · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3953A3II | 1 | 0 |
| HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958A | 1 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DB | 1 | 0 |
| Washers - Inoperative washing system. Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39378AWS | 1 | 0 |
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
No reportable crashes in this period.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 498685 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC280889 |
| Legal name | BISON GRAIN COMPANY |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 10 |
| Drivers | 9 |
| Annual mileage | 627,104 (2025) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Mar 24, 2008) |
| USDOT number added | Sep 22, 1992 · 34 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jun 4, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsLiquids/GasesOilfield EquipmentLivestockGrain, Feed, HayCoal/CokeCommodities Dry BulkPaper ProductsAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstruction
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.
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Questions about BISON GRAIN COMPANY
What does BISON GRAIN COMPANY's operating authority allow?
MC280889: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about BISON GRAIN COMPANY is old or missing?
Nothing notable: authority and insurance come from current Motus data and there is enough inspection history to compare.
What should I verify before booking BISON GRAIN COMPANY?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 498685. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (605) 244-5266, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC280889, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies using (605) 244-5266
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BISON GRAIN COMPANY Broker · DBA BGC BROKERAGE |
Bison, SD | 2223856 | MC334147 | — | Active Last known · May 14, 2026 |
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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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