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Bison Grain Company (USDOT 498685)

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Verdict
No blockers or cautions found
2notes

Findings

Safety rating is more than 5 years old

Rating Satisfactory issued Mar 24, 2008 (18 years ago); most recent FMCSA review Mar 13, 2008 (18 years ago). Both exceed the 5-year audit cycle

Shares a mailing address with another company

One other active company uses this carrier’s mailing address and shares its business name, a phone number, or a company officer. Shared mailing addresses can be legitimate — subsidiaries and shared back offices are common.

DOT number
USDOT 498685
Docket (MC) number
MC280889
Operating authority
Common carrier authority: active. USDOT registration showed active on FMCSA’s file as of Sep 25, 2026. Not yet confirmed live.
Authority granted
Jan 12, 1995
Insurance on file
$5,000,000 liability (BIPD) on file: $1,000,000 primary and $4,000,000 excess.
Safety rating
Satisfactory (rating decision Mar 24, 2008)
Fleet on file
9 power units, 9 drivers
Operation type
Interstate
Physical address
17855 SD HWY 20, BISON, SD 57620
MCS-150 last filed
Jun 2026

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Frequently asked questions

What carrier is DOT 498685?

USDOT 498685 is Bison Grain Company, an interstate motor carrier.

What carrier is MC 280889?

MC 280889 is the docket number of Bison Grain Company, USDOT 498685.

What is Bison Grain Company's MC number?

Bison Grain Company's docket number is MC 280889. Its USDOT number is 498685.

Is Bison Grain Company currently authorized to operate?

Common carrier authority: active. USDOT registration showed active on FMCSA’s file as of Sep 25, 2026. Not yet confirmed live. Source: FMCSA registration and licensing records.

Does Bison Grain Company have insurance on file with FMCSA?

$5,000,000 liability (BIPD) on file: $1,000,000 primary and $4,000,000 excess.

Who provides Bison Grain Company's insurance?

Bison Grain Company's liability insurance is filed with FMCSA by Great West Casualty CO.

What is Bison Grain Company's safety record?

In the last 24 months, FMCSA records show 0 of 6 vehicle inspections ending out-of-service for Bison Grain Company, too few inspections for a stable rate. FMCSA records also show 0 recordable crashes in the same window.

What is Bison Grain Company's CSA score?

FMCSA does not publish a single CSA score for carriers. Bison Grain Company's public safety data includes its roadside inspection out-of-service rates and crash record, listed on this page.

What is Bison Grain Company's FMCSA safety rating?

Bison Grain Company's FMCSA safety rating is Satisfactory, from a review decided Mar 24, 2008.

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From FMCSA public records loaded Sep 25, 2026; may be out of date. fleetfax shows the facts; you make the call. FMCSA status